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The memorandum discusses the status report of the Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan for 2024-2027, which aims to improve the implementation of housing ordinances and enhance community engagement. The report includes recommendations for acceptance and cross-referencing to the City Council meeting. It outlines the history of the Rent Stabilization Program, the development of the strategic plan, stakeholder engagement, and revisions made based on feedback from the community and housing providers. The strategic plan focuses on data collection, process enhancements, outreach, and program design without proposing changes to existing ordinances.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Community and Economic Development Committee from Rosalynn Hughey.
It discusses the Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status Report for 2024-2027.
Recommendations include accepting the staff report and cross-referencing it to the City Council meeting.
The strategic plan aims to stabilize and protect tenants while ensuring fair returns for owners.
The plan includes goals for data collection, process improvements, outreach, and program design.
Stakeholder engagement involved tenants, housing providers, and property managers to gather input.
Revisions to the strategic plan were made based on community feedback and concerns.
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CED AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FROM: Rosalynn Hughey SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: April 9, 2024 Approved Date SUBJECT: 4/22/24 CC 24-338 (d)4 4/15/2024 RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN STATUS REPORT RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the staff report on the proposed Strategic Plan 2024-2027 for the Rent Stabilization Program and the ordinances it administers, including the Apartment Rent Ordinance, Mobilehome Rent Ordinance, Tenant Protection Ordinance, and Ellis Act Ordinance. (b) Cross-reference the report to the May 7, 2024, City Council meeting. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The Community and Economic Development Committee will review the proposed Strategic Plan 2024-2027 (Strategic Plan) for the Rent Stabilization Program. BACKGROUND In 1979, the City Council appointed a task force to address issues in rental housing and adopted a rent stabilization ordinance for mobilehome parks and apartments. This was the foundation for the establishment of the Apartment Rent Ordinance and Rent Stabilization Program (Program). The Program’s mission is to enforce the City’s housing ordinances through education, engagement, and collaboration to build and...
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The document titled 'Attachment A' outlines a proposed Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan for the City of San José covering the years 2024-2027. It includes an introduction to the program, background information, and a detailed table of contents that lists various ordinances and strategic goals aimed at improving data collection, operational processes, community outreach, and program effectiveness. The plan emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and aims to enhance tenant protections while supporting housing providers.
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The Rent Stabilization Program consists of education, engagement, collaboration, and enforcement of policies to maintain safe communities.
The program includes over 38,000 rent-stabilized apartments and over 47,000 market-rate units.
The strategic plan identifies four main goals: improve data collection, enhance processes and operations, increase outreach and engagement, and evaluate program effectiveness.
The document discusses various ordinances including the Apartment Rent Ordinance, Tenant Protection Ordinance, and others that aim to stabilize rents and protect tenants.
The plan highlights the need for better data collection and metrics to assess the effectiveness of the program and improve tenant protections.
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Attachment A [Proposed] Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan 2024-2027 . RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM Strategic Plan 2024-2027 City of San José Housing Department April 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1 Rent Stabilization Program Background and Goals ............................................................................ 1 ORDINANCE ................................................................................................................................... 2 Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO) ................................................................................................... 2 Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) ................................................................................................ 2 Ellis Act Ordinance (EAO) ............................................................................................................... 2 Mobilehome Rental Ordinance (MRO)............................................................................................. 2 Housing Payment Equality Ordinance (HPEO)...
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Attachment B summarizes stakeholder feedback from various meetings regarding housing issues in San Jose, including concerns from housing providers and tenants about the Rent Stabilization Program, the Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO), and tenant protections. Key issues raised include the challenges of rent increases, the impact of tenant protections on landlords, and the need for better communication and resources for both tenants and housing providers.
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Housing providers expressed concerns about operating losses compared to larger corporations due to rising utility costs.
The 5% allowable rent increase limit is seen as a burden that leads to property depreciation.
There is a call for the return of the Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) to help manage utility costs.
Tenants highlighted the benefits of the ARO, particularly the 5% rent increase cap, but also noted that only 38,000 units are covered by it.
Both groups expressed a need for better education and communication regarding housing ordinances and tenant rights.
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Attachment B — Summary of Stakeholder Feedback I. HOUSING PROVIDERS VIRTUAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING March 6, 2023 e Mom-and-Pop housing providers concerns presented o Operating losses compared to those of large corporations, as cost of utilities increase making it difficult to afford properties. o Find fair return process difficult, causing much update needed on properties providing renters less valuable living spaces o Creation of competition against newer apartment buildings e 5% allowable rent increase limit leads to the depreciation of properties. e Rent Registry has improved over the years making it easier to use. e Bring back the ratio utility billing system (RUBS) e There should be more focus on preserving “mom-and-pops” by enforcing tenant protections. Some owners can only evict based on nonpayment, given the legal assistance provided to renters. e The TPO causes difficulty in removal or eviction of tenants that cause issues on the property or for other tenants. o Time consuming. o Can require legal fees. o Can cause more retaliation from bad renters, such as nonpayment, worse nuisance behavior, etc. e The TPO defeats the purpose of existing lease agreements. e Rental...
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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.
The document is a status report on the Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan presented to the Community and Economic Development Committee. It outlines the development and focus areas of the strategic plan, which aims to improve data collection, program implementation, community outreach, and program effectiveness. Notable changes in the revised draft include the establishment of a mediation program and enhanced outreach efforts. The draft does not propose changes to existing ordinances.
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The strategic plan was developed following a recommendation from a November 2016 City Auditor Report.
The plan focuses on maintaining tenancies, promoting fair housing, fostering relationships between residents and housing providers, and preserving affordable housing.
The proposed three-year strategic plan aims to improve data collection, program implementation, marketing, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
Notable changes in the revised draft include the removal of a Right to Counsel program and the addition of a mediation program.
The draft plan includes performance metrics and outcome measures for each goal area.
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Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status Report Community and Economic Development Committee April 22, 2024 Item (d)4 Rachel VanderVeen Assistant Director, Housing Emily Hislop Division Manager, Housing Why Develop a Strategic Plan? November 2016 City Auditor Report on the Apartment Rent Ordinance - Recommendation #15: “…develop a formal strategic plan…that outlines desired goals and outcomes, and establishes measures of program effectiveness.” Per City Auditor, the plan should include objectives, strategies, activities, outcome measures, and targets. 4/19/2024 2 What is a Strategic Plan? Defines desired results Plans tasks to meet those results 4/19/2024 3 Strategic Plan’s Areas of Focus Maintain tenancies and mitigate displacement of apartments and mobilehome residents Further fair housing through inclusive education and outreach to housing providers and residents Foster positive relationships between residents and housing providers Promote stable and long renter tenancy Preserve mobilehomes and mobilehome parks as source of affordable housing 4/19/2024 4 Development of Strategic Plan 4/19/2024 Strategic Plan Task Completed RFP and Engagement of Consultant...