5675 Ruffin Road, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123 T: 858. 278. 8070www. socalrha. org February19, 2024
Mayor McCannand City Councilmembers
276 Fourth Avenue
ChulaVista, CA91910
RE: Item 7.2 - Tenant Protection Ordinance: Updates to the Chula Vista Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance, CVMC Chapter 9.65, to Remain Consistent with Recently Adopted California Senate Bill 567
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
On behalf of the SouthernCaliforniaRental HousingAssociation (SCRHA) we would like to expressour support for amendmentsto the ChulaVista Tenant ProtectionOrdinance (TPO) that will align it with changesto state law that take effect on April 1, 2024.
We appreciatethe outreach and communicationfrom city staff and the opportunity to preview changesand submit comments. SCRHAbelievesin creating a thriving rental housing community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. While SCRHAbelievesthat there are changes that can be made to the TPOthat will improve the outcomesfor all parties, those are discussionsthat will necessitatea lengthier stakeholderengagementprocess. We remain committed to future discussionsand improvementsto the TPO.
In the immediate future, SCRHAwill be working to update vital forms and guidanceto reflect the changesin local law. The city’s proactive approachto the state-mandated changesgives us time to amend forms; adding in new language, requirements, and municipalcode references.
SCRHAwill also host education sessionsso that housing providers are aware of changesto the law and procedures.
Again, thank you for continuing to include SCRHAin Tenant ProtectionOrdinanceand other important housing discussions. Pleasedo not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 858.278.8070 if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Molly Kirkland
Director of PublicAffairs
WrittenCommunications - Item7.2
Kirkland - Received2/19/2024