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Subject: $600k selective assistance for renters.
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:16:33 PM
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The renters are free to consult appropriate attorneys to determine if they have been civilly harmed or discriminated in some manner. It is not the type of issue that I believe is within the council’s discretion, nor is it a situation which should even be a topic for discussion given the much more important matters to be addressed regarding the increase in traffic and the pace and type of development which impact ALL citizens.
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Subject: Fwd: ALERT – City Council to Hand Out $600K to 40 Renters!!! Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:04:50 PM
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This should not be paid by the City and taxpayer funds, the landilord should be paying relocation fees to these tenants.
I feel for these tenants but no one ever paid fir my relocations.
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Date: Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Subject: Fwd: ALERT – City Council to Hand Out $600K to 40 Renters!!! To: Joan. Rothrock
Read before 6/13/2023 City Council Meeting.
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Burbank City Council to Consider Creating a
Taxpayer Funded Tenant Relocation
Subsidy
Hello Laura,
Did you know that this Tuesday (6/13) the Burbank City Council is going to deliberate using your tax dollars to establish a special fund to help pay the moving costs for roughly 40 tenants who are being evicted by one out-of-town landlord? The Council wants to use up to $500,000 to provide “relocation assistance” to these renters plus another $100,000 to administer this program. Read the City’s staff report for yourself here In addition to this taxpayer-funded relocation subsidy, several members of the Burbank City Council have openly discussed in recent meetings their desire to use this opportunity to establish new rent control laws in our City. Rent controls laws that Burbank resoundingly rejected when Measure RC was voted down in 2020.
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Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:16:47 AM
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Dear Mayor Konstantine Anthony and Members of the Burbank City Council,
I hope you are doing well today. My name is Adriana Santos and I have been a Burbank resident
for over 30 years. I am writing to you in favor of relocation fees and stronger tenant protections in Burbank.
To start off, many landlords are using the remodeling loophole of the law AB1482 in Burbank and all over the state. I have even seen reddit posts and YouTube videos encouraging landlords to do this to “triple” or make more income. We have a housing crisis, and this is just increasing to people being homeless.
In addition, if a landlord or property own has good intentions to remodel their property than they should be able to pay the tenant adequate relocation fees. AB 1482 states, “The amount of
relocation assistance or rent waiver shall be equal to one month of the tenant’s rent that was in effect when the owner issued the notice to terminate the tenancy. Any relocation assistance shall be provided within 15 calendar days of service of the notice”.
For a tenant to be kicked
out
of
their
home
at
no
fault
of
their
own,
one
month
of
rent
below
market
rate
is
not
sufficient.
Los
Angeles
City
has
relocation
fees
in
between
$8,000
to
$22,000,
and
those
fees
seem
more
re
asonable
since
in
this
market
the
average
1 bedroom
is
costing
between
$2,000-$3,000
(please
attached).
Also,
by
increasing
the
relocation
fees,
it
would
deter
landlords
that
really
want
to
remodel
to
evict
tenants
to
make
money
from
those
that
are
truly
acting
in
good
faith.
Landlords may argue that they are just “investing in their properties”, but as I said before if they are acting in good faith, they would acquire the appropriate permits, and fairly compensate their tenants. In addition, why are so many landlords suddenly “wanting to remodel” right after the Los Angeles County COVID protections expired and/or wanting to remodel their properties after so many years. I say this because there are many stories that long-term Burbank tenants are suddenly being evicted for the same reason.
In my personal experience, my landlord has threatened to evict my mother and I for the same reason. My case is more severe since my landlord has harassed us, discriminated us, and allowed the neighbors to abuse my mother. The police have been involved as well as Adult Protective Services. We have a lot of evidence, and even with my situation, it’s been difficult to find a housing lawyer. I already spoken to the Landlord-Tenant Commission, Stay Housed LA, and other agencies. I also reached out to over 30 private lawyers, and I have had no luck.
In an ideal world, people would get an attorney to help them navigate their housing issues in court, but it’s so difficult to even obtain an attorney.
I ask you to please strengthen tenant protections in Burbank. Many people are losing their homes and it’s not their fault. Many cities around county and state have stopped the remodeling loophole and I am not sure why Burbank has not. There has been a mention of a
study session, but there has not been mentioned of a date for such a study session. This is an urgent matter, and I am asking for you to please to act immediately. Many people are one step towards being homeless and others are facing homelessness due to this issue.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Adriana Santos
AB1482 Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml? bill_id=201920200AB1482&search_keywords=rent+cap
Los Angeles Housing Department
1200 W. 7th Street, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE BULLETIN
All tenant not-at-fault evictions require payment of relocation assistance and the filing of a Declaration of Intent to Evict form with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) prior to evicting tenants from units covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) or the Just Cause Ordinance (JCO). Failure to file the Landlord Declaration with the LAHD makes the eviction a violation of the RSO or JCO.
Not-At-Fault Reasons for Eviction
1. The landlord evicts for the occupancy for her/himself, spouse, grandchildren, children, parents or grandparents, or a resident manager (Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 151.09.A.8, 165.03.H.). Evictions for the purpose of resident manager occupancy are only allowed if required by law or an affordable housing covenant or regulatory agreement.
Landlords must comply with the restrictions and requirements of LAMC Section 151.30.
2. The landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession of the rental unit to demolish, convert to a commercial use, or remove the rental unit from rental housing use (LAMC 151.09.A.10, 165.03.I). For RSO units, these are considered Ellis Act (California Government Code 7060.4) evictions and the landlord must comply with the requirements of LAMC 151.22-151.28.
3. The landlord seeks to recover possession of the rental unit to complete substantial remodel, provided the landlord has secured permits necessary and served a copy of them with a written termination notice stating the reason for termination, the type of scope of the work, why the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place and why the work requires the tenant to vacate for at least 30 days. “Substantially remodel” shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in California Civil Code Section 1946.2.
This is only for units which are subject to JCO and not for RSO units. (LAMC 165.03.I.(2))
4. The landlord evicts to comply with a governmental agency’s Order to Vacate (LAMC 151.09.A.11, 165.03.J.). Landlords must file a Landlord Declaration of Intent to Evict prior to giving notice to tenants. A copy of the notice must also be filed with LAHD no later than 3 days after it is served. Notices can only be served after the landlord files the Declaration.
5. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is both the owner and plaintiff and seeks to recover possession to vacate the property prior to sale (LAMC 151.09.A.12, 165.03.K.).
6. Residential Hotel Unit conversion or demolition (LAMC 151.09.A.13, 165.03.L.).
7. The landlord seeks to recover possession of the rental unit to convert the subject property to an affordable housing accommodation (LAMC 151.09.A.14, 165.03.M.).
8. The landlord demolishes the property or converts the use of the property to condominiums, stock cooperatives, community apartment projects, hotels and commercial uses, regardless of whether the property is subject to the RSO OR JCO (LAMC 47.06 & 47.07). 866-557-RENT [7368] HOUSING.LACITY.ORG P.O. BOX 17280, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017-0280 1 Relocation Assistance
Bulletin
How Much Relocation Assistance Is Required?
The amount of relocation fees due to the tenant by the landlord depends on whether the tenant is an eligible or qualified tenant, the length of tenancy, and the tenant’s income. Relocation Assistance is paid per unit, not per tenant . For relocation amounts, refer to the Relocation Assistance and the HUD Low Income Limits charts on page 3.
• Q
ualified tenant – A qualified tenant is any tenant who on the date of service of the written notice of termination is 62 years of age or older; handicapped, as defined in Section 50072 of the California Health and Safety Code, or disabled, as defined in Title 42 of the United States Code, Section 423; or who has one or more minor dependent children (as determined for federal income tax purposes).
•
E
ligible tenant – Unless a tenant is a qualified tenant as explained above, the tenant is an eligible tenant and is entitled to receive a relocation assistance amount that depends on length of time in the unit and income.
• Lo
w Income Tenant – A tenant whose income is 80 percent or less of the Area Median In- come, as adjusted for household size, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur - ban Development, regardless of the length of tenancy.
• M
om and Pop properties may pay reduced relocation assistance payments to their tenants for a good faith eviction for occupancy by the owner or eligible relative, provided that requirements in Section 151.30 of the LAMC are met. Only for evictions for occupancy by owner, family or manager.
•
S
ingle Family Dwellings Owned by Natural Persons When the residential real property is a single-family dwelling subject to the JCO and the owner is a natural person, including natural persons who hold properties in a trust or registered legal entity controlled by that natural person, who owns no more than four dwelling units and a single- family home on a separate lot in the City of Los Angeles: one month’s rent that was in effect when the landlord served the written notice to terminate the tenancy, as either a monetary payment or credit. Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 151.30(E) shall not apply. (LAMC 165.06.A.(6)).
The reduced fee for Mom and Pop properties applies, if all of the following conditions exist:
1. The building containing the rental unit contains four or fewer rental units;
2. The landlord has not utilized this provision during the previous three years;
3. The landlord owns no more than four units of residential property and a single-family home on a separate lot in the City of Los Angeles; and
4. Any eligible relative for whom the landlord is recovering possession of the rental unit does not own residential property in the City of Los Angeles.
2 Relocation Assistance
Bulletin
Relocation Assistance Amounts
Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Tenant
Household
Tenants
with Less
Than 3
Years
Tenants
with 3 or
More
Years
Tenants
Qualifying Under
HUD
Low Income
Limits
Tenants
Renting
Units in
Mom & Pop
Properties
Single Family
Dwelling owned
by natural
person
(JCO only)
Eligible
Household
$9,200 $12,050 $12,050 $8,850 One month’s
equivalent of
tenant’s rent Qualified
Household
$19,400 $22,950 $22,950 $17,850
2022 HUD Low Income Limits for Los Angeles (Formerly known as 80% of AMI) Household
Size
1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person Income
Limit
$66,750 $76,250 $85,800 $95,300 $102,950 $110,550 $118,200 $125,800 A tenant whose income is 80 percent or less of the Area Median Income, as adjusted for household size, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Effective April 18, 2022)
How and When Shall Landlords Provide Payment
The Ordinance requires that relocation assistance payments be made as follows:
1. The entire fee shall be paid to a tenant who is the only tenant in a rental unit.
2. If two or more tenants occupy a rental unit, then each tenant shall be paid an equal pro-rata share of the fee.
3. If more than one fee payment amount applies to a unit, the landlord pays the higher amount for the unit.
The Ordinance requires timely relocation assistance payments as follows:
1. Payment shall be made available within fifteen (15) days of service of the written notice of eviction; however,
2. The landlord may, at the landlord's sole discretion and at the landlord's cost, elect to pay the monetary relocation benefits through an escrow account. The monies must be placed in the escrow account within the required 15 -day period. The escrow account must provide for payments to the tenant(s) for actual relocation expenses incurred by the tenant prior to vacating the unit for the following relocation expenses: first and last month’s rent; security deposit; utility connection charges; moving expenses. Payments from the escrow account shall be made within three (3) working days of receiving a request for payment. The remaining balance of the escrow account shall be disbursed upon certification of vacation of the rental housing unit. (Refer to bulletin How to Set-Up Relocation Escrow Accounts or RAC Regulations, Section 960.0
3 Relocation Assistance
Bulletin
Exemptions from Relocation Assistance Payments
Landlords are exempt from paying relocation assistance when:
1. Evicting a resident manager to replace him/her with another resident manager. If the resident manager is a Manager-Tenant receiving free or reduced rent with no other compensation, he/she may be entitled to relocation assistance. (See RAC Regulations 920.00, Managers as Tenants.)
2. They are required to evict due to hazardous conditions caused by a natural disaster and, therefore, not caused by any negligence on the part of the landlord.
3. Relocation Offset: A landlord may offset the tenant's accumulated rent against any relocation assistance, unless the relocation assistance is owed because a termination of tenancy is required by a governmental agency order to vacate or comply issued for an unpermitted dwelling. (LAMC 151.09.G,5., 165.06.J.).
Administrative Fees Related to Relocation Assistance
1. All landlords who file an application which requires relocation assistance to be provided to tenants shall pay the Relocation Service Fee, according to the tenants Eligible or Qualified status AND a Relocation Administrative Fee per rental unit.
2. All property owners that seek the LAHD's clearance of a Planning or Building and Safety Department demolition permit shall pay a Demolition Monitoring Administrative Fee.
3. Requests for a hearing to appeal a decision regarding a tenant’s relocation assistance eligibility for higher relocation assistance based on a tenant’s income, age, length of tenancy, family status and/or disability status must be filed along with the Relocation Assistance Dispute Resolution Fee (LAMC 151.09.G, 165.06.C.).
4. When the termina tion of tenancy is due to recover possession of the rental unit for use of occupancy as a primary place of residence by the landlord, landlord’s qualified family member, or resident manager, the landlord shall pay an administrative fee for the filing of th e application (LAMC 151.09.C.2, 165.06.F.).
FEE TYPE FEE PER UNIT
Relocation Service Fee for Eligible Tenants $522
Relocation Service Fee for Qualified Tenants $840
Relocation Service Administrative Fee $72
Demolition Monitoring Administrative Fee $45
Relocation Assistance Dispute Resolution Fee $300
Landlord Declaration for Owner, Eligible Relative, or
Resident Manager Occupancy Filing Fee
$75
4 Relocation Assistance
Bulletin
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE QUESTIONS
Can a tenant request relocation fees and services prior to being served with a Notice to Terminate Tenancy, if a tentative parcel or tract map for a condominium conversion has been approved?
If a tentative parcel or tract map for a condominium conversion has been approved by the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, the tenant may elect to relocate without receiving a Notice to Terminate Tenancy from the landlord (LAMC Sec. 47.06.D.2). The landlord, however, is still responsible for the payment of relocation assistance in these cases.
How and where do I establish an escrow account, if I choose to do so? The landlord may place the escrow account in any bank, savings and loan association, or credit union with federal deposit insurance, or with any broker who is licensed by the California Corporate Commission, or with a client trust account of an attorney currently eligible to practice law in California pursuant to the records of the State Bar of California that is reasonably accessible to the tenant(s) during normal business hours. (RAC Regulations, Section 960.00.) On what basis does a tenant file a complaint, and how?
Non-payment dispute - In an action by the landlord to recover possession of a rental unit, the tenant may raise as an affirmative defense the failure of the landlord to provide relocation assistance. Complaint forms may be obtained and filed with the LAHD for illegal eviction when the landlord has not provided relocation assistance.
Escrow Dispute - Where there is an escrow dispute, dispute notices must be sent to the LAHD by the escrow holder. A copy of the escrow instructions must accompany the notice. (RAC Regulations, Section 967.00.)
THIS INFORMATION IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
While this publication is designed to provide accurate and current information about the law, readers should consult an attor ney or other expert for advice in particular cases, and should also read the relevant statutes and court decisions when relying on cited material. Laws and guidelines are frequently amended. The LAHD recommends that you verify information in the event that new changes are not yet reflected in this publication. The LAHD does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party f or any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
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Subject: Council agenda
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:28:03 AM
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Hello Nick: I was thinking of you this morning and hope you and your family are staying well.
I was intending to attend the council meeting tonight to support your suggestion to set aside a few dollars for the immediate relocation situation. I also support the idea of allowing the city attorney’s office to hire someone to assist the landlord-tenant commission with related issues that can reasonably and expeditiously be resolved.
Depending on your schedule, let me know when to reach out to you between 1:30 and 5. Many thanks. John
JOHN M. GERRO
GERRO & GERRO
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Robert Rosen
Location: 91506, Burbank
Submitted At: 2:42pm 06-13-23
GIVE THEM THE MONEY!!!!
April Fangio
Location:
Submitted At: 8:24am 06-12-23
As a renter, of course I want to be protected. However, I have lived in BHC rent-stabilization for several years, and I have big concerns. From my personal experience, the more regulations there are, the less likely our land lords are wanting to help us. It is as if there is a mentality of "Y ou have affordable rent, you should be grateful enough.
Stop asking us to fix the leak in your ceiling." Maintenance needs take forever to be addressed, and they do the CHEAPEST job possible. I fear that more regulation will lead to the standard of living conditions decreasing even more.
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Subject: Interim Program for Renter Relocation Assistance Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:23:17 PM
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I am emailing the City Council to oppose spending $500,000 of our tax dollars to subsidize renter relocation. This cost should be covered by landlords, not the Burbank taxpayers. I also oppose spending $100,000 of our tax dollars to administer this.
Surely, there are far better uses of $600,000 of our money to better our city. Here are a few ideas:
Enforce the gas-powered leafblower ban to improve our air quality Plant more trees to improve our city’s greenspaces
Assist more unhoused people to find shelter, jobs, and mental health support Hire social workers to assist our police department
Sincerely,
Amie Serio
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To: City Council DL
Subject: Interim Program for Renter Relocation Assistance Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 7:22:11 PM
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Dear Council Members,
I was just reading about a proposal to use taxpayer money to fund relocation of tenants because of issues with their landlords.
This is an issue BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND THE TENANT!
This is not something that should be funded by Burbank and the taxpayers. If the tenants have an issue with their landlord let them file a lawsuit - that is what the court system is made for. If the landlord is doing something illegal then Burbank should get involved - but if what the landlord is doing is legal then the city can change its laws if needed - but they should NOT use city dollars for relocating tenants.
To use city funds to help people move because you do not agree with what the landlord is doing sets a dangerous precedent that the city can not afford and should not be expected to deal with.
If Burbank has so much extra cash on hand we can afford to do something like this then we should lower the sales tax rate and property taxes because obviously there is more money than you know what to do with.
Please if this proposal is brought forward VOTE NO or the city will be having to pay to help everyone move.
Thank you,
John Beam
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To: City Council DL
Subject: Item 2 attachment 9
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:39:36 PM
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Item 2 attachment 9 on tonights agenda
I find it shameful that City Council cannot fly the American Flag throughout the city the way it has been done in the past. Your failure to show any pride or respect for the sacrifices made by so many Americans is reprehensible. You exacerbate this by hiding the proposed use of tax payer dollars for tenant relocation fees. There simply is no reason to implement anything like this at this time. Burbank already has a relocation fee program in existence.
There is a
rent protection study being carried out by staff and council should wait for their recommendations prior to jumping the gun with tax payer dollars. Don’t forget that Burbank has chosen by vote not to be in favor of rent control policies. Apartment sales in Burbank has not increased in volume. In fact it has slowed along with the rest of the real estate housing market. There simply is no reason for a tax payer relocation assistance program at this time. I urge the Burbank City Council not to pass this program. We need well thought out programs not ill planned emotional decisions.
Darin Chase
Burbank Resident
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Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:47:17 PM
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As a Burbank resident for 34 years, I strongly believe that burbank residents tax dollars should be spent for burbank schools, infrastructure and youth programs.
Thank you,
Robert Mehrabi
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To: City Council DL
Subject: NO on Tax Payer Relocation Subsidy
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 4:17:08 PM
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Deal Burbank Council,
I am writing to say that I am a Burbank homeowner and I am completely against any new tax whatsoever to subsidize renters to be relocated.
I am also against
landlords paying for that.
People
should not move to our city unless they’re ready to pay the kind of money it cost to live here.
We
owned a home in Sun Valley near the border of Burbank for 12 years until we were able to save up enough to afford to move to Burbank.
We are also against rent control in
our city. Rent control laws that Burbank resoundingly rejected when Measure RC voted down. Do not try again.
Stop.
There is plenty of affordable housing in surrounding cities.
What about our citizens in Burbank who are retired and can’t afford to have continuous taxes added to their plate. If you buy a house here in Burbank, you should be able to stay in it without the city constantly adding taxes.
Our town is already having to grapple with SB 35 and the ravages that it is doing to our town.
Please don’t add any additional disparities for our residence and homeowners.
We bought our
home in this town for several reasons that are now one by one being taken away. We do not want to be like every other city.
Burbank is special and that’s why our homes cost more here and we’d like to keep it that way.
NO NEW TAXES OR RENT CONTROL.
Thank you
Yolanda Aumont
Measure RC was voted down in 2020.
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Subject: Opposition to “renter relocation assistance”
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:01:14 PM
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As a property owner and taxpayer living in Burbank I want to register my opposition to any city-funded assistance (subsidy) for renters to relocate .
When a renter signs an agreement to
rent/lease a property, they are aware of the risk of rent being increased upon expiration of their agreement. This is a risk the renter agreed to, and the cost of that risk should never be borne on taxpayers without a supermajority vote of residents. You may argue the “fairness” of a landlord increasing a rental payment, but there is zero “fairness” to pass any costs to unaffiliated taxpayers.
Ken Spickler
Burbank, CA
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City Council DL; Anthony, Konstantine; Perez, Nikki; Schultz, Nick; Takahashi, Tamala; Mullins, Zizette Subject: Please support allocation of relocation money to tenants Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:51:47 AM
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Please support allocation of relocation money to tenants who have been displaced due to the renovation eviction loophole currently allowed by AB 1482.
As a lifelong resident of Burbank, I strongly support protecting tenants in the city. Renters are part of the fabric of our city. These evictions lead to increased homelessness and displacement of renters. This results in placing increased strain on social services, disruption of families’ security/stability, and residents of Burbank having to consider moving out of the city due to unaffordable housing including unaffordable rent.
Burbank has never passed any substantial protections for renters. The allocation of these funds are the first step Burbank can take to assist tenants. These beginning steps must be followed up with an emergency ordinance and permanent protections for renters.
Renters are entitled to dignity, respect, and a stable place in our community.
Analisa Swan
Resident of Burbank;
California Democratic
Party ADEM/Executive
Board member AD 44
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Subject: Re: Rent Control and “relocation assistance”
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:27:18 PM
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Hi,
I’d
like
to
voice
my
opposition
to
any
rent
control
consideration
and
any
special
relocation
assistance
for
the
40 tenants
who
have
been
bombarding
you
at
the
council
meetings
recently.
We
need
to
pursue
sound
economic
policy
and
rent
control
has
been
throughly
disproven
as
a
viable
way
to
bring
rents
down
long
term
anywhere
it
has
been
attempted.
I’m
sympathetic
for
the
40 tenants
being
evicted
but
I
don’t
think
any
special
assistance
for
them
without
establishing
a
principle
/
fund
moving
forward
would
be
fair
to
anyone.
Thank
you
for
your
consideration,
-Stephen
1 Gamez, Xiomara
From: Lazy Dawgs
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 5:22 PM
To: City Council DL
Subject: Refuse Raising rates in Burbank
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To whom it may concern
we are pleading with you, do not raise our rates
Your drivers for one always forget to dump our trash cans and pick up the recycling......
This is extremely frustrating that we have to keep paying these current high fees and that you allow this in your town.
Then you have that huge area walled off, off of riverside and bob hope drive with trucks damaging the roads, blocking traffic, then whatever the work that is going on, must be the reason why our water pressure is so bad.
So once you get your own local companies to get their act together.....and do their simple job...... we do not see any reason to increase any rates in Burbank
thank you
very upset customers in Burbank
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Relocation Assistance
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 3:34:16 PM
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I am against spending my tax dollars on this. There has to be a better way.
I agree with rent control, but this is way to expensive!
Herb Meyerowitz
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Relocation fees
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:04:18 PM
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Absolutely against it.
Vote No.
The tax payers voted not to have rent control.
Stop the Socialism.
Ron R
From:
City Council DL
Subject: Re-location Fees
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:51:56 AM
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I support re-location fees for displaced people.
Many thanks,
~ Michelle Rollens
~ Michelle
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Relocation Money to Tenants
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:58:19 AM
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Burbank has never passed any substantial protections for renters. These funds are the first step the City can take to show up for tenants, and they must follow up with an emergency ordinance and permanent protections! It is time to help the renters.
~ Michelle Rollens
Subject: spending money to relocate people
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 4:58:32 PM
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Hello, I don’t believe the City of Burbank should pay people to relocate. If an owner is forcing them out, they should pay for the relocation fees not taxpayers who had nothing to do with them being put out of the complex. If rent control is considered, it should be reasonable- 5 to 10 percent a year max.
Thanks for listening.
Ardis Bazyn and Kevin Berkery (husband)
From:
Subject: Strong Opposition to the Interim Program for Relocation Assistance Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 7:14:12 PM
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Dear Mr. Konstatine,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you today as a concerned resident and passionate advocate for the preservation of our beloved city. It has come to my attention that the City of Burbank is considering implementing an interim program for relocation assistance, and I must express my vehement opposition to this proposal.
One of my primary concerns regarding the proposed interim program for relocation assistance is the allocation of funds. It is my understanding that $600,000 from the general fund of the city will be utilized for this program. While I acknowledge the importance of assisting residents in need, I firmly believe that these funds can be used in a better way to benefit the community as a whole.
There are numerous pressing issues and essential services that require financial support within our city, including education, public safety, infrastructure improvements, and programs to stimulate economic growth. By redirecting the $600,000 towards these vital areas, we can make a more significant and lasting impact on the overall well-being of our community.
Additionally, I strongly believe that the current rent control law, SB 1482, is more than sufficient in addressing the concerns surrounding rental affordability. This law already provides crucial protections to tenants, ensuring that rental increases are reasonable and preventing unjust evictions. Introducing additional measures, such as an interim program for relocation assistance, may create unnecessary bureaucratic complexities and unintended consequences that could ultimately hinder the progress we seek.
Rather than allocating resources towards an interim program, I urge the City Council to focus on proactive measures that promote the creation of affordable housing, encourage economic growth, and foster a supportive environment for both renters and property owners. By streamlining processes, providing incentives for developers to participate in affordable housing initiatives, and exploring public-private partnerships, we can make significant strides in addressing our community's housing challenges.
In conclusion, I implore you to reconsider the implementation of the interim program for relocation assistance. Instead, let us prioritize the judicious allocation of funds to areas that will have a broader and more positive impact on our community. Furthermore, let us recognize the adequacy of the existing rent control law, SB 1482, and explore alternative strategies that encourage collaboration and balance between tenants and property owners.
Thank you for your time, attention, and dedication to serving our community. I trust that you will carefully consider the concerns raised by residents and make decisions that uphold the best interests of the city of Burbank.
Sincerely,
Julian Munoz,
Broker Associate
Re/Max Empower
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Tenant Relocation Subsidy
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:40:49 PM
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Dear City Council,
As a Burbank resident I am NOT okay with creating a taxpayer funded tenant relocation subsidy because of one out-of-town landlord.
While evicting 40 tenants without proper relocation expenses is NOT okay, taxpayers should not be responsible for the payout.
Thank you,
Ana Ordonez
Sent from my iPhone
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Tenant Relocation Subsidy
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:01:31 PM
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Honorable Burbank City Council Members
I was recently notified that you were discussing an Interim Program for Renter Relocation Assistance, at a cost of $500,000 to $600,000. I urge you to vote against this plan.
More and more frequently, the Burbank City Council has been passing laws, policies, and programs that align with the City of Los Angeles. I believe most people move/moved to Burbank because it is not Los Angeles. I am one of those people. I was born (in 1962) and raised in Los Angeles, and when I bought my first house in 1989, I specifically looked for a small city that was clean and safe. Burbank was that city.
Today, the intervals for street repaving and tree trimming have grown longer, and traffic has increased. Instead of funding this
Interim Program for Renter Relocation
Assistance, I would rather you allocate this funding towards additional street repaving, tree trimming, or a position related to public safety or health.
Respectfully,
Kevin Jew
A proud Burbanker
From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Tenant Relocation Subsidy
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:32:51 PM
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Good Evening Council Members,
So this was not on my radar until I received an email blast from Vision Burbank.
As a former Burbank homeowner of 24 years, and a current Downtown Burbank resident and renter of six years, I am In support of a Tenant Relocation Subsidy and urge you to VOTE YES to assist those renters being displaced by landlords.
Thank you.
Barbara Miller
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From:
To: City Council DL
Subject: Tenant Relocation
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:13:25 PM
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Absolutely NO!
From:
To: City Council DL; Anthony, Konstantine; Schultz, Nick; Perez, Nikki; Takahashi, Tamala; Mullins, Zizette Subject: Tonight"s Meeting - City Council
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:30:32 PM
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Greetings! I hope you are having good weeks! I have plans this evening, otherwise I would be speaking in person.
We need protections for renters, in Burbank and throughout the county and state. You have shown compassion in meetings for what many are going through.
We live in Kenwood Mews, which has to deal with post-pandemic loss in rent, rising costs and trying to keep up with repairs, etc. They have been pretty good but we moved for a bad situation in the Beverly Grove area so we have lived with bad landlords.
We moved in July 2019. Burbank has many positive attributes, but I can sense that the rug could be pulled from under us.
I am not sure if past leadership was lax, over their heads or on the take, but a lot of situations (gun store zoning, Raising Cane, buildings in busy areas with very limited parking) show that more needs to be done.
There needs to be protections for renters. Also, Burbank needs to follow up with an emergency ordinance and permanent protections. Residents will move out.
We can have a lot of expensive buildings with few tenants. With the writers' strike and potential actors' strike, the city, many businesses and citizens will be losing revenue.
We need you to step up and make the first steps to help out.
I hope you can take the risk or landlords ire to help the public.
Best
Mark Scroggs