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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 13 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the language should indicate what a landlord needs to do, not what the landlord cannot do; direction can be given to staff in the event switching to fixed term leases has occurred. Councilmember Oddie stated the past Council direction on the matter was clear and needs to be followed. Tenancy Terminations for No Cause Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is time to eliminate no cause evictions; read Section 4 of the measure that went to the voters, which gives Council authority to amend the ordinance; discussed no cause eviction cases, taking cases to court and ethics. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft would like to eliminate no cause evictions for single family homes, to which Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded Costa Hawkins only applies to rent control; stated provisions regarding evictions would still apply to single family homes. Mayor Spencer stated the suggestion is to only allow just cause evictions. Vice Mayor Vella stated Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft is proposing a requirement for just cause evictions, which is currently the biggest loophole in the ordinance; examples given by housing providers tonight all would have met just cause eviction requirements; relocation should apply for owner move ins other than the temporary tenancies already discussed. The Community Development Director noted owner move in and removal from the rental market are the two instances which are preempted by State law. Mayor Spencer stated the voters rejected no cause evictions; the change is significant and should go to the voters; she would support staff's recommendation to change the formula; she prefers a cautious approach. Councilmember Oddie stated just cause is the greatest disagreement between landlords and tenants; he supports the staff recommendation; expressed concern over addressing the issue at the current hour without notice. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember Oddie; stated that he supports the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella stated the matter is included in the staff report and was discussed by speakers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated perhaps the matter should be discussed at a later Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |