CC 03-24-20 #1 Moratorium on Evictions_Late Written Communications1
Cyrah Caburian
From:Joseph Fruen <jrfruen@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 5:24 PM
To:Kirsten Squarcia; City Council; Deborah L. Feng; City Clerk
Subject:For comment re: Council meeting 3/24/2020 Agenda Item 1
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Madam City Clerk and City Council:
Thank you for the appearance of this item on the agenda. At the March 17 city council meeting, Vice‐Mayor Darcy Paul
asked that the urgency ordinance protecting resident tenants from eviction on account of the Covid‐19 pandemic
include a provision making the ordinance retroactive to the city manager's declaration of a local emergency. The
ordinance under consideration today does not include such retroactivity. Could the city attorney please explain‐‐for the
sake of the public's understanding‐‐how and why eviction notice procedures affect the need for such retroactivity?
This ordinance is a good baseline. I encourage you to continue to examine developments in other jurisdictions and in the
county to ensure that all our families are sufficiently protected during this time. Please approve the urgency ordinance.
Many thanks!
J.R. Fruen
Cupertino resident
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Meina Young <meinayoung1@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:19 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:No eviction moratorium for Cupertino
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Dear city council,
The CA and federal restrictions are already in place; city moritorium is not needed.
Thanks,
Meina Young
Small property owner
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Bonnie Liu <bonnieliu2006@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:49 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Please Vote No on Urgency Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent
by Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Dear Cupertino Mayor and City Councils,
While everyone of us are suffering this Covid-19 crisis, we urge the Council to NOT consider this urgent moratorium.
Since both the Federal and State have already passed similar laws, there is a waste of resources for the City of Cupertino
to have a triplet law. It will do nothing good, instead it will further confuse renters and property owners while our life is
already very stressful.
The City shall focus on providing real help to your residents and small business owners, to help them going through this
difficult time financially. Many rental property owners especially mom and pops are also struggling, since we have to keep
doing all necessary repairs and maintenance, paying our property taxes and mortgages while our rental income are not
guaranteed due to this crisis.
We believe rental property owners will act in goodwill and try our best to help our renters to survive, since many of us are
already offering rent discounts and freezing rent increases. Please save your time and efforts on other important things
and let us work with out renters. We are all in this together!
Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Bonnie Liu of Cupertino
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Cyrah Caburian
From:BAHN Org <bahn.org@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:14 PM
To:City Clerk; Bay Area Homeowner network
Subject:Public Input about agent item #1 Eviction Moratorium of 3/24/20 Cupertino council meeting
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Dear Cupertino Mayor and City Councils,
While everyone of us are suffering this Covid‐19 crisis, we urge the Council to NOT consider this urgent moratorium.
Since both the Federal and State have already passed similar laws, there is a waste of resources for the City of Cupertino
to have a triplet law. It will do nothing good, instead it will further confuse renters and property owners while our life is
already very stressful.
The City shall focus on providing real help to your residents and small business owners, to help them going through this
difficult time financially. Many rental property owners especially mom and pops are also struggling, since we have to
keep doing all necessary repairs and maintenance, paying our property taxes and mortgages while our rental income are
not guaranteed due to this crisis.
We believe rental property owners will act in goodwill and try our best to help our renters to survive, since many of us
are already offering rent discounts and freezing rent increases. Please save your time and efforts on other important
things and let us work with out renters. We are all in this together!
Thank you for your consideration!
Jenny Zhao/President
BAHN Representative
Phone: 408-475-8498
The Bay Area Homeowners Network (BAHN)is a non-profit, grassroots organization representing mom and pop rental
property owners in the Bay Area. BAHN advocates property rights and housing friendly policies. It promotes education
and professional development among members for their daily property management needs. It provides a platform for
homeowners to connect and help each other. Its mission is to help members achieve greater success in their rental
housing business.
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Steve <reddevilcichlids@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:58 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Oppose additional restriction which damage home owners
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Due to the state already have enough renter’s protection, and the home owners already faced the same difficult time to
make their obligations to pay mortgages, we oppose to add additional restrictions on top what the state already has.
It is unnecessary and put home owner to be in more dangerous situations.
I believe all home owners will help and work out with their tenants at this difficult time under the state’s order.
Thanks,
Shu
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Liz Mulford <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:54 PM
To:Darcy Paul
Subject:We Need A COVID-19 Eviction Freeze!
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Re: We Need A COVID‐19 Eviction Freeze!
Dear Darcy Paul,
Dear Cities, Counties, and Public Officials,
As a collaborative of community serving organizations in Santa Clara County, we are coming together to call for an
immediate moratorium (freeze) on evictions for the duration of the COVID‐19 state of emergency. This is the action we
need to keep our communities whole and our people in their homes during the crisis.
As elected officials and government staff, we call on you to take immediate action to halt evictions resulting from our
current crisis. We need consistent steps at all levels of government to respond to this uncertainty and hardship.
We each have a role to play in protecting our community. Cities hold the authority to prevent landlords from issuing
evictions, and to notify both tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities.
Counties hold the authority to protect tenants and homeowners by declaring an end to the enforcement of evictions for
the duration of the state of emergency.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order issued Monday 3/16 recognizes the severe impact of potentially losing one’s home
during the pandemic, and authorizes cities to take action to stop evictions of residents who are experiencing extra
hardships due to COVID‐19. We call on the Governor to take the next step and take statewide action on an eviction
freeze.
In order to be effective, news of the eviction freeze must be disseminated as widely as possible, to make sure that all
parties understand their rights and obligations.
Thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe during this difficult time. We know that everyone is being
impacted by this public health crisis and that the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who are
housing insecure or experiencing homelessness, are being hit the hardest. Please center them in your response to this
crisis.
In this time of social distancing, this is how we can come together as a community and help those who need it most.
Sincerely,
Liz Mulford
lmulford@pacbell.net
10366 Tonita Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Liz Mulford <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:54 PM
To:Rod Sinks
Subject:We Need A COVID-19 Eviction Freeze!
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Re: We Need A COVID‐19 Eviction Freeze!
Dear Rod Sinks,
Dear Cities, Counties, and Public Officials,
As a collaborative of community serving organizations in Santa Clara County, we are coming together to call for an
immediate moratorium (freeze) on evictions for the duration of the COVID‐19 state of emergency. This is the action we
need to keep our communities whole and our people in their homes during the crisis.
As elected officials and government staff, we call on you to take immediate action to halt evictions resulting from our
current crisis. We need consistent steps at all levels of government to respond to this uncertainty and hardship.
We each have a role to play in protecting our community. Cities hold the authority to prevent landlords from issuing
evictions, and to notify both tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities.
Counties hold the authority to protect tenants and homeowners by declaring an end to the enforcement of evictions for
the duration of the state of emergency.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order issued Monday 3/16 recognizes the severe impact of potentially losing one’s home
during the pandemic, and authorizes cities to take action to stop evictions of residents who are experiencing extra
hardships due to COVID‐19. We call on the Governor to take the next step and take statewide action on an eviction
freeze.
In order to be effective, news of the eviction freeze must be disseminated as widely as possible, to make sure that all
parties understand their rights and obligations.
Thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe during this difficult time. We know that everyone is being
impacted by this public health crisis and that the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who are
housing insecure or experiencing homelessness, are being hit the hardest. Please center them in your response to this
crisis.
In this time of social distancing, this is how we can come together as a community and help those who need it most.
Sincerely,
Liz Mulford
lmulford@pacbell.net
10366 Tonita Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Liz Mulford <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:54 PM
To:Jon Robert Willey
Subject:We Need A COVID-19 Eviction Freeze!
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Re: We Need A COVID‐19 Eviction Freeze!
Dear Jon Willey,
Dear Cities, Counties, and Public Officials,
As a collaborative of community serving organizations in Santa Clara County, we are coming together to call for an
immediate moratorium (freeze) on evictions for the duration of the COVID‐19 state of emergency. This is the action we
need to keep our communities whole and our people in their homes during the crisis.
As elected officials and government staff, we call on you to take immediate action to halt evictions resulting from our
current crisis. We need consistent steps at all levels of government to respond to this uncertainty and hardship.
We each have a role to play in protecting our community. Cities hold the authority to prevent landlords from issuing
evictions, and to notify both tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities.
Counties hold the authority to protect tenants and homeowners by declaring an end to the enforcement of evictions for
the duration of the state of emergency.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order issued Monday 3/16 recognizes the severe impact of potentially losing one’s home
during the pandemic, and authorizes cities to take action to stop evictions of residents who are experiencing extra
hardships due to COVID‐19. We call on the Governor to take the next step and take statewide action on an eviction
freeze.
In order to be effective, news of the eviction freeze must be disseminated as widely as possible, to make sure that all
parties understand their rights and obligations.
Thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe during this difficult time. We know that everyone is being
impacted by this public health crisis and that the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who are
housing insecure or experiencing homelessness, are being hit the hardest. Please center them in your response to this
crisis.
In this time of social distancing, this is how we can come together as a community and help those who need it most.
Sincerely,
Liz Mulford
lmulford@pacbell.net
10366 Tonita Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Liz Mulford <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:54 PM
To:Liang Chao
Subject:We Need A COVID-19 Eviction Freeze!
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Re: We Need A COVID‐19 Eviction Freeze!
Dear Liang Chao,
Dear Cities, Counties, and Public Officials,
As a collaborative of community serving organizations in Santa Clara County, we are coming together to call for an
immediate moratorium (freeze) on evictions for the duration of the COVID‐19 state of emergency. This is the action we
need to keep our communities whole and our people in their homes during the crisis.
As elected officials and government staff, we call on you to take immediate action to halt evictions resulting from our
current crisis. We need consistent steps at all levels of government to respond to this uncertainty and hardship.
We each have a role to play in protecting our community. Cities hold the authority to prevent landlords from issuing
evictions, and to notify both tenants and landlords of their rights and responsibilities.
Counties hold the authority to protect tenants and homeowners by declaring an end to the enforcement of evictions for
the duration of the state of emergency.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order issued Monday 3/16 recognizes the severe impact of potentially losing one’s home
during the pandemic, and authorizes cities to take action to stop evictions of residents who are experiencing extra
hardships due to COVID‐19. We call on the Governor to take the next step and take statewide action on an eviction
freeze.
In order to be effective, news of the eviction freeze must be disseminated as widely as possible, to make sure that all
parties understand their rights and obligations.
Thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe during this difficult time. We know that everyone is being
impacted by this public health crisis and that the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who are
housing insecure or experiencing homelessness, are being hit the hardest. Please center them in your response to this
crisis.
In this time of social distancing, this is how we can come together as a community and help those who need it most.
Sincerely,
Liz Mulford
lmulford@pacbell.net
10366 Tonita Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Justin Li <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:18 AM
To:Steven Scharf
Subject:Tell City Council to Enact an Eviction Moratorium+Provide Relief
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Re: Tell City Council to Enact an Eviction Moratorium+Provide Relief
Dear The Honorable Scharf,
I am writing to you as a concerned member of the community. I would first like to thank Council for directing staff to
draft an ordinance for providing an eviction moratorium for renters within the city of Cupertino. Additionally, I would
ask that we do even more to make this resolution as strong as possible, such that we are protecting small businesses and
their workers. This should at least include a ban against utility shut offs, a foreclosure moratorium for primary residential
and commercial properties, strong recommendations for paid sick leave, along with direct relief assistance—likely
administered through existing channels like West Valley Community Services.
With some studies showing a potential higher rate of unemployment than at the peak of the great depression, we must
implement every safeguard imaginable to protect all members of the community—whether at the federal, state, or local
level. With no definite end in sight to this crisis, the question of necessity should no longer be up for debate. As a city, it
would be an absolute shame if we looked back years from now—when thousands in the community lose their jobs,
income, and livelihood—and recognize that we could have done so much more.
I optimistically ask you to not only pass an eviction moratorium, but to also strengthen the language to include the
above relief as well!
Sincerely,
Justin Li
justinhli830@gmail.com
10220 Calvert Dr
Cupertino, CA 95014
Constituent
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Cyrah Caburian
From:Ava Chiao <myvoice@oneclickpolitics.com>
Sent:Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:57 AM
To:Steven Scharf
Subject:Tell City Council to Enact an Eviction Moratorium+Provide Relief
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Re: Tell City Council to Enact an Eviction Moratorium+Provide Relief
Dear The Honorable Scharf,
I am writing to you as a concerned member of the community. I would first like to thank Council for directing staff to
draft an ordinance for providing an eviction moratorium for renters within the city of Cupertino. Additionally, I would
ask that we do even more to make this resolution as strong as possible, such that we are protecting small businesses and
their workers. This should at least include a ban against utility shut offs, a foreclosure moratorium for primary residential
and commercial properties, strong recommendations for paid sick leave, along with direct relief assistance—likely
administered through existing channels like West Valley Community Services.
With some studies showing a potential higher rate of unemployment than at the peak of the great depression, we must
implement every safeguard imaginable to protect all members of the community—whether at the federal, state, or local
level. With no definite end in sight to this crisis, the question of necessity should no longer be up for debate. As a city, it
would be an absolute shame if we looked back years from now—when thousands in the community lose their jobs,
income, and livelihood—and recognize that we could have done so much more.
I optimistically ask you to not only pass an eviction moratorium, but to also strengthen the language to include the
above relief as well!
Sincerely,
Ava Chiao
heyphoenix@gmail.com
20804 Hanford Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
Constituent