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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 6 | analysis of all of the evictions or only those after the election, to which Councilmember Oddie responded all cases should be reviewed. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees all of the cases should be included. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the information to include the ages of the tenants. The City Manager expressed concern over the timing of bringing back the analysis. The Community Development Director noted staff was anticipating bringing the ordinance revisions to Council at the May 16th meeting. Mayor Spencer stated a majority of Council agrees with the date; a motion for reconsideration is not needed since direction is just being given to staff. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she supports looking into the issue; the Union City ordinance, which was passed on Tuesday, should be reviewed; the City should analyze loopholes, such as the Ellis Act. Mayor Spencer suggested the two issues be separated and Council address no cause first. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like an analysis of just cause. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he welcomes the analysis; however, he does not think the Council will get meaningful information before May 16th; the issue is difficult; the administrative updates should be done in a timely manner and should not be held up. Vice Mayor Vella encouraged staff to return with the analysis on May 16th; stated the Council could determine if there are additional questions at said time. The Community Development Director stated there are two types of analysis being requested: 1) analysis of the existing 24 cases, and 2) a broader analysis of just cause evictions; staff will endeavor to analyze both. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports doing the review; staff can inform Council if the analysis cannot be completed by May 16th Mayor Spencer stated that she disagrees with the Council majority; doing a good job on the analysis will take more time; the number of no cause evictions has been the same before and after the election; she is concerned Council would be taking action to nullify the election results; referenced a 1904 court case; discussed election materials addressing just cause evictions. Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |