Measure GG

City of Santa Monica Rent Control Board and Just Cause Evictions

Measure GG would amend the City Charter to affirm the City of Santa Monica’s just cause eviction laws; allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to serve up to three terms, including appointed service; annually increase the cap on rent controlled unit registration fees; clarify Rent Control Board authority to regulate timelines for deciding rent adjustment petitions; and permit eviction from affordable housing units for tenants who are not eligible or do not establish eligibility.

This measure requires approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure to pass.

Fiscal Impact: Measure GG is not likely to have a fiscal impact.

Next Los Angeles County Measure: Measure RR

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Pro:

Supporters say Measure GG ensures our Rent Control Board will have the expertise, financial security, and independent discretion required to implement our laws, continue its practice of fiscal restraint when setting annual registration fees, and provide services to the residents and owners of more than 27,500 controlled rental units.

A YES vote on this measure means: you support the proposed Charter Amendment.

Con:

Opponents say won't be fooled by the proponents' deceptive claims. While they promise "protection for tenants in affordable units," this measure does the exact opposite. It is dangerous 'doublespeak' right out of George Orwell's 1984 novel. In reality, it sets up hardworking families and their children for forced eviction. It creates new grounds for eviction and raises rent.

A NO vote on this measure means: you are against the proposed Charter Amendment.

Background

The Santa Monica Rent Control Law, Article XVIII of the Santa Monica City Charter (“RCCA”) governs the administration of the Rent Control Board (“RCB”). The RCCA provides that RCB Commissioners may serve no more than two 4-year terms. Measure GG allows Commissioners to serve up to three 4-year terms, counting appointed terms, and treating a partial term of more than two years as one term.

The RCCA provides that the maximum annual unit registration fee for rent controlled units is $288. Beginning in 2028, Measure GG adjusts the maximum annual registration fee by inflation up to 5%, only when inflation is positive.

The RCCA provides that the RCB shall adopt regulations that provide for issuing a decision on any individual rent adjustment petition within 120 days after filing of the petition.

Proposal

If approved, Measure GG would clarify term limit provisions for Rent Control commissioners; amend procedures for increasing the maximum rent control unit registration fee; clarify Rent Control Board authority to regulate timelines for issuing decisions on rent adjustment petitions; provide two just cause grounds for eviction from deed restricted affordable housing units; and affirm local eviction laws prevail over state law.

Source: Measure GG Analysis

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