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protect public health and safety. No tenant will be physically removed from their business or home during this time, but they will still be obligated to pay rent. It is very likely the state will be issuing clear guidance on payment of back rent by Judicial Order, Governor's Executive Order, or legislation. Staff recommended supporting statewide and countywide efforts. In response to Councilmember Pentin, City Attorney Sodergren said the Judicial Council adopted an order that suspended all judicial foreclosures as well. Councilmember Pentin voiced concerns for building owners who rely on rent collection as their income, to which City Attorney Sodergren replied the Judicial Council, the Governor's office, and various groups will discuss this matter and when legislature reconvenes there will be many legislative proposals emerging. City Manager Fialho added the County informed him that in their amendments to the eviction moratorium regarding residential rentals, repayment will have to occur within 12 months after the public health emergency has ended. The County will have the same discussion for commercial rentals as well. In response to Councilmember Testa, City Attorney Sodergren noted there is no forgiveness of the rent, and some ordinances provide there will be no penalty on late payments, however the Judicial Council order did not address that. In response to Councilmember Testa, City Attorney Sodergren confirmed there is nothing unique to Pleasanton in this resolution, Pleasanton did not create anything locally. The City was prepared to recommend a local measure, but the Judicial Council took action and based on the wide scope of their action, the City is not recommending a local measure at this time but will continue to monitor it. Councilmember Brown commented this emergency affects not only tenants, also landlords and building owners. She hopes tenants can make themselves whole again and this resolution assists in that. Councilmember Pentin added there is potential to do more locally, but at this time this is a good start. Councilmember Narum offered there are Federal loans available for businesses that pay rent, and those loans can be forgiven and turned into grants. There are also some incentives for landlords. Mayor Thorne added he is concerned about property owners that will be impacted and hopes Federal and State governments will do something to aid them. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Brown to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 20-1142 supporting the statewide and countywide efforts in place to protect residential and commercial tenants from being evicted during the COVID-19 national, state and local emergency. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Pentin, Narum, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 April 15, 2020