Agenda packet — Santa Monica City Council, August 3, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

City of Santa Monica
City Council Meeting
AGENDA

SUE HIMMELRICH
MAYOR

LANA NEGRETE KRISTIN MCCOWAN

COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM

GLEAM DAVIS PHIL BROCK

COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER

CHRISTINE PARRA OSCAR DE LA TORRE

COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER

DAVID WHITE

CITY MANAGER

DOUGLAS SLOAN

CITY ATTORNEY

DENISE ANDERSON-WARREN

CITY CLERK

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ORDER OF BUSINESS (may not be changed except by majority vote of the City Council.)

1. General Public Input
(members of the public may address the City Council
only on items not on the agenda, but within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City).

2. Public Comment for Closed Session, Special
Agenda, and Consent Calendar Items Only
(Commendations and Proclamations presented).

3. Closed Session.

4. Special Agenda Items (City Manager’s Report,
Presentations, etc.).

5. Consent Calendar (All items considered in one
motion unless removed by a City Councilmember for
discussion. Public comment shall be heard prior
to City Council discussion).

6. Public Comment on remaining Agenda Items

7. Study Session.

8. Continued Items.

9. Administrative Proceedings.

10. Ordinances:
• 1
st Reading
• 2
nd Reading

11. Staff Administrative Item.

12. Public Hearings.

13. Reports of Boards and Commissions.

14. Resolutions.

15. Written Communications (other than
Reports of Commission and Officers).

16. Councilmember Discussion Items.

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AGENDAS

CITY OF SANTA MONICA

SPECIAL MEETING

VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361 SIGNED BY,

GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022
MEETING BEGINS AT 6:00 PM
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Written comments received prior to 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be available online. Please note the agenda item number in the subject line of your written comments.

Any Items not heard on the August 23rd agenda, will be continued to an Adjourned meeting on August 24th at 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
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(Please note that Agenda Items may be reordered during the Council meeting at the discretion of the City Council.)

1. PUBLIC INPUT
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1.A. Public Input under this item will not be heard at this meeting.

2. PUBLIC INPUT (CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS, CONSENT

CALENDAR ONLY)

3. CLOSED SESSIONS
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3.A. Conference with Labor Negotiator: Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager David White and Chief People Officer Lori Gentles; Bargaining Units: ATA-Administrative Team Associates; IBT-California Teamsters Local 911; FEMA-Santa Monica Fire Executive Management Association; FIRE-Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF; MEA-Municipal Employees Association; AFSCME Local 4819, Management Team Association; PALSSU-Public Attorneys’ Legal Support Staff Union; PAU- Public Attorneys Union; POA-Santa Monica Police Officer Association; SMART TD-The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Division, Local 1785; STA- Supervisory Team Associates; Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees.

4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS
No items

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items will be considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.)
No items

6. PUBLIC INPUT ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS

7. STUDY SESSION
No items

8. CONTINUED ITEMS
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
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10. ORDINANCES
(Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.) No items

11. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

11.A. Adoption of Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8, 2022 Election Amending Articles XVIII of the City Charter Recommended Actions
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1. Per Rent Control Board direction, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to revise requirements for owners to evict tenants for owner-occupancy; revise election procedures; and reduce the Annual General Adjustment, while maintaining the landlord’s ability to petition for an individual rent adjustment; and

2. Per Council direction, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to authorize the Rent Control Board to freeze or modify otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a declared state of emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor, the County of Los Angeles or upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services, while maintaining the landlord’s ability to petition for an individual rent adjustment; and

3. Authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure.

ADJOURNMENT
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 3, 2022
Agenda Item: 3.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiator: Government Code Section 54957.6 -- Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager David White and Chief People Officer Lori Gentles; Bargaining Units: ATA-Administrative Team Associates; IBT-California Teamsters Local 911; FEMA-Santa Monica Fire Executive Management Association; FIRE-Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109 IAFF; MEA-Municipal Employees Association; AFSCME Local 4819, Management Team Association; PALSSU-Public Attorneys’ Legal Support Staff Union; PAU- Public Attorneys Union; POA-Santa Monica Police Officer Association; SMART TD-The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Division, Local 1785; STA- Supervisory Team Associates; Coalition of Santa Monica City Employees.

Prepared By: Bradley Michaud, Legal Operations Coordinator Approved Forwarded to Council

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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: August 3, 2022
Agenda Item: 11.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Adoption of Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8, 2022 Election Amending Articles XVIII of the City Charter Recommended Actions

2. Per Council direction, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to authorize the Rent Control Board to freeze or modify otherwiseallowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a declared state of emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor, the County of Los Angeles or upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services, while maintaining the landlord’s ability to petition for an individual rent adjustment; and

3. Authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure.

Executive Summary
At its April 28, 2022 meeting, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board (the “Board”) voted to recommend that the City Council place on the ballot for the November 8, 2022, general election amendments to the City Charter, as follows:
1) Add new Section 2304.5 to Article XXIII of the City Charter to require the registration of all Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units;

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2) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) and (v) of the City Charter to require that an owner intend to occupy a unit for at least three years instead of one year before evicting a tenant, and occupy the unit within sixty (60) days of vacancy;
3) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(e) of the City Charter to allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to be elected to a maximum of three full terms to align with City elected officials; and
4) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(d) of the City Charter to state that an election need not be held if the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of open Rent Control Board positions.

At its June 9, 2022 meeting, the Board voted to propose an additional charter amendment giving the Board discretion to modify or suspend the annual general adjustment during declared emergencies. The Board believes that these amendments are in the public interest because they would provide greater transparency about rental and occupancy rates for all rental units; would strengthen tenant protections from unnecessary displacements; would streamline elections to improve governmental functions; and would protect tenants during a declared state of emergency.

At its July 12, 2022, meeting (Attachment C), the City Council considered the Board recommendations and provided the following direction to City staff:
1) Instead of adding new Section 2304.5 to Article XXIII of the City Charter to require the registration of all Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units, prepare an ordinance at a later date for Council consideration, to require such registration given that Article XXIII already gives the City Council flexibility to implement its housing policies by ordinance, and more time is needed to receive community and staff input before adoption of such a program; 2) Revise the proposed ballot language to require an owner to intend to occupy a unit for two years, unless extenuating circumstances exist; 3) Retain existing Charter language regarding term limits of Rent Board Commissioners;

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4) Add new ballot measure language that would lower the cap on the annual general adjustment from 6% to 3% and reduce the 2022 general adjustment from 6% to 3% effective January 1, 2023; and 5) Revise the proposed ballot language to allow the City Council to suspend or reduce rent adjustments during a federal, state, or local declared state of emergency.

At its July 26, 2022, meeting (Attachment D), Council discussed alternative proposals to the 6% to 3% proposal discussed in the July 12, 2022, staff report, but ultimately deferred making a decision for another week, giving the Rent Control Board time to review the alternative proposals.

The Rent Control Board met on July 28, 2022, and voted to adopt a net 3% reduction in the general adjustment, as further discussed in the Rent Control Board staff report (Attachment E).

Discussion
As further discussed, below, due to unprecedented inflationary impacts caused by global supply chain disruptions and COVID-19 hardships, many households face an ever-increasing threat of eviction due to the inability to pay rent. 2020 Fair Housing Assessment
In accordance with state Housing Element law, the City researched and drafted a fair housing assessment, which is included in the City’s latest draft Housing Element. The fair housing assessment indicates that 14,460 renter households in the City are cost burdened (meaning they pay over 30% of their income for rent), representing 31.6% of renter households. There are 10,225 households in Santa Monica experiencing severe housing cost burden (meaning they pay over 30% of their income for rent), of which 2,930 of these households are families.

Approximately 11.7% of Black and 8.6% of Hispanic/Latino family households in the City were cost burdened even before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rent Control Board 2021 Annual Report
As of April 5, 2022, the online dashboard at Housingiskey.com shows that 3,037 Santa

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Monica tenants and landlords filed complete applications for the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program by the March 31st deadline. Almost 2,000 households (1,878) have received assistance, averaging $15,220 per household. To date, more than 28.5 million dollars has been distributed to local tenants and landlords to cover unpaid rent and utilities. But many applications across the state remain unprocessed. Swift legislative action extended eviction protections for COVID impacted tenants, however, these protections ended on June 30th.

Legal Aid Foundation Data
The Legal Aid Foundation for Los Angeles (LAFLA) has been retained by the City to provide comprehensive eviction prevention services, including a Right to Counsel Program funded through the City Attorney’s Office. LAFLA has provided extensive written comments on the continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, which constitutes further evidence of the need for immediate action to address the compounding negative impacts of the 6% rent increases authorized to go into effect on September 1, 2022, and the looming threat of evictions faced by LAFLA’s clients. These comments are in Attachment E.

Reducing the current cap on the Annual General Adjustment To mitigate the looming threat of evictions caused by the 6% increase in the maximum allowable rent (MARs), effective September 1, 2022, Council has focused intently on ways to modify the annual general adjustment authorized by the City Charter, as further discussed, below.

On or about November 6, 2012, Section 1805 of the City Charter was amended to allow for an Annual General Adjustment to the rent ceiling based upon the percentage increase in the CPI, with a maximum increase of 6%. The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code sections 1954.50 to 1954.535), allows owners to charge fair market rents upon vacancy of controlled rental housing units in accordance with Civil Code section 1954.52 (also known as “vacancy decontrol”). Due to vacancy decontrol allowed by the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act and the unprecedented spike in inflation due to the global pandemic’s interruption of supply chains and fluctuations in demand, the current 6% cap creates an imbalance in the dual goals of maintaining

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affordable rents while providing owners with a fair return.

The global pandemic due to COVID-19 has caused unprecedented hardships, disruptions, and long-term impacts that continue to negatively affect Santa Monica’s residents. Reducing the rent cap from 6% to 3% would strike the correct balance in times of higher inflation given that property owners continue to have the benefit of setting the initial rents at any amount upon a vacancy and, thus, can account for any maintenance cost increases. Moreover, an owner would still be able to petition for an individual adjustment if the reduced adjustments would prevent the owner from obtaining a fair and reasonable return.

While there has been some relief in the form of rental assistance, and other efforts to prevent displacement, those programs are winding down while the pandemic’s impacts continue to be felt. The County of Los Angeles extended its eviction moratorium on January 25, 2022. This moratorium applies to tenants residing in incorporated cities within the County of Los Angeles. Effective June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, a residential tenant whose household income is at 80 percent Area Median Income or below and who is unable to pay rent incurred from June 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022 is protected from eviction under the County Moratorium, so long as the reason for the nonpayment was financial impacts related to COVID-19, and the residential tenant has provided notice to the landlord to this effect and self-certified their income level and financial hardship within certain timeframes (see https://dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions/ for more information on the County’s eviction moratorium as well as self-certification forms).

Inflation rates continue to spike and rising costs are hampering residents’ ability to recover from the loss of income and unexpected expenses that many experienced during the pandemic’s first two years. COVID-19 cases are increasing even as mitigation measures, such as masking and social distancing, are no longer required.

Other rent stabilization jurisdictions have been able to adjust to these conditions by freezing, lowering, or implementing caps on rent increases for controlled units, including Oakland (3% cap), City of Los Angeles (freeze), City of Beverly Hills (3.1% cap for eligible units, freeze for others), Los Angeles County unincorporated areas (freeze) and City of West Hollywood (freeze), among others.

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The existing Annual General Adjustment formula in City Charter Section 1805 also provides for a dollar-amount ceiling, which is based upon the average of the 85th percentile of maximum allowable rent for all rent-controlled units and the 85th percentile of the maximum allowable rent for all rent-controlled units with a base-rent established before January 1, 1999 multiplied by the 6% annual general adjustment (effective September 1, 2022). According to the Rent Control agency, this dollar cap is $140.00 per month. Similar to the 6% cap, a $140.00 per month increase imposes severe hardship on tenants.

Two alternative proposals to address the general adjustment were discussed at the Council meeting on July 26, 2022 and at the Rent Control Board meeting on July 28, 2022. One proposal consists of a modified reduction to the general adjustment formula in Charter Section 1805 to reduce the 6% adjustment in effect on September 1, 2022 to a net 3% average increase for the period from September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023.

The other proposal would temporarily reduce the 6% adjustment by decreasing rents for rent-controlled units with rents that are less than the median of the MARs for 2021 for 0- ,1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units, respectively.

Staff now seeks direction on which proposal to place on the ballot and will combine whichever proposal is approved with ballot language previously approved by the City Council to require that an owner intend to occupy a unit for two years unless extenuating circumstances exist and revise certain election procedures.

RCB authority to suspend or modify GA during emergencies At its July 12 meeting, the City Council considered the Rent Control Board’s proposal to amend the Charter to give the Board the authority to suspend or modify the otherwiseallowed Annual General Adjustment during declared states of emergency in order to protect tenants’ health and safety. The Council, instead, directed staff to bring back proposed language to give the City Council that authority instead of the Rent Control Board. This is problematic, however, insofar as the Board would still be responsible for regulating rent controlled units and overseeing or processing the petition process for rent adjustments based upon fair return. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Board be allowed to suspend or modify Annual Rent Adjustments upon a declaration of

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a local emergency by the County of Los Angeles, the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services.

To effectuate this change, staff is recommending that the Council reconsider its direction and approve language that would amend Article XVIII to give the Board that authority as proposed. Staff’s recommendation is based on two factors: 1) the structure of the Charter and its delegation of authority; and 2) competing state law which would preclude suspension of rent increases by the City Council outside the rent control framework in Article XVIII of the City Charter.

State law governs rent increase limits for units not covered by Rent Control. As a result, the City Council cannot amend the Charter to limit rent increases for non-controlled residential rental units because that would conflict with state law. Given that only rentcontrolled units would be impacted by this change, any amendment must be to Article XVIII, which is under the purview of the Rent Control Board. The Board governs the Rent Control Law and is responsible for its administration, including petitions for hearings for rent adjustments.

The Board’s authority, however, would be limited under this proposal in that it can only be exercised after the City Council or other governing body has declared a local, state or federal emergency and only if necessary to protect the public’s health and safety.

Ideally, the County’s eviction moratorium should work in concert with the voters’ approval of the Annual General Adjustment formula and the City’s financial support to rent-burdened tenants to fill the gap for the period during which the 6% increase remains in effect. As explained, above, based upon the existing Annual General Adjustment formula in the City Charter, the 6% Annual General Adjustment (or $140.00 per month cap), will become effective on September 1, 2022, and will likely result in more rent-burdened Santa Monica households, on top of an existing affordability crisis worsened by COVID. In less than two years, Santa Monicans have received approximately $38M in COVID rent relief. Despite this assistance, the pandemic, rising

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consumer prices, low wages, and rising rents place households at risk of homelessness. Alternatively, Council could direct staff to come back with a local eviction moratorium ordinance as an emergency ordinance before September 1, 2022.

Direct Financial Assistance
In June, the City’s Community Services Department (CSD) and Rent Control agency released a Housing Needs Survey which was available online and on paper at City Hall, Parks, Libraries, and key service providers, included in the Rent Control summer mailer, promoted on City social media channels, and available through 311. The survey, which gathered data about current needs and the expected impacts of the Rent Control General Adjustment, closed in mid-July. Data analysis is underway.

CSD staff will provide an update to Council later this summer on the means and methods to provide Santa Monicans facing severe rent burdens due to the pandemic, household income, rising rents, disability, age, and/or other criteria with local homelessness prevention assistance this fall, first tapping budgeted $750,000 ARPA dollars. Staff will draw on the City’s experience with the early-pandemic Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which was able to operate quickly and efficiently, due to a simple program design and a sole-source partnership with a local non-profit. In the fall, CSD staff will present the HOME ARP Allocation Plan for the expenditure of an additional $2.2M of federal one-time funds. In the meantime, the City has executed an agreement with LAFLA to implement the expanded eviction prevention services approved by Council on May 11th. County COVID-19 tenant protections remain in place for households at 80% of AMI through December 31, 2022.

Options
Council may consider options to what was considered at the prior meeting.

Option 1: Limiting the time that the Annual General Adjustment is capped at 3% and request the City Council and Rent Control Board convene prior to the November 2024 election to discuss permanent equitable solutions to General Adjustment provisions in the Charter. Under this option, the proposed revisions to the Annual General Adjustment would remain in effect until August 31, 2025. This could be accommodated

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by adding a new provision in Section 1805(a), as follows:
(6) The amendments set forth in Charter Section 1805(a), Subsections (3) and (4) above, if approved by the voters at the November 2022 election, shall sunset and shall no longer be in effect following August 31, 2025, and at such time these specified Subsections shall revert to the provisions in effect as of November 2022 prior to the election. Between January 1, 2024, and May 1, 2024, the Rent Control Board and the City Council shall hold hearings and consider additional ballot measures to address permanent equitable solutions to the General Adjustment provisions.

Option 2: Adjust the timing when the Annual General Adjustment cap is reduced from March 1, 2023 to February 1, 2023. As discussed earlier in this staff report, the City is committed to deploying resources to assist renters impacted by the 6% increase in rents that will go into effect on September 1, 2022. Extending the implementation date to March 1, 2023 as discussed at the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting will require additional resources to assist renters. Given that the City is still assessing the amount of assistance that will be needed, adjusting the implementation timeline to February 1, 2023 will have the effect of reducing the time in which renters will be impacted by the 6% rent increase and will either allow the City to deploy its limited resources to help more households or provide more resources to households. If City Council were to adjust the timeline to February 1, 2023, the following would be the proposed change to Section 1805 (a):
(4) Commencing on February 1, 2023, the general adjustment during the period from February 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023, shall be 0.8% of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of nineteen dollars ($19) (“Adjusted GA”).

Absent an individual adjustment pursuant to subparagraphs (c) through (h) of this Section, the MAR during this seven month transition period shall be the MAR in effect as of August 31, 2022, plus the Adjusted GA.

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be calculated pursuant to this Section 1805 as if the General Adjustment for the entire period from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, had been three (3) percent, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70).

Option 3: Council may request the Rent Control Board to look at ways to reduce the tenants’ share of registration fees, at least temporarily while the impact of rent increases are being felt.

Environmental Analysis
The proposed resolutions and/or ordinance are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines (common sense exemption). Based on the evidence in the record, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed resolutions and/or ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
Based on past practice, the Rent Board would reimburse the City for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of placing the measures and/or ordinance on the November ballot.

Attachments
Attachment A – Resolution placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to revise requirements for owners to evict tenants for owner-occupancy; revise election procedures; and reduce the General Annual General Adjustment.

Attachment B - Resolution placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to authorize the Rent Control Board to suspend or modify otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a declared state of emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor, the County of Los Angeles, or upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services. Nothing in this section precludes a landlord from filing a petition for an upward rent adjustment per Section

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1805 of the City Charter.

Attachment C – July 12, 2022 City Council staff report
Attachment D – July 26, 2022 City Council staff report
Attachment E – July 28, 2022 Rent Control Board staff report Prepared By: Susan Cola, Assistant City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA
B. RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority
C. RC-ExC-CC July 12, 2022 Staff Report
D. RC-ExD-CC July 26, 2022 Staff Report
E. RC-ExE-RC July 28, 2022 Staff Report
F. Written Comments

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1 City Council Meeting: August 3, 2022 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA

SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE TO AMEND ARTICLE XVIII OF THE

CITY CHARTER TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS TO EVICT TENANTS

FOR OWNER-OCCUPANCY, REVISE ELECTION PROCEDURES, AND LOWER THE

CAP ON THE ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND AUTHORIZING

CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THE

MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE.

WHEREAS, the City’s Rental Control Law (Article XVIII of the City Charter, also referenced as “RCCA”) prohibits evictions of tenants except as enumerated in the law; and
WHEREAS, owners or qualified relatives who wish to move into their units and reside there permanently may evict current tenants to do so, but only if they meet the requirements set forth in the RCCA; and
WHEREAS, one of those requirements is the owner or relative “intend in good faith to move into the unit within thirty (30) days after the tenant vacates and to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least one year”; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board (the “Board”) has heard input from the public on the feasibility of requiring owners or their qualified relatives to intend to occupy the unit for a longer period, instead of one year, upon evicting an existing tenant; and

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 WHEREAS, the purpose of placing both a requirement to occupy the unit within a certain time frame and a good faith intent to live there for a certain period is to ensure the eviction is not used as a pretext for the owner to rent the unit to a new tenant paying market rates; and
WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing recitals, the Board has recommended the City Charter be amended to modify Article XVIII, Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) and (v), to require an owner intend to occupy a unit for at least three years, and occupy the unit within sixty days of vacancy; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the Board’s recommendation, the City Council desires the City Charter be amended to require an owner intend to occupy a unit for at least two years, unless extenuating circumstances exist; and require the owner to occupy the unit within sixty days of vacancy; and
WHEREAS, on or about November 6, 2012, Section 1805 of the City Charter was amended to allow for an Annual General Adjustment to the maximum rent ceiling, based upon the CPI, with a maximum increase of 6%; and
WHEREAS, the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code sections 1954.50 to 1954.535), allows owners to charge fair market rents upon vacancy of certain rental housing units in accordance with Civil Code section 1954.52 (also known as “vacancy decontrol”); and
WHEREAS, due to vacancy decontrol allowed by the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, several other jurisdictions in the state have lowered their annual general adjustment caps to address the imbalance caused by allowing a higher cap on the annual general adjustment in addition to vacancy decontrol; and WHEREAS, the global pandemic due to COVID-19 has caused unprecedented

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 hardships, disruptions, and long-term impacts that continue to negatively affect Santa Monica’s residents; and
WHEREAS, reducing the rent cap from 6% to 3% would strike the correct balance in times of higher inflation given that property owners continue to have the benefit of setting the initial rents at any amount upon a vacancy and, thus, can account for any maintenance cost increases; and
WHEREAS, while there has been some relief in the form of an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, and other efforts to prevent displacement, those programs are winding down while the pandemic’s impacts continue to be felt; and WHEREAS, inflation rates continue to spike and rising costs are hampering residents’ ability to recover from the loss of income and unexpected expenses that many experienced during the pandemic’s first two years; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 cases are increasing even as mitigation measures, such as masking and social distancing, are no longer required; and WHEREAS, 14,460 renter households in the City are cost burdened, representing

31.6% of renter households, as further discussed in the City’s most recent draft of the Housing Element relating to fair housing; and
WHEREAS, there are 10,225 households in Santa Monica experiencing severe housing cost burden, of which 2,930 of these households are families; and WHEREAS, approximately 11.7% of Black and 8.6% of Hispanic/Latino family households in the City were cost burdened even before the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, other rent stabilization jurisdictions have been able to adjust to these conditions by freezing, lowering, or implementing caps on rent increases for controlled units, including Oakland (3% cap) and City of West Hollywood (freeze), among others;

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 and
WHEREAS, following the economic hardships of COVID and the unanticipated highest inflation rates in recent history, to strike a balance between tenant relief and landlords obtaining a fair rate of return, Section 1805(a) could be amended as follows:
(a) Annual General Adjustment. No later than June 30 each year, the Board shall announce the percentage by which rent ceilings for eligible units will be generally adjusted effective September 1 of that year. (1) The adjustment shall be equal to seventy-five (75) percent of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County region, or any successor designation of that index that may later be adopted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) as reported and published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the twelve (12) month period ending as of March of the current year. (2) In determining the allowable percentage increase, numbers of .04 and below shall be rounded down to the nearest tenth decimal place and numbers of .05 and above shall be rounded up to the nearest tenth decimal place.
(3) Subparagraph 1 of this subsection notwithstanding, in no event shall the general adjustment be less than zero percent or greater than six (6) three (3) percent; and
(4) Commencing on March 1, 2023, the general adjustment during the period from March 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023, shall be zero percent (0%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of zero dollars ($0) (“Adjusted GA”). Absent an individual adjustment pursuant to subparagraphs (c) through (h) of this Section, the MAR during this six month transition period shall be the MAR in effect as of August 31, 2022, plus the Adjusted GA. Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, the MAR for any period after August 31, 2023, shall be calculated pursuant to this Section 1805 as if the General Adjustment for the entire period from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, had been three (3) percent, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70).
(5) If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section is for any reason held to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section or any portion thereof.

WHEREAS, an owner in Santa Monica would still be able to petition for a rent increase if rents were adjusted to a 3% increase from rents in effect as of August 31, 2022, which would enable the owner to obtain a fair and reasonable return. Charter Section 1805(c) provides a due process safety net for landlords who believe they are not making a fair return, despite other Sections of the Charter that limit rent increases:
1805(c). Petitions. Upon receipt of a petition by a landlord and/or a tenant, the maximum rent of individual controlled rental units may be adjusted upward or downward in accordance with the procedures set forth elsewhere in this Section. The petition shall be on the form

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 provided by the Board and shall include a declaration by the landlord that the unit meets all requirements of Section 1805(h).

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Board or hearing examiner may refuse to hold a hearing and/or grant a rent adjustment if an individual hearing has been held and decision made with regard to maximum rent within the previous six (6) months. and
WHEREAS, currently, the RCCA requires that an election be held even if there are only as many candidates as open Board positions; and
WHEREAS, the Rent Control Board has proposed an amendment to the RCCA that an election is not necessary when the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the open positions. To accomplish this, Section 1803(d) could be amended as follows:

Section 1803(d) ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS: Commissioners shall be elected at general municipal elections in the same manner as set forth in Article XIV of the Santa Monica Charter, except that the first Commissioners shall be elected at a special municipal election held within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this Article. The elected Commissioners shall take office on the first Tuesday following their election. If, upon the City Clerk’s determination of the qualified candidates, the number of andidates does not exceed the number of vacant positions, no election will be held and the qualified candidates shall be seated upon swearing in by the City Clerk.

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and approved the Board’s recommendation because these amendments are in the public interest as they would

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 7 strengthen tenant protections from unnecessary displacements and would streamline elections to improve governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403, the City Council has previously requested the County of Los Angeles consent and agree to the consolidation of all aspects of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing members of the Santa Monica City Council, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the Santa Monica College Community College District.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AND PROCLAIM AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. At the General Municipal Election called for November 8, 2022, the following measure shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Santa Monica:

PROPOSITION " ": Shall the City Charter be
amended to require owner occupancy of a rentcontrolled unit for two years before tenant eviction, absent extenuating circumstances; require owner
occupancy within 60 days of vacancy; reduce the
maximum Annual General Adjustment from 6% to
0% from March 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023,
and a 3% maximum Annual General Adjustment
thereafter; and require an election only if the number
of qualified candidates exceeds the number of open
Board positions?
Yes ________
No ________
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and with the county election department of the County of Los Angeles.

SECTION 3. That the City of Santa Monica recognizes additional costs may be incurred by the County by reason of the addition of this measure to the ballot and agrees

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 8 to reimburse the County for any additional costs.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall transmit to the City Attorney, in accordance with applicable law, a copy of the proposed measure. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, which shall not exceed 500 words in length. The impartial analysis for each measure shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments. In accordance with applicable law, not less than 10 calendar days before the City Clerk submits the official election materials for printing, the City Clerk shall make a copy of all applicable elections materials available for public examination in the City Clerk’s office.

SECTION 5. The City Council authorizes its members, as follows, to file written arguments for or against the measure described above and which is contained in Exhibit 1 to this Resolution, which Exhibit is incorporated by reference herein:

FOR: ____________________________________________
AGAINST: ___________________________________________
All written arguments filed by any person in favor of or against the measure, including any rebuttal arguments, shall be accompanied by the names and signatures of the persons submitting the argument as required by applicable law, and any names, signatures, and arguments may be filed until the time and date fixed by the City Clerk in accordance with applicable law, after which no change may be submitted to the City Clerk unless permitted by law.

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 9 law, the City Clerk, not less than forty (40) days and not more than sixty (60) days before the General Municipal Election, shall cause the text of the measure to be published once in the official newspaper and in each edition thereof during the day of publication. The City Clerk is authorized to give such notices and to fix such times and dates as are required by law or which are appropriate to conduct properly the election.

SECTION 7. The provisions of Resolution Numbers 11425 and 11426 are referred to and incorporated into this resolution for more particulars concerning the conduct of General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, and in all respects the election shall be held and conducted as provided for by applicable law. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to procure and furnish any official ballots, notices, printed materials and all supplies or equipment that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 10 Exhibit 1
Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) and (v) of Article XVIII of the City Charter shall be amended to read as follows :
(iv) The landlord or enumerated relative must intend in good faith to move into the unit within thirty (30) sixty (60) days after the tenant vacates and to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least one year two years, unless extenuating circumstances exist.
(v) If the landlord or relative specified on the notice terminating tenancy fails to occupy the unit within thirty (30) sixty (60) days after the tenant vacates or fails to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least two years, unless extenuating circumstances exist, the landlord shall: A. Offer the unit to the tenant who vacated it. B. Pay to said tenant all reasonable expenses incurred in moving to and/or from the unit.

Section 1805(a) of Article XVIII of the City Charter shall be amended as follows:
(a) Annual General Adjustment. No later than June 30 each year, the Board shall announce the percentage by which rent ceilings for eligible units will be generally adjusted effective September 1 of that year.
(1) The adjustment shall be equal to seventy-five (75) percent of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County region, or any successor designation of that index that may later be adopted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) as reported and published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the twelve (12) month period ending as of March of the current year.

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 11 (2) In determining the allowable percentage increase, numbers of .04 and below shall be rounded down to the nearest tenth decimal place and numbers of .05 and above shall be rounded up to the nearest tenth decimal place.
(3) Subparagraph 1 of this subsection notwithstanding, in no event shall the general adjustment be less than zero percent or greater than six (6) three (3) percent; and
(4) Commencing on March 1, 2023, the general adjustment during the period from March 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023, shall be zero percent (0%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of zero dollars ($0) (“Adjusted GA”).

Absent an individual adjustment, the MAR during this six month transition period shall be the MAR in effect as of August 31, 2022, plus the adjusted GA. Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, the MAR for any period after August 31, 2023, shall be calculated pursuant to this Section 1805 as if the General Adjustment for the entire period from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, had been three (3) percent, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70).
(5) If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section is for any reason held to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section or any portion thereof.

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 12 Section 1803(d) of Article XVIII of the City Charter shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 1803(d) ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS: Commissioners shall be elected at general municipal elections in the same manner as set forth in Article XIV of the Santa Monica Charter, except that the first Commissioners shall be elected at a special municipal election held within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this Article. The elected Commissioners shall take office on the first Tuesday following their election. If, upon the City Clerk’s determination of the qualified candidates, the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacant positions, no election will be held and the qualified candidates shall be seated upon swearing in by the City Clerk.

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Attachment: RC-ExA-Resolution for Change to GA [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) City Council Meeting: August 3, 2022 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA

SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE TO PROVIDE THE RENT CONTROL

BOARD WITH AUTHORITY TO DISALLOW OR, ALTERNATIVELY, MODIFY

OTHERWISE-ALLOWED ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS TO RENT CEILINGS

DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE

UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNOR, OR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, OR UPON THE DECLARATION OF A

LOCAL EMERGENCY BY THE CITY COUNCIL OR DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, WHILE MAINTAINING THE LANDLORD’S ABILITY TO PETITION FOR

AN UPWARD RENT ADJUSTMENT, AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND AUTHORIZING CITY

COUNCILMEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THE

MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE.

WHEREAS, the City’s Rental Control Law (Article XVIII of the City Charter, also referenced as “RCCA”) prohibits evictions of tenants except as enumerated in the law; and
WHEREAS, the Rent Control Board derives its authority solely from the language of the Charter; and
WHEREAS, administrative bodies, such as the Board, do not have general police powers and cannot act in a way that contravenes the instrument from which they were created; and

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) WHEREAS, the Rent Control Board, unlike the Governor, a city, or a county, has not been granted emergency powers; and
WHEREAS, the Board is not the governing body of the City of Santa Monica, and for that reason has no emergency powers under the Emergency Services Act nor does any other state law grant emergency powers to a municipal administrative agency; and WHEREAS, the global pandemic due to COVID-19 has caused unprecedented hardships, disruptions and long-term impacts that continue to affect Santa Monica’s residents; and
WHEREAS, while there has been some relief in the form of an eviction moratorium, rental assistance and other efforts to prevent displacement, those programs are winding down while the pandemic’s impacts continue to be felt; and WHEREAS, inflation rates continue to spike and rising costs are hampering residents’ ability to recover from the loss of income and unexpected expenses that many experienced during the pandemic’s first two years; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 cases are increasing even as mitigation measures, such as masking and social distancing, are no longer required; and WHEREAS, other rent stabilization jurisdictions have been able to adjust to these conditions by implementing temporary freezes on rent increases for controlled units; and WHEREAS, because these jurisdictions are not Charter cities, they have the flexibility to enact measures through ordinance changes passed by the governing body; and
WHEREAS, by contrast, changes to Santa Monica’s Charter can only be accomplished by a vote of the citizens of Santa Monica; and WHEREAS, the Rent Control Board has proposed an amendment that would give the Rent Control Board the discretion to respond to future public health emergencies by

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) suspending otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments if such a suspension is necessary to protect the public’s health and safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after consideration of the Board’s recommendation, believes it necessary to empower the Board with authority to modify or disallow rent increases upon the declaration of an emergency during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor, or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officer, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is not a blank check; this authority could only be utilized during a declared state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the Board would also be required to make findings that the public’s health and safety is at risk and that implementing a rent increase freeze would mitigate the risks of displacement and the attendant public health harms; and WHEREAS, an owner would still be able to petition for a rent increase per the petition process in Section 1805 of the City Charter during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor, or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officer, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services if the Board imposes a rent freeze or modification that would prevent the owner from obtaining a fair and reasonable return; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed language for the Board to disallow or modify rent increases during states of emergency:

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor, or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officer, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services. Nothing in this section precludes a landlord from filing a petition for an upward rent adjustment per Section 1805 of the City Charter. Section 1805.

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and approved the Board’s recommendation because these amendments are in the public interest because they would provide protections to tenants during a declared state of emergency; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403, the City Council has previously requested that the County of Los Angeles consent and agree to the consolidation of all aspects of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing members of the Santa Monica City Council, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the Santa Monica College Community College District.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AND PROCLAIM AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. At the General Municipal Election called for November 8, 2022, the following measure shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Santa Monica:

PROPOSITION " ": Shall the City Charter be amended to
allow the Rent Control Board to disallow or modify annual general rent adjustments for rent controlled units during a declared state of emergency by the President of the
United States, the Governor, the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health Officer, or the City Council or Director of Emergency Services while maintaining the
landlord’s ability to petition for a rent adjustment per Section 1805 of the City Charter?

Yes ____
No ____

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and with the county election department of the County of Los Angeles.

SECTION 3. That the City of Santa Monica recognizes that additional costs may be incurred by the County by reason of the addition of this measure to the ballot and agrees to reimburse the County for any additional costs.

FOR: _____________________________________________
AGAINST: _____________________________________________
All written arguments filed by any person in favor of or against the measure, including any rebuttal arguments, shall be accompanied by the names and signatures of the persons submitting the argument as required by applicable law, and any names, signatures and arguments may be filed until the time and date fixed by the City Clerk in

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) accordance with applicable law, after which no change may be submitted to the City Clerk unless permitted by law.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall cause the text of the measure, which is contained in Exhibit 1, together with the City Attorney impartial analysis, and any arguments for or against the measure, as well as any rebuttals, to be mailed to all qualified voters with the sample ballots. In addition to other notices and publications required by law, the City Clerk, not less than forty (40) days and not more than sixty (60) days before the General Municipal Election, shall cause the text of the measure to be published once in the official newspaper and in each edition thereof during the day of publication. The City Clerk is authorized to give such notices and to fix such times and dates as are required by law or which are appropriate to conduct properly the election.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) Exhibit 1
Section 1804(a) Temporary Freeze shall be added to the City Charter (i) Rents shall not be increased during the one hundred-twenty (120) day period following the date of adoption of this Article.
(ii) Notwithstanding Section 1805, the Board may, in its discretion and in order to protect the public’s health and safety, disallow or, alternatively, modify otherwiseallowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor, or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officer, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services Nothing in this section precludes a landlord from filing a petition for an upward rent adjustment per Section 1805 of the City Charter.

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Attachment: RC-ExB-Resolution for emergency authority [Revision 1] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: July 12, 2022
Agenda Item: 11.B
1 of 17
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Adoption of Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8, 2022 Election Amending Articles XVIII and XXIII of the City Charter Recommended Actions
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot that would amend Article XXIII of the City Charter to establish a rent registry for Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units; or, alternatively, approve the first reading of an ordinance to establish a rent registry for Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units (Attachment B).

2. If the resolution placing an amendment to Article XXIII of the City Charter on the November 8, 2022, ballot (Attachment A) is approved, authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against the measure and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.

3. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment C) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to • Revise requirements for owners to evict tenants for owner-occupancy; • Revise election procedures;
• Revise Commissioner term limits; and
• Authorize the Rent Control Board to impose a rent freeze during a declared emergency.

4. If the resolution placing an amendment to Article XVIII of the City Charter on the November 8, 2022, ballot (Attachment C) is approved, authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against the measure and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.

Executive Summary
At its April 28, 2022, Board meeting, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board voted to recommend that the City Council place on the ballot for the November 8, 2022, general election amendments to the City Charter, as follows:

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1) Add new Section 2304.5 to Article XXIII of the City Charter to require the registration of all Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units; 2) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) and (v) of the City Charter to require that an owner intend to occupy a unit for at least three years instead of one year before evicting a tenant, and occupy the unit within sixty (60) days of vacancy;
3) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(e) of the City Charter to allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to be elected to a maximum of three full terms to align with City elected officials; and
4) Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(d) of the City Charter to state that an election need not be held if the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of open Rent Control Board positions.

At its June 9, 2022 meeting, the Board voted to propose an additional charter amendment giving the Board discretion to modify or suspend the annual general adjustment during declared emergencies.

The Board believes that these amendments are in the public interest because they would provide greater transparency about rental and occupancy rates for all rental units; would strengthen tenant protections from unnecessary displacements; would streamline elections to improve governmental functions; and would protect tenants during a declared state of emergency. The attached Santa Monica Rent Control Board staff reports dated April 28, 2022, (Attachment D) and June 9, 2022, (Attachment E), respectively, explain in greater detail the reasons for these proposals.

Discussion
a. Registration of rental units not subject to the Rent Control Law.

Requiring the registration of all rental units could assist the City in a greater understanding of the scope of the affordable housing crisis in Santa Monica and in

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determining more effective ways to mitigate its impact, an impact that is driving housing instability, displacement, and greater numbers of the unhoused population. i. Existing law
All units subject to the City’s Rental Control Law (Article XVIII of the City Charter, also referenced as “RCCA”) must be registered with the City’s Rent Control agency.

Owners must provide information related to unit size, base rent, amenities and other basic information. In addition, units must be re-registered following a vacancy and rerental. In this way, the agency obtains basic information about each rental unit to allow it to administer and enforce the law more effectively. This information also helps inform the agency about rental rates and trends as well as the loss/gain of controlled units and the effectiveness of measures to maintain and increase the controlled rental housing stock.

Currently, the City Charter does not require registration of Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units. Like the registration requirements for controlled units, registration of uncontrolled units would assist City officials in monitoring and mitigating the affordable housing crisis and ensure that the tenant protections in the City Charter are followed. Moreover, with the state limits on rent increases and eviction protections, tenants would be better informed as to their rights.

To accomplish this, the Rent Control Board recommended that Article XXIII of the Santa Monica City Charter be amended to require owners to register with the City Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units. Article XXIII governs the City’s housing policies, including tenant protections, in non-controlled rental units. ii. Other jurisdictions
Most jurisdictions with some form of rent control or tenant protections require the registration of rental units. The table below illustrates the requirements of some of these cities.

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Jurisdiction Type of units
Initial
registration? Re-registration?
West Hollywood Controlled units Yes
Upon vacancy and rerental
Los Angeles Controlled units Yes Annual
LA County Controlled units Yes Annual
Culver City All rental units Yes
Annual, upon new tenancy
and changes in housing
services
Berkeley
Controlled and
partially exempt units Yes
Upon vacancy and rerental; annually for PE units
Beverly Hills Controlled units Yes
Upon vacancy and rerental
iii. Other considerations
The requirement to register rental units and provide basic information such as the rental rate, ownership details, occupancy dates and amenities is not a new concept.

In fact, most jurisdictions that provide any tenant protections either in the form of rent limits or just-cause eviction protections require the registration of rental units to gauge the effectiveness of the laws and to aid in enforcement. These requirements have been in place for decades in some jurisdictions, including Santa Monica. The RCCA has required the registration of rent controlled rental units since its enactment. iv. Potential requirements for a rent registry for Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units in the City Charter, Article XXIII

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Article XXIII of the Santa Monica City Charter provides, among other things, eviction protections for tenants living in Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units. Section 2302(a) defines Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units as: “All residential rental units in the City of Santa Monica except those units that are subject to rent control pursuant to Article XVIII of this Charter or are single-family homes.” Section 2305, titled “Implementation”, describes the broad authority of the City Council to “protect community health, safety and welfare by, among other things, adopting ordinances, resolutions or regulations to implement and effectuate the provisions of this Article, including, but not limited to, provisions relating to exemptions, just cause, notices, comparability of units, and good faith. Additionally, the City Council may create any administrative mechanisms it deems necessary for this Article’s implementation.” Requiring the registration of uncontrolled rental units that are subject to this Article could arguably be accomplished through an ordinance or regulation since it could reasonably be construed as a mechanism to ensure that landlords are adhering to the just cause provisions. An annual registration requirement along with a requirement to explain the reasons for changes in tenancy could greatly enhance these tenant protections.

Alternatively, the City Council could propose an amendment to the City Charter to require registration of these Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units. A new section could be added to Article XXIII requiring that the units subject to this article must be registered as set forth in the section and accompanying regulations. The City could also require that rental units subject to Article XXIII be registered annually to ensure rental rates and vacancy/tenant information is kept current and require registrations to be updated upon a new tenancy or changes in housing services as Culver City has done.

As part of the annual registration, the City could require owners to provide some or all of the following information:
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3) The reason the prior tenant vacated the unit, if known; 4) The water/utility metering status of the unit;
5) The amenities provided with the tenancy;
6) Any changes in ownership information; and
7) Any other information the City deems necessary.

To cover the reasonable expenses necessary to administer the rent registry and provide counseling services and enforcement, the City could establish an annual per unit fee that would be charged to property owners.

A new section, 2304.5, could be added to read:
2304.5 Registration of Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units
(a) Registration required. Upon issuance by the City of Santa Monica of a valid written Rent Registration certificate, as set forth in this Section 2304.5, no Landlord shall demand or accept Rent for a Nonrentcontrolled Rental Unit (NRU) without first serving on the Tenant, or displaying in a conspicuous place, such Rent Registration certificate.
(b) Registration Process.
(1) A Landlord shall provide Rent amount and Tenancy information for every Rental unit on a Rent Registration form provided by the City. The Rent Registration form shall be submitted on a date to be determined by the City and on that date each year thereafter. Registration is complete only when all of the following information is provided: ownership information; property information; year built and certificate of occupancy date; number of bedrooms and bathrooms for each NRU; the amount of Rent in effect at the time of registration; a description of housing services; water/utility metering status of the unit; and the property vacancy rate. If any NRU has been vacant for more than 30 days, the Landlord shall provide the date of vacancy and whether the vacancy is due to a buyout agreement.

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(2) Every NRU Rent Registration certificate shall be updated annually, as required by Section 2304.5(b)(1), upon a new tenancy, or when there are changes in housing services.
(3) If an NRU is vacant for more than 30 days, the Landlord shall provide a certification to the City of the duration of the vacancy, and that the NRU shall be secured against unauthorized entry.
(4) For every property for which a Landlord is required to procure a Rent Registration certificate pursuant to this section, the Landlord shall post a notice in a form provided by the City, providing information about this Subchapter 2304.5 and City contact information. Notices must be posted in a conspicuous location in the common area, at the entry or entries to the building or units, or other similar location or locations as necessary to provide Tenants a reasonable opportunity to view the notice.

If there is no common area or similar location, this requirement may be satisfied by mailing the notice to each Tenant of the building, by certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall be written in English and Spanish, and in any other languages as required by the City. (c) Notice of Rent information deficiencies and opportunity to cure; Appeals; and Final Administrative Decision.
(1) The City shall provide written notification to the Landlord of a failure to comply with this section and allow fifteen (15) calendar days to respond. The City shall not issue a Rent Registration certificate for the NRU until the Landlord has substantially complied by providing the rental information as required by this section.
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calendar days of its appeal decision, which shall be a final administrative decision.
(d) Registration fee.
(1) A fee for the registration of NRU’s may be established by resolution of the City Council. Such fees are intended to recover the City’s reasonable costs associated with the administration and enforcement of this section.
(2) A Landlord may pass through to the Tenant fifty percent (50%) of the annual fee for the registration of the Tenant’s NRU (the pass-through fee) if such Tenant continuously occupied the NRU during the period covered by the completed registration. The City may establish applicable conditions and procedures governing the pass-through. The pass-through fee is not considered Rent and should appear as a separate line item on the Rent statement. A Landlord may collect a maximum of one-twelfth (1/12) of the pass-through fee per month.

Adopting this registration requirement as an ordinance provides more flexibility in modifying or adding provisions to facilitate implementation which cannot be anticipated at this stage. On the other hand, adding this registration requirement as a charter amendment would make it much more difficult to repeal since it would require voter approval, assuming the measure passed in November 2022. b. Good faith requirements for owner-occupancy evictions The RCCA prohibits evictions of tenants except as enumerated in the law. Owners or qualified relatives who wish to move into their units and reside there permanently may evict current tenants to do so, but only if they meet the requirements set forth in the RCCA. One of those requirements is that the owner or relative “intend in good faith to

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move into the unit within thirty (30) days after the tenant vacates and to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least one year.”1
The Board has heard input from the public on the feasibility of requiring owners or their qualified relatives to intend to occupy the unit for at least three years, instead of one year, upon evicting an existing tenant. The purpose of placing both a requirement to occupy the unit within a certain time frame and a good faith intent to live there for a certain period is to ensure that the eviction is not used as a pretext for the owner to rent the unit to a new tenant paying market rates. i. Existing tools to prevent sham evictions and their
effectiveness.

Currently, if an owner or relative fails to move into the unit within 30 days, the landlord is required to re-offer the unit to the displaced tenant and pay the tenant any expenses incurred in the unlawful displacement.2 Moreover, owners cannot set a new initial rent for the first tenancy following an owner-occupancy eviction; the Maximum Allowable Rent (MAR) for this tenancy is the same MAR as the previous tenancy.4 Other protections include a requirement that the owner offer to the displaced tenant any unit that becomes vacant within a year of the tenant’s displacement, including the unit from which the tenant was evicted.3 The Board also has the ability to determine whether the first tenancy is a legitimate tenancy or a sham, in which case the landlord cannot set the initial rent for a subsequent tenant.6 The table below illustrates the rate of evictions for owner-occupancy in the 5 years preceding the current COVID-19-related eviction moratoria, the current status of the units, and whether they have been re-rented. This information is based upon copies 1 RCL Section 1806(a)(8)(iv).
2 RCL Section
1806(a)(8)(v). 4
Regulation
3301(b)(1).
3 Regulations 9002(d)(4) and
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of eviction notices filed with the agency, notices of ownership changes and vacancy unit registrations.

Notices by
year from
2015 to
2019
Avg
property
size
Current
status
Rent still
restricted? New tenancy?
2019 - 5 4 units
1 sold to new
owner Yes 1 – May 2020
2018 - 7 5 units
1 Ellis, 1 sold
to new owner
6 restricted; 1
market
1 – 2020; 2021
(market rate)
2017 - 11 5 units
3 sold to new
owners
8 restricted; 3
market
5 new tenancies:
12018, 4-2019
2016 - 7 5 units
6 sold to new
owners
3 restricted; 4
market
6 new tenancies:
1-
2016; 3-2018; 1-
2019; 1-2021
2015 - 5 3 units
3 sold to new
owners Yes None
There are two instances of the re-rental of a formerly owner-occupied unit at the year mark, but more typical is the re-rental around two years or later. There does not seem to be a pattern as to the frequency of re-rental following an owner-occupancy exemption. The units that were owner-occupied in 2016 have mostly been re-rented while the units owner-occupied in 2015 all remain owner-occupied.

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the owner or relative moves out before the requisite time period is up. Such evidence is typically supported by other evidence to show that the eviction was carried out in bad faith.
ii. Good faith requirements in other jurisdictions
The table below illustrates the requirements for other jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction
Time to
occupy
unit
Period of
residency
Evidence of
bad faith
Right to return if
vacated within
period?
West
Hollywood 90 days
12 consecutive
months
Rebuttable
presumption
Yes, if re-offered
for rent
Los Angeles 3 months
2 consecutive
years Yes
Yes, if tenant
notified owner
LA County 60 days
3 years unless
extenuating
circumstances Yes Yes
Culver City 3 months 36 months Yes No
Berkeley 3 months
36 consecutive
months Yes Yes
iii. Potential impact of extending length of residency requirement The residency requirement is a statement of intent before owners can evict a tenant using this section. So, if this change is made, an owner would have to declare an intention to reside in the unit for at least three years. An owner who vacates the unit within that time period would be presumed not to have acted in good faith in evicting the tenant under this section.

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Based on past practices, Rent Control staff has found that the agency’s most effective tool in deterring sham evictions has been the bar to setting a new initial rent for the first tenancy following an owner-occupancy eviction as well as the tenant’s right to rerent the unit if the owner vacates it within a year. The requirement to re-register the unit when it is re-rented allows the agency to enforce the limits on the MAR as well as to determine whether the tenancy itself is legitimate.

To implement this change, RCCA Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) could be amended to read:
(iv) The landlord or enumerated relative must intend in good faith to move into the unit within thirty (30) sixty (60) days after the tenant vacates and to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least one year three years.

To strengthen this requirement, the Board has recommended a requirement that owners re-offer the unit to the displaced tenant if the owner vacates the unit within three years. In addition, currently, owners must move into the unit within 30 days after a tenant vacates. If the owner fails to take possession within 30 days, the owner must re-offer the unit to the displaced tenant. Many owners who genuinely intend to occupy the unit as their primary residence find it difficult to make the transition that quickly. And most jurisdictions allow at least 60 days for owners to move into the unit after the tenant vacates.

To implement these changes, Section 1806(a)(8)(vi) and (v) could be amended as follows:
(iv) The landlord or enumerated relative must intend in good faith to move into the unit within thirty (30) sixty (60) days after the tenant vacates and to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least one year three years.
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vacates or fails to occupy the unit as a primary residence for at least three years, the landlord shall:

A. Offer the unit to the tenant who vacated it.

B. Pay to said tenant all reasonable expenses incurred in moving to and/or from the unit.
c. Election administration
Term limits
RCCA Section 1803(e), Term of Office, states “Commissioners shall serve a maximum of two full terms.” The Santa Monica City Charter also sets term limits for its councilmembers. Article VI, Section 600 allows councilmembers to serve up to three terms. For both agencies, terms are four years. The City Charter also states that term limits apply to appointed terms as well as elected terms. The RCCA does not specify whether appointed terms count toward the term limits.

In order to align with the City Charter and to have greater efficiency and cost reductions in the administration of elections, the Board has proposed that the RCCA be amended as follows:

Section 1803(e) TERM OF OFFICE: Commissioners shall serve a maximum of two three full terms. These term limits shall not apply to appointed terms, only elected terms.

Election efficiency
Currently, the RCCA requires that an election be held even if there are only as many candidates as open Board positions. The Board has proposed an amendment to the RCCA that an election is not necessary when the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the open positions. To accomplish this, Section 1803(d) could be amended as follows:

Section 1803(d) ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS:

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same manner as set forth in Article XIV of the Santa Monica Charter, except that the first Commissioners shall be elected at a special municipal election held within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this Article. The elected Commissioners shall take office on the first Tuesday following their election. If, upon the City Clerk’s determination of the qualified candidates, the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacant positions, no election will be held and the qualified candidates shall be seated upon swearing in by the City Clerk.
d. Emergency Authority to Freeze Rents
i. The Board does not currently have the authority to alter or suspend the General Adjustment in an emergency.

It is well-settled that the Rent Control Board derives its authority solely from the language of the Charter. Administrative bodies, such as the Board, do not have general police powers and cannot act in a way that contravenes the instrument from which they were created.4
The Board, unlike the Governor, a city, or a county, has not been granted emergency powers. The Board is not the governing body of the City of Santa Monica, and for that reason has no emergency powers under the Emergency Services Act. Nor does any other state law grant emergency powers to a municipal administrative agency; so the Board’s emergency powers, if any exist, must be found in the statute that created it, the City Charter. But nothing in the City Charter, from which the Board solely derives its authority, grants it such powers. To the contrary, the Board’s powers are circumscribed by the Charter, which lists only 15 things that the Board may or must do.5 One of those 4 Ocean Park Associates v. Santa Monica Rent Control Bd. (2004) 114 Cal.App.4th 1050, 1064, quoting from Kerr’s Catering Service v. Department of Industrial Relations (1962) 57 Cal.2d 319, 329-330. In Ocean Park, the Court struck down the Board’s practice, not provided for by the Charter, of allowing the Administrator to file rent decrease petitions on behalf of all tenants in a building when an individual petition revealed the presence of a common-area issue.
5 SMMC § 1803(f). See, also, Westsiders Opposed to Overdevelopment v. City of Los Angeles (2018) 27 Cal.App.5th 1079, 1086 (“A charter city may not act in conflict with its charter, and any act that is …

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things is “to make adjustments in the rent ceiling in accordance with [Charter] section 1805”, under which the adjustment is made according to a mandatory formula.

Section 1805 sets out the formula by which the Board must “announce” the annual adjustment to rent ceilings to controlled units. Nothing in that section allows the Board to alter that formula or suspend otherwise-allowed rent increases. ii. Proposed Charter amendment would give the Board authority to suspend rent increases in an emergency.

The global pandemic due to COVID-19 has caused unprecedented hardships, disruptions and long-term impacts that continue to affect Santa Monica’s residents.

While there has been some relief in the form of an eviction moratorium, rental assistance and other efforts to prevent displacement, those programs are winding down while the pandemic’s impacts continue to be felt. Inflation rates continue to spike and rising costs are hampering residents’ ability to recover from the loss of income and unexpected expenses that many experienced during the pandemic’s first two years.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are increasing even as mitigation measures, such as masking and social distancing, are no longer required.

Other rent stabilization jurisdictions have been able to adjust to these conditions by implementing temporary freezes on rent increases for controlled units. 6 Because these
jurisdictions are not charter cities, they have the flexibility to enact measures through ordinance changes passed by the governing body. By contrast, changes to Santa Monica’s Charter can only be accomplished by a vote of the citizens of Santa Monica.

The proposed amendment would give the Board the discretion to respond to future public health emergencies by suspending otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments if such a suspension is necessary to protect the public’s health and safety. not in compliance with the charter is void [citation]. A city charter operates as a limitation over all the municipal affairs which the City is assumed to possess; it is not a grant of power.”) 6 See, e.g. City of Los Angeles and City of West Hollywood

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The proposed amendment is not a blank check; this authority could only be utilized during a declared state of emergency. The Board could also be required to make findings that the public’s health and safety is at risk and that implementing a rent increase freeze, or modifying the otherwise-allowed increase, would mitigate the risks of displacement and the attendant public health harms. Moreover, an owner would still be able to petition for a rent increase if the inability to impose the general adjustment would prevent the owner from obtaining a fair and reasonable return.

This amendment would provide the Board with the authority, which the Charter does not currently provide, to address a future public health crisis and its financial impacts.

Proposed language for Board authority to deny rent increases during states of emergency:

Section 1804(a) Temporary Freeze
(i) Rents shall not be increased during the one hundred-twenty (120) day period following the date of adoption of this Article.
(ii) Notwithstanding Section 1805, the Board may, in its discretion and in order to protect the public’s health and safety, disallow or, alternatively, modify otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services, unless such individual adjustment is necessary to obtain a fair and reasonable return per the petition process in Section 1805.

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the record, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed resolutions and/or ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

Attachment A – Resolution to place an amendment to Article XXIII of the City Charter on the November 8, 2022, ballot to establish a rent registry for Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units
Attachment B – Ordinance to establish a rent registry for Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units
Attachment C – Resolution to placement amendments to Article XVIII of the City Charter on the November 8, 2022, ballot
Attachment D - April 28, 2022, Rent Control Staff Report Attachment E – June 9, 2022, Rent Control Staff Report
Prepared By: Susan Cola, Assistant City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. RC-ExA-Resolution Art XXIII
B. RC-ExB-Ordinance
C. RC-ExC-Resolution Art XVIII
D. RC-ExD-042822 RC staff report
E. RC-ExE-060922 RC staff report

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Report
City Council Meeting: July 26, 2022
Agenda Item: 11.D
1 of 9
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Douglas Sloan, City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, Administration Subject: Adoption of Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8, 2022 Election Amending Article XVIII of the City Charter Recommended Actions

1. Per City Council direction on July 12, 2022, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter reduce the Annual General Adjustment from 6% to 3%, effective January 1, 2023 to be placed on the November ballot; and

2. Per Council direction on July 12, 2022, adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) placing a measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot that would amend Article XVIII of the City Charter to authorize the Rent Control Board to freeze or modify otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a declared state of emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor, or upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or Director of Emergency Services, while maintaining the landlord’s ability to petition for an upward rent adjustment; and

3. Authorize City Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure.

1. Add new Section 2304.5 to Article XXIII of the City Charter to require the registration of all Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units;

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2. Modify Article XVIII, Section 1806(a)(8)(iv) and (v) of the City Charter to require that an owner intend to occupy a unit for at least three years instead of one year before evicting a tenant, and occupy the unit within sixty (60) days of vacancy;

3. Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(e) of the City Charter to allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to be elected to a maximum of three full terms to align with City elected officials; and

4. Modify Article XVIII, Section 1803(d) of the City Charter to state that an election need not be held if the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of open Rent Control Board positions.

At its June 9, 2022 meeting, the Board voted to propose an additional charter amendment giving the Board discretion to modify or suspend the annual general adjustment during declared emergencies.

The City Council considered the Board recommendations at its July 12, 2022 meeting and provided the following direction to City staff:

5. Instead of adding new Section 2304.5 to Article XXIII of the City Charter to require the registration of all Nonrentcontrolled Rental Units, prepare an ordinance at a later date for Council consideration, to require such registration given that Article XXIII already gives the City Council flexibility to implement its housing policies by ordinance, and more time is needed to receive community and staff input before adoption of such a program;

6. Revise the proposed ballot language to require an owner to intend to occupy a unit for two years, unless extenuating circumstances exist;

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7. Retain existing Charter language regarding term limits of Rent Board Commissioners;

8. Add new ballot measure language that would lower the cap on the annual general adjustment from 6% to 3% and reduce the 2022 general adjustment from 6% to 3% effective January 1, 2023; and

9. Revise the proposed ballot language to allow the City Council to suspend or reduce rent adjustments during a federal, state, or local declared state of emergency.

Discussion
The July 12, 2022 staff report (Attachment C) provides the justification for the proposed charter amendments for owners to evict tenants for owner-occupancy; revise election procedures; revise Commissioner term limits; and authorize the Rent Control Board to freeze or reduce otherwise-allowed annual general adjustments to rent ceilings during a federal or state declaration of emergency. Council agreed with these provisions with some modifications but requested that a ballot measure also allow for the emergency freeze or adjustment upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services. Council also requested that staff come back with language to reduce the existing 6% cap on the Annual General Adjustment in Article XVIII of the City Charter.

Reducing the current cap on the Annual General Adjustment On or about November 6, 2012, Section 1805 of the City Charter was amended to allow for an Annual General Adjustment to the rent ceiling based upon the percentage increase in the CPI, with a maximum increase of 6%. The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code sections 1954.50 to 1954.535), allows owners to charge fair market rents upon vacancy of controlled rental housing units in accordance with Civil Code section 1954.52 (also known as “vacancy decontrol”). Due to vacancy decontrol allowed by the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act and the unprecedented spike in inflation due to the global pandemic’s interruption of supply chains and fluctuations in demand, the current 6% cap creates an imbalance in the dual goals of maintaining affordable rents while providing owners with a fair return.

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The global pandemic due to COVID-19 has caused unprecedented hardships, disruptions, and long-term impacts that continue to negatively affect Santa Monica’s residents. Reducing the rent cap from 6% to 3% would strike the correct balance in times of higher inflation given that property owners continue to have the benefit of setting the initial rents at any amount upon a vacancy and, thus, can account for any maintenance cost increases. Moreover, an owner would still be able to petition for a rent increase if the reduced adjustments would prevent the owner from obtaining a fair and reasonable return.

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eligible units, freeze for others), Los Angeles County unincorporated areas (freeze) and City of West Hollywood (freeze), among others.

The existing Annual General Adjustment formula in City Charter Section 1805 also provides for a dollar-amount ceiling, which is based upon the average of the 85th percentile of maximum allowable rent for all rent-controlled units and the 85th percentile of the maximum allowable rent for all rent-controlled units with a base-rent established before January 1, 1999 multiplied by the 6% annual general adjustment (effective September 1, 2022). According to the Rent Control agency, this dollar cap is $140.00 per month. Similar to the 6% cap, a $140.00 per month increase imposes severe hardship on tenants.

Assuming that the voters approve a reduction in the annual general adjustment cap from 6% to 3% with a $70.00 per month cap, this change would be effective as of January 1, 2023.

To accomplish this change, Section 1805(a) could be amended as follows:
(a) Annual General Adjustment. No later than June 30 each year, the Board shall announce the percentage by which rent ceilings for eligible units will be generally adjusted effective September 1 of that year.
(1) The adjustment shall be equal to seventy-five (75) percent of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County
region, or any successor designation of that index that may later be adopted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) as reported and published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the twelve (12) month period ending as of March of the current year.
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decimal place and numbers of .05 and above shall be
rounded up to the nearest tenth decimal place.
(3) Subparagraph 1 of this subsection notwithstanding, in no event shall the general adjustment be less than zero percent or greater than six (6) three (3) percent; and
(4) Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, commencing on January 1,
2023, the 2022 general adjustment during the period from January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023, shall be three percent (3%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70) (“Adjusted GA”). The Adjusted GA shall be the general adjustment by which the MAR is
calculated for purposes of future general adjustments.

Authority to suspend or modify the general adjustment during emergencies At its July 12 meeting, the City Council considered the Rent Control Board’s proposal to amend the Charter to give the Board the authority to suspend of modify the otherwiseallowed Annual General Adjustment during declared states of emergency in order to protect tenants’ health and safety. The Council, instead, directed staff to bring back proposed language to give the City Council that authority instead of the Rent Control Board. This is problematic, however, insofar as the Board would still be responsible for regulating rent controlled units and overseeing or processing the petition process for rent adjustments based upon fair return. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Board be allowed to suspend or modify Annual Rent Adjustments upon a declaration of a local emergency by the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services.

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would preclude suspension of rent increases by the City Council outside the rent control framework in Article XVIII of the City Charter.

And, as always, property owners can avail themselves of the rent increase petition process if a suspension or modification of the annual adjustment precludes them from receiving a fair and reasonable return. Ideally, the County’s eviction moratorium should work in concert with the voters’ approval of the Annual General Adjustment formula and the City’s financial support to rent-burdened tenants to fill the gap for the period during which the 6% increase remains in effect. As explained, above, based upon the existing Annual General Adjustment formula in the City Charter, the 6% Annual General Adjustment (or $140.00 per month cap), will become effective on September 1, 2022, and will likely result in more rent-burdened Santa Monica households, on top of an existing affordability crisis worsened by COVID. In less than two years, Santa Monicans have received approximately $38M in COVID rent relief. Despite this assistance, the pandemic, rising consumer prices, low wages, and rising rents place households at risk of homelessness.

In June, the City’s Community Services Department (CSD) and Rent Control agency released a Housing Needs Survey which was available online and on paper at City Hall, Parks, Libraries, and key service providers, included in the Rent Control summer mailer, promoted on City social media channels, and available through 311. The survey, which

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gathered data about current needs and the expected impacts of the Rent Control General Adjustment, closed in mid-July. Data analysis is underway.

Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
Based on past practice, the Rent Control Board would reimburse the City for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of placing the measures and/or ordinance on the November ballot.

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Prepared By: Susan Cola, Assistant City Attorney
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. RC-ExA-Resolution Art XVIII
B. RC-ExB-Resolution for Emergency Authority
C. RC-ExC-July 12, 2022 Staff Report
D. Written Comments
E. PowerPoint Presentation

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SANTA MONICA RENT CONTROL BOARD MEMORANDUM
TO: Santa Monica Rent Control Board
FROM: Alison Regan, General Counsel
MEETING: July 28, 2022
RE: Administrative Item. Discussion of proposed ballot measure to amend the City Charter to eliminate the Annual General
Adjustment for certain categories of units for four years. _____________________________________________________________________ Subject Matter
The Board will discuss a proposed ballot measure initiated by Councilmember Negrete to amend the Rent Control Law to change the formula for calculating the Annual General Adjustment. The Board will also discuss a Council-proposed ballot measure to address the impact of the 2022 general adjustment.

Background
In November 2022, Santa Monica will hold a general municipal election. For such elections, the Rent Control Board may make recommendations that the City Council place proposed amendments to the Santa Monica City Charter, including the Rent Control Charter Amendment (RCCA), on the general election ballot.

The RCCA allows annual upward adjustments to rent ceilings according to a formula that was approved by Santa Monica voters in 2012 and is based on a percentage of the change in the annual CPI, not to exceed 6% or fall below zero.

This type of straightforward formula that adjusts rents based on inflation has been proven to meet the constitutional requirement of providing a fair and reasonable return to landlords while also stabilizing rents during a tenancy.

The annual general adjustment (AGA) is announced in June of each year and is based on the change in CPI from March to March. This year, faced with unprecedented inflation due to a global pandemic and other extraneous forces, the 6% cap was reached for the first time. The Board imposed a $140 maximum monthly increase pursuant to a formula specified in the RCCA.

Tenants were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, facing unemployment and other hardships, which left many unable to pay the rent.

Many of these tenants continue to struggle to make ends meet as evidenced by the high demand and utilization of rental assistance programs. These tenants can ill-afford a 6% rent increase and are at risk of displacement.

Item 12A

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One approach, discussed by the City Council on July 12 and approved by the Rent Control Board on July 14, has two components: 1) to address the immediate impact of the 2022 GA, the measure would lower the 2022 GA to 3% with a maximum increase of $70 beginning January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023; and 2) permanently lower the cap on future AGA’s from 6% to 3%.

On July 26, the Council discussed an adjustment to the first part of this proposal to lower the 2022 GA from 6% to 0% effective as of March 1, 2023.

The Council noted that 6 months of a 6% GA combined with 6 months of no rent increases would result in a net GA of 3% for 2022, which would match the proposed change to lower the cap to 3% for future AGA’s. This modification would also provide additional time for the Rent Control Agency to notify landlords and tenants of the change in the general adjustment.

Also on July 26, Councilmember Negrete introduced a new proposal, which was offered as an alternative to the July 14 proposal. Under this proposal, all GAs would be eliminated for four years for a certain category of units. For units that did not fit within that category, the formula for calculating the GA would remain the same. It was not stated when this proposal would go into effect.

After discussing these proposals, the Council continued the item to a special meeting on August 5, 2022 at 6 p.m. and asked the Rent Control Board to weigh in on the new proposal and make a recommendation between the two proposals.

Below is staff’s analysis of the new proposal, a summary of the existing proposal with the suggested modifications, and staff’s recommendation.

Discussion
a. The proposal approved by the Board on July 14, 2022.

At its regular July 14, 2022 meeting, the Board recommended placing a ballot measure on the November 2022 ballot to amend the RCCA Section 1805(a)(3) to lower the current 6% cap on general adjustments to 3%. In addition, the Board recommended that the 2022 general adjustment be lowered to 3% beginning in January 2023.

That proposal was drafted as follows:

3. Subparagraph 1 of this subsection notwithstanding, in no event shall the general adjustment be less than zero percent or greater than six (6) three (3) percent; and

4. Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, commencing on January 1, 2023, the 2022 general adjustment during the period from January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023, shall be three percent (3%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect as of August 31, 2022, with a

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At the July 26 meeting, the Council discussed modifying the proposed language above in (4) slightly to provide that the 2022 general adjustment would be lowered from 6% to 0 for the period March 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023.

In this way, the total 2022 general adjustment for the entire period would be a net 3%. This change was drafted as follows:

4. Commencing on MarchJanuary 1, 2023, the general
adjustment during the period from March January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023, shall be zerothree percent (03%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of zeroseventy dollars ($70) (“Adjusted GA”). Absent an individual adjustment, the MAR during this eight six month transition period shall be the MAR in effect as of August 31, 2022, plus the adjusted GA.

Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, the Adjusted GA shall be the
general adjustment by which the MAR is calculated for
purposes of future general adjustments. MAR for any period after August 31, 2023, shall be calculated pursuant to this Section 1805 as if the General Adjustment for the entire period from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, had been three (3) percent, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70).

5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section is for any reason held to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Section or any portion thereof.

This proposal is in line with the Board’s goals of preventing displacement from historically-high inflation rates while also ensuring landlords receive a fair and reasonable return.

Adjusting the cap to 3% is a reasonable compromise that reflects the downward trend in all rent-stabilized jurisdictions of the number of units whose rents have not been set at market rates at least once. According to the Rent Control Board’s 2021 Annual Report, more than 70% of Santa Monica’s rentcontrolled units have been set at market rates at least once. At the same time, 50% of properties have had at least half of their units rented at market rates.

And there are some properties that have not experienced that level of turnover at all. The annual report also shows that it is mostly the smaller properties that house the longest-term tenants with the lowest rents.

Therefore, setting the cap at 3% is a recognition that, while Costa-Hawkins allows a landlord to set the initial rents for new tenancies, lowering the cap any

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b. The alternative proposal presented on July 26, 2022.

At the council meeting on July 26, Councilmember Negrete introduced a proposal to amend the RCCA to change the formula for annual general adjustments for certain categories of units.

This proposal is the following (also attached as Exhibit A):
• The annual general adjustment will be zero for units with rents at or below the citywide median Maximum Allowable Rent for 2021 as reported by the Santa Monica Rent Control Board for each of the four unit-size classifications. • If this methodology had been in effect in 2022, the units that would not have received rent increases would have been as follows:
o Zero-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $1,528
o One-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $1,995
o Two-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $2,500
o Three-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $2,791
• For all other controlled rental units, the current Annual General Adjustment methodology will remain in effect.
• This charter amendment will sunset four (4) years after the date of enactment. Upon expiration, the annual general adjustment methodology will revert to the current methodology.

1. Legal analysis
The proposed measure, Tenant Income Inequality Relief Plan, denies the annual general adjustment to the landlords of half of the rent-controlled units in the city—units whose rents were below the median MAR for Santa Monica in 2021—for the next four years based on the general premise that the tenants in these units are low-income and the tenants in those units with MARs above the median MAR are not. The measure raises several legal and policy concerns, outlined as follows:

The proposed measure is constitutionally suspect because it denies the annual general adjustment to half of the city’s controlled units. A rent control law is constitutionally valid if it is reasonably calculated to eliminate excessive rents

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Here, the proposed measure denies to landlords of half of its controlled units the very mechanism that Santa Monica’s rent control law adopted to ensure that it passes constitutional muster. Santa Monica’s annual general adjustment limits the more burdensome adjudicative petition process to those few landlords who contend that they are not receiving a fair return despite the annual general adjustment and state vacancy decontrol. Moreover, the proposed measure denies the general rent increase for four years, requiring those landlords to file individual petitions every year to ensure that they receive a fair return. And the proposed measure does so at a time of unprecedented inflation, putting further strain on the rent control law’s constitutional validity by denying those landlords the very mechanism that allows them to maintain a fair return during a time of high inflation without having to resort to individual petitions.

By denying the annual general adjustment to half of the city’s controlled units and forcing a substantial number of these landlords to file individual rent adjustment petitions to ensure a fair return, the proposed measure will also place additional burden on the Board’s hearing process, which is already dealing with a significant increase in the number of time consuming rent decrease and construction decrease cases. The measure could result in an unpredictable number of even more time-consuming rent increase petitions, which could in turn 1 Carson Harbor Village, LTD. v. City of Carson Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board (1999) 70 Cal.App.4th 281, 288.
2 Fisher v. City of Berkeley 1984) 37 Cal.3d 644, 687-690. 3 Birkenfeld v. City of Berkeley (1976) 17 Cal.3d 129, 169. 4 Searle v. City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Bd. (1988) 197 Cal.App.3d 1251, 1257.

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The proposed measure raises additional concerns by freezing the rent for half of the city’s rent-controlled units. Rent freezes violate the constitution’s due process clause if they do not bear a rational relationship to the legitimate purpose for which the rent control law was enacted. They have been generally upheld to counteract rent increases imposed by landlords in anticipation of rent control.5 And as a public health measure in response to the global pandemic, a few cities also enacted a rent freeze where their local laws permitted such measures, and their ability to issue the emergency orders was permitted by the California Emergency Services Act under Government Code 8550 et seq. But the proposed measure does not seek to impose the freeze to counteract an anticipated rent control law. Nor does it seek to impose a freeze as a public health measure related to the global pandemic. Instead, it seeks to impose a four-year freeze to mitigate the burden on low-income tenants. Yet there is no substantiated evidence that tenant households paying below the median MAR are necessarily low income, while those paying above median MAR are not. Nor does the proposed freeze bear a rational relationship to the rent control law’s legitimate purpose, which is to protect tenants from unreasonable rents while providing landlords with a fair return. There is no evidence that tenants paying below the median MAR are paying unreasonable rents. The proposed measure’s questionable premise for the freeze, therefore, raises constitutional concerns because it does not necessarily bear a rational relationship to the legitimate purposes of the rent control law.6
The proposed measure also raises public policy concerns. By depriving landlords of a rent increase for a specific unit because the tenant in the unit was paying rent below the median MAR in 2021, the measure may only increase the financial incentives for a landlord to harass the tenant into vacating the unit because not only is that tenant paying lower rent but that very fact further deprives the landlord of the additional revenue made possible by the annual general adjustment. Moreover, the landlord could decide to evict the tenant using the Ellis process to leave the rental business altogether.

2. 6% cap remains intact with no relief for rent-burdened tenants.

This new proposal, unlike the Council’s initial proposal, does not lower the 6% cap or offer any relief to rent-burdened tenants for the 2022 6% GA. For tenants whose rent is above the median MAR, this measure provides no assistance. In addition, the 6% cap in the RCCA would not be changed, so these tenants could 5 Adamson Companies v. City of Malibu (1994) 854 F.Supp 1476, 1491. 6 The proposal also treats similarly-situated landlords differently without a rational basis for doing so, which raises equal protection concerns.

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c. Staff’s Recommendation
The Council’s initial proposal would both mitigate the worst impacts of the unexpectedly high 2022 general adjustment while also ensuring the constitutionally mandated fair return to Santa Monica’s landlords. It would also adjust the cap for future annual rent increases to bring GA’s more in line with the RCCA’s goals. For these reasons, and given the significant concerns of the legality of the alternative proposal as well as its unintended consequences, staff recommends that the Board approve the proposal adopted at its July 14, 2022 meeting as modified in the Council’s discussion at the July 26 council meeting.

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THE INTRODUCTION TO THE MOTION
During the last two weeks since the initial July 12 Council discussion on a proposed Rent Control Charter Amendment, we have continued to consider alternatives for the best path forward that will adhere to our core principle of protecting those who are most vulnerable.

Consequently, we have developed a proposal that directly addresses the shortcomings of the existing Annual General Adjustment methodology.

The Current Annual General adjustment methodology was developed in 1979, when income inequality was not even on our public policy radar screen.

Since then, income inequality has become the defining housing issue, while our methodology has failed to address this escalating crisis.

The ballot measure proposed at the 7/12 meeting, for a maximum 3% increase, perpetuates the problem by applying a one-size-fits-all percentage rate across all units.

Further compounding the problem, is the inclusion of a dollar cap that disproportionately benefits higher rent units occupied by more affluent tenants.

Any solution we adopt this evening must mitigate the inequities inherent in the existing methodology.

I favor a rent increase approach that prioritizes rent relief for lower-rent tenants.

Exhibit A

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THE MOTION:

I move that a Tenant Income Inequality Relief Plan Charter Amendment AKA (TIIRP) be placed on the November ballot, to amend the Rent Control Board Charter and modify the methodology for determining the Annual General Adjustment as follows:
• The annual general adjustment will be zero for units with rents at or below the citywide median Maximum Allowable Rent for 2021 as reported by the Santa Monica Rent Control Board for each of the four unit-size classifications. • If this methodology had been in effect in 2022, the units that would not have received rent increases would have been as follows:
o Zero-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $1,528
o One-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $1,995
o Two-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $2,500
o Three-bedroom units with MAR’s at or below $2,791
• For all other controlled rental units, the current Annual General Adjustment methodology will remain in effect.
• This charter amendment will sunset four (4) years after the date of enactment. Upon expiration, the annual general adjustment methodology will revert to the current methodology.

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MOTION COMMENTARY - USE IF NEEDED DURING DISCUSSION
The Tenant Income Inequality Relief Plan (TIIRP) is a much more equitable methodology in that it prioritizes protection for those arguably most in need while continuing to protect others based on the existing city charter.

No one has innovated to address the inequality that developed since rent control was introduced in 1979.

This plan allows Santa Monica to take a national lead in addressing the serious issue of growing inequality
Under this formula housing providers sacrifice annual increases for 50% of the city’s rental units meaning that 50% of our tenants will not be subject to an annual rent increase.

TIIRP provides zero rent increases for 50% (13,741) of our controlled units Said differently this proposal protects roughly 4,156 (43%) more units/households than the 9,585-household number that has been separately claimed as rent burdened.

Using the housing providers to supply financial resources in the form of reduced increases and to administer the program through their own rent increase submission to the Rent Control Board, this proposal DOES NOT ADD either additional cost or administrative overhead to the city.

The Sunset provision is intended to:

1. Provide a financial bridge to cross the currently evolving economic uncertainty of the next several years.

2. Provides a period of time to develop a thoughtful and robust and up to date rent control policy that permanently address the growing inequality in the community.

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From: Robert Coleman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:42 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Follow the Rent Control Board's plan - No Republican tricks

EXTERNAL
Hi,
It appears that a means test has been snuck into the conversations. Means testing is a Republican staple. The manner in which this was brought forth is particularly deceitful. I am very disappointed in the breakdown of process. Be better.

Thank you,
Robert Coleman
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From: Louisa Roth Saini <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 5:24 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Re: Rent control

EXTERNAL
Correcting a typo.

On Jul 31, 2022, at 5:05 PM, Louisa Roth Saini <[email protected]> wrote:

To the SM City Council.

Please continue to follow the Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

If this is not done there will be many people out a place to live and possibly on the street.

This is of the utmost importance.

Thank you,
Santa Monica Resident
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From: Kelly Villers <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:08 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
To Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I love this city and I want it to be affordable for working professionals! Thank you!
Kelly Villers
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From: gw176 <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:07 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Hamilton, Craig <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:06 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL

Council members:

I am writing to ask for a more engaged discussion of how we preserve our affordable, rent controlled housing. I have read about the late night proposal‐ that doesn’t seem to be an open and transparent way to deal with the problem.

I get the challenges of inflation‐ on renters, on landlords, and on everyone else who call SM home.

Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Craig
Craig A. Hamilton, FAIA, LEED AP
Principal
CannonDesign
444 S. Flower St. Suite 4700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
T 310.229.2700 • M 310.497.6271
cannondesign.com
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From: AlanToy <[email protected]>
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To: Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Phil Brock
Subject: Respect the law and the RCB

EXTERNAL
As a former chair and two‐term elected member of the Rent Control Board, I urge you to respect the expertise of the RCB and act according to their recommendations.

We should be doing nothing that creates any possibility that the entire rent control law is contested up to the Supreme Court again, which would most certainly be its demise this time, with this court.

Sincerely,
Alan Toy
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From: Jane Edell <[email protected]>
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To: Jane Edell
Cc: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3! PLEASE!!!!!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you!
P.S. my manager is using an inflated current rent (I'm trying to get a response from the rent control board) that results in a

9.3% increase starting now from what I've been paying the past year. This does not seem reasonable. Thank you in advance for your help.

Best,
Jane
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From: Susan Vinciotti Bonito <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:04 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Susan Bonito
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From: Justin Lester <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 5:49 PM
Subject: Please protect Santa Monica's rent control

EXTERNAL
I understand that you are meeting to discuss a proposed Charter Amendment ballot measure that would permanently alter the way rent control works in Santa Monica. I urge you to protect Santa Monica residents and follow the Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Thank you,
Justin Lester
3018 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.906.0996
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From: Elysia Lanzone <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 4:04 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: 2022-2033 6% rent increase

EXTERNAL
Dear counsel members, my name
Is Elysia Lanzone and I have lived in Santa Monica since January 2016 . I also work as a nurse at Santa Monica ucla in the emergency department. I proudly serve the community in which I reside .

I’m writing this email to urge you to please put a Measure on the SM ballot to decrease the 2022‐2023 MAR rent increase from 6% back to 3% .

I live in a single person household , and with inflation , the current state of our economy , gas prices and food prices… I have been struggling to pay all of my bills .

The community at large are still struggling to get on their feet again after the pandemic. This increase is going to put a lot of financial strain and burden on me , as I will have to pick up overtime to make ends meet .

I love living and working in Santa Monica , as well as serving the community .

Please consider how this monstrous rent increase will affect many of the locals who I believe are the heart of this beautiful city we are lucky enough to call home .

Something has to be done to prevent this drastic MAR increase , or at the very least , please soften the blow .

Thank you for taking my personal concerns into consideration. I appreciate all of you counsel members for taking such good care of us .

Sincerely,
Elysia Lanzone RN , BSN
Santa Monica UCLA nurse
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From: Michael Burns <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 12:08 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent control

EXTERNAL
I hear you're in favor of ruining rent control on the sly.

DON'T DO IT
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From: Amber Kain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:58 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: 3% Cap of Rent Increases

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I've just heard some outrageous news. According to the source, Santa Monica's City Council worked until 4 in the morning with landlords & their advocates to plan a surreptitious attack on rent control. Please say it isn't so.

Please help keep housed people housed! Institute a 3 or 4% annual increase cap on rents in Santa Monica.

Please serve the people of Santa Monica who elected you & help us stay in our homes. A 6% continual increase is untenable, even for upper middle income residents like my mother & me. Do not increase the homeless population to serve the greed of landlords. 3% or 4% is a generous increase for landlords & still a challenge for renters but a 6% increase is a killer. Don't kill us. Help us live. Help us stay in our homes.

Thank you.

Amber Kain, Santa Monica resident
917.215.7033 mobile
310.452.5198 landline
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Clerk Mailbox
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:18 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: Written Public Comments, City Council Special Meeting 8/3/2022 6:00 PM Via Teleconference Attachments: image001.png
From: David Whatley <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:00 AM
To: Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Written Public Comments, City Council Special Meeting 8/3/2022 6:00 PM Via Teleconference

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Dear Office of Santa Monica City Clerk,
Please receive below email communication written to to the Santa Monica City Council as my Written Public Comments for this week's upcoming Special Meeting, referenced in the Subject Line of this email.

Sincerely,
David Whatley
341‐345‐3847 (cell)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
From: David Whatley <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, Jul 31, 2022, 8:32 PM
Subject: Last week's Rent Control Special meeting
To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Cc: Alvin Ho <[email protected]>, Emilia Platas <[email protected]> Dear Santa Monica Council & Rent Control Board,
Good evening and I hope this finds you well. Please recieve below email I copied you on last week to Mr. Alvin Ho, Secretary of the Rent Control Board, pertaining to last week's special meeting of the Rent Control Board.

I want to start off by saying, that I had the chance to speak to Rent Control Board staff before the meeting, including with Secretary Ho and Information Officer Emilia Platas: I am grateful for the time and help that both gave, in particular Ms. Platas who was kind, respectful and patient with regard to answering questions and providing information on, in my opinion, a complex policy issue.

During the Special Meeting I felt that some comments made by some staff, Commissioners, and members of the public were nor appropriate in reference to Councilmember Negrete: I want to say I have never met Councilmember Negrete, never knew of her prior to her coming on Council: I do know that she is of Latin heritage and the feel the comments made had racist undertones and should have been called out. Some words used in reference to Councilmember Negrete:

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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 7 "PIT, PUNISH"
"BIZARRE"
"NOT RATIONAL"
"NOT SURE WHERE IT CAME UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT"
"UNVENTED ALTERNATIVE"
"11TH HOUR WITHOUT TRANSPARENCY"
"OPPOSE NEGRETE"
"PITS AGAINST"
"SO RANDOM & UNCONNECTED"
"THE SCHEME....THE NEGRETE METHOD"
As the grandson of Mexican immigrants who worked in agriculture, I find this language deeply disheartening & completely inappropriate to be taking place in an official meeting of the government of Santa Monica:

Please see this issue from my perspective where my community has experienced & continues to experience unlawful treatment including past litigation pertaining to sexual abuse of Latino youth in Santa Monica school program‐‐‐please understand I have multiple friends, family, and even members of my church that participated in that program‐‐‐‐‐and current and ongoing litigation against our civil rights / Voting Rights.

Such language is unacceptable and I ask that a representative of the City of Santa Monica to please address it publicly so that the public is aware of the concern that has been raised:

It is perfectly to fine to have a disagreement on a policy issue but I feel the language used in reference to Councilmember Negrete would not be used if she were white. And the other thing nothing was done to violate the law‐‐ ‐the City Attorney addressed this at last week's Council meeting‐‐‐but if you attended the Rent Control Board meeting I feel the public was left to believe that Councilmember Negrete did break the law, and Rent Control Board staff or Commissioners did not clarify to the public that Councilmember Negrete did not violate the law as mentioned by the City Attorney.

I spoke against both staff recommendation and also Councilmember Negrete: both did hard work to offer solutions to this policy issue but I feel in both cases, more public outreach needs to be done, in particular to the Spanish speaking community: I don't think the City is required to put anything on the ballot....there are other ways the Council can address the matter at hand, and at the same time more outreach & Public education on this matter can be performed and a possible Charter change can be placed on a future ballot.

Sincerely,
David Whatley
341‐345‐3847 (cell)
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From: David Whatley <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Jul 28, 2022, 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: Speaker Queue Now Open!
To: Alvin Ho <[email protected]>
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 8 Hi Alvin!!
Thank you for allowing me to speak at the meeting.

Is there a way you can please address the negative comments being made about Councilmember Negrete? It is known, I believe, by City that Councilmember Negrete is Latina: I feel there are some racist undertones to some of the comments that mention her: comments that immune her integrity and suggest that she is nefarious and dud some "middle of the night" "no transparency" (some of words spoken by speakers) illegal action: the City Attorney addressed this matter at Tuesday Regukar meeting and he did not mention the negative words / statements pertaining that Councilmember Negrete broke the law which are being spoken at Rent Control Board meeting:

I ask that you please address this in the meeting and mention the words that the City Attorney spoke pertaining to Councilmember Negrete's proposal so that the public and Commissioners are not provided incorrect information pertaining to Councilmember Negrete's proposal.

David
On Thu, Jul 28, 2022, 8:10 PM Alvin Ho <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello,

Please use the below information to call in to speak during the Board Meeting. Be sure to call in from the telephone number you’ve provided me earlier in order to be identified.

It’s important that you remove your Caller ID block if you have it on, otherwise we will not be able to identify you in the queue. You will be able to listen to the meeting while on the phone, but you will not be able to speak to the Board until the Chair recognizes you.

a) Dial one of the following numbers :
+1 (408) 740‐7256 (US)
+1 (888) 240‐2560 (US Toll Free)
+1 (408) 317‐9253 (Alternate US Number)

b) Enter Meeting ID : 630 472 746 followed by # and Participant Passcode: 7348 followed by # to confirm.

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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 9 Alvin Ho
Board Secretary/Office Coordinator
Santa Monica Rent Control
(310) 458-8751
santamonica.gov/rentcontrol
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From: Christina Nesi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:31 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Hi there Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Christina Nesi, SM resident
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:31 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Mary Hardy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Mary Hardy
1252 Harvard St Apt 1
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Resa Davids <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Ann Horwitz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:28 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Trine Jensen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:28 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
If you wan the community to remain diverse then let us be able to afford to stay here !!!! Trine Jensen
[email protected]
818‐600‐1216
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Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you!
Steve Berman
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From: Meehna Goldsmith <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: ilan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:34 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Lana Negrete; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Please dont cap the rent increase. Its very difficult to keep paying all tenant expenses

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Hello,
My parents are older and have a property in Santa Monica that they purchased many years ago. They were always very considerate and many times when tenants asked for help my parents didn't even raise their rents.

The last 3 years some of these tenants have even stopped paying rent and my parents had to cover all tenant expenses. Tenant were not very cooperative when we asked them to pay rent. The tenants purchased a new Tesla car and have another new car in the driveway.

They recently started paying back the owed rent since they know its time to get back to paying rent and with all the costs going up my parents really hoped that they will be able to raise the rent by 6%.

My parents are elderly and rely on this income to pay their bills. My father is a holocaust survivor and its very difficult for them to keep dealing with problematic tenants. I have a full time job but have to always get out of my way to help them now.

Please keep the allowed increase at 6%. The inflation is here and mom and pop housing providers really need a break.

We are good people and pay all our dues. Please don't let tenants take advantage of the system to be an additional burden on my parents.

Please allow the 6% increase to take place.

Really appreciate your attention.

Best,
Ilan Mitel
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From: zamia cohen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:34 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Especially right now with the current economy, all the job loss and decrease in income of the average person since Covid even more so, raising rent 4 fold is not only inappropriate but also completely insensitive to people of this city. Many people rent because they can’t afford to buy and specifically chose to be in Santa Monica where they did because they knew they were safe with their rent and could make it work long term. This completely violates the premise many came here on. Most people don’t get a regular increase in their paycheck so this massive of a rent increase seems completely insensitive to this community.

Thank you!
~Zamia
Zamia S. Cohen, M.S. Physiology, ACE, Pn2
CEO Good Human Fitness, LLC
Move Better ~ Feel Better ~ Live Better
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From: Carly Graner <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:34 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Andy Liberman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:34 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Andy Liberman
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From: Byron Willinger <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:34 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Norma McNair <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Norma D McNair
2307 Ocean Avenue #215
Santa Monica 90405
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From: sharon gorman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
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From: Shelley Parise <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: kelly simpson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Kelly Simpson
917 21 Street, Apt B
Santa Monica, CA
90403
Resident since 1994
Sent from Kelly’s Spaceships
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From: Robert Mitchell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:35 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Our family has lived in Santa Monica for 15yrs and my wife and I recently had our first child in October. This 6% increase to our rent will make hard times even more challenging. Please use your collective power to help Santa Monica’s renters.

Thank you,
Robert Mitchell
1111 Euclid St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Autumn deVitry <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:41 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Autumn deVitry
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 107 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Cathy Ladman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:40 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from this thing I can't stop looking at.

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Packet Pg. 108 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: heidi funk <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:39 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Blessings, Heidi
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 109 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Missi Hostrup <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:37 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! ‐‐ To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.

www.missihostrup.com | Instagram : @missihostrup
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Packet Pg. 110 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Rosanna Zonni <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:38 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
(Please see additional comment below)
Santa Monica City Council members: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!

Your help and partnership is so vital to so many of us who cannot get back on our feet not only as a result of the pandemic. My work has been also greatly reduced as I must care for elderly parents in their 80s & 90s.. The 6% increase is unsustainably steep. There are so many unknown/unseen reasons as to why so many of us cannot afford this leap of a raise in rent. Please heed our pleas and thank you once again.

R. Zonni
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Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Eric Greystone <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:38 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Rent Control Board August 3

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, please place a ballot amendment to the City Charter that will:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible, making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year.

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters on an ongoing basis.

3. Reject the proposed alternative measure.

This increase couldn't come at a worse time for my family. After *years* of underemployment, my latest round of EDD payments has run out. And while I have the possibility of short‐term employment coming in the next month, that may well not materialize and we've been living hand‐to‐mouth for too long now.

People are struggling, and government should be taking that into account.

Thank you.

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Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Goran Alstrom <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:37 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my T‐Mobile 5G Device
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Packet Pg. 113 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Louise Ticktin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Louise Ticktin
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Packet Pg. 114 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: armando reif <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:43 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 115 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Babak Bina <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:43 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 116 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Lorene Flowers <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 117 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Victor Shaw <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Victor Shaw
[email protected]
310‐907‐6302
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Packet Pg. 118 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Lindsay Wilson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

We are currently living and working in Santa Monica and have a child in SMMUSD. The rent increase that will take effect in September is really going to hurt us… and the alternatives for us in your rental market are slim to none. Please consider us hard working residents who care about Santa Monica and want to stay in this community… please don’t push us out.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 119 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Cydney Puro <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iScone
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Packet Pg. 120 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Jana Emhardt <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: DO NOT SUPPORT the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I do not urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Do not roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Do not lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Do not respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jana
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Packet Pg. 121 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Larry Schwartz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; SMRR - Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Last year my rent was $1,400.25 this year it's $1,528.50 that's a;most 10% Please Help
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Packet Pg. 122 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Heather Howard <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:51 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; SMRR - Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!

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Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Mike Randle <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:51 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Mike Randle
Santa Monica Resident of 33 years
Texted with loving kindness
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Packet Pg. 124 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 7 Vernice Hankins
From: Michael Stone <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:50 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 125 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Deborah1102 <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:04 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 126 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Catherine Horrigan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:04 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Catherine
Cel 310 210 8761
[email protected]
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 127 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Angela Scott <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:01 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Angela
Angela D. Scott, MBV
"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." - Shirley Chisholm
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Packet Pg. 128 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Bijan Khajebag <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:01 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPad
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Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Brad <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:00 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Beatrice Ammidown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:58 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 7 Vernice Hankins
From: howard kamler <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:57 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from Mail for Windows
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Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 8 Vernice Hankins
From: Beatrice Ammidown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:57 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
It’s for all our highest good.

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From: Beatrice Ammidown <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Donna Armentor <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:55 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
[email protected]
415.305.7810 (c)
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From: victor fong <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:55 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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i'm a senior who has recently retired and will be living on a small social security payment and what little savings i have. rent control is the only reason i am able to live in this beautiful city. a 6% raise in my rent would certainly be a hardship. please see what you can do to cap our increases at 3%. thank you.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Item 11.A
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From: Jo Anne Amiri Rodriguez <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:49 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Even with the 0% for 6 month rollback you are putting lives at risk of unable to afford their monthly debts! We are not receiving a 6%increase in pay to offset this highly incremental change. The cost of living here is already extremely high for a lot of us that are on the higher end of rents, and this increase pits our lives at stake.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Have a great day,
Jo
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From: Christine S. <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:47 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Christine Schoppe
Santa Monica Renter & Resident
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From: Maria Lorenzana <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:46 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: NSA <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:45 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comments re August 3, 2022 City Agenda That Isn't Posted Attachments: 20220803 0600 PM City Council Special Meeting - Web Outline - City of Santa Monica, California.pdf

EXTERNAL
City clerk, since the items on the Agenda aren’t posted, please assign my comments to the appropriate place.

Unfortunately, I can almost guarantee that none of the comments here will be posted, or else it will be posted where people like me can never find it.

One can only comment on an item if it is mentioned in the Agenda for the meeting (and given an Agenda number).

However, the August 3, 2022 City Council Meeting has no Agenda as of 8:30 pm on Monday, August 1, 2022 (and their advice is to mail all written comments to the City Clerk—like that will be delivered in time).

The City is also going to vote itself new Emergency Powers and revise its Personnel Hiring practices and not permit “Hate” speech. And, in the City Council Minutes for July 26, 2022 it doesn’t say that the City Council explained that they aren’t going to enforce the No Hate Speech Act nor even cut off anyone’s mike when they’re speaking.

And, I’ve tried to get all these reports, etc. attached to agendas and complained to the city clerk, and have never been able to. I click on something I wish to see on the Agenda—and it just claims it downloaded, except it never does and I’ve told the clerk this, and they refused to respond.
> IF YOU SPRING A SUBJECT ON THE PUBLIC AND DON’T LET THEM SPEAK ON NEW SUBJECT AT THE COUNCIL MEETING, YOU DON’T GET TO HOLD SECOND MEETING WHERE PUBLIC CANNOT SPEAK ON THE ISSUE. > They Santa Monica City Council has issued Minutes for July 26, 2022 and just revised reality. During the July 26, 2022 meeting they said they’d have open meetings where public could come and comment. One council member even said that if they were holding a special meeting to discuss what may be the most important changes ever in Santa Monica (freezing rents for mom and pops for 4 years (but not the big landlords that can have the inflation rate), and limiting it to 3% forever after that, no matter what the inflation rate for maintaining rental units is)—then it must be a public meeting.
>
> Now I see the following in the Minutes for the at City Council Meeting:
>
>
> "10. ORDINANCES
> (Public comment is permitted on ordinances for introduction and first reading. No public discussion is permitted on ordinances for second reading and adoption.)"
>
> So, even though they just brought up unconstitutional subjects (like making every renter register their information and rent they pay annually) for the first time at the meeting, to the surprise of some council members—and even though a council member claimed they were violating the “Brown Act” (that apparently doesn’t allow springing stuff on people Item 11.A
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> The Minutes also state:
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> "Action
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> Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution making the findings required by AB 361 to continue teleconference meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces through August 25, 2022." >
> Actually, what was said at meeting is they should have a combination of public open meetings in person and simultaneous teleconference meetings. Now, the minutes just say all meetings are teleconferenced. In teleconferenced meetings they just hang up before you get to speak and no one knows you were on hold for 2 hours. They even mentioned this goes on at the July 26, 2022 public meeting of City Council. >
> They are also planning to institute a new tax in California that will raise multi‐millions and place the current Mayor in charge of secretly disbursing the funds to her criminal friends and Union Local 11 political workers for the corrupt regime.
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> IF YOU SPRING A SUBJECT ON THE PUBLIC AND DON’T LET THEM SPEAK ON NEW SUBJECT AT THE COUNCIL MEETING, YOU DON’T GET TO HOLD SECOND MEETING WHERE PUBLIC CANNOT SPEAK ON THE ISSUE.

One can only comment on an item if it is mentioned in the Agenda for the meeting (and given an Agenda number).

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From: Laurene von Klan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:41 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Rent Control Cap

EXTERNAL
Dear Council—‐ we need more rent controlled units in Santa Monica.

Please institute the 3% cap as recommended by the rent control board.

Thank you.

Laurene von Klan
16th St
Santa Monica
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From: Mort Haaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:40 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and,

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and,

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
I continue to support the Rent Control Board to keep rents in Santa Monica reasonable. With the 6% increase, my rent now takes 60% of my income. This makes life more and more difficult leaving nothing for enjoyment and not much for necessities. While even dropping the average to 3% by the above proposal will certainly be a help, it will certainly not allow any luxuries, but it will be appreciated. If you can make this happen, it would be wonderful.

Mort Haaz
1115 25th Street, Apartment E
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310‐829‐5148
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From: Melissa Ward <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:16 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Stanley Davids <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:16 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Randy Jacobson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:16 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: FROM DOROTHY <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:14 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! I am 82 years old and have; lived in Santa Monica for 53 years, I LIVE ON A STRICT SOCIAL SECURITY BUDGET. I need you to save me from living in the bushes. Thank you again and bless you.

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From: Lidia Moran <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:13 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Kim Mahnken <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:11 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Kimberlee Mahnken
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From: Lynn Strother <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:39 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Charter Amendment

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1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Lynn Strother
943 9th St Apt 6
Santa Monica CA 90403
310‐422‐0582
Santa Monica resident and renter since 1979
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From: robert shapiro <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from Mail for Windows
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From: bano965 <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:33 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Shahbano Rauf
2326 38th Street, Unit A
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From: Kristin Burcham <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:31 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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I have already received the notice that my rent is increasing…and I have already felt the stress as I plan for the future and what this means for my budget. Please look out for ALL of your citizens and act now.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone
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From: Troy Harris <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:27 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent

EXTERNAL
Hi Council,
My stance on what ought to be done with rent is to:
 Cap the rent increase at 3%
 Offer six months of 0% starting March 1
 Give people in professions that earn less, work locally and work in‐person the ability to qualify for a freeze on rent increase for three years
The idea to raise the rent only for people who pay over a threshold given their amount of bedrooms doesn’t serve the people best. This is because some people are high wage earners but have had an apartment in their family for a long time—these people pay low rents, make high wages and don’t need a rent freeze…though they will take it. Many times these people work remote and don’t contribute to the community on a daily basis.

Meanwhile there are teachers, garbage truck drivers, cops, paramedics, waiters and waitresses, custodians and other people who also pay rent (high rent sometimes), cannot work remotely and are suffering the hardest during these times of inflation.

I know a teacher who is on the verge of moving out of Santa Monica because the cost of living is nearly unbearable. She teaches in Malibu but will be forced to move to West LA. My other friend has an apartment his dad passed down to him.

This friend pays less rent than I do even though he earns 1.5 times my salary…but he will get a break and I might not.

The needs of the people should be taken into account and the people in the greatest need aren’t those with low rent, but rather the people who work in local, in person, low wage jobs who can’t afford a rent increase of any amount for the next three year—as well as—every person on rent control because the 6% increase is too much and it should be a 3% cap for all time.

Thank you. Troy
Troy Harris
Candidate for Santa Monica City Council
424.324.1411
[email protected]
troyharris.com
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From: Barbara Neiman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Barbara Neiman, MAOM
11601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90025
m: 310.699.0953
DRE 00638638
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From: Holli Omori <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:46 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you,
Holli Omori
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From: Jill Tenney <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Kurt Gonska <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:44 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
—
Kurt Gonska
Cell: (708) 717‐8517
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From: Julie Wilson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:44 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.juliewilsonillustration.com__;!!OfuUnHCITYtmmjM!vcZitJk8NIBtwZ2RwoMQx KiJMTkbuzVIitfQwvXKk7S_ZsrzjzP6VwuISdx78vOMQ_FBH7fhjVla‐xuZFbuBvph741tJuQ$ Item 11.A
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From: bhaisma <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:43 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Due to my landlord agreeing to reduce my rent during Covid I signed a new lease which expires Sept 1. So not only am I getting the 6% increase but they increased my rent back to what it was resulting in $375 increase!! That is too much at one time! And I’m not getting any pay increase at work to offset these rising costs of living.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Chantal Kelly <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:40 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: scott&konni eggers <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:53 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Elysia Lanzone <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Mara Thompson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:50 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

MY COMMENT on ឲឳ឴

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… COMMENT‐ for fair return to landlords let 6% stand for lowest rents, the ones that are way below agreed SMRR “median” rent. If that is too much for very low or low income, supplement it with city funds. Don’t punish Mom & Pops.

Additionally, no date for the rollback? This is concerning. Our letters of MAR raises have been delivered and accepted.

MY COMMENT on ឲឳ឴

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… COMMENT I hear your 3% and offer 4%

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. N/A Thank you!
Mara Thompson
daughter of Mom & Pop
Sorry I haven’t responded to your email, I’m too busy disassociating from reality.

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From: hugh nathanson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:50 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Good evening Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Hugh Nathanson
Renter of Santa Monica for the past 34 years.

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From: Nathalie Maullin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:48 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Nathalie Maullin
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Jim Peschl <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:47 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Roll Back the Rent Control Increase

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

Having become unemployed yet again last December (after 43 years as a Health Care architect, working nationwide), I find it unconscionable that the new cap is what it is. Just because they can up the cap doesn't mean landlords should up the cap (especially considering some of the "physical plant" conditions in many buildings, including where I live. If the building reflected anywhere close to the quality it should be for the current rent, I may be slightly more inclined to have the "yearly" bump (as if it is a "constitutional right"), actually, no. The conditions and maintenance have not lived up to the price for years, so this is just an insult, and a hardship for many, myself included.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I would also love to see some kind of "checks and balances" regarding the maintenance, upkeep, and quality of the physical plants in these buildings.

Thank you!
Jim
Jim Peschl, AIA
1321 Euclid Street, Apt 4
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310.729.1414
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From: Larry Leahy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:20 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Laura O <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:19 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Kind regards,
Laura O’Loughlin, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist
1452 26th Street, Suite 102
Santa Monica, CA 90404
[email protected]
(424) 272-0712 office
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From: Dan Boyle <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:16 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Dan Boyle
1952 18th Street
Apt E
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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From: KS G <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:10 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Best,

Kathleen Salamone
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From: Giulia Jannelli <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:03 PM
To: Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Phil Brock
Subject: August 3 Meeting - Support SMRR Ballot Measure - Amendment to the City Charter request against the current 6% rent increase

EXTERNAL
To the Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I have been living in Santa Monica since 2020 and my rent has gone up every year without receiving any updates or renovation in the apartment or common area to justify such increase. My apartment is 400 sq feet and my current rent is $2,240. However, my landlord just raised my rent to $2,375 in view of the 6% adjustment.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and...

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run.

Thank you for your time in reading this email.

Best Regards,
Giulia Jannelli
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From: Bicky <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:59 PM
To: Council Mailbox
Cc: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Kind Regards,
Bicky Zivkovic
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From: Susie Dantzig <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: BRIAN GLADOUS <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Stephanie Rasband <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:37 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Diane Olson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:37 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Cory Ness <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:31 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support for changes to the rental charter!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

A 6% rent increase across the board is just too much and I’m asking you to help fix that. Landlords already can get 3% increases, on top of new leases, and higher real estate valuations that have outpaced inflation. I’m sensitive to owners’ concerns but a 6% increase runs counter to the very concept behind rent control. A community thrives when it can host people of a range of socioeconomic states.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to please address the changes to the city charter supported by the SMRR.

Thank you!
James Ness
1823 9th St.

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From: John Baumgartner <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:28 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
2103 3rd Street #7A
Santa Monica CA
John Baumgartner
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From: Carol Ring <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:21 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Carol Ring
[email protected]
1748 Franklin Street, Unit A
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Home: 310-310-2539
Cell: 310-902-4787
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From: Mars <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:21 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Mario Cimino
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From: Lori Perman <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:50 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: rent control

EXTERNAL
I am a co-owner of a small family-owned apartment building. We have struggled with very small rent increases over the past 40+ years of rent control.

This year's 6% raise helps make up for losses over the past many years of 1-2% increases that do not match the rising costs of plumbers, electricians, and other service providers to keep our building in good condition and to meet our tenants' many requests.

Please consider the needs of the small business owners of Santa Monica's apartment buildings, not just the need to keep rents manageable.

Thank you,
1028SM LLC
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:37 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: RENT CONTROL PLAN
Importance: High

EXTERNAL
Follow the Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Stephen Tarzynski
Santa Monica resident since 1975 (renter 1975-87)
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From: Lynn Cervini <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:29 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: rent control

EXTERNAL
Please follow the Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law. I'm a renter here in Santa Monica and don't appreciate the council going behind everyone's back at 3 AM to sabotage this plan! Lynn Cervini
Lynn Cervini
Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
cell: 512-799-2993
www.marykay.com/lynncervini
MK e-catalogClick here! Click here!Click cou
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From: Santa Monica Rx <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2022 2:41 PM
To: Lana Negrete
Cc: Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Christine Parra; Phil Brock; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; councilmtgitems; David White; Susan Cline; Anuj Gupta
Subject: Councilmember Negrete's Proposal

Dear Councilmember Negrete and the Change Slate, Oscar, Phil and Christine,

On behalf of longtime residents of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Residents Cross‐City (smRx) sends heartfelt thanks to Lana for her innovative proposal for a proper and just solution to the rent increase formula for 2022 and, we hope, for years to come.

We also salute you, the members of the Change Slate, who supported Lana in this vote and against the unwarranted hostility from opponents of this measure.

Shame on the conduct of those opponents and Hats Off to you all! Santa Monica Residents Cross‐City (smRx) is with you.

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From: Ellen K Goldwasser <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 10:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Items 11-B and 11-D Protect Renters, Help Affordable Housing on July 26!

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City Council Members:

I find it strikingly upsetting that you all are considering to vote to raise the rent general adjustment cap to 6%. I’ve worked hard to pay my rent which is over $3700/month. To add $140 to my rent with nothing to gain from it makes absolutely no sense to me ‐ I live at The Shores owned by Douglas Emmett, and the management does the bare minimum to help with upkeep of my unit. Why should I and others in the community pay more when there has been a pandemic, extremely high inflation, and a recession looming in the near future.

Why should those who are paying high rent have to pay even more? I moved into my unit three years ago thinking that rent control would be in place, and now I feel you all ran in the last election on false pretenses ‐ being in favor of the community who lives here ‐ renters rights…Yet, ultimately, with this upcoming vote, in which you will most likely vote for the 6% raise, you all revealing that you are just in support of greed. The only explanation that I can think of to sway you all towards this is that many of you must be landlords and doing this for your own benefit.

My parents owned property back east and had tenants who lived in homes for over 10 years and more. Never had they imposed a dramatic increase like the one you all propose. They cared about keeping good tenants, and at the most, perhaps raised the rent after 3 or 4 years for about $30. They cared about the families whose lives could be upended, and also didn’t raise the rent if the tenant fell on hard times and was struggling financially.

I hope you consider compassion and logic in your upcoming decision.

Thank you,
Ellen Goldwasser
2800 Neilson Way #1003
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica City Councilmembers, at your meeting on July 26th regarding agenda items 11‐B and 11‐D we urge you to:
• Place on the November ballot a Charter Amendment to lower the General Adjustment Cap from 6% to 3% for the long term, but for the short term from January 1, 2023, to September 1, 2023, lower it to 2%, with an absolute dollar cap of $50,
• In addition, please support the other Charter Amendment requests of the Rent Control Board providing a rent registry for non‐controlled rental units, setting term limits at three terms, and, • Reject the developer‐backed Real Estate Transfer Tax measure sponsored by Councilmember Phil Brock because its purpose is to try to undercut the citizens’ initiative and because it provides no money for affordable housing or any meaningful or guaranteed money to protect struggling low‐income renters and seniors from homelessness.

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From: Tony Stone <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:12 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Mr. Brock,
I am asking you and the City Council Members to lower The Rent Control with a 3 % Cap increase for existing Renters like myself.

I have lived in SANTA Monica Since 1994 And I Can’t afford a Rent Increase of 6% for this year or any other upcoming years
My Social Security income is $1783.

I am on 4 mediations for my Epilepsy that I have had for OVER 65 years and have had over 500 Petit Mall Seizures SINCE I WAS SEVEN YEARS OLD.

I have had several GRAND MALL SEIZERS AND HAD ANOTHER GRAND MALL SEIZURE ON THIS PAST MARCH 20, 2022 AND IN THE HOSPITAL 2022 FOR 3 DAYS.

AFTER BEING HOME FOR SEVEN DAYS I WAS BACK ON MY FEET DOING THE THINGS I LOVE IN LIFE.

Yes I also have Asthma and I use 3 inhalers for the past 15 years and also in the Hospital a couple of times over the past 2 1/2 Years. It took a long time to recover from my Asthma But I am a fighter and even MORE IMPORTANT I AM A TRUE SURVIVOR.

THANK GOD THAT MY ONE KIDNEY WORKS FANTASTIC AS I WAS BORN WITH MY ONE GREAT KIDNEY 72 YEARS AGO PEOPLE ARE ON DIALYSES AND I AM NOT OR I NEVER EXPECT I WILL BE ON DIALYSIS.

DESPITE THAT I AM A FOUR TIME CHAMPION ATHLETE AND I TRY TO RIDE MY BIKE 3 TIMES A WEEK AT LEAST 20 MILES ON OUR GREAT SANTA MONICA BIKE PATH.

SO I STILL LOOK AND I KNOW THAT I SUCH A BLESSED PERSON AND I STILL AM STILL KNOW I AN HEALTHIER THAN 99% OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD.

I LOOK THAT MY LETTER TO YOU WAS NOT JUST ABOUT THE 6% INCREASE IN RENT.

IT’S ABOUT THE PARAGRAPH WHAT I WROTE BELOW ABOUT LIFE.

I HOPE AND PRAY THAT THE STORY I HAVE SHARED TONIGHT WITH YOU AND ANYONE ELSE THAT READS IT WILL GIVE A

LOT OF PEOPLE A LOT OF INSPIRATION REGARDING HOW GOOD LIFE CAN REALLY BE IF YOU SEE THE POSITIVE THINGS YOU HAVE IN ONES LIFE.

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Packet Pg. 190 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 SO I AM NOT COMPLAINING AS I AM LUCKY TO BE WHO I AM AND I WOULDN’T TRADE MY THE LIFE I HAVE FOR UP FOR ANYONE ELES LIFE.

SO MR BROCK,
I REALLY CAN’T EVEN AFFORD TO PAY A 3% RENT INCREASE EVEN THOUGH I AM BLESSED TO LIVE IN A GREAT RENT CONTROLLED APARTMENT SINCE 1994.

I HOPE FOR ALL RENTERS IN SANTA MONICA THAT THE NEW RENT FOR EVERY NEW YEAR HAS A CAP OF 3%

SINCERELY,

ANTHONY ( TONY) STONE
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Roberto Santiago <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:11 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Ellen K Goldwasser <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:08 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

Roll back the 6% rent increase.

Please govern with fairness, compassion and logic… We all can understand the need to rise with the times, but 6% is a bit too much, don’t you think? Especially with a looming recession on the horizon.

Please respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Ellen Goldwasser
M: 770.331.5050
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From: Arin Babaian <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:00 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: JoAnne Lee <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:58 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Karen Bailey <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Karen Bailey
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From: Leonid Fleischman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:31 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent-controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent-controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent-controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Leonid G. Fleischman
320 California Ave
Apt. 22
Santa Monica, CA 90403-5023
Phone: (310) 434-0159 (home)
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From: Ivana Jevtic <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:25 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I love Santa Monica. My friends love Santa Monica. We are loving people who uplift this community and cherish our city and everything that this city has to provide. We do not take anything for granted, and that is why we volunteer, support small business, assist elderly, do beach cleanups, and express love and respect to everyone who comes here. Please, continue to make it possible for us to call Santa Monica our home. Santa Monica should be a place for normal people to live in, not only for super rich and famous, although they are welcome, too. Eclectic people of all ages is what makes Santa Monica so inviting and successful.

Thank you for your time and attention,
Ivana Jevtic
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From: Edward Blackoff <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Edward Blackoff
Sasa Blackoff
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From: Margarita Cruz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:20 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: John <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:20 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: 6% rent increase is horrible

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Hello Esteemeds,
I am emailing you all to show my opposition for the 6% rent increase. With the overall inflation increase I already am living paycheck to paycheck.

This 6 percent increase will do nothing but make this significantly worse for me.

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From: Amy Reece <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:51 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Amy
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From: Joan Grossman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Joan Grossman
[email protected]
424‐268‐4498
1117 6;St, Apt 302
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From: Janet McCandlas <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

On a personal note: I was laid off from my teaching job in July 2020 and have only now been able to get another full time teaching job which I start in August. Besides my pandemic unemployment benefits and 3 months of rent relief, I received no other compensation or support. I lived off student loans, my savings, and part time tutoring gigs that I was lucky enough to find. However, I did not come close to replacing my teaching salary or benefits with these stopgap measures.

I finally felt like I was getting back on my feet, being able to contribute to a retirement account for the first time in almost 3 years (I am 51), and get the backlog of medical issues addressed now that I am insured again. To have a 6% rent increase hit me now, just when things were looking up again, feels so punitive. Like it was my fault that I was laid off, or that teachers were not being hired during the pandemic, or that I tried to stay as much on my two feet as possible without asking for handouts. I'm not a millionaire Santa Monican, but I deserve to have a decent quality of life as much as any millionaire resident. 6% hits those of us working the hardest, the hardest in our wallets. Please remember us when you consider these policy changes.

Thank you!
Janet McCandlas
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From: Robin Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:44 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Simone Najar <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:41 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear City Councilmembers,
At a time when inflation and gas prices are at an all time high and families are struggling to afford groceries as well as everything else they need, the residents in rent controlled apartments cannot AFFORD such a steep increase. Many of us are families with children, older retirees, or members of the working class here in Santa Monica, and this is our home.

Our children attend Santa Monica schools and we work local jobs. Some of our senior members are on restricted income and have nowhere else to go. I hear arguments that we don't deserve to live here if we can’t afford “market rate.” What kind of community is Santa Monica? I urge you to consider what we value here as a community.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Simone Najar
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From: Jeff Freeman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:40 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jeff Freeman
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: julie kirst <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:03 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Julie Kirst
Item 11.A
08/03/22
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Packet Pg. 208 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Paul Slansky <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Item 11.A
08/03/22
137 of 590 Item 11.A
08/03/22

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Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Larry Lawson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:55 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Larry Lawson
2501 Beverley Ave.

SM CA 90405
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Packet Pg. 210 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Lynn Sullivan Goss <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:55 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
Lynn Sullivan Goss
Item 11.A
08/03/22
139 of 590 Item 11.A
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Packet Pg. 211 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: The Lawsons <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:51 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Catherine Lawson
2501 Beverly #15
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Packet Pg. 212 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Jennifer Mack <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:23 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Item 11.A
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Packet Pg. 213 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Dianna Linden <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Dianna Linden
[email protected]
Item 11.A
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Packet Pg. 214 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:17 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you!
Gerald Katz
Item 11.A
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Packet Pg. 215 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: David Glück <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:06 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
David Gluck
Item 11.A
08/03/22
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Packet Pg. 216 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Ronald Desautels <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:05 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Item 11.A
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Packet Pg. 217 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Osvaldo Rodriguez <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:43 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Enviado desde mi iPhone
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Packet Pg. 218 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Charles Hulbert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent increases

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmember:

My wife and I have been renters in Santa Monica since the 1980s and raised our family here. We are now retired and living on a fixed income. The recent inflation puts additional pressure on us to meet our rent and other expenses. Therefore we are urging you to do the following:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you for your consideration of out request.

Sincerely,
Charles and Julie Hulbert
1427 Harvard St
Apt G
SM CA 90404
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Packet Pg. 219 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Lisa Marie Anaya <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:33 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I have been a resident of Santa Monica in a historic courtyard building on San Vicente Blvd. for nearly 30 years. I am a single mom raising two teenagers and currently in a divorce, lost my job to Covid and depend on the most affordable housing available during these times of high inflation.

Thank you!
All the best~
Lisa Marie Anaya
310.458.2664
easylivingbylisamarie.com
઒ઓઔકખગઘ
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 220 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Gail Kawaguchi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:25 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

Please read and heed the pleas! During the shut down from the pandemic myself and my then neighbor both small business owners/sole proprietors in Santa Monica were out of work. Our then landlord raised our rents as he always did and passed on all fees. We used our savings to pay our rents as we are responsible citizens. As such, and not knowing when we would be allowed to fully reopen our businesses nor how well they would fare with the pandemic not over, we decided to become roommates. We were just starting to make a dent and begin to recoup our lost savings when inflation skyrocketed‐ and now the city is giving those wealthy enough to own more property than they need to live 6% increases or $140… please, consider those of us tenants who are being pushed out because food, gas and essentials have taken the little extra we earn. We want to stay housed. This is not helping with the homeless crisis…you have the power to represent the your Santa Monica residents‐ tenants who work to stay housed. Thank you.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Gail
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Packet Pg. 221 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Joanna Fancy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:24 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 222 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Arturo Villafana <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 223 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Amanda Moulin-Cortes <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:07 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Amanda Moulin‐Cortes
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Packet Pg. 224 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Pghaemian <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:35 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 225 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: John Herzog <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:55 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Council members: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!

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Packet Pg. 226 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Lydia S <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:53 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Please Approve the Rent Control Board's Proposed Amendment on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
Thank you for all of the time you have dedicated to listening to Santa Monica residents and finding a solution to the problem of excessive rent increases, which threaten to make the city unlivable for many of us.

A week ago, I got my notice of the annual rent raise from my landlord. Even though I knew what the number would be, it was still a shock to see my rent go up by $138 each month. I'm writing to urge you to continue in the direction you have been going: please approve the ballot measure supported by the Rent Control Board and vote to put before Santa Monicans an amendment to the City Charter to:

A) Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run.

B) Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible such that the average rent increase this year is no more than 3% for all rent controlled renters.

Please respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the alternative proposal to roll back the 6% increase for only some Santa Monica renters. As I am sure you know, the author of that proposal has since retracted the suggestion and the Rent Control Board strongly opposes it.

Thanks very much for your hard work,
Lydia Spielberg
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Packet Pg. 227 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Osvaldo Rodriguez <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:43 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Enviado desde mi iPhone
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Packet Pg. 228 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: mary spata <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:55 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Mary
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Packet Pg. 229 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: M S <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:55 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Mary
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08/03/22
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Packet Pg. 230 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Commerce <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:56 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jeff
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08/03/22
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Packet Pg. 231 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:53 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Brittany Worlinsky
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Packet Pg. 232 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Peta Orbach <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:36 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 233 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Cordula Ohman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:31 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Cordula Ohman
This rent increase is quite stressful for me … I will be 80 years old in January and i am on a limited income .

Please help
Thank you ❨❩❪❫❬❭❮┭┮┯┰
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 234 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: diane williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:28 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 235 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Lawrence Panza <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:01 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 236 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Thomas Shadle <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:51 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
‐‐
Tom Shadle
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 310‐310‐9915
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Packet Pg. 237 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Michael Edwin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:32 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Your inaction in this matter would be both a tacit approval of these heinous increases and the constant drumbeat of development that has had the council in its enthrall and an unwelcome assist in the advance of the already out of control homeless problem in Santa Monica.

The tenor and spirit of this town was not created and built by corporate developers looking to price out the less fortunate and build monolithic structures, but by those honoring the natural beauty of the area and caring for others.

Voters in the next election will not forget your actions and you will be held to accountability.

Thank you!
michael edwin
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Packet Pg. 238 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: trina boyd <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:19 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Thank you,
Trina Boyd
310‐717‐1334
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Packet Pg. 239 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Dee Nickols <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:19 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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Packet Pg. 240 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: Ericka Verba <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:07 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: re: Maintain the 3% cap on our rent control

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
I am emailing you to urge you to maintain the 3% rent increase cap on Santa Monica rents. So many of us feel as if we are being gentrified out of our homes. which in our case are the apartments we have rented for years, sometimes decades. Please help us remain in what are often the only homes our children have known and our grandchildren have visited by maintaining Santa Monica's reasonable and human‐centered 3% cap on rent increases. Once greed becomes the guiding force on policy decisions, there's nothing else left. That is not the spirit of our beautiful city.

Thank you for reading,
Ericka Verba
2545 Beverly Ave Apt L
Santa Monica CA 90405
310‐592‐8916
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Packet Pg. 241 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Stephen Cianciotta <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:52 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 242 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Jackie Simons <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:45 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jackie
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Packet Pg. 243 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Kelly Alexander <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:38 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Kelly Alexander
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Packet Pg. 244 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Carrie Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:38 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Carrie
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Packet Pg. 245 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: perri chasin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Phil Brock; Lana Negrete; [email protected]; Sue Himmelrich; councilmtgitems Subject: Rent Control 3% rent increase cap

EXTERNAL
Dear Member of the Santa Monica City Council,
As a senior citizen and long time Santa Monica rent control resident I would respectfully request that as elected officials representing the residents of this city that you follow the Rent Control Board's plan to institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Thank you,
Perri Chasin
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Packet Pg. 246 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:30 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Ps.. I voted for your sorry ass’s— NEVER AGAIN!
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Packet Pg. 247 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Annie Azzariti <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:29 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
I have been a renter here in SM for a few decades now and rent control is the only way I could have managed this.

Please allow we low income/older renters to stay in Santa Monica. It would be painful to see SM become Beverly Hills at the Ocean. A mixed community with room for everyone is a healthy, thriving community and an example for all! Thank you for considering this...

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 248 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Maia Berens <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:26 AM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! I am old and six per cent will really make things even harder. Gas prices, just doing laundry, and food prices are crazy.

Care about us also
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Sent from Gmail Mobile
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Packet Pg. 249 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Barbara Neiman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:26 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Barbara Neiman, MAOM
11601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90025
m: 310.699.0953
DRE 00638638
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Packet Pg. 250 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 6 Vernice Hankins
From: Tim Hanson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:20 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Limiting rent control increases in Santa Monica is critical to my ability to stay in my apartment where I've lived for 29 years.

Thank you!
Tim Hanson
223 Strand St., Apt. F
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Packet Pg. 251 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Michell Wimberly <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:37 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
As a single‐male parent I was given this opportunity to raise my daughter and LIVE in an affordable housing unit in 1992.Retired now and more than 3/4’s of my fixed income is paid to rent. A 6% increase in rent would put me at poverty level taking ALL of my retirement. Even 3% annually was still not affordable.

Michell W.

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Packet Pg. 252 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:24 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 253 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:19 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Monica Moore
840 21st St Unit A
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Packet Pg. 254 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Denise Coso <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:18 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 255 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 5 Vernice Hankins
From: Jennifer Nicolaisen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:59 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems Subject: I'm 61 and Scared - 6% Rent Increase - Devastating

EXTERNAL
Hello,
I’ve lived in SM for nearly 40 years. I’m anxious about the 6% increase as it would force me to leave the city I love. While I could possibly weather a 6% increase for a year, what I can’t afford is the new base being 6% higher forever. Meaning, we’d likely add 3% annually to that already higher 6% base over time. This is the killer compounding effect.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I implore you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent-controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent-controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

The spirit of Rent Control was to make this lovely beach city affordable to the “not wealthy”. I sympathized with the apartment owners, it really wasn’t fair to keep rents so suppressed but with vacancy decontrol, that playing field has been more than leveled.

And, facing reality, I’m probably the youngest of the oldest people. We are dying off. When I arrived in SM at the age of 25, all I’d see were elderly folks taking strolls, going to the supermarket, and running errands. Today, the city is awash in youth. Which I applaud. And recognize that all these young people are paying close to fair market value for their units. In my building of 17 units, only 4 of us remain on old rent control.

So, I’m asking you, council members, to help us stay and enjoy our retirement in the city we hold so dear.

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From: Sue Brent <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:54 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 257 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: r3000 <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:51 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you in advance for supporting renters/working families in Santa Monica Rael & Family
Renters, Berkeley St Santa Monica
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From: JENNIFER RIMA <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:43 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Best,
Jennifer Rima
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Nora Bachman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:42 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I am a small business owner and Santa Monica resident and these past few years have been hard. They have been hard on all of us but I am especially feeling it this year, and the rent increase letter I received from my landlord was a further blow. I work hard to support the children and families in my community and I ask the Board to work hard to support me and my neighbors.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Nora Bachman
Nora B, PT Pediatric Physical Therapy, Inc.
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Packet Pg. 260 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Katie Holland <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:40 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: SMRR

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

MY Husband and I are both retired and live on a fixed income. The 6% increase would make our rent and cost of living too high for us to pay. Please keep the 3% increase for Rent Control for all rent control renters.

Thank you, Dorothy Holland and Van Holland
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From: Adrian Stepien <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:39 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:38 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 263 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 1 Vernice Hankins
From: Roya Balali <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:27 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

We voted you in to office. Please bring it down to 3%.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Mubaraka Mandviwala <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:22 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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Packet Pg. 265 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 3 Vernice Hankins
From: Simone G. <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:21 AM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Packet Pg. 266 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 4 Vernice Hankins
From: Richard Rafferty <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:16 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Annual General Adjustment cap should become 3% for the long run.

EXTERNAL
Hello,
The idea that inflation can cause our rents to go up in Santa Monica is ridiculous. Landlords, if intelligent, have fixed rate mortgages and are not subject to inflation effects. In fact, inflation will ultimately contribute to their insane Santa Monica real estate equity growth over the longterm and The City is enabling them to double dip and exploit valued members of the community. Do your job and stop the madness!! Stop the siege on retners now‐today!!!!
Richard Rafferty
1220 California Ave #7
Santa Moncia, CA 90403

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

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From: Pamela Maloney <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:02 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Pamela Maloney, PhD, DHM, LAc,, Dipl OM
www.pamelamaloney.com
[email protected]
phone 310-399-5253
~That which I seek is seeking me
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From: Martin Toutonghi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:54 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Shelleylyn Brandler <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:54 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent control

EXTERNAL
Please follow the Rent Control Board’s plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Sending good vibes Shell Brand iPhone 310.383.5494
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From: Moti Hutchinson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:49 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Molood hutchinson
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From: Montana Pine <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:47 AM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich
Subject: Vote against Rent increase

EXTERNAL
Hi my name is Montana Pine,
I’m a Santa Monica resident, I live with my husband in a one bedroom apartment. We moved in last year under the assumption that this building was rent controlled, which worked perfectly for us because we’re paying almost $4,000/mo which is already stretching us thin.

I have Crohns disease which makes it hard for me to have a 9‐5 but I have pushed myself this past year to make it work because we love where we live so much, this 6% increase will make our lives and so many more, a whole lot harder.

I’m pleading with you to vote against the rent increase of 6% more. We collectively have lived through a global pandemic which has make it significantly harder on our financial state. Please consider working class individuals who work their butts off to live somewhere safe for already a steep price tag.

It’s already been a hard few years for everyone, please have some empathy and make the right decision.

Thank you,
Montana
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From: Keith Waitz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: 8/2: Rally To Save Rent Control

EXTERNAL
Hello,
I hope this email finds you well.

As a longtime tenant in Santa Monica, I urge you to follow the Rent Control Board’s plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Best regards,
Keith Waitz
3014 4th St Apt 4
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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From: Marilyn Alexander <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:45 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you! My small rent controlled apartment makes it possible for me to live here as a 79 year old senior. I have been here for years. It is home.

Marilyn Alexander
Sent from my iPhone
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From: SD <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:43 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: City Council Meeting Aug 3rd 2022

EXTERNAL

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…
Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

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From: Dianna Linden <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:16 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

This inflation excuse is bullshit & you ALL know it. Especially real estate developer Brock. Quit trying to gaslight us hard working folks who are now 75 & living frugally on social security. What?! We need another group of high priced condos so more Brentwood white entitles can undo the diversity in this communoty !وهن৊৉োৌ্≨≩≪≫ Stop this from happening. A rainbow tribe is far more interesting!!! At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Dianna Linden
[email protected]
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From: Frances Burns <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:10 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Frances A Burns
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From: Dan Curran <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:06 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: URGENT: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Daniel Curran
Resident
1431 Ocean Ave
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From: kent Strumpell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:04 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Rent control amendment

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members,
Rent control is a bedrock value of our city and any changes to it must be done thoughtfully and with the thorough knowledge and involvement of the public. The starting venue for any revisions obviously must be the Rent Control Board. The proposed cap that would limit increases to 3% seems reasonable, but any alternate proposals should clearly be vetted by the rent board and receive wide public exposure before being considered for adoption by the City Council.

Thank you,
Kent Strumpell
1211 Michigan Ave.

Santa Monica
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From: Catherine Butterfield <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Save Rent Control

EXTERNAL
Please follow our Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap on Santa Monica rent controlled rental units. "Means testing" is just another word(s) for sanctioned rate hikes. It is critical that there be affordable housing in Santa Monica.

Phil Brock and Oscar de la Torre, I'm surprised to read that you proposed these amendments to our rent control laws. I voted for you, and thought better of you.

Catherine Butterfield
www.catherinebutterfield.com
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From: Diane Brand <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:45 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

This has been a very upsetting time. This is a huge rent increase, however my living expenses has not gone up. This is an extreme hardship for me as I’m on disability. It believe is unfair to do this. I have been so stressed out over this increase as I already have a very high MAR.

Please, please help fix this at your August 3rd meeting even if it’s temporary.

Thank you!
Kindly,
Diane Brand
220 San Vicente Blvd.

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From: Jennifer Burns <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:42 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I am a single woman, who has lived in Santa Monica for years and my income has not gone up nearly enough to offset inflation. This 6% increase seems excessive to me. I already got a note from my landlord of this increase.

Thank you
Jennifer Burns
Thank you!
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From: jody zellen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:29 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent Control units 6% increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year.

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jody Zellen
843 Bay Street #11
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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From: Daniella Farrelly <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:27 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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To Whom it may Concern,
I am a freelance worker in the television industry. Being a freelancer is difficult enough making ends meet during the months of ‘famine’ as we refer to it. Covid hit my industry extremely hard and work is currently at the lowest I’ve seen it in my entire career of 10 years. To raise rents by 6% would be catastrophic for somebody in my position. Please reconsider.

Thank you for your time.

Daniella Farrelly
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:20 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

There are too many seniors and low‐end individuals living in Santa Monica. Please do the right thing! Thank you!
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From: Dana Boldt <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:16 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Protect Rent Control

EXTERNAL
Good morning,
I am a resident of Santa Monica and urge the Council to vote to support Santa Monica Rent Control Board’s recommended 3% annual rent increase.

I want Santa Monica to be a place where economically and culturally diverse families and individuals are able to live and work and enrich our community.

Santa Monica is a wealthy and fortunate city and keeping our tradition of rent‐controlled housing intact will help us remain a vibrant community whose policies align with our values.

Thank you,
Dana Garcetti
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From: Sue Ahearn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:58 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Pamela Rivera <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:57 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPad
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From: Shahnaz Sabet <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:56 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and you got our vote .pleas bring down to 3%

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you! Shahnaz Sabet
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Carmen Bredeson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:56 AM
To: Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Phil Brock
Subject: August 3 Meeting - Support SMRR Ballot Measure - Amendment to the City Charter request against the current 6% rent increase

EXTERNAL
To the Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I have been living in Santa Monica since 2020 and my rent has gone up every year without receiving any updates or renovation in the apartment or common area to justify such increase. Unmaintained overgrowth, rat infestations and lack of updating facilities are just the tip of the iceberg. My apartment is 400 sq feet and my current rent is $2,240. However, my landlord just raised my rent to $2,375 in view of the 6% adjustment.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and...

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run.

Thank you for your time in reading this email.
‐Carmen Bredeson
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From: Nancy Simon Cooper <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:54 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Nancy Simon Cooper
179 East Lake Shore Drive
Apt. 23w
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Cell: 312.213.3040
Fax: 312.664.6206
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From: Nancy Simon Cooper <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:54 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Nancy Simon Cooper
179 East Lake Shore Drive
Apt. 23w
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Cell: 312.213.3040
Fax: 312.664.6206
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From: Eric Brazel <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:24 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: SUSAN GOLD <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:12 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: cathykarolc <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:12 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: rent control 6% increase. PLEASE vote against it!

