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CityCouncil | 2020-04-07 | 7 | who can cover their rent but refuse to pay; the ordinance, as drafted, addresses his concern under Section 2 Provision 5; outlined the provision; expressed support for the emergency ordinance. Councilmember Vella inquired whether Centro Legal de la Raza is aware of the emergency ordinance and whether they aware each time it is changed. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated once Council takes action, staff will forward the new language and accompanying regulations to Centro Legal. Councilmember Vella inquired whether any evictions or tenant issues have been reported to Centro Legal aside from the laundry room issue. The Community Development Director responded that she has not heard any reports from Centro Legal; stated most staff are fielding calls and trying to provide resources. The City Attorney stated the City Attorney office has received a number of calls with many questions from landlords and tenants about rights and responsibilities; staff has worked to field calls to the best of abilities; in every circumstance, landlords and tenants have been able to reach a reasonable place through mediation; no direct action has been needed and no cases have been referred to Centro Legal. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the new information could be included in an Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) bill in order to help spread knowledge; expressed concern about only sending the information to a rent registry and not including commercial tenants. The City Manager responded that he has a request in with the AMP General Manager to have information in upcoming utility bills, but he has not received a response back; stated the request is possible in some form. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the action would be a request or a directive. The City Manager responded the action is currently a request based on printing timing. The Community Development Director stated a lead time on printing is needed; the City can work with AMP; stated staff will work with the Chamber of Commerce and other business associations in order to push out the information. The City Attorney stated that his office has prepared an information item for public circulation and has provided the information to the Alameda Sun; staff will continue to provide the information on a regular basis. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to have the information shared with both the Alameda Sun and Alameda Journal. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-04-07.pdf |