CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
August 7, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted by: Kirk Pelser, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION REGARDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Review and discuss the Long Term Implementation Study (Attachment No. 1) and Study Session # 2 - PowerPoint Presentation (Attachment No. 2) prepared by the City’s consultant, RSG, Inc., (“RSG”); Provide for community input; and
Provide feedback to City staff and RSG regarding the desired next steps for the implementation of a long-term rent stabilization program.
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 Council conducted a Study Session in August 2023 in order to learn about the various approaches to rent stabilization and different program options and to receive community input. Ove the past year, staff and RSG have completed additional research regarding these options and in light of additional data available in Pomona and from other jurisdictions. The purpose of this Study Session # 2 is to present these findings, gather additional community input, and provide direction to staff and RSG.
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.
ATTACHMENTS:
Long-Term Implementation Study
Study Session # 2 - PowerPoint Presentation Prepared by RSG, Inc.
City Council Study Session Regarding Rent Stabilization