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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 20 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the proposed language is accepted. Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative; noted there is a second reading of the ordinance; stated the sooner the better. The Community Development Director stated staff suggests sending materials out after second reading of the ordinance; staff will prepare materials in time. (20-530) Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of considering the remaining agenda items and continuing the meeting until 12:00 a.m. Councilmember Vella 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. *** The Community Development Director stated more direction would be helpful; inquired whether Council is requesting staff to return with an ordinance dealing with side agreements and consumer debt or should staff analyze the options and return to Council. Councilmember Daysog stated homeowners and renters are struggling through the pandemic; census data notes renters are vulnerable; it is incumbent on Council to help out tenants and renters; there is reasonable effort in assisting renters and landlords; the City is amortizing rent over thirteen months; expressed support for the matter; stated the ordinance did not originally have a payback option; the current modification is reasonable; noted that he does not know about the consumer debt issue; expressed support for the extension of the repayment period; stated renters need to know Council is on their side. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the ordinance would pass September 1st The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the ordinance does not take effect for 30-days following the second reading; there are significant protections in the existing ordinance which allow for a routine versus emergency ordinance. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for multi-lingual and robust informational materials; stated it would be helpful for a presentation to help landlords of tenants unable to pay rent; noted that he is not interested in supporting large corporate entities, but landlords of one to two units; stated that he would like to know what kind of aid is available at the State and federal levels; the City does have a large reserve, which can be used to help landlords by helping tenants unable to pay rent; expressed support for looking ahead. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |