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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2017-05-01 | 13 | Approved Minutes May 1, 2017 that outside parties should not contact Committee members directly. She stated that these parties should attend the Committee meetings and give public comment. 7-AG. Discussion of trends and concerns with rent increases from large properties. Chair Sullivan-SariƱana clarified that he intended this item allow for a discussion of the Committee's non-binding decisions for rent increases equal to or less than 5%. He noted that there are very few tenants that bring cases to the Committee for rent increases equal to or less than 5%. He expressed concern that tenants may be unaware of the option to request reviews and asked if there are opportunities to communicate the RRAC process to the public. Member Friedman suggested that the Chair write a letter to the newspaper to inform tenants of the review process. Staff explained that the program administrator is responsible for outreach and education. Staff summarized some of the most recent outreach efforts and the City Attorney staff identified that the Committee's scope is specific to rent increase reviews. Public comment: Speaker Toni Grimm stated that she believes many tenants with increases equal to or less than 5% do not request rent increase reviews because the Committee's decision is non- binding. Moreover, tenants are concerned with creating a confrontational dynamic with their landlord. Speaker Trish Spencer stated that Committee members are welcome to attend City Council meetings and give public comment in an effort to educate the public. She also noted that the City Council can share information about the RRAC process. 7-AG. Upcoming opportunities to become a RRAC member. Staff announced that two Committee member terms expire on June 30, 2017. There is currently an open call for applications to fill one tenant and one landlord seat. More information can be found on www.alamedarentprogram.org and by contacting the City Clerk's office. Chair Sullivan- SariƱana expressed appreciation for the current members' service and encouraged current members to re-apply. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT, NON-AGENDA, NO. 2. a. No public comment. 10. MATTERS INITIATED a. Staff announced that the next Committee meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2017. b. Staff announced that City Council will meet on May 16, 2017 to consider amendments to Ordinance no. 3148. Vice-Chair Landess requested that staff forward the meeting agenda to the Committee. Page 13 of 14 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2017-05-01.pdf |