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Tenant protection proposals advanced

San PabloFeb 20, 20261 min read

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The committee approved prior minutes and advanced two tenant protection items: a proposed rent review program was referred to the City Council, and staff was directed to draft a rent registry ordinance for Council consideration.

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The committee moved two housing-related proposals forward. One would add a rent review program, and the other would change the city’s rent registry rules so staff can draft an ordinance to support that program. Both items now go to the City Council for further review and possible approval.

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Approved the December 10, 2025 committee minutes.
Referred the proposed rent review program and related Council policy amendment to the City Council.
Directed staff to draft a proposed rent registry ordinance, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office, and forward it to the City Council for formal consideration and approval.

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Economic Development, Housing & Project Management Standing Committee

Feb 20, 2026, 1:00 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2025
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ITEMS FOR COMMITTEE INFORMATION:
INTRODUCTION AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE PLACER.AI PLATFORM AND SOFTWARE CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
ECHO HOUSING SERVICES PRESENTATION CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
ITEMS FOR COMMITTEE ACTION
EXPAND TENANT PROTECTIONS: PROPOSED RENT REVIEW PROGRAM OVERVIEW & COUNCIL POLICY AMENDMENT TO FY 2025-27 COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
EXPAND TENANT PROTECTIONS: PROPOSED RENT REGISTRY PROGRAM AMENDMENTS TO SUPPORT PROPOSED RENT REVIEW PROGRAM VIA FUTURE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (IF ANY)
MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA WILL BE APPENDED AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING. THIS IS NOT AN ACTION ITEM BUT MERELY A MECHANISM FOR MATERIALS SUBMITTED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA TO BE APPENDED TO THE PUBLISHED AGENDA AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted, ____________________________ Casey Erlenheim, Interim Deputy City Clerk
Staff Present: City Manager, Matt Rodriguez City Attorney, Brian P. Hickey Economic Development and Housing Manager, Kieron Slaughter Interim Deputy City Clerk, Casey Erlenheim
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