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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 10 | Councilmember Vella expressed support for 70%; stated that she would prefer 65%. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he could go up to 75%; stated if 70% is chosen, the discussion related to banking and pass-through becomes more important. Councilmember Vella stated that she would like to hear the proposal for banking and pass-through from Vice Mayor Knox White. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for banking; stated a cap should be discussed and is important; expressed support for allowing pass-through on capital costs that are State mandated. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the State mandated costs fall within CIP. The Community Development Director responded there is a lot of flexibility in what Council may discuss; pass-through options were not outlined in detail, but the CIP stands alone in its policy and is separate from pass-through; staff has sought direction on changes to be made to the policy; outlined challenges from landlords trying to meet threshold dollar amounts for undertaking improvements to access the CIP process; noted if there is an interest, Council may provide staff direction to revise CIP policy while allowing the ordinance to currently move forward; stated adding multiple different pass-through options cannot be done tonight. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined the ordinance processes. The City Attorney stated Council has substantial flexibility regarding AGA; however, with regard to pass-through, staff is only seeking direction; Council may move forward with all items except pass-through. Councilmember Vella expressed concern over changing the CIP process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to give staff direction to come back to Council. Vice Mayor Knox White stated pass-through is not part of his motion. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Vella regarding directing staff to come back to Council for a discussion of pass-through. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern for the banked amount being increased; outlined banking percentages. Councilmember Vella inquired whether it is possible to require the tenant to agree to banking; expressed concern for banking causing constructive evictions. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 9 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |