R 3962
RESOLUTION NO. 3962
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1 C - THE
HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER TRUST FUND ACT
OF 2006
WHEREAS, to provide greater choice and a sufficient supply of affordable homes for
working families and people in Arroyo Grande, including homes for disabled people,
seniors and families, homes near day care and services, homes nearer jobs; and
WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that a state investment in housing creates local
housing opportunities and more than $4 million in Prop 46 funds were awarded for projects
in SLO County, including the Family Care Network project in Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 46 funds will be depleted by 2007 and the need remains urgent in
San Luis Obispo County for affordable housing;
WHEREAS, for San Luis Obispo County, a $130K income is needed to afford the County's
median home sales price and more than 1/3 ofthe low income households in SLO County
pay more than 50% of their gross income for housing; and
WHEREAS, to continue the successes of Proposition 46, the California Legislature has
placed Proposition 1 C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006, on the
November ballot as part of a long-term plan to rebuild California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006,
will dedicate and protect funds to create housing options for 20,000 working families to buy
a home, 6,500 college graduates, retired seniors, essential public safety workers to afford
rent in their communities, 2,000 homeless families and individuals to find safe shelter and
services, and 2,800 farm workers to be housed through these programs; and
WHEREAS, the bond will also boost California's economy, through new jobs and $9 billion
added to local economies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
supports Proposition 1 C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006.
On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Dickens, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Costello, Dickens, Arnold, Guthrie, and Mayor Ferrara
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of October, 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. 3<r(PJ.
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E, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS 10 CONTENT:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 3962 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Arroyo Grande on the 24th day of October 2006.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 26th day of
October 2006.
E, CITY CLERK