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CityCouncil | 2015-11-04 | 7 | 487 10 and 8 years at below market rate; urged Council to give the RRAC a chance: Karin Lucas, Alameda. Stated that he owns a 63 unit complex in Alameda; he does not support the outrageous rent increases and no-fault evictions; the current rent review ordinance has the power to stop these types of landlords from continuing their current behavior with some tweaks; urged Council to do what is best to homeowners, landlords and the City: Doug Smith, Garden Court Apartments. Stated the large owner members he represents agreed to a 10% cap on increases; urged Council to limit the moratorium to increases over 10% if passed and to 45 days; stated that he agrees with the comment the City cannot look for a one size fits all solution; California Apartment Association (CAA) and its members are committed to providing quality rental housing: Thomas Scott, President of Cambridge Management Company and speaking on behalf of the California Apartment Association (CAA). Stated tenants have identified problems as the over 10% rent increases and 60 day no- fault evictions; he is open to giving longer increase notices and to adding financial consequences for landlords to compensate tenants who move out as a result of these actions: John Sullivan, CAA. Stated that he is a mom and pop landlord; urged the Council to not implement rent control or just cause eviction: Malcolm Lee, Millbrae. Stated his rental property is his retirement income; placing a moratorium would impact his ability to fund repairs and maintenance; the rent review ordinance has not had a chance to work: Scott Brady, Alameda. Stated it is important to hear from the tenants; urged Council to look at the small mom and pop owners that really want to work with the mediation: Brad Drudy, Housing Provider. Stated everyone is an individual and everyone has a story to tell; she might have to sell without rent increases: Amy Chung, Alameda. Stated that he owns two 5 unit buildings; he previously owned rental property in San Francisco and Berkeley; rent control has a long term negative impact on the community as a whole; landlords are not incentivized to maintain the property and deters investment in the community is deterred: Rick Storrs, Property Owner. Proposed encouraging increasing property and new development in Alameda: Tad Park, Alameda. Stated the Bay Area has had an incredible surge of demand and an incredible lack of supply; rent control would have a consequence on property being sold: Christopher Hanson, Property Owner. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 4, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-11-04.pdf |