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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 20 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the tenant would have to indicate what they choose to do once they are served with a 30 or 60 day notice. Councilmember Oddie stated the vacancy rate is critical on whether or not someone finds a new apartment or not. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer to allow the tenant to choose and work it out with the landlord Councilmember Daysog stated practical scenarios need to be considered; mom and pop landlords would have difficulty paying relocation expenses. The Community Development Director stated relocation benefits and eviction protections would cover all rental properties in the City; Costa Hawkins does not have a role or limitations for eviction protection or relocation benefits, it is strictly on setting maximum allowable rent increases. Councilmember Daysog stated thinking through the issue with regard to small mom and pop landlords is important; small mom and pop landlords could be defined as people with single family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. The Community Development Director stated relocation benefits are triggered by no cause/no fault evictions; there is no difference in the building size. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated the single family tenant who gets a no cause eviction would get relocation benefits, as currently drafted in the ordinance; under Councilmember Daysog's proposal, the single family tenants would not get relocation benefits. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Councilmember Daysog stated he proposes small mom and pops would be exempt from having to provide relocation assistance because it would be difficult for them to absorb the cost without having the ability to spread it across several units. The Community Development Director stated single family homes would not have the disincentive of the binding arbitration because they are exempt from rent control; they would still have the RRAC process, mediation and appeal to Council, but the protections are limited because single family homes are exempt from rent control. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether evictions for single family homes should be sent to the RRAC. The Community Development Director responded there are the same concerns about the RRAC interfering with the legal process; staff could review the process if Council desires, but it is likely staff will come back with the same concerns. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |