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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 10 | The Community Development Director responded Los Gatos and Hayward do not deal with eviction protection or relocation; stated Hayward sets its fee on the number of complaints received. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Los Gatos and Hayward do not offer relocation assistance, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated neither city puts limitations on evictions; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired when the City would be involved in legal action. The Community Development Director responded if the City took action to enforce the ordinance or if the City were sued. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would like to see the City consider hiring outside counsel because the City does not pay benefits. The Community Development Director responded there are still a lot of unknowns; she concluded the presentation. Councilmember Daysog stated that he has amendments; inquired when he could raise them. Mayor Spencer responded the speakers should be allowed to go first. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has concerns regarding the Sunshine Ordinance because the Council was just handed the document today. Mayor Spencer stated making substantial changes to the document would not be considered a first reading and the ordinance would need to come back at the next meeting for a first reading. The Assistant City Attorney stated Mayor Spencer is correct; only clarifying changes could be made and voted on tonight. Councilmember Daysog stated that he has substantive changes; he does not see the difference in making his substantive changes now versus having prepared them ahead of time. Councilmember Oddie stated the provisions have already been approved by the Council by consensus; unless in the majority, a member cannot move to reconsider items. Renters: Read a story about a tenant facing a rent increase; stated Alamedan's for Fair Rents conducted a sham survey; expressed that he disagrees with Councilmember Daysog's amendments: Monty Heying. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |