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CityCouncil | 2020-04-07 | 6 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmembers Oddie and Vella; stated that she would like the ordinance to reference to the Charter Section. Councilmember Vella moved adoption of the urgency ordinance, adding the Charter language reference. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (20-209) Urgency Ordinance No. 3273, "Imposing within the City of Alameda a Temporary Moratorium on (A) Residential and Commercial Evictions due to the COVID- 19 Pandemic and (B) Landlords Shutting off Utilities in Residential and Commercial Rental Units Except for Emergency Situations, and Repealing Ordinance No. 3268. Adopted. The City Attorney gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the ordinance and regulations urge the tenant to provide communication, but it is not mandatory to take advantage of rent deferment. Councilmember Oddie stated that he has been alerted via social media that some tenants have been locked out of laundry facilities; inquired whether there is a plan to educate people about the emergency ordinance; noted some tenants are receiving letters related to rent being due and payment is needed. The Community Development Director responded laundry rooms are essential services and must remain open; however, the landlord has the ability to reduce the hours for cleaning and other purposes or to restrict the number of people allowed in the laundry room to enforce social distancing; stated outreach will be similar to the first moratorium ordinance; an additional press release and distribution of an e-mail blast with information to the rent program list of over 3,000 landlords and tenants; the information will be available on the rent program website; the rent program link will be available on the City's website; rent program staff is preparing to field questions and follow-up. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the regulations provide that the landlord cannot target, collect late fees or processing fees if paying by credit card. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed gratitude toward the City Attorney's office for addressing a senior citizen's concern related to laundry room cleanliness. Councilmember Daysog stated it is reasonable to ask tenants to pay what they can and to protect those who make an effort; the emergency ordinance should not protect those Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-04-07.pdf |