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Agenda Item No. 5(C) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PROCLAMATION May 10-19, 2013 as Affordable Housing Week WHEREAS affordable housing provides opportunity and stability to individuals and families, and brings diversity and vitality to communities and can help build a strong economy and sustainable environment by allowing people to live in healthy communities near their jobs; and WHEREAS too many residents in the larger community live in overcrowded and substandard housing or are homeless, and many are still impacted by foreclosures and rising rents; and WHEREAS quality affordable housing encourages family success by providing a strong foundation for economic stability and educational achievement and has been shown to improve public safety and encourage residents to get involved in and give back to their community; and WHEREAS quality affordable homes are a solution to homelessness, and provide services and support to vulnerable residents including seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities; and WHEREAS the City of El Cerrito has supported the development of over 172 units of high quality affordable housing, approved the future development of 57 units of multifamily and special needs housing as part of the proposed Ohlone Gardens housing development, and is considering the development of 63 units of affordable senior housing as part of the Eden Housing San Pablo Avenue Mixed-Use Senior Apartments; and WHEREAS local and statewide public and political will to support affordable housing is even more crucial after sequestration and the elimination of Redevelopment; and WHEREAS East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) has organized Affordable Housing Week for 17 years and will feature 20 events acknowledging the need for and contributions of affordable housing; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby proclaims the week of May 10th – 19th, 2013 as Affordable Housing Week in the City of El Cerrito to raise awareness about the importance of affordable housing for families and communities and encourages residents to participate in Affordable Housing Week activities and recognize how affordable housing can help create better futures for families, individual and communities. Dated: May 7, 2013 Gregory B. Lyman, Mayor ---PAGE BREAK--- Tuesday, May 14 Satellite First Communities Grand Re-Opening 10:00–11:30 am Satellite Central, 540 21st St., Oakland Sponsor: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Tea Time Tours of Harrison Street Senior Housing 2:00–4:00 pm 1633 Harrison St., Oakland Sponsors: Christian Church Homes and Oakland Housing Initiatives, Inc. RSVP/info: [PHONE REDACTED] Planning for an Inclusive Walnut Creek: The West Downtown Specific Plan 7:00–9:00 pm Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 55 Eckley Ln., Walnut Creek Sponsors: Mt. Diablo UUChurch SJC, League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa Co., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Trinity Center RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Wednesday, May 15 Park Alameda Grand Opening 10:00 am–12:00 pm 2428 Central Ave., Alameda Sponsor: Resources for Community Development RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED] x310 5th Annual State of Housing in the East Bay Symposium Developing More Than Housing: Promoting Educational and Economic Success 1:30–4:30 pm 1111 Broadway, 7th floor, Oakland Sponsors: EBHO and East Bay Community Foundation RSVP/info: http://bit.ly/ebhosymposium [PHONE REDACTED] x322 union bug EBHO appreciates its funding partners Wednesday, May 15 Empowering Wellness: The Housing and Mental Health Connection 6:00–8:00 pm PEERS, 333 Hegenberger Rd. Suite 250, Oakland Sponsor: Peers Envisioning & Engaging in Recovery Services RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] x205 Thursday, May 16 Lakeside Senior Apartments Groundbreaking 1:00–2:30 pm 2nd Ave & E. 15th St, Oakland Sponsor: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Rising Oaks Grand Opening 3:30–5:00 pm 3800 Coolidge Ave., Oakland Sponsor: Fred Finch Youth Center RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Friday, May 17 Brookfield Court Construction Tour 10:00–11:00 am 9507 Edes Ave., Oakland Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Mental Health Services Act Housing: Homes for Health 11:00 am–1:00 pm Mission Bell Apartments 112 Garcia Ave., San Leandro Sponsor: Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services RSVP/info: [PHONE REDACTED] Friday, May 17 Drasnin Manor Grand Opening Celebration 3:30–5:00 pm 2530 International Blvd., Oakland Sponsor: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation RSVP/info: http://drasnin2013.eventbrite.com [PHONE REDACTED] Saturday, May 18 Rental Property Owner Appreciation Fair 9:00 am–4:00 pm Oakland Housing Authority 1619 Harrison St., Oakland Sponsors: Oakland Housing Authority and Eden I&R RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Pleasant Creek Construction Tour 10:00–11:00 am 1935 Barkley Ave., Walnut Creek Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Sunday, May 19 Berkeley Affordable Housing—By Bike! 2:00–4:30 pm Oxford Plaza 2220 Oxford St., Berkeley Sponsor: Resources for Community Development RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED] x340 Housing Sabbath Friday, May 17– Sunday, May 19 Houses of worship of different traditions throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties raise awareness about affordable housing Sponsor: EBHO’s Interfaith Communities United for Affordable Housing RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] x312 EBHO East Bay Housing Organizations Affordable Housing: Empowering People, Strengthening Communities Affordable Housing Week MAY 10–19, 2013 17TH ANNUAL 20 events in six cities! For more information, visit www.EBHO.org EBHO Friday, May 10 East Bay Housing Organizations 17th Annual Affordable Housing Week Kickoff Celebration 5:30–8:00 pm Uptown Body and Fender 401 26th St., Oakland RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Saturday, May 11 Homes are the Heart of Alameda: Panel and Tour 10:00 am–12:30 pm Park Alameda 2428 Central Ave., Alameda Sponsor: Alameda Home Team of Alameda Development Corporation RSVP/info: [PHONE REDACTED] Oakland Scavenger Hunt: A Human-Powered Tour 12:30–5:00 pm Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland Sponsor: Pyatok Architects, Inc. RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] x155 Monday, May 13 Grand Opening of Wexford Way and Carlow Court at Emerald Vista 12:30–2:00 pm 6900 Mariposa Circle, Dublin Sponsor: Eden Housing RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] The Power of Resident Organizing for Affordable Housing 4:00–6:00 pm Merritt Crossing, 609 Oak St., Oakland Sponsor: EBHO RSVP/info: [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] x330 Agenda Item No. 5(C) Attachment