CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 14, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted by: Kirk Pelser, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION REGARDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LONG-TERM RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council tale the following actions:
Review and discuss the Rent Stabilization PowerPoint presentation prepared by the City’s consultant, RSG, Inc., (“RSG”); Provide for community input,; and
Provide feedback to City staff and RSG for the implementation of a long-term rent stabilization ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Pomona has adopted Urgency Ordinances 4320 & 4329, which implemented certain rent stabilization and tenant protections as of August 1, 2022. The purpose of this Study Session is to gather community input and provide information to staff and RSG in order to continue the work to:
Identify topics important to the community on rent stabilization; and Get input on specific topics and interest areas with respect to rent stabilization; and Prepare for researching other cities’ programs to better understand best practices concerning rent stabilization.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2019-2020 City Council Priority 2: Economic Development – Goal J: Encourage the development of quality housing opportunities for all.
ATTACHMENT:
PowerPoint Presentation prepared by RSG, Inc.
City Council Study Session Regarding Rent Stabilization