City Council Preview: Rent Control Vote Finally Coming?

It has been months since the first reading of the repeal of rent control, but a second and final vote could rid Capitola of the regulation for good at Thurday's city council meeting. 

Residents of Surf and Sand Mobile Home Park have reached a settlement agreement with park owner Rod Reed in the law suit concerning fair rent rates. With the settlement, the second reading could occur at Thursday's meeting or at the next meeting in two weeks. Per the fine print of the settlement, residents are not expected to attend the meeting to contest the vote.

Check back later for further details of the settlement.

Here are the four moments that are expected to be the most important of the night:

• A public hearing will be held following a presentation by the Community Development Department regarding the preliminary planning of a 67-unit, four-story senior housing project to be located at 1575 38th Ave.
• The council will review an ordinance to reduce the use of single-use bags.
• They are expected to adopt a resolution approving the submission of an application regarding funding for a roundabout at Bay Avenue and Capitola Avenue.
• The council could vote to repeal rent control in the city once and for all.

To view the complete agenda, click here.