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CityCouncil | 2016-03-01 | 8 | gap in coverage of the moratorium and so there would not be any evictions before the CIP is in place. Appropriation and Fee Study: The Community Development Director continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Community Development Director responded the three full time staff being considered includes two attorneys and one paralegal. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see comparison done on what it would cost to outsource the work; benefits paid for a staff person need to be factored into cost. The Assistant City Attorney stated the cost estimate is very conservative; the cost is based on a dollar perspective, not a body perspective; the intent would be to hire outside counsel as needed in the initial stages of the program; a job allocation would be brought before Council at a later time if staff determines there is a need for full-time staff. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated the Full Time Estimate (FTE) positions would include an advice counsel to help educate landlords and tenants on the program, supported by a paralegal; and one litigator specializing in the area. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council has to approve the $300,000 appropriation before second reading of the ordinance, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the appropriation has to be administered between now and June; if something changes, the amount could be unencumbered; the budget is conservative. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is hoping there are different options when the study is completed. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not support a fee study; Council should find the money within the budget for the program; it is fundamentally unfair to impose fees on small mom and pop landlords. Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned about who should bear the cost of the program; she would like to see arbitration beyond RRAC be shared between the parties at a minimum of 25% and would like the focus to be on meaningful participation at the RRAC level. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-03-01.pdf |