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CityCouncil | 2019-09-03 | 11 | services that provide some type of just cause protection. The Community Development Director stated since 2016 the ordinance has exempted units with regulatory agreements. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether those are stronger or weaker than City protections. The Community Development Director responded when a regulatory agreement exists due to a tax credit project, just cause is needed to evict a tenant. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Housing Authority properties are excluded, to which the Community Development Director responded most Housing Authority projects are subject to regulatory agreements. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there will be a report back to Council on the type of reports which are going to be generated, and if so, when can the report be expected. The Community Development Director responded the ordinance continues to require an annual report updating the Council about the rent program; stated Council will see the details in the annual report for the current Fiscal Year 2019-20. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether units affected by natural disaster would be included in rent protections. The Community Development Director responded relocation benefits would be allowed depending on the cause; stated if a fire is not caused by negligence of the landlord, relocation benefits would not be paid. Stated changes affect the Housing Authority; outlined his experience as an active participant in the housing choice voucher program: Alan Teague, Alameda. Outlined his experience as a renter in Alameda; discussed renters being treated fairly: Harry McCurdy, Alameda. Stated that she is a Section 8 voucher holder; urged Council to extend protections for Section 8 tenants: Connie Trusseh, Alameda. Expressed concern over treatment of renters: Austin Tam, Alameda. Stated relocation payments for no fault evictions need to be tied to Alameda and should increase by 70% of Consumer Price Index (CPI); discussed hotel rates and increased landlord costs: Dona Fisher, Landlord. *** Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 3, 2019 9 | CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf |