pages: CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 10 | Councilmember Oddie stated the provision seems obvious. Other/Housekeeping The Community Development Director outlined revisions to definitions. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council agrees, to which the Council responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director outlined the provision clarifying units which are excluded. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Council agrees, to which the Council responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether boardinghouses would be excluded, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded boardinghouses are already excluded and are treated like hotels. The Community Development Director outlined the provision clarifying a tenant could agree to receive an electronic document. Mayor Spencer stated the Council unanimously concurs with said provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision allowing the Program Administrator to request additional information during mediation of rent increases. Vice Mayor Vella stated the City needs to be cautious and explicit about additional documents not being subject to a record request, such as medical and financial records. The HAHCD Director stated financial documents are optional for both sides; additional documents could be a copy of the lease or the first page of the deed to show ownership. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether a list of types of documents could be provided; whether the ordinance could state which documents are optional and which documents could not be requested; stated people should understand their rights. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with the suggestion; stated additional documents is too broad. The Community Development Director noted the provision is specifically about documents the landlord would provide; stated staff could come back with more specificity; outlined the next provision that offers of a one year lease must be in writing. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Council expressed support. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |