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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 5 | The RRAC Chair responded in the negative; stated Mr. Jackson had a verbal agreement with the landlord for janitorial services. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she knows the landlord, Mr. John Costello; noted the letter advising Mr. Costello of the RRAC meeting was addressed incorrectly; questioned whether the noticing was fair. The RRAC Chair responded that she could not address the issue of the incorrect address since City staff did the mailing; stated the RRAC received a response from the landlord after the first meeting, which indicates that he was aware of the meeting. Councilmember Chen inquired how much other tenants are paying. The RRAC Chair responded that she does not have the information since the landlord did not attend the meetings. Provided background information on his rent: Ron Jackson, Tenant. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Mr. Jackson was paying the $40 rent increase or the $200 increase. Mr. Jackson responded $40 which the RRAC recommended. Mayor Gilmore stated the RRAC did not recommend Mr. Jackson only pay an additional $40; theRRAC simply suggested a $40 rent increase as a compromise. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how long Mr. Jackson has lived 1645 Park Street, to which Mr. Jackson responded since 1992. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what was Mr. Jackson's rent when he first moved in, to which Mr. Jackson responded $275. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how many times the rent has been increased in 21 years. Mr. Jackson responded that he did not keep track of the number of rent increases; stated for a few years he was hired to do the janitorial service for the premises. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Mr. Jackson's rent was increased every year that he has lived there. Mr. Jackson responded in the negative; stated no one's rent has increased every year; increases depend upon when the landlord does maintenance upgrades or rents to a new tenant. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |