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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 5 | tenants would be counted towards base rent. The Community Development Director responded the pass through is not a part of the maximum allowable rent increase. Councilmember Oddie inquired how the alternative rent review process with binding arbitration fits into the three options listed in the staff report. The Community Development Director responded the option is not reflected in any of the ordinances; if Council supports the option, staff would draft an ordinance and return to Council. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the public had been informed of the option prior to January 5th, to which the Community Development Director responded the staff report and attachments were available online 12 days prior to the meeting. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether anything would stop a landlord from imposing a 25% increase under Option 1, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the limitations regarding terminating tenancy remains at 50%, therefore, a landlord could evict everyone in their building at the end of two years. The Community Development Director responded that a landlord could do so. Councilmember Oddie stated at lease renewal, the landlord should give a one year renewal option to act as eviction control. The Community Development Director stated staff concurs. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess 8:29 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:44 p.m. On behalf of the landlords, Don Lindsey and Greg McConnell, Alamedan's for Fair Rent, gave a presentation; stated the issues are: curbing excessive or double digit rent increases, displacement of tenants for financial gain, and reimbursement fees in some instances; stated the City will suffer if owners are penalized by excessive rent stabilization; Alamedan's for Fair Rents oppose just cause evictions because an owner would be prevented from being able to evict tenants who are destroying the quality of life for other tenants. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Mr. McConnell's made a comment that evicted tenants should be paid relocation benefits, to which Mr. McConnell responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |