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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 28 | property owners with 4 or fewer units. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated it would depend on the circumstance; he would like to see evictions within the scope of the RRAC so that people have recourse. Councilmember Daysog stated anyone who owns a fourplex runs the risk of doing a no cause eviction. The Community Development Director stated the number of no cause evictions would be capped annually; the idea is to not do a lot of no cause evictions as a way to get rid of tenants and not require a CIP. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a four or sixplex landlord could remove a person to move in a family member and still do another no cause eviction. The Community Development Director responded a family member is a no fault eviction not a no cause eviction; stated staff is requesting direction strictly on a no cause evictions not no fault. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there are examples of other cities that have this process. The Community Development Director stated this is new territory. Councilmember Oddie stated he is fine with the staff recommendation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she objects to having any exceptions; all tenants should be protected; she agrees with staff recommendation. Mayor Spencer stated that she supports staff recommendation. Councilmember Daysog inquired if any other city has incorporated this. The Community Development Director responded that in cities with rent stabilization no cause evictions are not allowed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is an added protection. The Community Development Director requested clarification from Council on whether there should be an exemption for mom and pop landlords; stated if so, mom and pop landlords need to be defined. Mayor Spencer inquired if, legally, the City could require landlords to grant additional time to tenants for the buyout, based on how long the tenant has lived in the unit, unless the landlord and tenant agree. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 27 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |