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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 24 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the proposed 60 day notice. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether staff considered the 60 day notice proposed by Councilmember Knox White. The Interim Base Reuse Manager responded not exactly; stated that she is unclear whether the existing emergency ordinance includes the 60 day notice; the proposed change is new. The Assistant City Attorney stated if Council approves the proposal from Councilmember Knox White, staff will need to add language to the ordinance clarifying the 60 day notice and delay of banked increases; the original ordinance does not have the language coupled with banked rent increases; the original ordinance 60 day notice applies to all rent increases; the new ordinance only addresses AGA rent increases and leaves out the proposed 60 day notice of banked rent increases. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council has worked hard trying to keep people housed; she would like to ensure the City is continuing along those lines; she understands that it is time to move forward. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [introduction of the ordinance] with amendment that the use of banked AGA will not be available until 60 days after the rescission of the local emergency. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the May 1st date is part of the motion, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the City will be sending notifications and how the City will notify tenants about the changes to ensure timelines are understood. Mr. Katz responded staff will provide a variety of outreach on the matter; stated staff will send out an e-newsletter to subscribers announcing the change and will put out a headline on the rent program website; staff will send out new maximum allowable rent increase letters to landlords and tenants. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for staff providing as much as possible to make it clear; stated multiple websites are available, which can be updated with information; she would like staff to streamline and find ways to clarify and provide an insert; expressed concern about staff only relying on the internet or emails; stated that she would like the information provided with enough time so that people do not scramble. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for staff including information about how renters can qualify or sign up for assistance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 22 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |