The multifamily license ordinance is being amended to support implementation of the new Multi-family Stabilization Program.  The new program provides a more comprehensive approach to maintaining multi-family complexes as they age and includes physical maintenance, resident engagement, property manager partnerships, and coordination of city services.

The City has operated a multi-family license and inspection program for many years, and the current multifamily license ordinance already establishes requirements for annual licenses, inspections, and maintenance standards.  This amendment provides additional provisions for:  1) information provided to new tenants, 2) property manager training, 3) self-inspection documentation, and 4) general ordinance language clean-up.

Next steps will include outreach to property managers and revisions to the application process.  In April 2022, the program coordinator as approved in the FY22 Budget will be recruited and it is anticipated that additional program activities will begin Summer 2022.

The companion agenda item modifying the fee schedule will offset the administrative overhead necessary to implement the updated license provisions further outlined in this code amendment. 

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordnances by amending Article VI. "Multi-Family Licensing and Inspections."

I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. __________ amending amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article VI. "Multi-Family Licensing."