HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-159 N.C.S. 11/21/2011 Resolution No. 2011 -159 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ENCOURAGING PETALUMA LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PUT INTO ACTION A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURE AND EVICTION
PROCESSES FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2012
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council recognizes that having a place to call home is an
integral part of a healthy and sustainable community; and,
WHEREAS, the worldwide housing crisis is threatening the immediate and long -term
housing security for many residents of our community; and,
WHEREAS, a request has been made to the Council to assist residents most at risk of
losing their homes; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is cognizant of the complexity of each homeowner's
financial situation and that local governments have neither the authority nor resources to resolve
each transaction; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council nevertheless desires to help to the extent possible by
appealing to the lending community to acknowledge homeowners' hardship by supporting a
foreclosure and eviction moratorium; and,
WHEREAS, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Community First Credit Union, and Sonoma
County Grange Credit Union have declared similar limited moratoria.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council join in the
effort of those institutions by declaring a "foreclosure moratorium" during the period November
24, 2011 through January 1, 2012, by having the Mayor write a letter to Mr. Edward J. DeMarco,
Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency, requesting he direct institutions under the
conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to postpone foreclosures and auctions
until January 2, 2012.
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BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that housing staff is hereby directed to continue to work with
affected homeowners by providing information and referral and cooperating with the appropriate
agencies, such as Catholic Charities.
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 A prTvld as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21 day of November, rm:
2011, by the following vote:
City ttorney
AYES: Albertson, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrett
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: eLOWL.6 " /--1
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City Clerk ayor
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