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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 7 | Councilmember Oddie stated that he is happy to hear from the public, but it should not hinder the process. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated it is possible to come back at the second meeting in May with changes; the maximum allowable rent increase may have to come back in June; the goal is to bring just cause back at the second meeting in May for Council action. Vice Mayor Knox White requested a broader approach to the outreach on rent caps. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated staff will look at the time- frame to come back to Council for the AirBNB ordinance; inquired if there is a desire from Council to have AirBNB come back with just cause, in which there may be a delay with just cause coming back for consideration. Councilmember Vella inquired when the Ellis Act portion is coming back for Council consideration to which the Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the action is currently being discussed. Councilmember Vella stated the AirBNB portion may return in July. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated just cause should take priority. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated just cause will return at the second meeting in May; staff will return with recommendations to the maximum allowable rent increase, rent increase banking, the role of RRAC versus hearing officers, maximum rent caps and the impact on the budget; the item will come back as a standalone ordinance; outlined the amendments provided for consideration; stated staff will discuss the proposed amendments with members of the community. Councilmember Vella inquired which items Councilmember Daysog specifically requested be looked at; expressed concern about one Councilmember providing direction to staff versus Council as a body providing direction. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if requests for modifications from Councilmember Daysog are being considered. Councilmember Daysog stated that his goal is to obtain stakeholder input for people to gain landlord perspective. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the proposed amendments have been vetted since the spring of 2017 when the ordinance was adopted; stated if the Council desires a review of the items within the community, staff will facilitate the discussion. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |