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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 12 | landlord is remodeling the fourplex and will charge 142% over what current rent; he will be homeless in 14 days. Troy Silva, Alameda, stated renters need to have stability; urged Council to continue the moratorium and just cause evictions; stated the ordinance does work. John Klein, ARC, submitted information; stated ARC met with staff twice and submitted provisions that would make a good ordinance; none of ARC's proposal is in any of the ordinances; staff should not remove community input; mom and pop landlords needs to be defined. Landlords: Nancy Hird, Alameda, stated that she owns four historic homes; the cost to maintain the properties is very expensive; that she is against rent control and would like Council to enforce the RRAC process. Tad stated demand is high in the Bay Area and finding housing is difficult; rent control would not allow people who leave Alameda the opportunity to come back. Renters: Malia Vella, Alameda, stated Alameda needs a holistic solution that will address the housing shortage and protect families; rent control without just cause eviction is meaningless; urged Council to tie rent increases to the CPI. Brian McGuire, Alameda, stated rent increases should be kept at the CPI; the sunset clause is unacceptable; the community will have to go through this again in four years. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated the power balance is unjust and not fair to renters; some landlords raise rents 20 to 35% or 140% without reasonable cause; renters pay their fair share of the property taxes on the buildings that they rent. Mayor Spencer called a recess at 12:31 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:41 a.m. The City Attorney stated Council could decide to continue the deliberation at the next scheduled meeting or at a special meeting due to the lateness of the hour. Mayor Spencer stated she would rather proceed tonight. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the moratorium expires on January 9th so the Council needs to vote on the extension tonight. Mayor Spencer inquired how landlords would receive relief from the moratorium. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |