REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
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Emergency Ordinance 4210 Establishing Temporary Ban on Certain Tenant Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent as a Result of COVID-19 Related Financial Impacts
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Statement of Issue:
On March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 requiring all Californians to stay at home and avoid public gatherings to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This Order has necessitated the closure of all non-essential businesses, which has resulted in substantial losses of income for many residents. These economic impacts have hindered some people's abilities to pay rents, potentially exposing them to evictions during the Stay At Home Order. In response, the City is considering a temporary ban on certain evictions of residential and commercial tenants during the pandemic.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4210, "An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, Adding Chapter 3.58 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Establishing a Temporary Ban on Certain Tenant Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent as a Result of COVID-19 Related Financial Strain."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Ordinance No. 4210.
Analysis:
On March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N 28-20, finding in part, that despite sustained efforts, COVID-19 remains a threat to the State's public health and economy. In particular, the Executive Order authorized local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners to ensure housing security as the State, counties and cities have enforced Stay At Home policies and instituted extreme social distancing measures designed to prevent any gathering of any number of individuals, including in non-essential California businesses.
These extreme social distancing re...
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