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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve Adding Chapter 9.75, “Displaced Tenant Protections,” to the City of Merced Municipal Code and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.75, “Displaced Tenant Protections,” to the City of Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance to approve adding Chapter 9.75 to the City of Merced Municipal Code and introducing a regular ordinance adding Chapter 9.75 to the City of Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2548, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adding Chapter 9.75, “Displaced Tenant Protections,” to the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the staff; or,
2. Approve subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council (to be specific in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, sections 200, 412, and 416; California Constitution Article XI, section 7; and Government Code section 36937.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Council Adopted Goals & Priorities, Natural Disaster/Flood Response, and Explore an Urgency Ordinance that addresses a temporary stay of rent hikes after a natural disaster and tenant rights of first refusal for housing.
DISCUSSION
Ordinances 2548 was introduced at a noticed Public Hearing on April 3, 2023.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 2548