pages: CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf, 36
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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 36 | Councilmember Daysog stated a landlord might need to have a family member move in for medical reasons. The Assistant City Attorney stated there is an exception; extension of time does not apply to a family member moving in. Councilmember Oddie stated Council needs to decide whether or not to do a sliding scale. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted the table attached to the staff report shows relocation benefits in other jurisdictions are substantially more and can contain additional charges. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would prefer to go with the staff recommendation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred. Councilmember Oddie stated that he could go either way. Mayor Spencer stated two Councilmember support the staff recommendation and two do not. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would support the staff recommendation. Mayor Spencer stated the relocation benefit would be tied to length of tenancy. Councilmember Oddie noted the reduced services petition is outstanding, but could come back. The Community Development Director stated there is a request to analyze the components of the fee; staff would continue to recommend that there be a fee to administer whatever program is adopted; a more in depth analysis can now be completed since staff understands what the program would be. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether tenants could petition for reduced services. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not inclined to support Ordinance 3 because she thought the provision would be more complicated to administer, especially in the first year; stated the matter could be considered after a year. Councilmember Oddie stated the matter should be reviewed after the capital improvement plan is addressed; landlords have indicated that they will not spend money to invest in their properties if rent increases are limited; properties will end up with broken heaters, etc.; that he would like the matter to return before one year. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 36 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |