Ratify emergency order extending commercial eviction protections and residential rent freeze

Police & Community SafetyHousing

Resolution 41-20

In Plain English

The city's emergency services director issued additional rules during the pandemic to protect tenants. Commercial tenants received stronger eviction protections beyond state law. Residential tenants cannot face rent increases during the emergency period. The city council must formally approve these emergency actions to keep them in effect.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember JohnsonSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye

Public Comments

5 public comments — 5 spoken

  • Ali UscilkaEmail
  • Cynthia LeBlancEmail
  • Debra BallingerEmail
  • Alex WerthEmail
  • Multiple speakers (31 total)Email