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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 3 | plan and passed on to ABAG and the LCC through to the City's representative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the renter's credit has been doubled. Councilmember Oddie stated Senator Glazer introduced a new bill to have the renter's credit doubled. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is happy to raise the issue with the LCC at Council's discretion. Mayor Spencer inquired if the ask is to modify and add specific language to the current 2018 Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative; stated Alameda has lobbyists that know pros and cons; he would like an anecdote on cannabis incorporated into the 2018 Legislative Agenda. Mayor Spencer stated Council supported her referral she brought regarding minimum wage; the referral is now with staff and is pending. Councilmember Matarrese stated his request would help the issue. The City Manager stated the minimum wage item is due to return to Council on April 17th. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese has specific language he would like to add under affordable housing for income disparity. Councilmember Matarrese stated he would like to add, "...including but not limited to, getting tax deductions for rent paid below a certain income level." The City Manager inquired whether " and support legislation" should also be added, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would like any specific language added to the 2018 Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter can be reviewed. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the item can be reviewed and staff can come back to Council with modifications. The City Manager responded the item can be placed on Consent with a redline version. Councilmember Oddie stated that he concurs with Councilmember Matarrese; he would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |