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PROGRAM STAFFING IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS <br />The table below provides full-time equivalent ("FTE") staff of several cities with rent stabilization <br />and just cause eviction programs along with the approximate number of rental units. <br />Alameda <br />10 <br />9 <br />0 <br />1 <br />12,000 <br />Berkeley <br />25 <br />20 <br />3 <br />2 <br />20,000 <br />Beverly <br />Hills <br />6 <br />4 <br />1 <br />7,700 <br />1 <br />Inglewood <br />8 (Projected to <br />reach 17) <br />8 <br />0 <br />0 <br />23,000 <br />2 <br />Richmond 12 9 <br />1 <br />7,750 <br />Santa <br />Monica <br />24 <br />13 <br />4 <br />7 <br />26,600 <br />1 <br />1 <br />West 10 8 <br />Hollywood <br />16,700 <br />Each city is unique in its approach, however, some commonalities include that a higher number <br />of rental units requires a higher number of staff to administer the Ordinance. Management and <br />Administrative staff also consistently account for the largest portion of staff, making up nearly 70% <br />of comparable jurisdictions' Rental Housing Divisions on average. For Legal and Hearings Units, <br />these units each account for approximately 10% of staff on average. <br />EXISTING CITY RESOURCES <br />There are existing departments within the City of Santa Ana that currently perform some <br />responsibilities related to the Ordinance. The protections offered by the amended Ordinance are <br />expected to increase the number of complaints generally, including those related to code <br />violations and legal services; thus, additional staff resources will be necessary. <br />Code Enforcement Division <br />The City's Code Enforcement Division works closely within the community to protect public health, <br />safety and welfare, enforcing City codes related to nuisance and land use violations. Code <br />Enforcement Officers also examine properties either in response to a complaint or as part of <br />ongoing proactive enforcement efforts. <br />City Attorney's Office <br />The City Attorney's Office, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the City Council, is <br />mandated to provide legal services to the various officials and departments of the City of <br />Santa Ana. The powers and duties of the City Attorney include appearing in litigation on <br />21 <br />City Council Page 82 ofg3086 5/16/2023 <br />