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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 20 | requiring renters insurance; inquired whether the fee is reimbursable if a tenant collects from renters insurance. The Community Development Director responded that is incentive to utilize the reduced rate. Councilmember Vella inquired how the temporary relocation compares with other cities. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the goal is not to send Alameda renters to other cities due to school districts. The Community Development Director stated the focus was based internal to Alameda due to school districts. Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution, with leaving open the idea of a more affordable option being allowed, if discovered; stated if a landlord is able to pay for a stay at the Hampton Inn, it should be allowed. The Community Development Director stated the activity can be tracked over the next 12 months, and can report out data related to temporary relocations at the next annual report. Councilmember Vella expressed support for the annual report data returning; expressed concern for a landlord placing a tenant in a substandard motel. Councilmember Vella made a substitute motion to approve the staff recommendation [adoption of the resolution], with the caveat that Council will review the issue within a year's time. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the substitute motion which failed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White and Oddie - 3. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the result is status quo if no action is taken, to which Councilmember Vella responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director stated the annual report will likely return in less than one year. Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution with bringing back the housing report including an option for reimbursement of actual costs. The City Manager requested the motion be restated. Vice Mayor Knox White restated the motion: approval of moving forward with the staff proposal [adoption of the resolution], but when the housing annual report comes back, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |