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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 3 | back to Council. Mayor Spencer suggested the trust fund be discussed after the items on the list. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to make comments on the trust fund as part of the fee discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Council direction is that the landlord would not pay relocation fees; her suggestion is to not forget about the tenant. Vice Mayor Vella stated there is not a provision in the current ordinance; the Council direction is not to add anything since there has not been an issue; all funding issues should be discussed together. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not think anything needs to be added; there is recourse if a tenant trashes an apartment; if a court decides a tenant is responsible for damages, relocation fees could be waived; adding provisions does not seem necessary; the process is not clear. The Community Development Director stated the Council direction from Tuesday was not to add language in the ordinance, but Council was willing to look at additional information regarding the willful act of a tenant; if Council does not want additional information, tenants would receive relocation benefits and have a right to return to the unit regardless of the circumstances that lead to the governmental order to vacate. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like information provided when the matter returns; Council can decide how to proceed at said time. The Community Development Director outlined clarifying language regarding no termination notice. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when relocation benefits would be paid, to which the Community Development Director responded in three business days. Mayor Spencer stated when landlords give notice, they should be prepared to pay half of the relocation benefits; that she is concerned three business days would not give the landlord sufficient time. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there should also be concern for the tenant who would need to find new housing. Mayor Spencer suggested the payment within three business days be one-quarter of the total relocation benefit. The Community Development Director stated the proposal requires the landlord pay the full amount because the tenant would have to vacate immediately and would not have Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |