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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 17 | Victorians; she supported Measure L1 to promote a balanced community; if mom and pop landlords get out of the rental market, more corporate landlords will come in and the result will be worse for renters; the data does not support the change; as a renter, she is concerned about the unintended consequences. Vice Mayor Vella stated a number of provisions already in the ordinance are exempted from the just cause provision; Ordinance 3148 has been in place and tenants are still going through evictions; in many ways, Ordinance 3148 is not working because evictions are still happening; Council taking action is important; rent control and just cause eviction are two different things; the amendments to the ordinance do not make it strict rent control. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, with amendments: 1) she would like staff to present language as to units being withdrawn from the market, Ellis Act language, 2) she would like to hire a consultant for an in depth analysis to have more holistic feedback and analyze the data, 3) to remove Subsection A, relative to the just cause evictions, should include the 470 Central Avenue tenants. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the first amendment regarding the Ellis Act. Vice Mayor Vella responded that she would like to include language for instances in which rental units are being permanently withdrawn from the market. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Vice Mayor Vella is requesting staff to gather data and return to Council or add another amendment; stated that she does not support another change to the ordinance that Council has not discussed. The City Manager stated Vice Mayor Vella is requesting staff return with the pros and cons. Vice Mayor Vella stated staff should also return with potential language. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the reason for the potential language is to have a cost imposed on a potential landlord who withdraws from the rental market. The Assistant City Attorney responded an Ellis Act Policy provides a lengthier notice before the tenants have to leave if the tenant is older, disabled or has children; stated staff would return to Council with language. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the issue needs to be studied before language is added. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is requesting information on an Ellis Act policy. The Community Development Director stated if Council is interested in an Ellis Act Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |