Hear presentation on voter-approved Measure L and direct staff to draft relocation ordinance

Rent Board & TenantsHousing

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