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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 14 | Vice Mayor Vella stated the form should include the actual rent increase rather than a range. The Community Development Director stated since the form is public, landlords requested a range to keep flexibility when working with other tenants. Vice Mayor Vella stated the ranges are too broad and do not help collect data; outlined information not included on the form. The Community Development Director noted the rent increases would most likely be above 5%. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated as much data as possible should be collected, including the number of tenants and lease start date. The HAHCD Director stated all of the data being discussed is collected when the case starts. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the form include 5% increments. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to see the actual percentage. Vice Mayor Vella stated increases over 5% have to go to the RRAC, which is public; having the information is better for both sides because not disclosing the percent causes speculation. Councilmember Matarrese stated the percentage should be disclosed. Mayor Spencer stated a majority of Council would like the specific percentage disclosed; further stated the Council direction is to require notice in writing without including the penalty; suggested the language be similar to: "Please notify the Administrator so that the item is not carried over and data is collected." The HAHCD Director stated data will not be collected if the form is not required. Vice Mayor Vella stated written notification can be required; settlements should not be discouraged. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how many times staff has not been notified, to which the HAHCD Director stated staff has been notified; however, the form needs to be required to collect the data. Vice Mayor Vella suggested the parties be required to provide notification that they are in settlement talks prior to the RRAC hearing and upon reaching a settlement, they are required to submit the form. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 14 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |