* Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland City Council and the Youth Advisory Commission

Thursday, February 14, 2019 · 11:30 AM AM · City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor

TL;DR

The Oakland City Council held a special meeting to address housing regulations, focusing on rent control for smaller multi-unit properties. The council passed an interim emergency ordinance that temporarily eliminates exemptions for owner-occupied duplexes and triplexes from existing rent control policies.

Key Decisions

  • Rent Control for Owner-Occupied Duplexes and Triplexes Passed
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Agenda

  1. The Special Meeting of the Oakland City Council was held on the above date. Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was convened at 11:37 a.m.
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. ROLL CALL / CITY COUNCIL
  4. OPEN FORUM (Total Time Avaliable: 15 Minutes)
  5. ORAL REPORT OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION & DISCLOSURE OF NON-CONFIDENTIAL CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
  6. 5 Subject: Interim Emergency Ordinance For Owner-Occupied Duplexes And Triplexes From: Councilmember Bas Recommendation: Adopt An Interim Emergency Ordinance To: 1) Temporarily Eliminate The Exemptions From Rent Control For Owner-Occupied Duplexes And Triplexes: 2) Place A Moratorium On Rent Increases Above The Annual CPI Adjustment For Owner-Occupied Duplexes And Triplexes; 3) Affirm The City’s Prohibition On Illegal Evictions; And 4) Affirm The City’s Duty To Publicize City Policies Establishing Tenant Rights
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved for Final Passage Passed

    A motion was made by Lynette McElhaney, seconded by Nikki Bas, that this matter be Approved for Final Passage. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. CONTINUATION OF OPEN FORUM
  8. ADJOURNMENT
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