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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes December 2, 2020 <br />rental registration ordinance for purposes of notification and data collection <br />(mandatory registration would begin January 1, 2021). Mr. Carr stated to <br />move forward with drafting a proactive rental inspection program it would be <br />a 12 to 18 month process. Part of the program will be to obtain stakeholder <br />input, develop the most cost efficient and less intrusive program and draft the <br />best solution for San Marcos. <br />Council Member Derrick stated she has been dealing with the rental <br />registration since she was on the Neighborhood Commission there was a deal <br />with Four Rivers Board of Realtors that would not require registration and <br />would act on Bad Actors Program. Council Member Derrick mentioned we <br />don't have <br />the staff to pull this program off and that is her hesitation but suggests to have <br />a committee to work with the Four Rivers Board of Realtors. <br />Mayor Hughson asked Mr. Carr to confirm that the recommendation requires <br />registration and a holding pattern for 12 months before any inspections may <br />begin. Mr. Carr stated no cost to register and staff would get stakeholder input <br />from Four Rivers Board of Realtors. Mr. Carr mentioned staff will draft a <br />document that exempts the good ones but needs to obtain input from the <br />stakeholders on how to proceed, what is going to be effective and know the <br />cost and number of inspections to project cost estimate for additional staff. <br />Council Member Scott does not support staff recommendation but does <br />support having more strict rules for bad actors. <br />Council Member Scott asked Mr. Carr what enforcement has been taken for <br />bad actors. Mr. Carr stated he does not have direct numbers but when <br />reported, staff will deal with it. Mr. Carr mentioned we have people in bad <br />situations and are not reporting bad living conditions. Mr. Carr mentioned <br />that the committee has been discussing a program called Mission Able to help <br />senior citizens, disadvantaged people and landlords to assist in repairing <br />property. Mr. Carr stated not every condition or situation is the same and will <br />be looking into programs within the community that can assist with cleanups <br />and repairs. Mr. Carr stated the registration program will assist with the data. <br />Council Member Marquez asked if a rental council has been discussed? Mr. <br />Lumbreras noted that we we pay the Austin Tenant Council to help people in <br />San Marcos. Mr. Carr stated the contract is annual and renewal will be soon <br />and he talked to them this week about the services we need. Mr. Carr stated <br />that Austin Tenant <br />City of San Marcos Page 8 <br />