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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 2 | Point. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded assisted living projects in Alameda are not covered by the rent stabilization ordinance. Councilmember Oddie inquired what authority Council has to control rents at Independence Plaza. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded Independence Plaza is a senior affordable housing project owned by the Housing Authority; outlined Ordinance 3148 exemptions; stated the Housing Authority has committed to adopt regulatory agreements on its projects. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the specific ordinance is related to the duties and purpose of the Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC); stated Council may provide direction on amendments to be made and the role of RRAC may change; the language can be updated if requested. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Base Reuse and Community Development Director outlined the buyout agreement process. The Interim City Attorney stated a buyout typically occurs when a landlord and tenant reach an agreement where the tenant vacates the property for consideration. Councilmember Vella inquired about the Ellis Act move-out protections for short-term rentals such as AirBNB. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded when Council is presented with the AirBNB ordinance, it considers the number of days someone can rent a unit. Councilmember Vella inquired when Council will be presented with the AirBNB ordinance with Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the items are part of staff's workplan; stated the AirBNB ordinance can move simultaneously with rent ordinance amendments to give continuity. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the new City Attorney arrives next month and has experience with these matters; it would be beneficial to have his input on the ordinances. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the City Clerk provide locations for meeting overflow; to which the City Clerk stated there is space in room 360 as well as the Elk's lodge. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |