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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 4 | Ms. Costello responded some of the issues were brought up by tenants; stated that she listened to some of the RRAC meetings; given the context, she could see it might make certain people uncomfortable. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how information was gathered about tenants not wanting to use the RRAC process. Ms. Costello responded the information came from interviews with tenant representatives; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether tenants continue to pay rent if they are able to remain after receiving an eviction notice, to which Ms. Costello responded in the affirmative; continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding government ordered vacations, Ms. Costello provided examples; noted a recommendation is relocation fees be paid within three days of the notice from the landlord. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding the breakdown of evictions, Ms. Costello stated that she does not have a breakdown of small versus large units. In response to Councilmember Oddie's further inquiry, Ms. Costello stated the balancing act is tough; noted the City of Los Angeles gives a discount; the impact on small property owners came up in discussions. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding impact of the proposed relocation benefit formula on landlords charging under market, Ms. Costello stated it is a balancing act; there was unanimity between tenants and landlords; if tenants get more money, they will have an easier time relocating. Mayor Spencer stated the money comes from the landlords; inquired what should be done when landlords charge rent that is under market. Ms. Costello responded said situation would be a downside of the proposed change; stated the landlords would pay more; the issues are not easy to balance; based on work in other communities, Management Partners felt helping people who have paid low rent makes a big change in finding alternative housing; the market is pretty compelling; most cities are giving more help to people with lower rents who have stayed a longer time. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Ms. Costello reviewed the community input from when the Council drafted the ordinance, to which Ms. Costello responded in the negative; continued the presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding RRAC member interviews, Ms. Costello stated the members felt like they need to be able to refer matters to a hearing officer. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |