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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 6 | Councilmember Tam inquired how much Mr. Jackson is paying now, to which Mr. Jackson responded $440 per month. Provided background information on Mr. Jackson's rent and provided comparisons: John Costello, Landlord. Mayor Gilmore inquired if the rents are comparable. Mr. Costello responded in the affirmative; stated the rooms are not exactly the same; the smaller rooms are cheaper. Councilmember Tam inquired how many times the rents for other rooms have increased since 2009. Mr. Costello responded since 2007 Unit 6 has been $675 and Unit 8 has been $550; since 2011, Unit 4 has been $600 and Unit 9 since has been $550; he has been raising the rents over the last years due to increased expenses. Mayor Gilmore inquired the amount of other increases. Mr Costello responded Unit 4 and Unit 6 were each raised $50; stated the increment has been the same over the last 3 or 4 years. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, Mr. Costello stated he had not raised Mr. Jackson's rent since 1990. Mayor Gilmore stated that she understands Mr. Costello's reasons for needing to raise Mr. Jackson's rent by $200; other rooms have been systematically increased; increasing from $400 to $600 in one fell swoop comes as a shell shock to the tenant. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why Mr. Costello did not attend the RRAC meetings. Mr. Costello responded his attorney informed him the RRAC does not have any power, and just makes recommendations. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Mr. Costello has any problems with Mr. Jackson. Mr. Costello responded that he does not want to discuss problems with Mr. Jackson. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if other tenants were having problems with Mr. Jackson. Mr. Costello responded that he does not wish to discuss thematter either. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Mr. Costello would be willing to tell his side of the situation to the RRAC, to which Mr. Costello responded in the negative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |