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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 8 | The Community Development Director noted homeowners would have to move back in for six months before offering the unit for rent again. Mayor Spencer inquired whether only the primary residence of a homeowner is being discussed, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether temporary tenancy could be any rental property, not a primary residence, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative; stated a temporary tenancy is limited to a primary residence. The Community Development Director stated two different fixes are being proposed to address the fixed term loophole. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated in addition to a primary residence being used for a temporary tenancy, staff is recommending buildings with multi-family units be allowed to offer onetime, short term leases. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like Council to separate the two scenarios and address single family homes first. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated a temporary tenancy would not be subject to the ordinance; therefore, it would not be monitored or enforced. Councilmember Oddie suggested the City require language in the lease regarding the property owner moving back in after the short term lease. The Community Development Director stated the ordinance could continue to remain silent on the issue. Mayor Spencer stated that she wants the ordinance to address the matter. Councilmember Oddie stated the leases should be restricted to single family units with owners living in the property. Mayor Spencer suggested the length of the lease be limited; concurred the leases should be restricted to property owners living in the home. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there should be accountability; upon returning to the unit, the property owner should be required to file something with the Program Administrator. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there has actually been a problem. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |