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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 28 | data to know if it becomes an issue. Mayor Spencer inquired if the language will state that tenants have to leave on a certain date, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with staff's proposal as long as the end result is something that is enforceable. The Community Development Director responded that the document will have the strongest possible language that is legally permissible. Mayor Spencer inquired whether on the language regarding the housing provider's failure to provide, which is Section 6-58.180, shall render the housing provider liable to actual and punitive damages. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the first year of the program, the City needs to exercise discretion over enforcement and how quick penalties are to assessed; inquired about Section 6-58.17.C. Mayor Spencer responded the whole section is being stricken because a program fee has not been discussed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded allowing a grace period the first year that the program goes into effect seems reasonable; read from the ordinance and listed several of the fine amounts. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Section 6-58.180 should read may, not shall. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded it should remain shall; stated the wording is standard; the first fine could be suspended in the first year if there are no other violations. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff could do so. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded Council could direct staff to apply some discretion. Mayor Spencer inquired whether doing so could be done without changing the ordinance; stated the word "therefor" in Section 6-58.185 for should read just "for"; she agrees with staff's recommendation with striking the word therefor and using discretion in the first year. Councilmember Oddie suggested enforcement take effect in six months. The Assistant City Attorney stated the reality is there will be a learning curve and staff is not out to cite people the first time there is a slight mishap. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |