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CityCouncil | 2015-05-05 | 9 | CBDO is not included in the cap which allows more services without negatively impacting BFWC and the Food Bank; the SSHRB does not use CBDO funding. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the CDBG Five-Year Strategic Plan. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports the resolution; the speakers representing 15% of the dollars being deliberated is key; the remaining 85% underscores the abiding partnership with the Housing Authority; there is crying need for affordable housing. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-308) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article XII to Chapter VI Concerning the Review of Rent Increases, and Adding Section 2-23 to Article II Concerning the Creation of a Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC); and Recommendation to Provide Direction to the City Manager Regarding a Study to Analyze the Impacts of Rising Rents on Alameda Residents. Not introduced. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Oddie stated the draft ordinance language: "attempts to evict a tenant within six months after a requested hearing is deemed retaliatory" is an incorrect blanket statement; retaliatory action is a presumption and the landlord should be allowed to present evidence to rebut the presumption. The City Attorney stated the ordinance's intention is to provide a process to amicably work out rent issues, not to have City enforcement; the ordinance allows the City to fall back on State law. Councilmember Oddie stated the language is too precise; there may be valid reasons for a tenant eviction within six months after a hearing; there would be no defense for the landlord; the law is retaliatory actions are a presumption that could be overcome. The Community Development Director inquired whether substituting "deemed" with "presumed" would suffice. The City Attorney stated the intention is to rely on the Civil Code; she would look up if it is misstated. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is troubled by the practice of issuing a 60- day notice to vacate in lieu of a rent increase notice; inquired whether the City can do anything to prevent the practice and how many times it has occurred. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 May 5, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-05.pdf |