Title
REQUEST FOR SIXTY DAY RENT FREEZE DUE TO COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS
Summary
At the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting, Council Member Silva requested, supported by Council Member Zahra, City Council direction regarding a sixty day rent freeze for City of Fullerton tenants due to ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Provide Staff direction related to enacting a rent increase moratorium to include, but not limited to an urgency ordinance or regular ordinance process, financial assistance for lower-income tenants affected by rent increases or other program which addresses rental increases during the COVID-19 public health crisis.