Title
EVICTION MORATORIUM EXTENSION REQUEST
Summary
At the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting, Council Member Silva requested, supported by Council Member Zahra, City Council direction regarding extending the residential and commercial eviction moratorium timeline originally approved by City Council as an urgency ordinance on March 26, 2020.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Provide Staff direction regarding extension of eviction moratorium to include one or more of the following, but not limited to:
1. Direct Staff to return with an urgency ordinance at either a special meeting or the June 16, 2020 City Council meeting, extending Ordinance No. 3279 for a defined period of time.
2. Direct City Manager, in his capacity as Director of Disaster Services, to extend until June 30, 2020 the temporary moratorium adopted through Ordinance No. 3279 on eviction of residential or commercial tenants unable to pay rent because of COVID-19.
3. Provide Staff direction on other matters related to tenant and landlord financial difficulties arising from the COVID-19 public health crisis after discussion by City Council.