pages: CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 17 | The City Attorney responded the last words should read, " ..at the end of that subsequent fixed term tenancy." The Community Development Director continued the presentation regarding the program fee. Mayor Spencer inquired how the landlord could collect the program fee if the tenant does not pay their portion. The Community Development Director responded the landlord would need to take the tenant to small claims court; stated the landlord is obligated to pay the fee. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the program fee can be an obligation from the tenant directly to the City for the tenant half; stated the program is supposed to benefit the landlord and the tenant; inquired whether both landlords and tenants can be independently obligated to pay the City. The Community Development Director responded other cities processes their program fee in the same manner; stated the request would increase costs due to increased staff time. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a way to have the program fee set up automatically online by the administrating department. The Community Development Director responded that the Finance Department will be in charge of billing and collection of the program fee; a new database would have to be set up for said request. The City Manager stated there is a privacy and data collection issue with regards to the tenants. Mayor Spencer inquired if the fee is $5.00 a month and the tenant does not pay the first month, what recourse does the landlord have. The Community Development Director responded that the program fee of $122.00 a unit is the obligation of the landlord to the City; stated one half of the cost can be passed on to the tenant at the landlord's discretion. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how the program fee will be billed; stated she sees a lot of problems with the implementation of the program from the landlords perspective. The Community Development Director responded the program fee will be billed as part of the business license fee; stated single family rentals that do not pay a business license fee will receive a standalone bill from the Finance Department. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |