HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-111 05/02/1994Resolution No. 94-111 ~.C.s.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PETALUMA IN .SUPPORT OF
CONTINUED USE OF NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES FOR HOMELESS
ASSISTANCE AND DECLARING SUPPORT FOR SB 1691.
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WHEREAS, the plight of homeless people seeking shelter during cold weather months
continues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma, its churches, nonprofit agencies and hundreds of caring
volunteers have worked together, since 1988, to address the problem of providing shelter
for this segment of the homeless population utilizing a variety of community facilities; and
WHEREAS, the use of the National Guard Armory was made available in 1988 and has
proven to be the most cost-effective and appropriate shelter, housing an average of 50-60
persons per night; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma, in coordination with a community based nonprofit
agency, the Committee On The Shelterless and, in cooperation with the National Guard,
has successfully operated the cold-weather armory program for homeless adults since 1989;
and
WHEREAS, the Governor has declared that the Armories will no longer be available for
temporary emergency shelter after the 1994-95 program year; and
WHEREAS, an exhaustive search for an alternative site has been underway since hearing
about the Armory termination plans with no success; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma hereby encourages
the State of California to continue as a partner in serving homeless adults and supports the
legislation requiring continued use of the National Guard Armories for homeless
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) ¢~~gt~gd) (fig) meetin fo
on the ...2nd ............. day of .................M.a~Z..........-......................., 19.$~-. by the
following vote:
City Atto ney
AYES: Hamilton, Barlas, Vice Mayor Read, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sobel, (Nels e ' ed 4/4/94)
ATTEST: .-....--• -• ..................................................................................... -
><ty Clerk Mayor
ootmcil Fil(e]....................................
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