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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 2 | The Assistant City Attorney noted the provision would only be legally defensible for multifamily units built before 1995; however, the provision would be a problem for single-family homes and multifamily units built after 1995 because of Costa Hawkins. Mayor Spencer and Councilmember Oddie agreed to add the provision. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether this type of increase has been happening. The Community Development Director responded there have been inquiries asking about short fixed term leases with the same tenant, which would be a loophole to get around relocation benefits; stated a framework for temporary tenancy is being created, which would include a cap on the rent increase for the next tenant. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated staff would come back to Council with provisions on fixed term leases and temporary tenancies. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there have been inquiries or complaints, to which the Housing Authority Housing and Community Development Director (HAHCD Director) responded there have been inquiries from landlords regarding multiple fixed term leases. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City is trying to make the ordinance more understandable; given the inquiries, the suggestion seems reasonable. Mayor Spencer stated there is support from five Councilmembers. Notices to Vacate Due to a Governmental Order The Community Development Director stated the feedback on Tuesday was Council wants staff to come back with more standards regarding willful actions by a tenant; the Council was not interested in a carve out for anything other than willful acts by a tenant; staff will return with criteria. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the need to vacate a property because of a natural disaster should be addressed; the City should find a way to support tenants displaced due to a natural disaster; the real estate community has discussed a trust fund for assistance with relocation fees; the faith community has also expressed good will; there should be a way to help tenants facing said situation. Mayor Spencer questioned whether the trust fund was sufficiently noticed to be discussed tonight. The City Attorney stated the matter is covered under the agenda as changes to the rent stabilization ordinance; Council can come up with suggestions; the matter would come Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |