Rental registration ordinance repeal

Said the rental inspection ordinance is still on the books despite claims it's dead, and asked for a formal repeal vote on the next agenda.

The local real estate broker asked the council to pass an ordinance repealing Chapter 5.58, saying its consequences outweigh its purpose.

Speaking as a tenant, said tabling fees is not repealing the ordinance and tenants deserve a formal answer.

A 30-year property owner asked for formal repeal so his long-term tenants can have peace of mind.

Criticized the process that passed the ordinance and asked the council to formally repeal it, warning the fee schedule could return.

Said neither renters nor landlords support the ordinance and compliance costs would force rents higher.

Thanked the council for tabling fees but said the ordinance must be repealed, promising to keep returning until it is.

A long-term tenant on her fourth appearance asked for formal repeal, saying tenants' homes and privacy matter.

Asked for repeal of Chapter 5.58 on the next agenda and also urged removal of the Flock license plate readers.

Argued the ordinance remains fully in effect despite the tabled fees, and that agendizing repeal is the council's true test.