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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 25 | The Community Development Director responded Ordinance 1 is drafted to include the offer for new tenants; in place tenants would be offered a one year lease upon notification of a rent increase. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would not agree based on concerns from housing providers. The Community Development Director stated the California Apartment Association representative endorsed the requirement and cited Mountain View's ordinance, which goes into effect in a few days. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a tenant could decline the offer and agree to something else, such as a 6 month or month-to-month lease. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated there would be no penalty for the tenant declining the offer. In response to Mayor Spencer, the Community Development Director stated Ordinance 1 has a provision that requires a landlord to offer tenants a one year lease one time; the offer would be when new tenants come in or when existing tenants receive a rent increase notice. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the offers are different for new tenants versus in place tenants. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff is referring to current tenants who do not have a lease, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not believe the requirement is necessary for current tenants, who have other protections; the requirement is only needed for new tenants. The Community Development Director stated existing tenants on a month-to-month term might like the opportunity to be offered a one year lease. Mayor Spencer stated existing tenants would not anticipate getting a one year lease after being month-to-month. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the California Apartment Association representative indicated 12 month leases provide stability; questioned why the City would not avail the opportunity for a one year lease, which is reasonable. Mayor Spencer requested the two be considered separately; inquired whether there is consensus on offering a new tenant a one year lease. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 25 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |