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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 19 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmember Oddie; stated Council will know this week if the renters initiative qualifies; placing information on the website before knowing what will be on the ballot invites confusion; offered a friendly amendment to the motion: the information would be placed on the website at such time when the initiatives qualify. Vice Mayor Matarrese accepted the amendment to the motion. Councilmember Daysog seconded the amended motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he will not support the Council being involved in the arguments for or against; he does not support putting the City ordinance on the ballot as a Charter amendment. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would not be in favor of Council weighing in either way; it is premature. Councilmember Daysog stated it is important to weigh in on ballot initiatives whose repercussions could be as profound as the City of Berkeley rent control; it is the responsibility of the Council to express to the tenants, landlords, and undecided Alamedans where it stands; the issue is too profound to not speak out. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is important for Council to stick to its word; the provision in the ordinance allows for annual review; she respects the public process, but putting the measure as a Charter amendment on the ballot would be a mistake; she would not support it. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like a discussion of arguments to come back on July 19th; she does not plan to support the renters initiative; she supports the Council ordinance. Councilmember Oddie stated if the initiatives qualify, Council could make a determination on July 19th. The City Manager stated two Councilmembers could agree to draft an argument to be brought back on July 19th; the problem is there would be a deadline issue. The City Clerk stated Council would be forced to delegate a subcommittee because the argument would be due prior to another meeting which would be required for the entire Council to vote on the argument. Councilmember Daysog and Mayor Spencer stated they would serve on the subcommittee to draft an argument. Mayor Spencer stated she would like to have the option to be able to take a position. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |