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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 8 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the items listed by Councilmember Daysog relate to Exhibit 2 of the staff report; expressed support for leaving the items as-is and moving forward; stated there is not a pressing need to go back. Councilmember Oddie stated passing on 50% of the rental fee should be reviewed. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated staff's recommendation is to have the portion of the rent fee passed onto the tenant not be part of the rent cap; inquired if staff may review the items listed in Exhibit 2 to determine which might be moot based on the current discussion. Councilmember Vella stated the direction from the majority of Council is to have the staff analysis done, but it should not hold up just cause or the rent cap conversation and should be standalone ordinances. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated Council should take action on just cause eviction protections and on the maximum allowable rent increase so staff may know what the ordinances should require. Vie Mayor Knox White stated that he spoke with many landlord groups while campaigning; outlined responses from landlords related to just cause and Measure K; stated the issue should return to Council as timely and soon as possible. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated the new ordinances should be checked against policy to ensure consistency and relevant changes are made. Councilmember Oddie stated that he will not support changes, but staff should be prepared to answer questions should they arise. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director inquired whether Council wants to proceed with changes to relocation benefit formulas. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded the annual report for the rent program is coming in September, and that would be the right time to consider changes. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated the changes will be incorporated into the discussion in September; staff is requesting Council to adopt the Ellis Act policy tonight. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired who will be tracking properties affected by Ellis Act policy; expressed support of the 2-year provision if proper tracking is executed. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded there will be a requirement to record that an Ellis Act termination has occurred against the title of a property, along with providing the contact information of the in-place tenant; stated the Special Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |