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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 15 | The Community Development Director noted the only change to the form would be to require the specific percentage since the other information is collected prior to the RRAC hearing; outlined the provision encouraging the parties to reach a voluntary agreement and changing the form to read "acknowledgement" rather than "agreement." In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated the form already says "acknowledgement" and the ordinance is being changed to reflect what is on the form. The Council agreed with the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision regarding the City Attorney determining ownership interest. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted an attorney or property manager could have authority. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated the previous Council direction was to have someone with ownership interest present; if an entity owns the property, documentation is needed to determine who has rights to bind the entity, such as a President or Vice President. Mayor Spencer stated before the ordinance was adopted, the landlord could send someone without any authority to the RRAC hearing, which was not productive; the hearings are more productive now. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not want to weaken the requirement. The Assistant City Attorney stated the provision is not being weakened; it will state that the City Attorney's office will review documentation to make a determination about who can represent an entity at the RRAC hearing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the requirement to have someone with an ownership interest could mean someone from out of state has to be present; the City wants someone with the legal authority to bind present; the hearing will not be prolonged; suggested the language read: "legal authority to bind." Mayor Spencer stated that she does not agree with said suggestion; landlords out of state who do not want to come to town can keep rent increases under 5%. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he likes the language someone legally authorized; gave an example of a property owner with a medical issue. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with the example; however, when the ordinance was adopted, she suggested requiring owners to attend because office managers were showing up to RRAC hearings. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 15 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |