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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 27 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's comment regarding rents already being limited to once per year, the Assistant City Attorney noted the lease that is offered one time might include other provisions. Councilmember Oddie outlined the lease renewal options he receives from his landlord with a one year lease being the lowest increase; a 6 month lease being slightly higher and month-to-month being the highest increase due to the uncertainty. The Community Development Director stated a number of properties have the same structure in Alameda, especially larger ones. Councilmember Daysog stated that he likes the direction Council is moving; the possibilities are being narrowed down; however, there seems to be fuzziness; the direction should be treated as a framework for further refinement. The Community Development Director concurred; stated the exercise is very helpful to staff because more precision will allow things to advance. Councilmember Daysog stated staff should take notes and continue to think about the issues more with public input. Mayor Spencer requested Council to weigh in about whether an existing tenant should be offered a year lease one time at a rent increase. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the requirement is strictly to deal with the ordinance going into effect to have existing tenants be offered the same thing as new tenants; staff could review Mountain View's ordinance and see how in place tenants are being treated. Councilmember Daysog stated said review would be helpful. Mayor Spencer stated the Council will not decide tonight and the issue will come back. Councilmember Oddie concurred; stated that he is sure Council can come to an agreement on the matter at the next meeting. The Community Development Director stated the next item staff heard consensus on would prevent landlords from raising rents more than one time in a year. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support. Mayor Spencer stated there is consensus on said issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the vote is five in favor, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 27 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |