PREPARED BY: ELIZABETH LOPEZ DATE OF MEETING: 03/04/2024
SUBJECT:
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9.60, "RENT REGISTRY" REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REGISTER RENTAL UNITS WITH THE CITY AND TO PROVIDE OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Waive second reading; adopt Ordinance
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The City Council held a public hearing, waived first reading, and introduced this ordinance at its February 20, 2024 meeting.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Dedicate resources to create a new rental registry (w/ fees to offset City costs) for available San Pablo housing opportunities is an adopted City Council Priority contained in the adopted Fiscal Year 2023-2025 City Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The San Pablo City Council expressed interest in creating a rent registry and it was added as a priority in the FY 2023-2025 City Council Priority Workplan. A rent registry program would help the City collect data regarding rent and other relevant information about rental units. It will further help inform the City Council about housing stock, trends, and the rental market in San Pablo.
On September 18, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-138 approving the consulting services agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for Rental Registry Program implementation and administration services. An ordinance is needed in order to establish a rent registry program and its annual reporting requirement.
Chapter 9.60 of the San Pablo Municipal Code, "Rent Registry" requires:
* A Landlord to register every Rental Unit that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter within thirty (30) days of leasing, renting, or otherwise offering such Rental Unit f...
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