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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 18 | policy, it would not be an amendment to the ordinance; the ordinance has provisions that say policies can be adopted that further implement the intent of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what the City can do about the living conditions of certain properties and the harassment at 470 Central Avenue; stated the activities are criminal and the City has an obligation to ensure people are being housed safely; he would like the City Manager to report back on addressing the testimonies that people are being threatened; stated he is unclear why when there is a fixed-term lease which the tenant would like to extend beyond the fixed-term, the landlord can increase the rent higher than 5% and the parties do not need to appear before the RRAC; he would like there to be a revision to ensure the intent matches the interpretation of the law. The Assistant City Attorney responded that one of the amendments does so. Councilmember Matarrese stated there should be a mediation process prior to a just cause eviction; he has been told by the Assistant City Attorney there is no way to legally do mediation; he does not believe the amendments serve the long term interest of the City; the price of relieving the fear is that owners will get out of the rental market; there should be an exemption for owners with less than 10 units with stipulation that everyone has to record why a tenant is evicted; data needs to be gathered and evaluated. Councilmember Oddie requested language that would bulletproof for the 470 Central Avenue tenants. The Assistant City Attorney stated language could be added to read: "in addition to any substantive provisions of this ordinance, the effect of this ordinance shall render null and void any action that a landlord has taken between May 3, 2017 and the effective date of this ordinance to terminate any tenancy, including but not limited to, serving any notice to quit or other eviction notice, bringing an action to recover possession of a Rental Unit, or being granted possession of a Rental Unit, based on Section 6-58.140.A of Ordinance No. 3148." Mayor Spencer requested clarification for the reason for the May 3, 2017. The Assistant City Attorney responded May 3, 2017 is the date the notices to vacate were served on the 470 Central Avenue tenants. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the date is going to be considered arbitrary. The Assistant City Attorney responded staff tried to arrive at a date that would be appealing to Council. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern over the legislation appearing to be directed towards a particular party. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |