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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 20 | to address fixed-term leases. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie stated that he accepts the amendment to the motion regarding an in depth analysis; he would also be open to hearing the language for an Ellis Act policy. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated both landlords and tenants need to be considered; she believes landlords need to be given an opportunity to adjust to the current changes before adding more; she would like to work with the community and have landlords and tenants come together to discuss options. Vice Mayor Vella stated other cities have adopted Ellis Act policies and she would like to hear options; she is concerned about closing a loophole; she heard staff recommend looking into the Ellis Act policy due to adding a just cause provision. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Alameda is unique and the City has done a good job with Ordinance 3148; she would like to wait to see how the current amendments work. Councilmember Oddie stated that he agrees with Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to gather data on all evictions to see if provisions are needed. The Community Development Director stated reporting is not required on for cause evictions; data is only collected for owner move-ins, withdrawing from the rental business and previously for no cause evictions; further stated taking on for cause evictions would be a large effort; there is a cost associated with gathering data. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like information on the reason for the for cause evictions due to the abuse by large building owners; he would like mandated oversite to gather the data to know if there needs to be a next step. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the problem is not only large building landlords; she would like to have a discussion with landlords and tenants; she would like collection of data prior to any exemptions being added. Mayor Spencer inquired if a motion is made, can other provisions be reviewed at a later date. Councilmember Oddie stated his motion is to accept staff recommendation and add the just cause provisions, the May 3rd provision and the in depth analysis. The City Attorney inquired whether Councilmember Oddie accepted the friendly amendment to the motion. Councilmember Oddie repeated his motion to accept the staff recommendation of the amendments [introduce the ordinance], add the just cause provisions and the two Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |