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CityCouncil | 2016-01-05 | 6 | Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Mr. McConnell indicated the EMC survey results were that 71% support the RRAC process with binding arbitration. Mr. McConnell responded his interpretation of the question was do the citizens support a RRAC that caps at 8% with allowing for more for specific costs; stated the results were 72% yes and 28% no. On behalf of the renters, Duane Moles provided a handout and gave a presentation; stated Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC) would like to see tenant protections such as: strict just cause control for evictions, no fault evictions for owner move in, and notice to vacate for health and safety reasons or for Ellis Act, not for rehabilitation; tenants should be temporarily relocated, not evicted; rent stabilization should be an annual increase not more than 65% of the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed 4% in any year; relocation payments should be required for no fault evictions; written notice of their rights should be provided to all new tenants upon move in; all rent increases and eviction notices should be filed with the housing board; and security deposits should be placed in a separate interest bearing account and returned with interest. Landlords: Barbara Rasmussen, Alameda, expressed concern over demonization of landlords; stated rent control will decrease property values; that she would like to look at other alternatives. Former Councilmember Barbara Thomas, Alameda, inquired why there is no environmental review report; stated anyone on Council who owns property or is a renter should not vote due to a conflict of interest. Mike Pucci, Alameda, stated tenants need landlords and landlords need tenants; urged keeping families in their homes; that he does not believe the ordinances are fair. Irene Hanson stated property owners are being undermined and property values are being reduced; rent control diminishes property values; entitlement and relocation fees are not a part of rental agreements or lease. Lori Moe stated the ordinances proposed do not addresses her concerns; there are costs involved with renovating older homes. Lisa Patakas, Alameda, stated that she is a landlord and works very hard to be able to afford to live in Alameda; do not punish all landlords for the despicable actions of a few. Former Councilmember Karin Lucas, Alameda, stated her properties are on the City's Historical Building Study List; requested the City prepare an Environmental Impact Report to see the impact of rent control; stated many dollars are spent to restore historic homes and buildings. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-01-05.pdf |