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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 19 | The Assistant City Attorney stated similar language would be added to Subsection B. Mayor Spencer stated said direction was given at the February 2nd meeting; Subsection B should include a provision regarding an increase in rent. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City would be forcing the landlord to raise the rent. Mayor Spencer stated a landlord would be required to give an existing tenant an additional year, but would not get an increase in rent; Subsection B conflicts with Subsection C. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a landlord offering a tenant another one year lease would incur relocation fees. The Assistant City Attorney responded if there is a fixed term, the landlord will not be required to pay relocation benefits. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if a one year lease is a fixed term, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded it can be. Councilmember Oddie stated if a landlord wants to terminate a lease without cause, relocation benefits would be triggered. Mayor Spencer stated if both sides agree to a one year term, as opposed to month-to- month, the landlord does not have to buy out the tenant. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the one year lease could be offered but the tenant could say they prefer month-to-month; inquired if Mayor Spencer's question is whether the landlord is required to offer a one year lease at the end of a lease without a rent increase. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a lease that has an expiration date as outlined in Subsection B is a fixed term lease, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether someone entering into a fixed lease and decides to part ways at the end of the lease, does not trigger relocation assistance. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated that is not the direction Council gave. Councilmember Daysog stated he previously indicated said provisions is how the Glendale model works; he does not want relocation assistance to trigger. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |