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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 13 | Mayor Spencer thanked the Sweeneys, staff, and Friends of Jean Sweeney Park; stated she that appreciates Jim Sweeney serving as Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Parade. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Design Development Plan. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Vice Mayor Matarrese - 1.] *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:01 p.m. (16-339) Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to call the rent item [paragraph no. 16-340 next. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Clerk stated the two remaining lease ordinances should go quickly; the ordinances need to be introduced tonight in order to be finally passed at the July 19th meeting. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to move the rent item before the two leases. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would like to keep the agenda order since the two leases could move expeditiously. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there was objection to calling the rent item first. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he would agree to calling the rent item first if there was a commitment to go past 11:00 p.m. in order to address the two lease items. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she is willing to go past 11:00 p.m. for the rent item and two leases, but not for the Council referrals; Council is not serving the public if meetings go late. Councilmember Oddie stated the lease items would have already been finished by now had the items been called; he cannot commit to going past 11:00 p.m. at this point. By consensus, approval of calling the rent item [paragraph no. 16-340 carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Oddie - 1. (16-340) Recommendation to Accept Comparison of (1) the City's Rent Review, Rent Stabilization and Limitations on Eviction Ordinance (City's Ordinance), (2) the Proposed City of Alameda Charter Amendment to Establish Rent Control, a Rent Control Board, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |