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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 22 | units they are not subject to the rent control provisions. The Community Development Director stated accessory dwellings are covered by the ordinance; inquired whether Mayor Spencer is requesting accessory dwellings not be subject to rent control but still be under the eviction protections. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would be hesitant to add the exemption; she would like staff to review the implications of adding said provision. Mayor Spencer requested if clarification could be added regarding fixed-term leases and the tenant leaving voluntarily; inquired whether language needs to be added about tenants leaving voluntarily not being entitled to relocation benefits. The Assistant City Attorney responded at the end of the first fixed-term lease, the tenant would not be entitled to relocation fees. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft clarified the question is regarding if the tenant were to leave voluntarily. The Assistant City Attorney responded that the end of a lease the tenant leaves, no notice is required at the end of a lease. The Community Development Director responded that relocation benefits are for no fault evictions, owner move in or withdrawing from the rental market or if a tenant enters into a subsequent fixed-term lease and that lease ended. The City Attorney stated the question is if the tenant decides to leave, not the landlord making the tenant leave. The Community Development Director responded in the event that the tenant decides to leave, they are not being terminated. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to add language to clarify if a tenant laves voluntarily, relocation benefits are not needed. Council and staff concurred. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a landlord has to pay relocation benefits in the event of a natural disaster. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated in the event of a governmental order to vacate, relocation benefits need to be paid to a tenant; staff is requesting to have the language remain until staff can return with new language. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie and Vella - 3. Noes: Councilmember Matarrese Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |