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CityCouncil | 2015-12-01 | 4 | 522 Vice Mayor Matarrese noted that the intention of putting the moratorium in place is to emphasize the freeze on no-fault evictions and provide protection while staff puts together an ordinance for Council consideration on January 5, 2016. Councilmember Oddie stated everyone has a right to stay in their homes; Council is united on the issue; he hopes staff comes back with a comprehensive set of reasonable tenant protections, not just a menu to choose from; he would like to see tenants protected above and beyond Christmas time; housing is a critical need; requested staff finds a way to structure the ordinance to protect tenants' rights to stay in their homes. Councilmember Daysog stated Council will fight on behalf of the residents; the Council has to implement legislation and modify just cause evictions; the matter is not only about the West End, but all of Alameda is at risk; he would like to look at strengthening the RRAC process; everything is on the table and Council is doing their best to represent the City. Mayor Spencer thanked staff for bringing the item to Council; stated Council is united behind the serious problem; there are excellent landlords with long term tenants, but there are a few outliers that do not seem to get the message; the Council goal is to give tenants time to breathe; thanked the students from Encinal High School for coming to speak at the meeting; stated that she hopes to continue to work together as a community; it is the Alameda way. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the Council has serious challenges going forward; requested staff to take into account the needs of landlords; stated that she understands the needs to renovate, however, there are better ways to go about it; requested the City look into adding to the housing stock while addressing traffic concerns. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:09 p.m. *** (15-716) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Upholding Planning Board Decision to Approve Design Review and Use Permit File No. PLN 15-0198 For the Construction of a Five-Building Mixed Use Development Constructed with Shipping Containers with Ground Floor Offices and Outdoor Seating at 1926 Park Street. Not adopted. The City Planner gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there were outdated plans on website; requested staff to ensure all versions are up to date on the website. The City Planner concurred; stated he would take care of it; continued his presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-12-01.pdf |