City clarifies rental‑license rules, annual renewals and who to contact

City staff explained the rental-license process for homeowners and property owners. A staff member (S3) said, "If the homeowner wants to rent it, they need a rental license," adding that the city ordinance requires a license whether renting a room or an entire property and that licenses are renewed annually.

Agency staff also identified Administrative Assistant Jocelyn Barrera as the point person who maintains oversight of rental licenses, schedules inspections, and handles life‑safety licenses for businesses such as mobile food vendors and burglar alarm permits. The briefing emphasized that rental licensing ties into inspections and that maintaining inspection records can protect homeowners if contractor work is disputed.