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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 5 | Beginning October 20, 2015 and Appointing Thuy Nguyen and David Perry as Members of the RRAC to Two Year Terms Beginning October 20, 2015. Not adopted. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Expressed concern with the RRAC members approving 10% rent increases; stated members being reappointed consistently voted 10% as an acceptable mediated settlement, which is not a reasonable amount; urged the Council to protect renters; outlined neighboring cities' protection for renters; stated over half the island are renters; not just low and very low income are being displaced, but moderate: Catherine Pauling, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC). Concurred with Ms. Pauling; stated that he provided a letter on RRAC votes; suggested the RRAC vote for lower rent increases; discussed the RRAC membership and expressed concern; stated the composition of the RRAC is not diverse; urged appointment of activists and single mothers to increase diversity; urged the City Attorney attend RRAC meetings: John Klein, ARC. Expressed his frustration over rents being raised 10% and the Council dragging its feet; urged a moratorium; provided an example of seniors being evicted: Jason Buckley, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of tabling the matter until November 4, 2015; suggested an elected rent board be reviewed; stated given the gravity of RRAC, makes sense to put off reappointment until after November 4th Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion; stated that he concurs with putting off the matter until November 4th because of the magnitude of the housing situation; stated the RRAC should understand the needs of the community; responsibility lies with the Council, not the RRAC. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated that she would continue to proceed with the nomination to fill the vacant tenant seat; the RRAC is a 5 member board with one resignation; she has attended every RRAC meeting since becoming Mayor, and she feels they try to meet the needs of the community; she is comfortable reappointing other four members of the RRAC. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmembers Oddie and Daysog; requested staff compile data requested by Council; stated different cities are coming up with ways to address the situation; Council may decide to give the RRAC a different function at the November 4th meeting; that she wants to ask questions of Ms. Lucas regarding some statements she made; she agrees with putting the matter off until after November 4th meeting. Mayor Spencer urged Councilmembers to attend RRAC meetings; in response to Mr. Klein's comments regarding questions of diversity on RRAC, inquired whether there are Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |