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Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting Held on April 28, 2022 and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on May 3, 2022. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -APRIL 28, 2022- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Councilmember Herrera Spencer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 6:33 p.m. and the meeting was conducted via Zoom.]
Absent: None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(22- ) Adoption of Uncodified Urgency Ordinance to Take Effect Immediately Upon Its Adoption Concerning Rent Control and Limitations on Evictions Applicable to Maritime Residential Tenancies including Floating Homes. [Requires four affirmative votes]; and
(22- A) Introduction of Uncodified Ordinance Concerning Rent Control and Limitations on Evictions Applicable to Maritime Residential Tenancies including Floating Homes.
Special Counsel gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether approval of the ordinances includes the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); stated there have been reference to fee and rent increases for tenants; inquired whether approval of the matter would allow staff to review whether or not related expenses can be passed through.
The City Attorney stated the ordinance as provided exempts two current provisions of the rent control ordinance: temporary relocation and CIPs if Council believes provisions should also apply, Council can direct staff to amend the language.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Council would like to discuss the reason behind excluding the two provisions.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded Council can discuss the matter or hear public comment; requested the City Attorney provide clarification.
The City Attorney stated the reason for excluding the provisions is due to being less applicabl...
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