EXTERNAL
I have a fixed income and the 6% will really hurt me.

Certainly the Landlords make plenty of easy profit for themselves.

Please vote again the increase.
thank you
Cathy Karol-Crowther
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From: Larry <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Pls support Rent Control As Is

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Member,
I am writing to you to express my strong desire to maintain the Rent Control Board‘s plan for a 3% rent increase cap. I have been a renter in Santa Monica for 20 years. Rent control is very important to me personally. I believe the 3% cap maintains the stability of the neighborhood. The alternative methods proposed in the last board meeting which used means testing would be bad for Santa Monica and lead to discrimination. Please vote to maintain the 3% rent increase cap across.

Thank you,
Lawrence Alexander
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From: Karen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Please Maintain Rent Control

EXTERNAL
As a long‐term resident and regular voter, I urge you to support no changes to Santa Monica’s historic rent control protections. These have created stability for residents, including families, and our community as a whole. 3% is a fair increase for landlords and something most tenants can manage. To have allowed a 6% increase tied to the CPI is a boondoggle for landlords that pressures individual tenants and families already squeezed tight by other rising costs in their budget. It’s immoral, especially in these particularly tough economic & social times.

Means testing will inevitably lead to discrimination by landlords and is not a workable solution. Santa Monica as a city gains more by protecting stability in residents’ residences than by lining the pockets of its landlords.

As a voter, I will be making who supported rent control the #1 determinant of who I vote for in the next election.

Sincerely,
Karen Rhodes
20‐year resident/renter
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From: Anjuli Kronheim Katz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:02 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre
Subject: Support Rent Control Board's Plan

EXTERNAL
Hi Mayor and Councilmembers,
Please follow the Rent Control Board's plan and institute a 3% rent increase cap that maintains the stability of our rent control law.

Thanks,
Anjuli
Former Housing Commissioner
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Anjuli Kronheim Katz
Cell: 484‐213‐4811
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From: Clerk Mailbox
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:50 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: FW: RE: this week's City Council Special Meeting pertaining to Rent Control Board meeting from last week; Charter amendment; compliance with relevant legal issues; related matters Attachments: image001.png; image001.png
From: David Whatley <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:30 PM
To: Clerk Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: RE: this week's City Council Special Meeting pertaining to Rent Control Board meeting from last week; Charter amendment; compliance with relevant legal issues; related matters

EXTERNAL
Please recieve below communication to Rent Control Board staff with regard to this week's upcoming City Council Special Meeting as additional public comments.

David Whatley
341‐345‐3847 (cell)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
From: David Whatley <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2022, 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: Rent Control Board meeting
To: Rosemine Patel <[email protected]>
Cc: Alvin Ho <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Thank you Rose!!
Just to provide a quick update & to clarify from my communication from yesterday:

At this point, my request is as follows:
1) For staff to address at next public meeting the inappropriate comments made towards Councilmember Negrete with regard to that she and/or her ideas are bizzarre, not rational, not transparent, a "scheme", the implication being she broke the law / is a law breaker....and the racial implications of this language as pertains to her Latina heritage and the negative language and words which have been historically used against Latinos in the United States. 2) with regard to staff recommendations pertaining to Constitutionality of Councilmember Negrete's proposal: I would like to know if it would be possible to recieve additional information and analysis other than what has been provided from Rent Control staff as to why the proposal is not Constitutional; further, is it possible for the proposal to be amended so that Constitutional and other legal concerns which staff has raised can be remedied.

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Sincerely,
David Whatley
341‐345‐3847 (cell)
On Mon, Aug 1, 2022, 5:14 PM Rosemine Patel <[email protected]> wrote:

HI David,
Per our conversation earlier today, I wanted to confirm that all emails you sent to the rent control mailbox addressed to the Board were forwarded to the Board Secretary, Alvin Ho, for distribution to Board members. It is up to the Board members whether they decide to put any items on the agenda for any upcoming meetings.

I also forwarded your emails to the Board’s General Counsel, who is currently out of office, and I will let the legal staff know of your request to meet with them to review the staff report and discuss any specific items.

I hope that this helps
Thanks
Rose

Rosemine Patel
Information Coordinator
Santa Monica Rent Control
(310) 458-8751
Santamonica.gov/rentcontrol
Sign up for news and announcements from Rent Control

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From: Gloria Albert <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: max slomoff <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:58 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Hi Guys,
This 6% increase is not fair~ derived from inflation, but its being given to the rentees not the renters. Since inflation is high it would actually make sense that we should pay the inverse ‐ goods are more expensive but we’re not getting paid more.

The biggest issue is that this 6% increase will get locked in and then compound on itself over the years and this adds up to a major rent increase‐ the opposite of rent control.

Thanks for listening
Max
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Chelsea Candelaria <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:47 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: CK <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:47 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!

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From: Honey Kitten <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 11:34 AM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! ‐‐
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From: murray burk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Cheryl Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Please cap at 3%

EXTERNAL
Hello! My name is Cheryl Smith. I live on third street in Santa Monica, 90403, for 21 years.

I am a teacher. I am single. I depend upon rent control to be able to maintain a home within this area. I moved here 21 years ago and I am dependent upon LAUSD for retirement after several more years.

I can only sustain servicing the community with rent control.

PLEASE HELP and place a CAP AT 3%.

I am single. I WORK VERY HARD TO TEACH AND WORK WITH OUR YOUNG LEARNERS!!! The 6% increase will cut into my food and savings needs.

P L E A S E
Thank you,
Cheryl Smith
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From: Louise Solodar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I am a senior citizen who has lived in my rent controlled apartment for 11 years. I strongly urge you to place the amendment on the ballot.

Thank you!
Louise Offit
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From: Rachel Di Paola <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Jeffrey Coulter <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:55 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear People Who Represent People Who LIVE and RENT In Santa Monica! These last years have tested everyone. Inflation has gotten out of control and rents are becoming untenable.

Employment compensation has not stayed in line with rising costs and property values! The property and values of real estate in Santa Monica are incredibly high.

It therefore makes complete sense to protect the renter when the landowner is already enjoying large profits year after year with value increases. Many rental property landlords do not even live in Santa Monica! Whose interests does this serve? Who is putting this forth? Follow the self serving interests.

It’s obvious it’s a minority, and constituents will vote accordingly in the next election.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: John Petz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:02 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Russell Good <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:53 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

My wife and I have lived in our apartment at 1438 10th St. apt 4 since for over 30 years we are retired and on a fixed income. We urge you to adopt the measures detailed above.

Russell And Eva Good,
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Sue Ahearn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Shawn Leis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Many families could be ruined unless here in Santa Monica, and they would be forced to move to affordable housing outside Santa Monica. It is disgraceful to allow that to happen to your long term happy residents Please do what is Right. Keep rent control fair for all.

Thank you!
Shawn Leis
Long Term
Santa Monica
Resident
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Canda Mccaulley <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
My name is Canda Mccaulley I have live in Santa Monica for many years. Currently I have been living @420 California ave #18 Santa Monica for the past 12 yrs. When I first moved in rent was 1800 dollars…it is now 2;211.00 and in Sept it will be 2,324.50 this is a Hugh increase.

I am a senior citizen and have a fixed income of 4,500.00 per month. I have had to cut back with many essentials…and if rents continue to soar it is a bleak outlook for myself and many others.

Please know it is imperative that a cap is put on rental increases.

Thank you,
Canda Mccaulley in support of rent control board approach.

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From: Suzanne Skibinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you and, we appreciate every thing that you do.

Sincerely,
Suzanne Skibinski
Senior resident of Santa Monica
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Suzanne Skibinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:48 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you for your consideration in this important matter.

Sincerely,
Robert and Suzanne
Skibinski, 81 yrs old
Sent from my iPhone
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From: NIVEN HOWIE <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:44 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

As a resident of Santa Monica for almost a decade, it do not see any justifiable reason for this doubling of the annual rent increase. Our apartment is exactly the same as it was when we moved in. There have been no improvements made. 3% is perfectly reasonable not 6%!
Thank you!
Kind Regards,
Niven Howie
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://nivenhowie.com/__;!!OfuUnHCITYtmmjM!q_Ft_MM2A2959vOXcqiIEneuM3eEwEb CT8aKEJijlOKp‐qxS4yZ9uZN‐ye28P_k8yvAHb8DNQxnm_nE0wuJFzFEZM4gU$ Item 11.A
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From: Sarah Marsh <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear Santa Monica City Council,
We are a small family renting in Santa Monica and just received our rent increase notice. The increase is a significant deficit to our families budget. We have also had the recent change of needing to find another school in our neighborhood because the local school closed. We are starting to feel like Santa Monica is not a place for families to reside.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sarah, David and Oliver Chiba
Residents at 305 Strand St, A, Santa Monica, 90405
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From: Dolores Sloan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Proposal on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: I am requesting that Santa Monica Council Members place an amendment on the ballot when you meet tomorrow on August 3rd.

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… Please reject any proposed alternative measure in preference for the above.

Thank you!
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From: Noah Willingham <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:02 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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This rent increase is outrageous! It increases our rent by over 1000$ per year. That's significant in an already inflated economy.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: garbesi02 <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:33 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Please know how important this issue is and how it affects the daily lives of so many. We have to work for ways to care for one another.

Thank you!
Mary Garbesi
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:03 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; '[email protected]' Subject: Please support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3 -- You're only hope to aid affordable housing now!

EXTERNAL
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1.Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, &

2.Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, &

3.Put down your petty political axes for now & finally pay even grudging respect to the expertise of the Rent Control Board, rejecting the proposed alternative measure.

Time is running for getting anything passed in time to make the ballot! Thanks for your attention,
William Handelsman
2250 30th St. Apt 5
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310‐450‐7934
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From: thomas ahern <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:59 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems
Cc: Audrey Lyness
Subject: Reduce The 6% Cap

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Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
At your meeting on August 31st, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1.) Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year.

2.) Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run.

3.) Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you.

Thomas Ahern
1756 Franklin St Apt 4
Santa Monica CA. 90404
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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From: Allison Dollar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: SM City Council Members - Aug. 3 amendment

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers, please place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure We constituents appreciate your professionalism and willingness to work on securing a solution.

Thanks,
Allison Dollar
[email protected]
310 428 5079
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From: Liz Bell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Hello councilmembers, I wrote to you before about this egregious increase. 6% should not have been allowed even though it is legal. It is a hardship on too many people. Our own rent has been increased much less than 2% every year.

An additional $140 would be out of line. I’m attaching my message to this one from SMRR. Please stay on top of this issue and bring it to a good conclusion. I support this proposal of 6 months at 6%, 6 months at 0%.

Thank you
Liz Bell
1434 18th St. 90404
3109772463
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Very truly yours,
Audrey M. Lyness
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
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From: Gail McManus <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:11 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I am a senior citizen living in Santa Monica. I enjoy living here and hope that my rent will be affordable enough for me to continue doing so. The 6% increase is huge and for many of us seniors it means hardship and loss of our living situation.

Therefore, at your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you for your attention to this very important matter! Gail McManus
952 17th St.

Santa Monica 90403
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From: Steven Richard Osborn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:47 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I have lived in my current unit since December 1996, under the original Rent Control Agreement then in effect. I'm a senior citizen and an increase of 6% to the GA Cap would make my continuing to occupy the unit financially difficult.

Thank you!
Respectfully,
Steven Richard Osborn
(310) 418-9656
[email protected]
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From: Kulov <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; SMRR Coordinator Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
D Kulov
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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From: Julie Desnick <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Life is becoming unaffordable with inflation! This is so important. We need to be able to buy necessities! Thank you!
Julie Desnick

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From: elizabeth martin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Moriah Slates <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Dale Todd <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Jezebel corpuz-Todd <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:28 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jezebel Todd
Sent from my iPhone
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From: John Johnston <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:19 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Cara Garfield <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:12 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Hello Santa Monica City Councilmembers!
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I have been a Santa Monica resident for 10 years and love my community. Please don't make it unaffordable for us.

Thank you!
Cara Garfield
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From: Kim Hoffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:16 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

As a Santa Monica resident, renter, small business owner and mother, I urge you at your meeting on August 3rd, to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Kimberly Hoffman
[email protected]
574‐343‐4988
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From: Sherna Berger-Gluck <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:12 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Cc: Sherna Berger-Gluck
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sherna Berger Gluck
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From: Ryan Hoffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:20 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
As a rental resident and a teacher at Samohi for the past 12 years, I am fearful that Santa Monica is no longer going to be affordable for my wife, myself, and our baby boy on the way. I LOVE teaching at Samohi and living in the community that I'm blessed to teach in. I've worked hard to be a contributing member at Samohi and the greater Santa Monica community, but if we are forced to move due to rising rental costs, it is likely that I will no longer be able to teach at Samohi. Unfortunately, a rent raise as high as the one that is being pushed will likely force our family to relocate from Santa Monica. I'm also fearful that this will push other teachers out of Santa Monica as the high cost of living is a major contributing factor to teacher retention in SMMUSD.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Ryan Hoffman
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From: Ahmad Emdad <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:41 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Greg <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:26 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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I agree with the below comments. My additional comments are:

1. Inflation and living expenses are going up. The economy for the working class protected by rent control is not booming nor trickling down to employees. Our raises are not increasing to offset these costs. Rent control is a mechanism to protect that variable costs as others are much more difficult. Essentially allowing an increase of that magnitude is the city not honoring the intent of rent control.

2. Rental rates are not increasing at the 6% rent increase imposed by city. Compared to pre‐covid rents, it has hardly moved. Renters are being unfairly taken advantage of by these unaligned increases.

3. All this will do is force out renters, which is again not aligned with the intent of rent control. Less renters in a city that already has vacancies is not good for rental owners, local business owners, nor the city.

4. Simple math yields that there are more voting renters than voting owners. Please do the appropriate democrat thing and support that majority of voters/citizens that depend on rent control to live, work, and take care of the beautiful city we currently have.
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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Greg Pitzer
[email protected]
P.s. feel free to contact with me if you have any questions Sent from my iPhone
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From: Margarita Cruz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:20 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3! Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Dolores Grijalva <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:32 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: DO NOT - Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
My sister and I are 3rd generation owners of property in Santa Monica both retired and on a limited income. We are one of the MOM & POP Property owners.

PLEASE, Continue on requesting information from Rental Control to provide a list of Mom and Pop property owners to see what rents are for tenants.

You would be surprised at the rental fees. Plus, it may be an opener for for all! Example:

One tenant has lived in his apartment for 44 yrs,. His parents and siblings moved in a 2 bdrm when he was 7 yrs old. His current rent (he lives alone) $878 per month. With the 6% rent increase his rent will be $917 a $30 increase.

The second tenant has lived in her apartment for 11 yrs, 2 bdrm currently pays $1,187 with the 6% rent increase she will pay $1,259 a $72 increase.

One of many disappointing things is they can afford new cars and buy property themselves but won’t move because of low rent.

Here we are (Sister and I) making repairs as needed, scrapping enough money to pay for services.

Past rent increases have ranged from $4 ‐ $10.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email.

Dolores Grijalva
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:29 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent Control

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jana Fein
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From: Alyson Albano <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:27 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Thank you,
Alyson Albano, LMFT, CCTP, PMH‐C
MFC#53325
*Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)
1452 26th St. Suite 104
Santa Monica, 90404
310.861.7564
e) [email protected] c) 310.861.7564
*Sent from my iPhone
Please excuse typos
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Unless you are the addressee, you may not use, copy, or disclose to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by return email and delete the email.

Thank you.

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From: murray burk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Cheryl Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Please cap at 3%

EXTERNAL
Hello! My name is Cheryl Smith. I live on third street in Santa Monica, 90403, for 21 years.

I can only sustain servicing the community with rent control.

PLEASE HELP and place a CAP AT 3%.

I am single. I WORK VERY HARD TO TEACH AND WORK WITH OUR YOUNG LEARNERS!!! The 6% increase will cut into my food and savings needs.

P L E A S E
Thank you,
Cheryl Smith
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From: Louise Solodar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I am a senior citizen who has lived in my rent controlled apartment for 11 years. I strongly urge you to place the amendment on the ballot.

Thank you!
Louise Offit
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From: Rachel Di Paola <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Jeffrey Coulter <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 12:55 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Dear People Who Represent People Who LIVE and RENT In Santa Monica! These last years have tested everyone. Inflation has gotten out of control and rents are becoming untenable.

Employment compensation has not stayed in line with rising costs and property values! The property and values of real estate in Santa Monica are incredibly high.

It’s obvious it’s a minority, and constituents will vote accordingly in the next election.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: John Petz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:02 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Russell Good <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:53 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

My wife and I have lived in our apartment at 1438 10th St. apt 4 since for over 30 years we are retired and on a fixed income. We urge you to adopt the measures detailed above.

Russell And Eva Good,
Thank you!
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From: Sue Ahearn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Shawn Leis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:42 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Shawn Leis
Long Term
Santa Monica
Resident
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Canda Mccaulley <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I am a senior citizen and have a fixed income of 4,500.00 per month. I have had to cut back with many essentials…and if rents continue to soar it is a bleak outlook for myself and many others.

Please know it is imperative that a cap is put on rental increases.

Thank you,
Canda Mccaulley in support of rent control board approach.

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From: Suzanne Skibinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you and, we appreciate every thing that you do.

Sincerely,
Suzanne Skibinski
Senior resident of Santa Monica
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Suzanne Skibinski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:48 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you for your consideration in this important matter.

Sincerely,
Robert and Suzanne
Skibinski, 81 yrs old
Sent from my iPhone
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From: NIVEN HOWIE <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:44 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

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From: Sarah Marsh <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:22 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sarah, David and Oliver Chiba
Residents at 305 Strand St, A, Santa Monica, 90405
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From: Dolores Sloan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:18 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Proposal on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers: I am requesting that Santa Monica Council Members place an amendment on the ballot when you meet tomorrow on August 3rd.

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… Please reject any proposed alternative measure in preference for the above.

Thank you!
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From: Noah Willingham <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:02 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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This rent increase is outrageous! It increases our rent by over 1000$ per year. That's significant in an already inflated economy.

Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: garbesi02 <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:33 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Please know how important this issue is and how it affects the daily lives of so many. We have to work for ways to care for one another.

Thank you!
Mary Garbesi
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:03 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; '[email protected]' Subject: Please support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3 -- You're only hope to aid affordable housing now!

EXTERNAL
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1.Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, &

2.Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, &

3.Put down your petty political axes for now & finally pay even grudging respect to the expertise of the Rent Control Board, rejecting the proposed alternative measure.

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From: thomas ahern <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:59 PM
To: Council Mailbox; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; councilmtgitems
Cc: Audrey Lyness
Subject: Reduce The 6% Cap

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Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
At your meeting on August 31st, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1.) Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year.

2.) Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run.

3.) Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you.

Thomas Ahern
1756 Franklin St Apt 4
Santa Monica CA. 90404
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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From: Allison Dollar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:52 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: SM City Council Members - Aug. 3 amendment

EXTERNAL
Councilmembers, please place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure We constituents appreciate your professionalism and willingness to work on securing a solution.

Thanks,
Allison Dollar
[email protected]
310 428 5079
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From: Liz Bell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:15 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Very truly yours,
Audrey M. Lyness
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
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From: Gail McManus <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:11 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

Therefore, at your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you for your attention to this very important matter! Gail McManus
952 17th St.

Santa Monica 90403
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From: Steven Richard Osborn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:47 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

Thank you!
Respectfully,
Steven Richard Osborn
(310) 418-9656
[email protected]
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From: Kulov <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:45 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; SMRR Coordinator Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Councilmembers,
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
D Kulov
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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From: Julie Desnick <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:36 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Life is becoming unaffordable with inflation! This is so important. We need to be able to buy necessities! Thank you!
Julie Desnick

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From: elizabeth martin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:35 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Moriah Slates <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Dale Todd <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:30 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Jezebel corpuz-Todd <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:28 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jezebel Todd
Sent from my iPhone
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From: John Johnston <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:19 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Cara Garfield <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:12 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Hello Santa Monica City Councilmembers!
At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I have been a Santa Monica resident for 10 years and love my community. Please don't make it unaffordable for us.

Thank you!
Cara Garfield
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From: Kim Hoffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:16 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

As a Santa Monica resident, renter, small business owner and mother, I urge you at your meeting on August 3rd, to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Kimberly Hoffman
[email protected]
574‐343‐4988
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From: Sherna Berger-Gluck <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:12 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Cc: Sherna Berger-Gluck
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sherna Berger Gluck
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From: Ryan Hoffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:20 PM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Ryan Hoffman
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From: Ahmad Emdad <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:41 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

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From: Greg <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:26 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
I agree with the below comments. My additional comments are:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Greg Pitzer
[email protected]
P.s. feel free to contact with me if you have any questions Sent from my iPhone
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From: Margarita Cruz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:20 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3! Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Dolores Grijalva <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:32 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: DO NOT - Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
My sister and I are 3rd generation owners of property in Santa Monica both retired and on a limited income. We are one of the MOM & POP Property owners.

PLEASE, Continue on requesting information from Rental Control to provide a list of Mom and Pop property owners to see what rents are for tenants.

You would be surprised at the rental fees. Plus, it may be an opener for for all! Example:

The second tenant has lived in her apartment for 11 yrs, 2 bdrm currently pays $1,187 with the 6% rent increase she will pay $1,259 a $72 increase.

One of many disappointing things is they can afford new cars and buy property themselves but won’t move because of low rent.

Here we are (Sister and I) making repairs as needed, scrapping enough money to pay for services.

Past rent increases have ranged from $4 ‐ $10.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email.

Dolores Grijalva
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:29 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Rent Control

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Jana Fein
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From: Alyson Albano <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 7:27 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you.

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From: Salvador Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:31 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Nancee L. <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:26 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Sheila Cummins <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:54 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

The 6% increase is too steep and seems to go against Santa Monica’s history of supporting renters’ rights.

Thank you!
Sheila Cummins
Santa Monica resident
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From: Deborah Grace <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:40 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: joe delaplaine <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:26 PM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: SAVE RENT CONTROL IN SANTA MONICA NOW

EXTERNAL
To the Councilmembers of the City of Santa Monica, I am a 20+ year Santa Monica resident.

I work for the City.

I live here and URGE you to NOT raise rent and to NOT support the so-called "proposed alternative" measure which will make living in Santa Monica impossible for all but the very rich.

Tomorrow at your meeting on August 3rd, and going forward, place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to roll back the 6-per-cent rent increase to 0 -per-cent for all rent controlled renters IMMEDIATELY making the average rent increase UNDER 3-per-cent for ALL renters in this city for this year and the next 3 years! Make the annual rent adjustment "cap" LOWER than 3 -per-cent for ALL rent controlled renters and REJECT the proposed "alternative" measure or you will be replaced with PRO-renter candidates.

The time for renters to be "patient" is LONG ended. We are in a housing crisis with inflation and stagnant salaries now is NOT the time to worsen an already intolerable, unsustainable & unaffordable housing crisis. thank you,
Joe Delaplaine
643 Grant Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-720-5068
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From: Andrea Hackin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:59 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Anita Akhavan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:44 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

I am a single mother living with a one‐income household in a 600 sqft apartment, paying more than I can handle already. I love my home and this community ‐ been here for years! The notice of the increase from my current landlords is almost more than I can handle.

Thank you for considering and helping your community.

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From: Adrea Cooper <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:26 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

I've lived in my Santa Monica apartment for 17 years, raised my child here. I'm on social security disability with a fixed income and this most recent rent increase is far more than the increase in social security and is an amount I will struggle to pay. If rent continues to increase by this amount every year, I will have to leave my home.

At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Virginia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:31 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmember:

Thank you!
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From: arezo yousefi <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 3:19 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to :the City Charter to

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: albie selznick <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:59 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Please dont raise rent increase to 6%( 140/ mo increase),!!

EXTERNAL
I live at the Shores , I have lived here for 35 years and Ive never seen seen such a huge rate increase in all my time here ...

I love living here and would hate to have to move!
Thanks for your time and compassionate consideration.

Albie Selznick
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From: info gabrielemorgan.com <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:44 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers, I speak as a senior and renter in Santa Monica for over 40 years. I am employed but low income. I am very disappointed that some of our City council proposed this terrible idea we are called to act on tonight which is unfair to all tenants and threatens the integrity of our rent control, which would require some tenants to pay a 6% rent increase. This is a dangerous precedent and must not be allowed. At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:26 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Oppose the 6% increase
From: Dov Carson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 2:02 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Oppose the 6% increase

EXTERNAL
Dear council,
I'm sending this email to voice my opposition to the propsal ofa 6% increase.

I support maintaining the 3% especially during these challenging t8mes. I appreciate you taking the time to consider.

Thanks
~Dov
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:25 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 3% rent increase cap

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Member
As a senior citizen and longtime rent controlled resident I would respectfully request that the elected officials follow the Rent Control Board's plan to institute a 3% rent increase cap.

Thank you
Robert Galask
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:24 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 3% rent increase cap

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council Member
As a senior citizen and longtime rent controlled resident I would respectfully request the the elected officials follow the Rent Control Board's plan to institute a 3% rent increase cap.

Thank you
Patricia Oda
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From: Larry Lawson <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:23 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Larry
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From: City of Santa Monica
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:17 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Send to City Council
To submit a 311 request, please email: [email protected] or call (866) 311-7266 City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8411
From: J Freidog <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:57 AM
To: City of Santa Monica <[email protected]>
Subject: Send to City Council

EXTERNAL
Dear City Council,
Please fight for the Santa Monica tenants in tonight's meeting by supporting Rent Control's proposal of only a 3% increase. Wages have stay stagnant for most of us on a fixed income. I'm a teacher for LAUSD and I've lived here in SM since 1997.

Also, I support a measure in the November election that would cap rent increases to 3% no matter what inflation does. I thought that's what we had, but I learned that we do not.

I don't want to have to move. I feel like a real Santa Monican as being a resident for over 25 years. I love it here and I contribute to our Santa Monica City Community. I volunteer for trash clean up, I perform at the Santa Monica Playhouse with a show called EINSTEIN and They Call Me Mister Fry.

Please fight for us and let me know the outcome for tonight's meeting.

Respectfully submitted,
Jack Fry
E I N S T E I N ! ~ Celebrating 100 Years of General Relativity E I N S T E I N ! ~ Imagination Encompasses the World
They Call Me Mister Fry
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From: Marisa Alsalam <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:40 AM
To: Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; Gleam Davis; [email protected]; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Oscar de la Torre; Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to: 1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and… 2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and… 3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure. Thank you! ‐‐
Marisa Alsalam
206.724.1631
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From: H Thiermann <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:28 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Heather Thiermann
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Help help help
🙏
From: Cordula Ohman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:51 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Help help help┭┮┯┰

EXTERNAL
Please, all Council members┭┮┯┰
So many of us seniors are living on limited in comes .. I am almost 80 years old and I am struggling with this economy already.

Please vote ag
ainst the
6 percent increase.

Thank you
Cordula Ohman┭┮┯┰❨❩❪❫❬❭❮
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: City Council Mtg JULY 26, 2022
From: Rj Manger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:43 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: City Council Mtg JULY 26, 2022

EXTERNAL
To: City Council Members,
Please oppose the 6% Rate increase. Please Vote it be lowered on the ballot. Value our Seniors of Santa Monica by Lowering this obscene increase from 6% to 3% maximum.

I and others are Seniors with “SS + fixed incomes” in my building are being asked Unfairly Pay and provide for many city taxes and extreme higher rents which are unfortunately cutting into our budgets.

Show us that you do care for Seniors on a fixed income.

Thank you.

Renee’ J. Manger
Senior Renter, SantaMonica, Ca. 90403
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:38 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Frankie Garces <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:12 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I oppose the 6% rent increase. Please place it for a vote on the November ballot.

Thank you!
A Santa Monica local,
Frankie Garcés
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:38 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: 3%
From: David L <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:03 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: 3%

EXTERNAL
Good Afternoon,
I am writing to oppose the 6% increase. The wages continue to stay stagnant while everything and I me Everything goes up! How are we to afford increasing rent ? I love this City and hope it can help stay somewhat affordable to us Natives and all who would move to come live here . Please vote against this, thank you for your time David Luis
Born And Raised Santa Monican
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:38 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Against 6% rent increase in Santa Monica
From: Terry, Elisa <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:39 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Against 6% rent increase in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
Council Members,
Thank you for pushing forward the measure to cap the rent increase at 3%. We cannot afford such a large increase.

Thank you!
Elisa Terry
Resident for over 20 years
Elisa Terry (she/her)
UCLA Recreation
Associate Director ‐ Fitness & Wellness
UCLA acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of the Los Angeles basin.

As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the ancestors, elders and relations of the past, present and emerging.

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Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:35 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: 6% Rent increase in Santa Monica
From: Marina Milosevic <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:07 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: 6% Rent increase in Santa Monica

EXTERNAL
I oppose the 6% rent increase. Please place it on Nov ballot so residents can vote on it.

Sincerely,
Marina Milosevic (A resident of SM for 30 years)
Photocentrique
(310) 980‐7840
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From: PATTY ODA <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:33 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: 3% rent increase cap

EXTERNAL

Dear Santa Monica City Council Member
As a senior citizen and longtime rent controlled resident I would respectfully request that the elected officials follow the Rent Control Board's plan to institute a 3% rent increase cap.

Thank you
Patricia Oda
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent increase
From: Chantalynn LA <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:39 AM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I oppose the 6% increase. Please place it for a vote on the November ballot. I am barely able to make rent as it is and this is my son's only home. He was born and raised in the same
apartment. He is now almost 17 years of age. I am hoping to keep our home and the increase would make it even more challenging for us.

Thank you,
Chantalynn
Lifelong Santa Monica Resident
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Please do not increase my rent by 6%!!!
From: shirley diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:03 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Please do not increase my rent by 6%!!!

EXTERNAL
Hello,
I am a City of Santa Monica resident. I'm a single mom who already pays a lot for my small apartment. I ask that you do not continue to raise my rent by 6%.

Please keep it at a 3% increase if we must be charged more than what we already pay.

Thank you,
Shirley
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To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent increase
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 7:57 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent increase

EXTERNAL
Please keep our rents down! Please!
Even with a cap, a 6% increase is insane for tenants. My wages are not going up at the rate of inflation bit EVERYTHING else is! Please OPPOSE the 6% rent increase, and I think there should be a cap at $60‐70 or less.

Thank you,
Heather Thiermann
2137 20th St #4
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Please only raise rent by 3percent cap
From: Kiva Dawson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 5:53 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Please only raise rent by 3percent cap

EXTERNAL
Please as a resident and single mom who grew up here please do not raise the rent by 6 percent Please
Concerned
Citizen
Kiva Dawson
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:56 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: 6% rent increase
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 3:21 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: 6% rent increase

EXTERNAL
TO: The members of the Santa Monica City Council
RE: 6% rent increase
I am a long term resident of Santa Monica and a special education teacher for LAUSD. I have also taught for SMMUSD. I just learned of the Council's plan to increase rent controlled apartment rates in Santa Monica by 6%. The one thing I could always count on as a rent controlled lesee and single parent was my predictable rent increase. This plan for a 6% increase is especially outrageous considering we are coming off the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a teacher I have not had more than a 1% raise since 2008. I am beyond retirement age but cannot retire as I would not make even enough money to pay my rent. During COVID-19 my adult daughter had to move back in with me as her career disappeared overnight. This is not the time to demand blood from a turnip! PLEASE, for once, do something for the residents of Santa Monica (residents feel most things are done for tourists).

Please reconsider this rent increase. As rents have gone up around me as people moved out during COVID-19, I see my neighbors changing. Rather than being Santa Monica residents, they now tend to be employees of overseas corporations who pay for their rent while they live temporarily in Santa Monica or worse - people rent these units and use them as Air B & B's.

PLEASE protect actual Santa Monica residents and vote NO on this shocking and horrible rent increase! Respectfully,

NANCY GRIFFIN
630 San VIcente Blvd. #J
Santa Monica, CA 90402
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From: Terrence Rutledge <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:45 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Agenda Item 11

EXTERNAL
Hi City Council,
I'm Terrence from Santa Monica and I'm writing to ask the City Council to not raise rent by more than 3% this year. The 6% rent increase is too high. Do whatever you have to do to keep it down.

Also, please do not alter or weaken the rent control laws. That would lead to further displacement and weakening of the community.

Thank you, Terrence
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Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: VOTE NO
From: Robinson, Sherri <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:05 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Cc: Robinson, Sherri <[email protected]>; Sherri Robinson <[email protected]> Subject: VOTE NO

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Members of Santa Monica,

My family and I strongly oppose any further increase in Santa Monica Rents. Any additional increase in annual rents will, without question, be financially crippling to the majority of families, many of whom have spent our lives blissfully working to build and bolster a long term healthy sustainability for the generations to come of the Santa Monica community.

The mere thought of a 6% increase in annual rents is not only not sustainable, it is an insult to the history, intelligence, heart and soul of our community.

The very families and individuals who made Santa Monica, many of whom are in or approaching the golden years of their lives today, will be forced from their homes as rents dominate their income, crushing any possibility of a healthy, safe life.

We personally plead with you to VOTE NO on ANY increase in rent. VOTE NO on Phil Brock’s suggestion of a 4% increase… Shame on you Phil Brock

Sherri Robinson
2624 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
310‐396‐4208

Sherri Robinson
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Cedars Sinai Health Systems
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Pacheco, Perla <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:17 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I oppose the 6% rent increase . Please place it for a vote on the November ballot I have been a SM resident since 2008
Thank you,
Perla Pacheco
Quality Compliance Management, Admin & Clinical
90210 Surgery Medical Center
Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center
Linden Surgery Center
Spalding Triangle Surgery Center
Beverly Hills Anesthesia Group
Precision Anesthesia Group
Cedars-Sinai Affiliates
BH ASC Venture, LLC
450 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 602
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Office: 310.651.2050 ext.110
Fax: 310.651.2055
Emails: [email protected]
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Griselda de la Torre <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:08 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Cc: Frankie Garces <[email protected]>; Tony Garces <[email protected]> Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I oppose the 6% rent increase. Please place it for a vote on the November ballot.

Thank you,
Griselda de la Torre
Lifelong SM Resident
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Protect Renters Against Unreasonable Rents - oppose the 6 % increase From: cathy hillman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:41 PM
To: Phil Brock <[email protected]>; Gleam Davis <[email protected]>; Oscar de la Torre <[email protected]>; Sue Himmelrich <[email protected]>; Kristin McCowan <[email protected]>; Lana Negrete <[email protected]>; Christine Parra <[email protected]>; Council Mailbox <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Protect Renters Against Unreasonable Rents ‐ oppose the 6 % increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
The unprecedented 6% rent increase is outrageous considering the world is managing to surface from a global pandemic. This rent increase comes at a terrible time from most if not all tenant’s perspective. If. SMCC relentless support of landowners over renters is deeply concerning. Vote to keep Santa Monica rent increases at a ceiling of 3%!
My landlord lives out of state, no on‐site management, maintenance or oversight. We have seen no structural upgrades.

The building is falling apart. My landlord charges the maximum possible rent every year for all tenants. Most of the building rents are at market value.

It is imperative that you act now to avert the looming 6% rent increase to all rent‐controlled tenants, and to provide support to our already struggling rent‐burdened lower‐income neighbors:

1. Place on the November ballot a Charter Amendment to lower the General Adjustment cap to 3%;

2. If legally permissible, pass an ordinance limiting rent increases from September 1 through the November election to 3%; and

3. Cease or reject efforts to undermine, and instead support, the citizens’ transfer‐tax initiative signed by over 10,000 Santa Monica residents that will provide desperately needed funding for ongoing and emergency rent subsidy programs.

Please protect Santa Monica residents and Santa Monica values today.

If a 6% increase is not avoided, the city should develop an 'aging in place' initiative and take action to support our already struggling rent‐burdened lower‐income neighbors by providing financial support for those in need. At the very least SMCC should demand that landlords ensure basic standards of safety and security, maintenance, upkeep and on‐ site management.

Sincerely,
Cathy Hillman
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Sylvia Luis <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:41 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dead Council,
I oppose the 6% rent Increase. Please place it for a vote on the November ballot.

Thank you,
Sylvia Luis
Born and raised Santa Monica resident.

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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 9:59 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Soledad <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:08 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dear Council,
I oppose the 6% rent increase. Please place it for a vote on the November ballot.

Thank You,
Soledad Jimenez
Lifelong Santa Monica Resident
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:32 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Phil Brock; Christine Parra; Oscar de la Torre; Gleam Davis
Subject: Public comment on item 11A of 3 Aug 22 City Council meeting

EXTERNAL
Dear Santa Monica City Council,
In the interest of equitability for both Santa Monica tenants and landlords, please consider the following variation of Councilmember Negrete's recently proposed rent control amendment, to be sunset after 2‐3 years in order to allow for more indepth reconsideration of Santa Monica rent control measures.

Proposal
While it is essential in any case to lower the total rent control cap from 6% to 3%, it would best serve Santa Monica's diverse community to add a 0% cap for:
1) Tenants with rents at or below the median MAR, and
2) Tenants whose participation in subsidized rent programs (eg, HCV, CoC, HOME) resulted in initial income assessed as less than 3x their full monthly rent.
* * *
A hypothetical example of the latter:

Five years ago, a Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder was approved to rent a 1 bedroom, rent controlled apartment in Santa Monica for $1900.

As an HCV holder, this tenant would have been required to show that their income at the time of move in was 3x their portion of rent (as determined by SMHA), not 3x the total rent.

If their portion of rent was $300, they would have to have shown a minimum income of $900 per month (3x their portion of rent)—not $5700 (3x their total rent). Clearly, this tenant's own rent outlay is far below median MAR.

If that rent controlled apartment now rents for $2100 per month—a rent above the median MAR for a 1 bedroom unit— under the above proposed amendment this tenant's rent increase would nevertheless be capped at 0%. * * *
In addition to avenues of relief for tenants and landlords via individual Rent Control Board appeals and City funded rental assistance, the above proposal provides relief for the majority of those rent controlled renters with the lowest incomes, protecting many of our most vulnerable residents while ensuring sufficient returns on landlords' investments.

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Packet Pg. 431 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 2] (5297 : Reso Amendment Charter XVIII General Adjustment) 2 Despite its late introduction, the logic underlying a split cap proposal like Councilmember Negrete's is sound. With the adjustment of that split cap to 0% and 3%, and avenues for individual tenant and landlord appeals, it is also most fair and equitable.

Thank you for your consideration of this proposal.

Sincerely,
Michelle Gray
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From: Lily Houston <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:05 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; SMRR Coordinator Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers:

TONIGHT, PLEASE
Roll back the 6% rent increase, capping the increases at 3% for this year and every year. REJECT the "alternative." HERE'S WHY:

Our ability to survive is tied to our tenancies. That's why we have long memories regarding those who
mess with our lives / rent.

Thank you for reading this.

Lily
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From: Emily McCarron <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:04 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

The pandemic has been hard on everyone. If it weren't for rent control disabled people like me can't afford to live in Santa Monica. As it is I have to budget every dollar and penny, and a 6% increase at this moment in time would be extra hard. Because of the pandemic I have to spend extra money to keep myself safe, grocery delivery instead of grocery stores, Lyft rides to the doctors instead of the bus, N95 masks, extra cleaning supplies, extra hand sanitizer, and the list goes on. The 6% increase will be small in the pocket of my landlord, but a large dent in my already small budget.

Thank you!
Emily McCarron
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From: Moss, Brian <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:50 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: Six Percent???

EXTERNAL
Dear Councilmembers,
I certainly didn’t receive a 6% pay raise in the last year, let alone over the last three years! So why on earth would anyone in their right mind allow a 6% rent ONE year increase in rent for controlled apartments? Please do the right thing and rescind this INSANE boost. As SMRR contends:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% AT MOST for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
Brian Moss
Senior Lecturer in Studio Arts at LMU
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From: Millie Leguizamon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:06 AM
To: Phil Brock; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Sue Himmelrich; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Christine Parra; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems; [email protected]
Subject: Support the Rent Control Board Approach on August 3!

EXTERNAL
Santa Monica City Councilmembers: At your meeting on August 3rd, I urge you to place on the ballot an amendment to the City Charter to:

1. Roll back the 6% rent increase to 0% for all rent controlled renters as soon as possible making the average rent increase 3% for all rent controlled renters for the year, and…

2. Lower the cap on the annual rent adjustment to 3% for all rent controlled renters for the long run, and…

3. Respect the expertise of the Rent Control Board and reject the proposed alternative measure.

Thank you!
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From: Council Mailbox
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:00 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Fw: Rent Increase
From: Joanne McClain <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:04 PM
To: Council Mailbox <[email protected]>
Subject: Rent Increase

EXTERNAL
Dear SM Council,
I’ve lived in Santa Monica for my entire adult life, and in the same rent controlled building since 2000. I moved into another unit in my building just a few years ago and so paid market value.

My husband lost his son in 2019 and then lost his job in 2020 and now facing significant health issues. We’re on a single income and barely making ends meet.

Please, please vote tonight to put a 3% cap on rent increases on the November ballot. I am in despair over the increased housing costs.

Sincerely,
Joanne McClain
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From: Moore, Richard W <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:50 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Cc: Tara Barauskas; Patricia Hoffman
Subject: Item 11 A: Amending Articles XVlll of the City Charter

EXTERNAL
Dear Council Member:

I am writing about item 11 A: Adaption of a Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8th 2022 Election Amending Articles XVIII of the City Charter.

I am Richard Moore and I serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Community Corporation of Santa Monica. As you probably know Community Corporation has partnered with the City of Santa Monica for 40 years to acquire and build affordable housing in Santa Monica. We now manage close to 100 buildings and over 1,800 units of affordable housing for low‐income residents.

I am writing in support to support the proposed City Charter Amendment.  But I have one concern with the actual resolution. The language of the proposed resolution in section a Annual General Adjustment is below:
(4) Commencing on March 1, 2023, the general adjustment during the period from March 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023, shall be zero percent (0%) of the maximum allowable rent (MAR) in effect  as of August 31, 2022, with a maximum dollar amount limit of zero dollars ($0) (“Adjusted GA”). Absent an individual adjustment pursuant to subparagraphs (c) through (h) of this Section, the MAR during this six month transition period shall be the MAR in effect as of August 31, 2022, plus the Adjusted GA. Notwithstanding the Board’s June 2022 announcement of the 2022 general adjustment, the MAR for any period after August 31, 2023, shall be calculated pursuant to this Section 1805 as if the General Adjustment for the entire period from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, had been three (3) percent, with a maximum dollar amount limit of seventy dollars ($70)
By way of background, in the first year of COVID Community Corporation did not raise rents at all in order to support our residents who faced numerous financial difficulties.  This year when the Rent Control Board allowed a 6% increase, we only increased rents 3%.  It would seem from the wording in section (4) above that we will have reduce our 3% rent increase to 0% starting March 1, 2023.  This would leave us with just a 1.5% increase for the year.  Given our own problems with rising costs this will make it difficult for Community Corporation to continue to provide quality affordable housing and remain financially sound.

We want to ensure that this resolution allows all housing providers to capture a full 3% rent increase for 2022‐23, and would like to see the Resolution Amended accordingly.

Thank You
Richard Moore
Board Chair
Santa Monica Community Corporation
Richard W. Moore, Ph.D.

Professor| Management Department
—
David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
California State University, Northridge
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From: Theresa Marasco <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:48 AM
To: Phil Brock; Sue Himmelrich; Christine Parra; Gleam Davis; Oscar de la Torre; Kristin McCowan; Lana Negrete; Council Mailbox; councilmtgitems
Subject: 8/3/2022 City Council Meeting - Public Comment Agenda Item 11 A

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Himmelrich and City Council Members:

I am the Vice Chair of the Santa Monica Housing Commission but I am writing to you as a member of the public and not on behalf of the Housing Commission.

My public comments are regarding tonight's Special City Council meeting Agenda Item 11 A 1. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Adoption of Resolutions for Proposed Ballot Measures on the November 8, 2022 Election Amending Articles XVIII of the City Charter
Specifically, I am speaking to the portion that is discussing the General Adjustment or GA that is currently set at 6% for all rent controlled units. I agree with Council Member Lana Negrete's original proposal for a zero percent increase for tenants living in units below the Median MAR, but with a three percent cap across the board for all rent controlled units above the Median MAR for the next 3 years.

However, I would ask that the City Council and the Rent Control Board also create a carve out for people who are subsidized tenants, such as Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Tenants, HOME, CoC, Project Based Vouchers, POD recipients, and others with subsidies who are paying above Median MAR to be included in the zero percent increase for the next 3 years.

It has come to my attention that Landlords believe that subsidized tenants under the Section 8 voucher program are not subject to rent control even if the building is a rent control building and that the Santa Monica Housing Authority decides what the rent increases are. Therefore, if that is true, I need to understand how the City Council plans to protect those tenants from rent increases of their contract rents that are well above their voucher amounts already.

Santa Monica City CouncilAugust 3, 2022

Santa Monica City Council
August 3, 2022