Anti-Displacement Strategies and RSO Duplex Protections
Summary
The City accepted $631,449 in voter-approved Measure A funds to expand emergency rental assistance — up to $18,000 per household — through trusted nonprofit partners, aiming to stop evictions before they lead to homelessness.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$631,449 in new county Measure A revenue, with $350,000 going directly to client assistance in phase one.
Renters facing eviction and residents at risk of homelessness.
Duplex tenants remain exposed to demolition risk under SB 79; developers face higher replacement and relocation costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
About 56% of residential parcels have a known RSO unit, and the city's 1,133 rent-stabilized duplex units fall outside SB 79's core tenant protections. Speakers urged a duplex displacement study; commissioners discussed anti-displacement funds, higher relocation payouts, and rent-based replacement requirements.
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 20, 2026
The City accepted $631,449 in voter-approved Measure A funds to expand emergency rental assistance — up to $18,000 per household — through trusted nonprofit partners, aiming to stop evictions before they lead to homelessness.
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