pages: CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 15 | Mayor Spencer requested staff to determine whether rent control would apply to Section 8 voucher holders prior to the election. The Assistant City Attorney stated staff could provide an opinion on the matter, but cannot state how a court would make the determination. Mayor Spencer stated she would like to have an educated opinion on the issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would want the drafters of the legislation to explain their intent; the questions should not be asked of the City Attorney. The City Attorney concurred with Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft; stated the City does not know the answer to whether Section 8 would be exempt; if the initiative passes, there are potential questions that need to be determined through court. Mayor Spencer inquired whether or not the Housing Authority could weigh in on the Section 8 issue. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the wording is not going to change. The Community Development Director noted Housing Authority staff initially raised the concern about the ambiguity of the language. Mayor Spencer stated that she hopes to hear back from the Housing Authority prior to the election. The City Clerk outlined the options of the initiatives being placed on the November ballot; stated the landlord's initiative may not make it in time for the July 19th meeting. Mayor Spencer inquired what would happen if the landlord's initiative does not make it by the July 19th meeting. The City Clerk responded it would mean two potentially competing measures would end up on two separate elections and the City would have to deal with it later; the tenant's initiative could potentially go on the November ballot, and the landlord initiative would be in 2018. Councilmember Daysog stated the only reason why the landlord initiative would not make it is because Council does not meet in August; the choice to not meet in August affects deliberating on the landlord initiative; if Council decides to meet in August, the landlord's initiative could go on the November 2016 ballot. The City Clerk stated the cut-off date for initiatives to be submitted to the County is August 12th. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |