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REPORT - CITY OF SANTA ROSA RENT STABILIZATION AND OTHER TENANT PROTECTIONS ORDINANCE PROGRAM STAFFING, COST AND FEE ESTIMATE
BACKGROUND: Given the increased housing cost burden faced by many City of Santa Rosa residents, in which rental increases threaten the public health, safety, and welfare of the Citys residents, the Council has initiated a program to implement Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction policies in Santa Rosa. This direction followed an extensive review of rent stabilization programs in California, including options for the implementation of Mediation/Arbitration, Just Cause for Eviction, and Rent Stabilization in Santa Rosa.
On May 3, 2016, the Council provided direction for a rent stabilization/just cause for eviction ordinance and directed staff to proceed with the ordinance. Per the direction of the Council, staff has prepared a Rent Stabilization/Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance for Council consideration.
On August 16, 2016, the Council voted to ado
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