pages: CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 16 | Vice Mayor Vella stated a form could be created for owners with exigent circumstances and someone who has predesignated power of attorney; gave an example of an owner in the military not being able to attend. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the HAHCD Director stated the ordinance already states someone with legal authority, which covers the military example. The Community Development Director stated the only change is that the City Attorney would make the determination instead of the Program Administrator. Vice Mayor Vella gave an example of a property manager not having authority to fix a window; stated the scenario has come up before; that she is concerned about someone without authority delaying outcomes. The Community Development Director stated the ordinance does not allow a property management company to appear before the RRAC. Mayor Spencer stated that she also wants to address someone with binding authority appearing for the tenant; that she would prefer to have the tenant present unless there are extenuating circumstances. The HAHCD Director stated a tenant designating an advocate to be present is approved under a reasonable accommodation request; the ordinance is not being changed. Councilmember Oddie stated Council wants to avoid having a battle of attorneys. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she wants to ensure private information on reasonable accommodation requests would not be subject to a record request. The HAHCD Director stated the reasonable accommodation is kept confidential and is not included in the public record; if requested, medical information would be redacted. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she saw emails that combined a number of items; the City should be very explicit about what is subject to the Public Records Act. The Community Development Director outlined the next provision specifying that cases appealed to the City Council with under a 5% increase do not require a person with ownership interest to be present. The Council agreed with the provision. The Community Development Director outlined the provision allowing any increase, even if under 5%, to be appealed to a Hearing Officer; noted the provision was Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 16 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |