Report Prepared by: Fue Xiong, Council Member
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SUBJECT: Council Member Xiong’s Request to Discuss that the City Council Consider a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance within the City of Merced
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council Member Xiong’s Request to discuss that the City Council consider a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance within the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction related to drafting a Tenants’ Right to Counsel Ordinance for future City Council consideration within the City of Merced.
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DISCUSSION
This item provides Council Member Xiong the opportunity to seek policy consideration for a Tenants’ Right to Council Ordinance within the City of Merced. Elements of the proposed ordinance are provided in the attached presentation.
Should the City Council choose to move forward, staff would be provided direction to perform work on the draft ordinance and return to the City Council at a future meeting for direction prior to setting a public hearing for adoption. This work would also include evaluating any potential financial impacts for consideration.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation