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CityCouncil | 2014-09-16 | 11 | move forward which sends a mixed message about the legitimacy of the task force; a task force including members of legislative bodies appointed by Council provides legitimacy; he could live with broadening the task force. Councilmember Chen stated the Council is not asking the task force to set policy, but to identify issues and bring it back to Council to set policy. Mr. Cambra stated people have difficulty having a conversation in a task force environment; when people are affected and are directly involved in a process, the full burden of the solution falls on them and they are more committed; the resolution would be more binding than a potential resolution that comes from a task force. Councilmember Daysog stated the task force would take testimony as to the appropriate measures, not tell people. Expressed concern over the rental market not being regulated; urged the City to act: David Rannefeld, Alameda. *** Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 10:14 p.m. and reconvened at 10:20 p.m. (14-395) Mayor Gilmore announced that the Watertight Restoration lease [paragraph no. 14-397], the Steeltown Winery lease [paragraph no. 14-398 and the Public Hearing would be moved to October 7, 2014. Councilmember Chen moved approval of considering Joint Use Agreement [paragraph no. 14-400 and the Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 [paragraph no. 14-401 after 10:30 p.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. No: Councilmember Tam - 1. Expressed concern over rent control: Farhad Matin. Expressed support for the community discussion: Ryan Hunt, Alameda. Expressed support for the community discussion: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Expressed concern over the composition of the task force; stated the broader problem is renters' representation: Bill Smith, Renewed Hope. Submitted information and discussed increasing rents and unknown investors Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 16, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-09-16.pdf |