What happened
- Approved extending COVID-19 eviction protections 5-2 (Bates, Butt dissenting) until council sets end date.
- Approved placing November ballot measure to change business tax structure.
- Approved 14 routine items including $4.9 million wastewater treatment contract and $30,000 environmental grants.
- Heard proposal to cut 2 Office of Neighborhood Safety positions saving $228,000.
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Housing(1 item)
Extend COVID-19 eviction protections until council sets end date
In Plain English
The city's emergency director already extended tenant protections from COVID-related evictions. The council must now formally approve this extension. If approved, renters keep protection from eviction for unpaid rent during the pandemic until the council votes on a specific end date.
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Votes
Support the County's measure, and request that county & state congressional legislators enact relief action for landlords
2 to 5
Approve Option 1 and extend the moratorium until September 30, 2020
5 to 2
Budget(2 items)
Place measure on November ballot to change business tax structure
In Plain English
The city currently taxes businesses based on how many employees they have. The proposed ballot measure would let the city tax businesses based on their gross receipts instead, with rates from 0.075% to 1.395%. If voters approve, the city gains flexibility to adjust business tax rates within this range.
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Votes
Approve the item; recommend the Oakland model; direct staff to engage the business community and Council of Industries; and return the matter to the July 28, 2020, City Council meeting or at a special meeting in August, if necessary
7 to 0
Cut 2 positions from Office of Neighborhood Safety to reduce budget by $228,000
In Plain English
The city plans to eliminate 2 Neighborhood Change Agent jobs from the Office of Neighborhood Safety. These positions work directly with community members to prevent violence and support at-risk residents. If approved, the $228,000 savings helps close the city's budget gap.
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Miscellaneous(1 item)
Details
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.