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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 31 | The Community Development Director stated Council will have an opportunity to review the components of the plan. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there has to be some evidence that substantial work is going to occur; inquired whether staff does not mean every capital plan would be approved by Council. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated Council would approve the program requirements; provided examples; stated the number of no cause evictions allowed in one year could have a cap to prevent mass evictions; the ordinance includes a sliding scale; concern has been raised about staff's proposed 50% cap; inquired whether the cap should be changed to 25%. Councilmember Daysog responded definitely. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired in the case of mass evictions, would landlords be able to raise rents not at all or by the allowable cap, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City is trying to prevent clearing out buildings unless something such as soft story work has to be done. The Community Development Director stated tenants could be temporarily relocated while work is completed. The City Attorney inquired whether or not allowing a rent increase after major capital improvements allows for a fair return on investment. The Assistant City Attorney responded the capital plan would allow the housing provider to recover costs over a period of time. The City Attorney clarified there could be a rent increase. Councilmember Oddie stated there could be an increase in the case of capital improvements, which would be an exception. The Community Development Director clarified no fault evictions are being addressed, not just cause evictions, which include capital improvements; stated the concern is landlords might find mass evictions more streamlined or cheaper than going through a capital improvement plan. Mayor Spencer noted tenants will have difficulty relocating while vacancy rates are very low; inquired whether Councilmember Oddie's proposal is to limit mass evictions to 25% per year. Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 31 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |