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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 9 | requirements set forth by Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the petitioning process. The Community Development Director responded the petitioning process is different; stated there is an upward or downward adjustment reduction in housing services or a fair rate of return; banking is a mechanism for that flexibility and allows for a safety; there is a limit to the amount of times banking is allowed; outlined limitations to banking. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the limitations keeping a landlord from raising rents. The Community Development Director responded the landlord must use it or lose it; the limitation is a maximum not a minimum. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for banking, but at a lower ceiling; stated the rent registry is important; more data is needed; listing the number of tenants in a unit could be sensitive information; more data related to rent charges is needed; expressed support for a simple pass-through, with 50% of the program fee able to be passed through; inquired whether the petition process is to be decided. The Community Development director responded in the affirmative; stated there could be a decision to include a hearing officer and the process to be utilized. (19-402) Councilmember Oddie moved approval of extending the amount of time Councilmembers have to deliberate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the discussion clocks can move to 5:00. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like Vice Mayor Knox White to provide his Annual General Adjustment (AGA) percentage increase. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that three members have expressed support for 70%. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of setting the AGA at 70% of CPI. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the motion; stated 70% is the top of his range, but within his range nonetheless. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would support 75%. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 8 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |