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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 26 | Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Oddie agreed. Mayor Spencer stated that she also agrees. Councilmember Daysog stated that he also agrees. The Community Development Director stated one time only, existing tenants would be offered a one year lease the next time their rent is increased. Councilmember Oddie stated tenants do not have to accept. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is reasonable. Councilmember Daysog requested staff to explain the value. The Community Development Director stated the playing field would be level for new tenants and existing tenants; since the ordinance is just going into place, existing tenants would miss the one time opportunity to be offered a one year lease, which new tenants would receive. Mayor Spencer noted creating a lease has costs. Following a brief discussion of evictions, the Community Development Director clarified for in place tenants, the one-time offer of a lease would be done at the time of the first rent increase; noted landlords have indicated that they do not raise all tenants rent at the same time and do not like to have all leases expire at the same time. Mayor Spencer stated making the one year lease offer to new tenants is part of a new relationship; existing tenants on month-to-month leases being offered the option would tie up the property for a year; inquired why said action would not be a taking. The Community Development Director responded a landlord doing a rent increase indicates they are interested retaining the tenant; stated offering a one year lease would provide stability and the opportunity for a no cause eviction would be prevented for a year. Mayor Spencer inquired whether landlords would not do a rent increase if they did not plan on retaining the tenant for another year, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether rent increases would only be allowed one time per year. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated only allowing one increase per year is the next consensus item. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |