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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 24 | Alameda Records. The Recreation and Parks Director made brief comments and gave a Power Point presentation. Adam Gillitt, Alameda Museum, provided information; gave a Power Point presentation. *** Vice Mayor Vella left the dais at 11:22 p.m. and returned at 11:24 p.m. Mayor Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-487) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report for the Rent Stabilization Program. The Community Development Director made brief comments. The Rent Stabilization Program Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the presentation addressed the burden on smaller landlords to pay relocation fees not being more important than the needs of the tenant; the landlord community is putting together an assistance fund that perhaps smaller landlords could use. The Rent Stabilization Program Director stated that he has heard about said effort, which is a good idea; a recommendation has been made in the past about certain financial breaks for smaller landlords; he is not in favor of a two tiered system. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the percentage of landlords included in the information reported; discussed the need for better data collection. The Rent Stabilization Program Director stated the most recent fee study allows demographic data to be voluntarily reported. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how good the data is if it is voluntarily produced. The Rent Stabilization Program Director responded the data is very limited; stated that he is trying to come up with ways to get more robust data, including a comprehensive database. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is a goal to expand the range of translated materials, inquired what five languages are currently provided. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |