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RHRA_ Rental Licensing Review Pro cess (03-21-06) - Page 1 of 3 REQUEST FOR HRA ACTION Date: 3-21-06 Item No: 8.d. Staff Approval: Agenda Section: CB ACTION Item Description: Process for Further Re view of Rental Housing Issues (HF0036) 1.0 Requested Action: 1.1 Discuss City Council suggestion for a process to review the rental housing issues per the HRA’s recommendation adopted at the February meeting. 1.2 If the Council supports the HR A’s recommendation for a Citizen Advisory group by motion, adopt a process for proceeding with adviso ry group participation, facilitation and purpose per the suggestions provided by staff in this report and with additional HRA input. 2.0 Background: 2.1 The Roseville City Council will be discussing the HRA’s recommendations regarding the Rental Housing and Housing Change in Roseville at their March 20 th work session. Staff and HRA members present will provide a summary of that discussion for the HRA at the meeting. 2.2 As adopted by the HRA in February the reco mmendation that was forwarded to the City Council is as follows: Roseville HRA’s Recommendation regarding Rental Housing and Housing Change in Roseville Adopted by the HRA Board on February 21, 2006 The HRA discussed several options associated with the rental licensing ordinance and is recommending the delay in action on the establishment of a rental licensing program to more fully evaluate the affects of the Council adopted Roseville Housing Maintenance Code. The HRA is willing, with Council support to reallocate the HRA budget for rental licensing to fund necessary contracted inspect ion staff to successfully help address the increase in code compliance generated by the Housing Maintenance Code . In addition, the HRA is seeking City Council support in the establishment of a Citizen Advisory Group to more fully review and study the issues associated with rental properties including the review of Roseville’s draft ordinance, evaluation of data and complaints, and seek additional public comment from neighbors living ne xt to rental housing, people living in rental housing and landlords. The group could include ke y stakeholders such as residents concerned about rental housing, rental owners, renters a nd a representative from Northwestern College. This process, funded by the HRA, would help bring the community and stakeholders together to prepare options that work for all parties. The HRA is also seeking Council’s support to participate in the Council visioning process regarding housing issues in Roseville . The housing component of the visioning process would address affordability, neighborhood balance, life cy cle housing, and diversity. Subjects to study and address could include neighborhood changes, lot size standards, redevelopment standards, infill development, design standards, open space, etc.