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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 12 | relocation benefits. Mayor Spencer stated the Vice Mayor's proposal is up to one year with the same tenant, then the lease becomes a regular lease. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the same military exception could apply. Mayor Spencer stated landlords could switch tenants each year, but they probably would not because landlords want to keep good tenants; the matter could be revisited the next time the ordinance is reviewed. The HAHCD Director stated landlords have given a series of fixed term leases. The Community Development Director stated the direction is to allow one fixed term lease under one year; another fixed term lease cannot be offered to the same tenant; and a military carve out would be included; the last item is a landlord could not change from a month-to-month lease to a fixed term lease unless requested by the tenant. Mayor Spencer stated that she would rather prohibit doing so. Vice Mayor Vella suggested striking the language "unless requested by the tenant." Councilmember Oddie suggested adding "existing' tenant. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the requirement is needed, to which Mayor Spencer responded the issue has come up; clarification is needed; tenants should not give up relocation benefits. In response to the Assistant City Attorney's inquiry, Mayor Spencer stated the landlord has to offer a one year lease at the time of the first rent increase, however, it is just a regular lease, not a fixed term lease. In response to Councilmember Oddie's concern, the HA Executive Director stated the ordinance should be clear the 12 month offer is an evergreen lease. Mayor Spencer stated if any tenants ended up losing relocation benefits by going from a month-to-month lease to a fixed term lease, the issue needs to be cured. The Assistant City Attorney stated the ordinance should prohibit the landlord from offering a fixed term lease. Mayor Spencer stated said regulation will be in place going forward; she is addressing if the scenario has already occurred. The Assistant City Attorney stated the change should indicate it is to clarify existing law. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |