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CityCouncil | 2016-07-19 | 12 | and her rent has increased every year: Eutine Thompson, Alameda. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of accepting the certificate of sufficiency and adoption of resolution placing the measure on the ballot. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Spencer outlined the next direction needed from Council is regarding placing a City measure on the ballot and establishing a meeting date. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be a placeholder for the landlord measure in case the signature count is done in time. Vice Mayor Matarrese suggested the August 8th meeting needs to occur in order to address a number of items. Councilmember Oddie stated he does not agree with scheduling the additional meeting; inquired if Mayor Spencer would not be available in August. Mayor Spencer stated that she will be on vacation the first two weeks of August. Councilmember Oddie suggested a meeting be scheduled to just talk about referrals. Vice Mayor Matarrese withdrew his suggestion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she believes there needs to be a meeting to address the landlord initiative only, not the referrals and other items that the Council needs to address. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of a resolution revising the regular 2016 City Council meeting dates to add a meeting on August 8, 2016. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion with the understanding that the meeting on August 8th is only to discuss rent issues. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the procedure if the landlord initiative qualifies after the agenda goes out. The City Clerk responded the agenda for the August 8th meeting would go out on July 27th; stated if the results are received by then, the item could be added; there is an exception under the Sunshine Ordinance that allows items to be added past the 12 day Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 July 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-19.pdf |