pages: CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2005-02-01 | 9 | other than an ordinance that speaks to short notice mass evictions and voluntary relocation assistance. Mayor Johnson requested staff to determine how local and State statutes could be put to better use; stated the maintenance and quality of life issues at the Harbor Island Apartments could have been handled better. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he has not met one person who has defended the 15 Asset Management Group's action; requested staff to review whether there is a hole in the condominium conversion ordinance and whether there is an attempt to circumvent the ordinance; the proposed ordinance does not address the impact of not providing a reasonable, fair amount of public notice for vacating the complex completely; the Alameda Unified School District is trying to close a gap of over a million dollars ; perhaps the 15 Asset Management Group should pay an impact fee; the Harbor Island Apartment issue will not be resolved soon; encouraged investment and improvement in the West End; stated process should include social impacts. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the goal should be preventing a Harbor Island Apartment situation from happening again; the question is how to go about it; the City needs to work to enforce current laws the former residents suffered greatly; West End residents need to know that they are just as important as residents in other sections of the City; landlords have stated that the proposed ordinance will not work from their standpoint i challenged the landlords to work with the City and the residents and come up with a way of preventing the situation from happening again; stated steps need to be put in place to have it happen sooner rather than later. Councilmember deHaan stated that redeveloping the West End will cause displacement; a good social eye is needed for what is occurring the City knew that something was going astray; a wedge has been driven between the landlords and tenants; the size of the Harbor Island Apartments makes it difficult to manage; the property cannot afford to be kept out of the rental market; that he does not believe the ordinance or moratorium are the answer. Councilmember Daysog stated the concerns that people had regarding mandatory relocation assistance could be the same concerns regarding mandatory impacts; the City needs to be creative in following through with a voluntary relocation program. Mayor Johnson stated that she had no expectation that the Council could create an ordinance tonight ; she does not think the drafted ordinances are the answers; stated that she concurs with Vice Mayor Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 1, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-02-01.pdf |