HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
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ITY O MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT: Chair Cervantes, Vice Chair Mill, and Member Robillard STAFF PRESENT: Sean Murphy, Ruby Castillo, Agripina Neubauer, Michelle Davis, Chekesha Gilliam, Damian Fussell, Rakel Engles, Andrea Robles, Megan Stoye, William Jones, Jazmin Contreras, and Carmen Soto Vice Chair Mill convened the meeting at 3:31 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There was no one wishing to address the Committee.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Chair Cervantes arrived at 4:02 p.m.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO MOBILE HOME PARKS RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Chair Mill and seconded by member Robillard to receive and file the proposed amendments to Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 5.75, the Mobile Homes Parks Rent Stabilization Procedures, and direct staff to forward the proposed ordinance to the City Council for consideration amending the Riverside Municipal Code as referenced in the staff report including: (1) Add new or change definitions; (2) Tenant Notification Requirements; (3) Annual Registration; (4) Retaliation Prohibited; (5) Rent Cap - establish a minimum and maximum rent increase of 2% and cap of 5%; (6) Rent following the Expiration of an Exempt Lease; (7) Rent Increases Upon In-Place Transfer - eliminate section from proposed ordinance; (8) Frequency of Rental Increases; and (9) Utilities and Related Services - eliminate section from proposed ordinance. The motion carried unanimously with Vice Chair Mill and member Robillard voting Aye, with the exception of Chair Cervantes voting no on recommendations 5, 7, and 9 as listed above.
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PROJECT UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed the update on Housing Authority's projects.
COMMUNICATIONS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Committee received an update of legislation.
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
CITY OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, 3:30 P.M.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
City of Arts & Innovation ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
SANTA ANA RIVER BOTTOM ENCAMPMENT RESPONSE PLAN UPDATE
The Committee received an update on the Santa Ana River Bottom Encampment Response Plan.
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE
The Committee did not receive an update.
OUTREACH WORKER UPDATE
The Committee received an update on outreach workers.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CARMEN SOTO
Deputy City Clerk
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