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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 11 | Vice Mayor Vella stated is it almost midnight; suggested a work session be held to continue reviewing the proposals. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to continue a little longer. Mayor Spencer questioned whether direction can be given at a work session; suggested the meeting be continued. The Community Development Director noted if the Council continues the meeting to a specific date and time, additional public comment would not be required. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to keep the current discussion going tonight. Councilmember Oddie suggested fixed term leases be allowed, but the landlord could be required to go to the RRAC to prove the fixed term lease was mutually agreed upon. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated said suggestion sounds cumbersome. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Councilmember Oddie stated there is unequal bargaining power, which is recognized by law. Vice Mayor Vella stated anything outside of a onetime fixed term lease should not be exempt from paying relocation benefits. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Vice Mayor Vella stated fixed term leases should be under one year; if the parties agree to continue the lease after one year, it would fall under the ordinance protections. Mayor Spencer stated that she would propose not allowing fixed term leases on multifamily properties. In response to the Community Development Director's inquiry about the loophole, Vice Mayor Vella stated her concern is landlords could continuously offer fixed term leases to the same tenant to avoid paying relocation benefits. The Community Development Director stated what is being proposed is offering one fixed term lease under one year; however, if the tenant remains in the unit, the landlord would have to offer a one year lease. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested the Housing Authority (HA) Executive Director to provide input. The HA Executive Director stated there have been approximately five inquiries about whether or not repeated fixed term leases are allowed to be continuously offered. Councilmember Oddie stated landlords are asking because they want to avoid paying Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |