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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 13 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether the agreement reached would be null and void, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; suggested specifying that the landlord be required to provide notice. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the provision seems harsh; the intent is to get the parties to resolution; inquired what problem is being solved. The Community Development Director responded the Program Administrator needs to be notified so that the item is not calendared on the RRAC agenda. Councilmember Matarrese stated if both parties do not show up at a meeting, the item could be added to the next meeting; then, if they do not show again, the matter would be dropped; people should not be punished for coming to an agreement. The HAHCD Director stated the intent is to require something in writing, not to have a consequence. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the issue could be that education is needed; noted the Housing Authority has done an awesome job educating everyone about the ordinance. The Community Development Director suggested requiring notice in writing without including a consequence for not doing so. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would prefer no shows to be re-calendared one more time and closed if no one shows. The Assistant City Attorney stated the ordinance currently nullifies the agreement if the Program Administrator is not notified; the language can be revised. Mayor Spencer stated the majority of Council wants to support the settlement. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would want confirmation from both parties that a settlement was reached. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether an email would count as in writing, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding the data collected, the Community Development Director stated the form, which is signed by both parties, is attached to the staff report. Councilmember Oddie stated the form is needed; however, there should only be a carrot, not a stick. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |