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CityCouncil | 2015-05-05 | 12 | Councilmember Oddie moved approval of considering the remaining items. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated both ordinances provide a fair and reliable process; that he would not like a threshold; tenants will have same rights they currently have; creation of the RRAC is important; that he supports Ordinance A. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding whether a tenant has to prove financial hardship as specified in the ordinance, the City Attorney stated the intent of the language is so the tenant can pursue the process if they have a problem meeting the financial burden of the rent increase. Mayor Spencer requested modifying the language of the ordinance to that effect. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Section 2-23.4 includes initial language that is consistent; that she would like to hear any modifications before she approves them. Mayor Spencer stated the financial hardship issue should be included on a list of issues. The City Attorney stated that she will come back with alternative language. Mayor Spencer stated commission members should be Alameda residents. The City Clerk stated the Transportation Commission allows for members that have businesses in Alameda and work for the School District. Mayor Spencer stated it is her position that commission members should always be residents because important decisions will be made which impact the community. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested reviewing the data with a consultant; stated the City of San Leandro has one landlord member who is a resident and one who is not. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to add language: "and housing provider to respond" after "tenant can voice concern about a rent increase"; excluding certain landlords from rent control is a major concern; she would a like a legal opinion on whether or not a landlord who rents a room in a private home would be excluded under Costa Hawkins; the landlords should be required to provide the notice. Councilmember Daysog stated that he concurs with the RRAC recommendation requiring commission members be residents; business license fees for landlords renting rooms in private residences could be considered a revenue source; regarding Costa Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 5, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-05.pdf |