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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 29 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether decisions could be appealed to Council. The Assistant City Attorney responded there is a separate hearing officer process; the citation procedure will go to a hearing officer who will determine if the violation occurred and the hearing officer can use discretion when imposing a fine. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with staff's proposal. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with staff's proposal. Mayor Spencer inquired what "garden cottage" refers to, to which the Community Development Director responded that it implies a smaller or second unit in someone's backyard. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with staff's recommendation; a means test would be a substantial change. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a means test would add further complications with administering the program; the amount of rent someone is paying for the unit they are living in is like a means test; the condition of the units is relative to what they pay. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of continuing the meeting to the next regular scheduled Council meeting. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog and Matarrese - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 3. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is important to address everyone's needs; she feels the ordinance addresses the needs of both groups; an annual review will be done that will provide valuable data and modifications can be made as needed; the City is not doing rent control; complaints about Victorian properties being expensive to maintain can be brought to the RRAC and the RRAC can review costs and possibly grant the request, so landlords should go to the RRAC to increase over 5%; landlords have been given no cause evictions with a provision to also protect tenants with the relocation benefits; sunset provision is fair; in 3 years, the City Council could come back and revisit the issue; read Section 6-58.85 regarding committee hearing and decision; stated that she would like a checklist so that everyone has the same experience at the RRAC and to ensure the same data is collected. Mayor Spencer inquired if there could be a form, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated if the RRAC meeting is contested the paperwork could be used. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 27 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |