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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 20 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would not support Councilmember Daysog writing the argument since he has his own petition; handing the argument to staff would be better. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Clerk stated Council would either be forced to make a decision at the July 19th meeting and would be locked-in to designating two people, or calling a special meeting in seven days. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would prefer to delegate to staff. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council is deciding to oppose the tenant initiative. The City Clerk responded an argument has to be for or against. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of Council not taking a position, that there be no argument. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, the Assistant City Attorney stated Council does not have to decide tonight whether or not to make an argument; staff was just giving Council an opportunity to think about what to do if the initiatives qualify to be prepared with a decision on July 19th Mayor Spencer stated that she would oppose the Council not taking a position; she does not support the renters initiative and supports the staff ordinance; too much time and work went into the ordinance. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she believes in what Council did, even though both sides were unhappy with the ordinance; there were valuable truths on both sides; she is willing to let the City ordinance stand on its own two feet; she concurs with Vice Mayor Matarrese and does not want to make an argument for or against the renters initiative. Councilmember Daysog stated the City ordinance is a reasonable approach to the excessive rent increases; should any of the initiatives gather enough signatures, Council needs to stand tall and proud and support the City ordinance; if Council needs to stand against an initiative, so be it. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice votes: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 3. Noes: Councilmember Daysog and Mayor Spencer - 2. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of not putting the city ordinance on the ballot. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |