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CityCouncil | 2019-05-21 | 9 | more cases in 2017-2018 than 2016-2017 creating a 20% jump in no cause evictions; questioned the need for landlords to protect a tool that is rarely used. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of moving forward with a carve-out. The motion failed for a lack of second. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of closing debate on carve out issue and moving forward discussing just cause ordinance without a carve out. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Vice Mayor Knox White - 1.] [Note: Vice Mayor Knox White returned to the dais.] Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for staff's recommendation; stated the values and needs have been expressed to justify just cause. Councilmember Oddie stated housing is a basic human right; the constitution demands due process. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation to amend Ordinance No. 3148 [introduction of the ordinance]. Councilmember Vella_seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. (19-321) Recommendation to Receive an Update and Provide Direction on a New City Aquatic Facility. The Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is enough flexibility to account for something unplanned happening, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative; stated there is room to add language to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); the aquatic community works very well together; solutions are available. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like the community benefits relayed at some point in time. Councilmember Vella stated providing the alternatives is helpful; inquired whether there is enough leeway in the MOU outline to address concerns, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 21, 2019 8 | CityCouncil/2019-05-21.pdf |