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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 21 | whatever necessary to create a robust, full and complete rent registry discussed tonight and modify the fee study next year, if something is brought back and implemented. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the motion includes the survey; inquired what is meant by robust. Councilmember Oddie responded that it means a complete inventory of every rental property and the rents in the City, which both the landlords and tenants are requesting. The Acting City Manager inquired whether the rent registry would track increases in rent and evictions, to which Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative; stated the registry is the only way to get a true picture of how many people are getting rent increases and by what percent. The Community Development Director stated changes would be measured on an annual basis to provide a comparison of the status of individual units. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the registry would be public and anyone could look up rent history by address. Councilmember Oddie responded legal staff would have to tell Council. The Assistant City Attorney stated the ordinance would have to be modified to require the landlord register the unit; there would have to be a Request for Proposals for a vendor; the ordinance requirement could possibly include provisions about confidentiality; options would be provided. The City Attorney stated the matter would not return to Council before November when a decision is made about putting the rent provisions in the Charter. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney stated a Charter initiative will be on the November ballot, which was done by landlords, and puts the rent stabilization ordinance in the Charter; if it passes, the Council could not make amendments and a vote of the people would be required; an amendment to the ordinance would not be brought back until after the election in November. Councilmember Oddie stated the work would still be the same; either the Council could change it or propose changes to go forward at an election. The Community Development Director noted following the direction at the Council May 18th study session, staff plans on coming back to Council in December with a comprehensive list of items; the registry would be part of the work effort. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there would be another vote by Council before proceeding, to which Councilmember Oddie and the Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |