PREPARED BY: M. RODRIGUEZ AND B.HICKEY DATE OF MEETING: 07/13/2026
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CONSIDER (1) RECEIVING A REPORT PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9212 ON THE EFFECTS OF AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE RENT CONTROL AND TO ESTABLISH JUST-CAUSE EVICTION CRITERIA (INCLUDING MOBILEHOMES); AND (2) CONSIDER ADDITIONAL ACTIONS TO (A) ADOPT THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE, OR (B) SUBMIT THE INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO THE VOTERS OF SAN PABLO AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Receive the attached report prepared by RSG, Inc. pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 on the effects of an Initiative Ordinance to Impose Rent Control and to Establish Just-Cause Eviction Criteria (including mobilehomes); and
2. Adopt a resolution calling for submission of the Initiative Ordinance to the City of San Pablo voters pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215(b) and authorizing the Mayor and Vice Mayor to prepare and file the written argument against the Initiative Ordinance on behalf of the City Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282(a).
Alternatively, if the City Council does not submit the Initiative Ordinance to the City of San Pablo voters, the City Council must instead adopt the Initiative Ordinance without alteration pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215(a).
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Background
On December 15, 2025, the City received a Notice of Intent to Circulate a Petition per Elections Code Section 9202 (the "Initiative") and a formal written request for preparation of a ballot title and summary of the measure. As requested by the proponents of the Initiative, and as required by Elections Code Section 9203, a Ballot Title and Summary was prepared by the City Attorney and returned to the proponents by the Deputy City Clerk on December 30, 2025. The Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition and the title and summary of the pro...
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