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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 5 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the fee could cover the cost of the RRAC referring a case to a hearing officer, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded the cost recovery is done based on the ordinance requirements; stated having a provision in the ordinance would possibly be something that could be covered under cost recovery. Ms. Costello finished the presentation. Mayor Spencer stated RRAC training is offered on a regular basis; trained staff and attorneys also attend the meetings to respond to questions raised. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding possible training sources, Ms. Costello stated that she does not have a specific recommendation; the training could address frustrations; RRAC members indicated they want more information. The Housing Authority Program Analyst gave a Power Point presentation. Stated that he does not support rent stabilization that allows landlords to raise rent 5% per year; he will be driven out of Alameda; urged Council to address the unfairness: Doyle Saylor, Alameda. Thanked Council for providing money for legal representation for tenants; expressed concern over the RRAC; stated more help is needed for tenants: Rob Hayes, Alameda. Expressed concern over renters leaving Alameda and being evicted illegally; stated eviction statistics are needed; discussed homelessness: Tristen Schmidt, Alameda. Expressed concern over statistical information; stated a typical baseline is 65% to 100% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI); 5% has been more than double; the moratorium allowed 8% when inflation was 1.3%; discussed relocation benefits: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Expressed concern over the definition of small property owners; stated a 5% increase does not stabilize rents: Toni Grimm, Alameda. Stated all of the seven comparison cities have CPI as the rent cap; Alameda is the only City that picked a number out of a hat; expressed support for using a market rate basis for relocation fees; stated the study is a baseline and a conclusion cannot be drawn; expressed concern over mediation; suggested a hearing: Eric Stimling, Alameda Renters Coalition. Stated that he represents landlords and tenants; expressed concern over privacy; suggested someone with full settlement authority be able to attend the RRAC hearings; expressed concern over Municipal Code Section 6-58.140 regarding eviction: Robert Matz, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |