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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 24 | the first time there is a notice of a first rent increase, whether it is a year from now or 24 months from now. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a tenant does not want to accept a one year lease and would like to go month to month they would not be penalized, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether they would still need to pay the rent increase, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if month to month tenants would still be protected for the next year. The Community Development Director responded that month to month tenants would get the same protections like the ones provided in a lease. Councilmember Oddie stated tenants that do not have formal leases or have oral agreements would get standardized terms. Councilmember Daysog inquired if staff is suggesting the Glendale model, to which the Community Development Director responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with staff's recommendation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he would like it to stay the same and not have the provision apply to the existing tenants. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with staff's recommendation to offer the lease to existing tenants. Councilmember Daysog stated he needed more time. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with staff recommendation. The Community Development Director stated a majority agree; she stated staff would capture the one time lease offer for prospective as well as in place tenants. Mayor Spencer clarified the in place tenants would be when there is a rent increase. The Community Development Director responded in place tenants with an existing lease would be offered a new lease 60 days before the current lease expires. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether it would be just once, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is important to not have the tenant bear the cost Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |