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CityCouncil | 2022-05-17 | 20 | staff for clarification; inquired whether Councilmembers can reach out to staff for additional clarifying information. The Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff is available to answer questions and will typically review the agenda with Councilmembers the week of the meeting; not every Councilmember has the availability for a briefing prior to each meeting. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the matter requires four affirmative votes; expressed support for Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry about unit amounts being answered prior to approval. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded Councilmember Herrera Spencer has indicated that she will vote in favor of the lease extension. Councilmember Knox White stated the matter has been agendized for almost a month and questions could have been made prior to the meeting; Council can request a briefing prior to the meeting. Councilmember Knox White moved introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated Council has been discussing the Enterprise District for some time; the City needs to make the most of the property and not displace tenants while the City is working on the Enterprise District plan; she will support the motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about whether the matter needs three or four affirmative votes. The City Attorney stated the lease requires four affirmative votes. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired what would happen to the tenant if the matter does not pass. The Management Analyst responded the existing lease has expired; stated the tenant is being held over on a month-to-month tenancy; if the lease is not passed, staff will continue the month- to-month tenancy and could renegotiate further if Council desires; if renegotiation do not occur, staff would make considerations to remove the tenant. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the tenant is paying the lower rent amount during month- to-month tenancy. The Community Development Director responded the language provided in the holdover lease dictates the rent; stated holdover rent is typically 150% to 200% of the initial rent. The Management Analyst stated the lease allows the City to charge 200% of the current rent during the holdover period; staff has opted to maintain the current rate due to scheduling issues. The City Attorney stated the City should charge the set amount of rent shown in the lease; staff can implement the letter of the lease if Council does not approve the matter. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 20 | CityCouncil/2022-05-17.pdf |