pages: CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf, 30
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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 30 | The Community Development Director stated Los Gatos has rent control at 5%. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is agreeable to staff's recommendation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he agrees with staff's recommendation. The Community Development Director requested Council direction on data collection. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he agrees with staff's recommendation; clarified anything that goes to RRAC would be tracked. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with staff's recommendation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated data collection is needed; she agrees with staff's recommendation. Councilmember Daysog inquired how many cases currently come to the RRAC for 5% rent increases. The Community Development Director stated there are not a lot, but it will change if the ordinance is passed because it will be a mandatory. Councilmember Daysog stated in the first year, the City should collect data on everything that goes to RRAC. Mayor Spencer stated 4 members of the Council are in agreement with staff's recommendation. Mayor Spencer stated the first reading of the ordinance will be on February 16th Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would like to see clear written standards and guidelines for the RRAC and arbitrator regarding what documentation a landlord is required to provide and when a tenant is requesting lowered rent to ensure that the parties are dealt with in consistently; inquired whether a property manager could attend the RRAC meeting in case an owner could not attend. The Community Development Director stated staff understood from Council that it would need to be someone with owner interest or someone who has legally binding interest. Mayor Spencer inquired if the housing provider does not agree with the Committee's decision, the housing provider must file a petition to consider the new rent increase; if no petition is filed, the rent increase is void. The Community Development Director responded the Mayor is correct. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 29 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |