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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 26 | Councilmember Matarrese stated the gathering of information is like running in place; Council should be informed with broader information; some statistics are good, but he would like to see the information coupled with Business License annual reporting. Councilmember Oddie inquired if any cases are handled outside the RRAC. The Assistant City Attorney responded part of the process is to have staff trained in mediation; stated landlords and tenants participate in mediation facilitated by staff that will sometimes result in a case being settled prior to the RRAC meeting. Councilmember Oddie inquired how many mediations occur and if outside parties facilitate mediation. The Assistant City Attorney responded there are not outside mediations; stated RRAC meetings are typically broken up into two pieces: first is mediation, and the second is a quasi-judiciary hearing where the RRAC hears testimony and makes a recommendation; the landlord and the tenant are encouraged to engage in mediation before the process begins to facilitate an agreement. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the number of mediations is known. The Assistant City Attorney responded the number was reported in the data. Councilmember Oddie inquired how many cases do not come to the RRAC because the City never receives notice. The Assistant City Attorney responded notice if filed for mediation that does happen; stated the ability to resolve the matter with a court action goes to a full hearing. Councilmember Oddie inquired if said instance occurs with or without a notice. The Community Development Director responded under the ordinance the landlord is required to notify the Housing Authority if the rent increase is higher than 5%; the Housing Authority received 188 notices of rent increases above 5%, and of those, 62%, or 85 cases, were settled with the assistance of staff. Councilmember Oddie inquired if mediation is occurring outside of the RRAC process before someone files a notice. The Community Development Director responded the program would not know said information. The Assistant City Attorney stated the Housing Authority would welcome any information regarding outside mediation occurring before the RRAC process; that he would be follow up with the public speaker. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 24 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |