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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 3 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the process is already in the works; concurred with Councilmember Oddie. The Interim City Manager stated staff is already considering bypassing the Planning Board and bringing the item directly to Council, possibly at a meeting in October. Councilmember Oddie suggested the topic be discussed at a special meeting. The Interim City Manager stated a special meeting will be scheduled in October to discuss the issue. Mayor Spencer requested the meeting be scheduled as soon as possible. (15-544) Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC), expressed concern over rapid rent increases and no fault evictions; urged the City Council enact a moratorium; submitted a petition with over 1,400 signatures; stated UC Berkeley created a map showing displacement which covers over half the Island. Mayor Spencer stated the balance of the speakers are on the rent issue; she would like Council feedback in regards to setting a special meeting on the issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the first step would be to agendize the issue of a moratorium; that she asked the City Clerk to provide copies of Ms. Pauling's submittal, which will provide testimony. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to set a special meeting to have a conversation; the meeting would be a workshop which could include legal input on options and a discussion. Ms.Pauling expressed concern over any delay; stated the matter is urgent; noted an email with research was sent to Council. Mayor Spencer stated the Council is limited to the feedback that can be provided to public speakers; stated Council could set a hearing. Councilmember Daysog stated the Mayor has the ability to call a special meeting; that he would support the Mayor calling the meeting and would attend; he hopes for substantive solutions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would support whatever can be done most expeditiously; sometimes finding a special meeting day that works for all the Councilmembers is difficult; Council just requested a special meeting to address Harbor Bay in October; 12 days' notice is needed to include the matter on a regular meeting; that she does not have a strong preference, but would like the matter addressed sooner rather than later. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |