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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 14 | time. Mayor Spencer stated that she will not support Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's suggestion no matter the hour. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not see the crisis; having just cause evictions would only have prevented 24 evictions last year. Mayor Spencer stated the majority of Council has expressed support for the staff recommendation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Councilmember Oddie stated he is willing to have a discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not sure data was collected for every tenant who moved out; she would like information on the age range of evicted tenants. Mayor Spencer stated three Councilmembers support the staff recommendation; the matter would not come back for discussion and would only come back as part of the amended ordinance. Councilmembers Matarrese and Oddie concurred. Notices to Vacate Due to a Governmental Order Councilmember Matarrese stated the provision seems broad. Vice Mayor Vella stated when a unit is uninhabitable, there is a process for improvements; she does not want tenants to lose the right to return to the unit. The Community Development Director suggested a 5% increase when returning to a unit. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why the issue was raised. The Assistant City Attorney stated there was an instance of a governmental order to vacate; other cities have regulations to address tenants having to move out at no fault of the landlord. Mayor Spencer and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese stated there has only been one case; the provision is not needed. Mayor Spencer stated there has not been a disaster. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |