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CityCouncil | 2015-01-20 | 17 | Councilmember Oddie stated that he read the point to mean the bar only applies to the current rent increase, not future increases. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested the City Attorney make language in the Notice user friendly; suggested staff talk with other cities that have similar provisions in place; suggested the matter come back in after a specific period of time. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to see Council spell out a range of possible implementations; if the capacity of the RRAC to deal with rent increases is not improved, the situation will be worse because expectations are raised, yet operations have not improved; suggested business license fees be part of the motion. Mayor Spencer stated Councilmember Daysog's request would be an amendment to the motion. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated if Council gives direction to staff to come back with an implementation plan, he assumes staff will refine the points as part of the plan; he specifically did not indicate a due date and would like to wait for the city Manager to indicate when the tasks can be accomplished. Mayor Spencer stated that she hopes Council can come to an agreement that will not require a lengthy process; concerned about license fee increases; stated that she would rather have more volunteers on the RRAC. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Council wants to send the plan to the RRAC. Mayor Spencer responded Council would direct staff to communicate with the RRAC directly. The City Manager stated staff's response could be published in 90 days; the data issue and cost to collect data would be reviewed; staff could move forward with the five points. Mayor Spencer inquired how much time is needed to address the five points, to which the City Manager responded 90 days; stated staff will work with the community group to continue the work. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Manager stated staff will come back to Council with a short report on the consultant and costs to collect data before 90 days. Mayor Spencer stated the data collection is a separate issue; that she would like to focus on the five points. The City Manager stated addressing the five points would take 90 days; staff will come back to the Council with options on data collection before 90 days. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 January 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-01-20.pdf |