Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Ordinance to Establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, and Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to Introduce the Ordinance on August 2, 2021
REPORT IN BRIEF
Discussion and direction on a proposed Housing Ordinance to establish a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program, and authorization to set a Public Hearing to Introduce the Ordinance on August 2, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion establishing a Rental Housing Maintenance and Inspection Program and setting a Public Hearing to introduce the Ordinance for August 2, 2021.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting.
AUTHORITY
California Health and Safety Code
California Civil Code
Merced Municipal Code, Title 8 - Health and Safety
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The proposed Ordinance aligns with the City Council's priority of maintaining and preserving existing rental housing stock and offering affordable housing to the citizens of Merced.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced City Council, local advocates, and community members have asserted that the maintenance and preservation of existing rental housing stock is key in serving the needs of our residents. Substandard and deteriorated housing has a negative effect upon the stability of our neighborhoods and is environmentally undesirable as well as detrimental to city residents.
* October, 2020
Council Member Matt Serratto requested that City Council consider establishing a City program to proactively address the rental units available within Merced.
* April, 2021
City Manager Stephanie Dietz presents a draft Housing Ordinance, exemplifying the City Council's ...
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