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CityCouncil | 2017-09-05 | 21 | 385 substantially similar; any provisions in Ordinance 3180 cannot be amended for one full year. Councilmember Oddie requested staff to provide Council case law so that Council does not come up with changes that are not allowed. Vice Mayor Vella inquired if there are any impacts to the fee. The City Attorney responded that the fee is not included in the ordinance, so the fee is unaffected. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the provision to pass on part of the fee to renters is now withdrawn, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the landlords can withdraw the ballot measure if an agreement with the renters is reached. The City Attorney responded the signatures for the referendum have been certified and cannot be modified. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency for Referendum Petition against Ordinance No. 3180. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a motion for the second part of the item. Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated they would like to have more discussion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would still like to make changes to Ordinance 3148; not allowing no cause evictions protects residents; Alameda needs more housing and the City needs to help the people who are in their homes now; she will not support the rescission. Councilmember Oddie stated an eviction in the Bay Area today is the equivalent of being homeless; he stands by Ordinance 3180. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like landlords and tenants to sit down and have a conversation on possible solutions for everyone involved; she is saddened that families are being displaced. Mayor Spencer stated that she supports having more conversations with the landlords and tenants. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance rescinding Ordinance Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-05.pdf |