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CityCouncil | 2015-11-04 | 23 | 503 did not work. Councilmember Oddie stated a mixture would be needed since single family units would not be eligible for arbitration. The Community Development Director stated the next layer is staff would draft a just cause eviction ordinance that would include relocation benefits. Councilmember Oddie stated there should be a review period. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated relocation assistance and just cause eviction provisions would apply to all units. Councilmember Oddie stated an extended notice period should be considered if only relocation assistance is considered. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter should return to the Council in a year. Mayor Spencer stated "not to exceed 8%" should be added to Section 2 of the urgency ordinance. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft read the language: "...no housing provider shall notice an increase in rent or increase rent above 8% per year." Councilmember Daysog stated the language should include "cumulatively looking back twelve months; the sum of which surpasses 8%." Mayor Spencer inquired whether rent could not be increased above 8% even if the tenant already received notice, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated rent cannot be increased during the period. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney questioned whether the landlord could not evict a tenant during the period even if the notice has been served. In response Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Attorney stated the language could be clarified to: "in accordance with State law" and staff would review the matter. The Assistant City Attorney stated that he does not believe the City could trump an eviction if already noticed; stated the language will have to be tweaked to comply with State law. Consensus was reached to add the language: "in accordance with State law." Mayor Spencer inquired whether a definition of rent could be added to make it clear that fees are included. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 4, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-11-04.pdf |