Santa Monica City Council and Rent Control Board Special Joint Meeting
The Santa Monica City Council and Rent Control Board held a special joint meeting to discuss proposed ballot measures related to city charter amendments concerning tenant protections. The primary focus was on resolution 3, which aims to limit evictions based on the addition of new occupants, extend eviction protections for remaining household members, and expand just cause protections to single-unit dwellings. The meeting included discussions on the legal and practical implications of these proposed changes, specifically regarding the elimination of death or incapacity triggers for eviction protection and the expansion of protected classes of occupants. Concerns were raised regarding potential impacts on property owner possession rights and compliance with state law.