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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2016-07-06 | 3 | Special Meeting Minutes of the RRAC July 6, 2016 The Committee discussed a recommendation for the rent increase. There have been two rent increases over the six-plus years that Ms. Hamza and her husband have been living in the unit. Member Friedman stated that in view of the rent increase history with this unit, an increase of 5.8% ($75) would be appropriate. Motion and second (Griffiths and Schrader) and unanimous to recommend an increase of 5.8% ($75). Staff re-stated the options for tenant and landlord and the 15-day deadline. d. Case 389 - 2445 Shoreline Drive #126 The case was canceled, as the tenant and the landlord reached an agreement prior to the meeting for an increase in an amount greater than 10%. e. Case 390 - 2445 Shoreline Drive #104 The case was canceled, as the tenant decided to move. f. Case 395 - 2445 Shoreline Drive #323 The case was canceled, as the tenant and the landlord reached an agreement prior to the meeting for an increase in an amount between 5.1 and 10%. g. Case 404 - 1107 Broadway The case was canceled, as the tenant and the landlord reached an agreement prior to the meeting for an increase in an amount between 5.1 and 10%. h. Case 405 - 3271 Central Avenue Tenant/public speaker: Frances Hayden Landlord/public speaker: Barbara Jolliffe Ms. Hayden stated that she did not believe the 7.5% ($98) increase was justified for maintenance reasons. The Chair stated that maintenance issues were beyond the RRAC's scope and that there were other alternatives for pursuing maintenance complaints that could be discussed with staff. The tenant stated that the maximum increase that she believed to be reasonable was 4% ($64.50). Ms. Jolliffe cited costs of $31,000 last year for sewer, sidewalk and roof work plus increased costs for taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance labor. She also noted increased administrative costs and time demands as a result of complying with Ordinance No. 3148. (At approximately 9:30 p.m., the Committee voted to extend the meeting time to 9:45 p.m.) Following discussion, Ms. Jolliffe offered a phased rent increase, delaying payment of a portion of the rent increase for several months. Ms. Hayden was not agreeable to this offer. The parties did not reach agreement and the Committee discussed a recommendation for the rent increase. Motion and Second (Griffiths and Schrader) and unanimous for a phased $98 increase ($52 for the first six months plus an additional $46 thereafter). Staff re-stated the 15-day policy. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No additional public comment. Page 3 of 4 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2016-07-06.pdf |