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CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 20 | implementation details; recommend that the resolution be adopted now and staff return upon implementation of the program fee. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the program fee could be included the next time a lease is renewed. The Community Development Director responded the obligation to pay the fee is that of the landlord. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft clarified that the question is the fee can be split between the landlord and tenant, yet a rent increase is not allowed more than once in a 12 month period. The Community Development Director responded the landlord would have to wait until the next lease signing to pass on the fee; inquired whether the Council direction is to request the program fee be passed through the next lease term. Mayor Spencer stated there is no Council direction, only clarifying questions. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is unclear whether the same process is utilized in other cities; inquired whether a landlord could apply the fee retroactively or only going forward. The Community Development Director responded that she is unclear about applying the fee retroactively; stated the landlord is obligated to pay the fee. The City Attorney stated the direction could be to not allow the fee to be retroactive and only allow the landlord to pass on the fee for the current year. The Community Development Director stated the recommendation is to adopt the resolution setting the program fee; if the program fee is not adopted, annual cost of $1.6 million would have to be picked up from the General Fund. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would like to change the speaker time to 2 minutes instead of 3. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded the topic is very important and speakers should be allowed to have the full 3 minutes. Expressed concern with the fee study and Section 8 voucher units; requested clarification on the fixed term lease relocation fees: Alan Teague, Alameda. Stated that she voted for Measure L1; relocation fees are a problem for small landlords; passing the ordinance will make small landlords withdraw from the rental market and place a financial hardship on them: Sarah Murray, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |