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CityCouncil | 2019-09-03 | 23 | Stated the Alameda Progressives supports extending the protections that have been fought for: Cheri Johansen, Alameda Progressives. Stated that she strongly supports the ordinance; discussed Assembly Bill (AB) 686: Madeline Howard, Western Center on Law and Poverty. Expressed support for the ordinance; urged approval: Lana Rishina, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether immigration status can be included in the language, to which the City Attorney responded said status is fully protected by State law. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the item. Councilmember Oddie moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the public speakers' question can be answered by the City Attorney. The City Attorney responded a landlord can legitimately go into a unit to document damage. Councilmember Daysog stated the City of San Jose passed a similar ordinance in the past month; there are certain provisions included related to a fix-it period; discussed delaying the ordinance for 60-days. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the ordinance requires a second reading; there is 30 days for landlord education; the prohibitions listed in the ordinance are things landlords should know. Vice Mayor Knox White stated it would be 45 days before the ordinance goes into effect. Councilmember Vella stated that she is not inclined to add another 15 days. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he is a fan of education and conversation. Councilmember Daysog expressed concern for bureaucratic HUD standards causing smaller landlords not to be involved with the program; outlined HUD standards. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated workshops will be scheduled in September and October; staff can be asked to provide more information. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 3, 2019 21 | CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf |