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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 11 | The Community Development Director outlined the provision requiring offers of a one year lease be on the table for five calendar days. Mayor Spencer stated that she was given ten days to respond when her landlord offered a one year lease when her rent was increased; the offer should be on the table until the first payment of the increased rent, which is usually 30 days; the tenant should have more time to make a decision. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to hear from the stakeholders on both sides. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, Mayor Spencer stated the one year lease is waived if the tenant does not respond. Councilmember Oddie noted that he was given more than five days; stated that he does not know the right number, but more than five days should be given. The Community Development Director stated staff would proposed the question to the stakeholders; outlined the provision regarding bundling services. The Council expressed support for doing so. The Community Development Director outlined the provision that unbundling applies to month-to-month leases. Mayor Spencer stated the Council unanimously supports the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision making the CIP policy notice consistent. Mayor Spencer stated the Council unanimously supports the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision requiring the notice of the RRAC hearing to be done in the same time and manner as the rent increase notice. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry if the Council is in agreement, the Council responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director outlined the provision changing "text" to "content," changing the number of days to petition an RRAC decision to a Hearing Officer from seven days to fifteen days, and adding information about translation. The Council expressed support for the revisions. The Community Development Director outlined the provision requiring notice to be given to the Program Administrator if the landlord and tenant reach an agreement Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |