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CityCouncil | 2022-04-28 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -APRIL 28, 2022- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Councilmember Herrera Spencer led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. [Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 6:33 p.m. and the meeting was conducted via Zoom.] Absent: None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (22-282) Adoption of Uncodified Urgency Ordinance to Take Effect Immediately Upon Its Adoption Concerning Rent Control and Limitations on Evictions Applicable to Maritime Residential Tenancies including Floating Homes. [Requires four affirmative votes]; and (22-282 A) Introduction of Uncodified Ordinance Concerning Rent Control and Limitations on Evictions Applicable to Maritime Residential Tenancies including Floating Homes. Special Counsel gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether approval of the ordinances includes the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); stated there have been reference to fee and rent increases for tenants; inquired whether approval of the matter would allow staff to review whether or not related expenses can be passed through. The City Attorney stated the ordinance as provided exempts two current provisions of the rent control ordinance: temporary relocation and CIPs if Council believes provisions should also apply, Council can direct staff to amend the language. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Council would like to discuss the reason behind excluding the two provisions. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded Council can discuss the matter or hear public comment; requested the City Attorney provide clarification. The City Attorney stated the reason for excluding the provisions is due to being less applicable for marine tenancies; the temporary relocation provision usually applies to a situation where a bathroom is taken out of commission at a regular apartment and repairs need to be made where the tenant cannot stay in the apartment; floating home tenants actually have control over the fixtures and the rent is different from typical tenants in an apartment; Council may provide staff different direction if it so desires. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to hear the difference between a maritime tenancy and a typical apartment tenancy; inquired whether the difference is due to maritime tenants actually owning the structure. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the scenario is akin to mobile homes; the resident owns the structure and has control over electrical and plumbing; however, the land is Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 28, 2022 1 | CityCouncil/2022-04-28.pdf |