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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 22 | The Community Development Director inquired whether the Council would rather wait until the end of year to make a decision about the rent registry prior to spending money on a survey. Councilmember Matarrese stated a survey is good, but a database is needed; the City should get statistically valid information now. Councilmember Oddie concurred. Mayor Spencer stated the information is not a registry. The Community Development Director stated a portion of the $160,000 retained would be used on the survey. The City Attorney stated the ordinance does not need to be amended to do the survey. Councilmember Oddie stated the survey information might inform staff about the type of desired database. The Community Development Director noted staff would work with the stakeholders to craft the survey. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye; Councilmember Matarrese: Aye; Councilmember Oddie: Aye; Vice Mayor Vella: Aye; and Mayor Spencer: Aye. Ayes: 5. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated direction should be given to staff to return with options for dealing with landlords who are not paying the program fee, including considering a modification to the ordinance after November. Mayor Spencer requested the first motion be repeated. The Community Development Director stated the first motion was that City not write off the 19% of folks who have not paid, which means that after the FY 2018-19 billings go out, Finance may follow up with a third notice for FY 2017-18; staff would continue the effort; currently, the ordinance does not include imposing penalties. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the matter is coming to Council on the 19th, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the resolution for FY 2018-19 includes delinquencies. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is recommending going beyond to look at how the City would collect outstanding fees; penalties can be piled on, but there needs Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |