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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 13 | The Deputy City Attorney gave a brief description of the ballot question. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the changes eliminates the sunset date. The Deputy City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the Charter amendment would require changes to go to the voters. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Council is prohibited from amending the "just cause" language. The Deputy City Attorney responded if the initiative passes, language would be required to be put to the voters. Vice Mayor Vella stated language needs to be included in the ballot question; she has received several questions regarding the vague language; inquired whether the process for review of residential rent increases above 5% has to actually be challenged. The Deputy City Attorney responded the initiative does not change the process. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether there are different processes regarding rent increases above 5% depending on whether it is a multi-family or single family, to which the Deputy City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there will be frequently asked questions and public education for the ballot question to ensure voters understand. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern with the ballot question language being clear so that voters do not need to read through the entire ordinance; stated the language should read: any changes to certain provisions would have to be put to a vote of the people; said language is more clear. The Deputy City Attorney stated the question could be framed in the way Vice Mayor Vella is requesting. Mayor Spencer suggested changing around the order of the words to make it clearer. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Vice Mayor Vella on the ballot question language. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the ballot question has to be approved today, to which the Deputy City Attorney responded the practice has always been to approve the ballot question at the next regular meeting, which would be today. The City Clerk stated the Elections Code specifically requires that the Certificate of Sufficiency be presented to Council at the next regular meeting; technically, the ballot question has been presented. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 9 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |