PREPARED BY: KIERON SLAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 06/15/2026
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ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 9.60 ("RENT REGISTRY") OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE TERMINATING THE CITY'S RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM
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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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2025-2027 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Under Major Policy Goal: Expand Housing Options, Policy No. #309 (F) Tenant Protections and Policy No. #310 - Rental Protections: Explore policy feasibility to enhance tenant protections provided by the City are contained in the adopted FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
CEQA Compliance Statement
The Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(B)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment because the project solely involves administrative activity and does not authorize any construction or development activities.
BACKGROUND
Over the past two years, the City of San Pablo has expanded its policy work around tenant protections, rental housing regulations, and housing stability, following direction in the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan. The repeal of Chapter 9.60 and termination of the City's Rental Registry Program is part of a larger and ongoing Tenant Support & Protection package initiative guided by the Council and implemented through multi-step, multi-department coordination.
City staff have been conducting extensive research, community engagement, and interjurisdictional learning to identify best practices in rental regulations, including participation in regional meetings and targeted policy consultations. For example, staff recently attended the Fremont Rent Review Progr...
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