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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 17 | 2020; stated Code Enforcement related to habitability is difficult to define and tackle. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like to confirm that Council has the capacity and the issue would not bump other items out of priority; expressed support for feedback brought forth at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Vella stated there are differences between basic habitability versus personal likes; City accountability is needed in terms of basic habitability that can be documented. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the information can be included in Housing Authority feedback to be provided. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the City Manager's recommendations, including consideration of an incentive program to help with the 75 vouchers. The City Manager stated that he recommends bringing back research of how Oakland pays for vouchers. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote: ayes - 5. AGENDA ITEMS (continued) (19-583) Recommendation to Accept the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Annual Report for the City's Rent Program; and (19-583A) Resolution No. 15602, "Establishing a Revised Temporary Relocation Payment Schedule.' Adopted. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. *** Vice Mayor Knox White left the dais at 11:46 p.m. and returned at 11:49 p.m. *** Urged keeping the relocation fee: Madeline Howard, Western Center on Law and Poverty. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the annual report. Vice Mayor Knox White 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. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about Exhibit 2 to the staff report related to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |