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Tenants and family members urge city to follow up on alleged displacement, mold and police response during public comment
Summary
Two public commenters described housing problems and alleged unsatisfactory police responses: one described alleged displacement and lack of a police report; another tenant said mold in an ADU led to landlord conflict, a restraining order and ongoing court dates. Staff connected residents with commanders and promised follow-up.
During public comment, two residents described personal housing and public-safety concerns and asked the council for follow-up.
A speaker identified as Maricruz H recounted an incident on Jan. 14, 2026, in which she said her daughter and son-in-law were displaced and that she felt police officers sided with a property-owning family; she said a subsequent police report did not document the physical aggression she reported and asked for assistance. Staff (commander and lieutenant) offered to follow up and get a Spanish-speaking contact to assist.
Alexis Chavez said he and his family rented an ADU where mold was discovered Dec. 10; he said the landlord failed to make promised repairs, that a confrontation led to a police report and that the landlord filed a restraining order against him; the matter is pending in court on March 3. Council connected Chavez with Lt. Woodward and other staff for follow-up and directed staff to reach out.
Council and staff offered to take contact information and pursue follow-up through the police department and appropriate staff; staff said commanders would reach out to the residents.
