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Santa Barbara council approves $65,105 consultant contract to inform rent‑stabilization ordinance despite dissent
Summary
The City Council approved a $65,105 agreement with RSG Inc. to provide data analysis and policy research to help craft a rent‑stabilization ordinance; supporters said the vendor’s technical experience reduces implementation risks, while opponents warned of starting a costly process without clear long‑term funding. Vote: passed 4‑3.
The Santa Barbara City Council on March 17 approved a $65,105 consulting agreement with RSG Inc. to help the city develop a rent‑stabilization ordinance and related program details.
Senior Assistant to the City Administrator Barbara Anderson told the council the narrowed contract focuses on “data collection and analysis as relates to total impacted units under a potential ordinance” and on researching “legal and administrative cost implications of implementing a rent stabilization program.” She said the amount represents a reduced scope from an…
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