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CityCouncil | 2014-05-06 | 12 | In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry, Mr. Biggs stated other agencies also feel the loss of redevelopment agency funds; the SSHRB chose to fund the agencies identified as having the most critical needs and housing counseling is not a critical need. (14-177) Councilmember Daysog moved approval of considering the Park Street Business Improvement Area Report [paragraph no. 14-179 after 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember Tam - 1. Stated ECHO would be facing a 32% cut in fair housing and no funding for Tenant/Landlord Services if the SSHRB recommendation is adopted; discussed services: Mary Anne Reno and Angie Hajjem, ECHO. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, Ms. Hajjem stated ECHO served 190 tenants, 13 of which were resolved successfully. Councilmember Tam inquired how many seniors did ECHO serve, to which Ms. Hajjem responded she does not have an exact number at the moment but would provide the information later. Councilmember Tam inquired whether ECHO has seen a large increase in seniors needing services, to which Ms. Hajjem responded in the affirmative; stated there is in an increase in the number of seniors who have lived in Alameda for a long time. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, Ms. Hajjem stated ECHO provides services to help seniors reach stability, including rent increase mediation and referrals to the Rent Review Advisory Commission (RRAC). Councilmember Chen inquired why ECHO does not just refer seniors to the RRAC, to which Ms. Hajjem responded the RRAC only handles rent increases; stated the RRAC does not deal with habitability issues, lease violations, unlawful entry or harassment, all of which ECHO does. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what was the outcome of the remainder 177 tenants served. Ms. Hajjem responded the other 177 tenants were either referred to other agencies or they just needed questions answered. Safety net services for seniors has been identified as a need; outlined the review process: Michael Radding, SSHRB. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 6, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf |