Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 1 items · 1 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
- Approved 6-1 directing staff to draft a relocation ordinance based on voter-approved Measure L (Butt dissenting).
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View official: MinutesAttendance
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Vinay Pimple(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Absent)
1 substantive items
Housing(1 item)
Hear presentation on voter-approved Measure L and direct staff to draft relocation ordinance
5-1Rent Board & Tenants
In Plain English
Richmond voters recently passed Measure L, which creates rent control and just cause eviction protections. The measure requires the city to create a relocation ordinance that helps tenants when they must move due to certain circumstances. Staff will research other cities' relocation laws and bring back a draft ordinance by December 6.
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Votes
Directed staff to prepare a Richmond relocation ordinance for first reading at the December 6, 2016, City Council meeting or a special meeting thereafter
Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez
Passed
5 to 1
Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesAbsent
Jovanka BecklesAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jael MyrickAye
Vinay PimpléAye
Eduardo MartinezAye