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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 34 | the Charter amendment came shortly after: Eric Strimling, Alameda Renters Coalition. Councilmember Oddie stated the authors did a great job. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Aschraft's inquiry regarding changing the word, Councilmember Matarrese stated the word "fixes" is easily understood and was chosen because it is universally understood; the ordinance needs administrative changes, which is a fix; he thinks the word should stand. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she was trying to limit the number of syllables per word and keep sentences short and concise. Councilmember Oddie moved approval [of the argument language]. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated that she should not vote on the argument since she is not going to be one of the signatories. 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: Abstain. Ayes: 4. Abstention: 1. The City Clerk stated the next decision is who is going to sign the argument. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why Mayor Spencer is not going to sign the argument. Mayor Spencer responded at this point, she does not plan to oppose it; she does not support this part, so she is abstaining. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Mayor Spencer wants the ordinance in the Charter, to which Mayor Spencer responded that she has not decided; stated at this point, she does not plan to take a position; she may end up supporting putting the ordinance in the Charter; she continues to support the Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC); she believes the Council did very good work on the ordinance; her concern is three Councilmembers could seriously change the work that was done. Vice Mayor Vella stated putting the ordinance in the Charter makes it harder to make minor changes; the Council has spent a tremendous amount of time trying to address the needs of the community. Mayor Spencer stated that she would be happy to consider minor changes; unfortunately, she thinks changes that are not minor will occur; there was a very long process with concessions on both sides; she thinks the City ended up with something really good; her concern is major changes could be made by three members of the Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |