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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 20 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept, on behalf of the City, Certain Surplus Federal Property, and to Accept, Execute, and Record Conveyance Documents in Substantial Conformance with Certain Phase 2 Property and Conveyance Documents from the United States of America, Acting by and through the Department of the Navy, to Implement the Economic Development Conveyance Agreement for the Former Naval Air Station, Alameda (Phase 2 Alameda Point Conveyance). Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (16-056) Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Certain Elements of a Proposed Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 11:12 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:20 p.m. *** The Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation. Urged Council to put restrictions on evictions; stated more than 53% of Alamedan's are renters: Eric Strimling, Alameda. Stated mom and pop landlords are concerned with being able to sustain their business; cost of repairs might be greater than the 5% threshold: Keith Weitzen, Landlord. Stated Alameda is a very tight community; landlords pay parcel tax to support the School District; restricting rent control in one format will penalize mom and pop landlords: Phoebe Yu, Landlord. Stated he is a mom and pop landlord; 5% increase are too small to make necessary repairs; there are tenants that are not compliant with the rules; no just cause evictions helps landlords: Kevin Ye, Landlord. Stated the 5% increase does not cover costs for mom and pop landlords to make repairs; it is difficult to refinance when under market value: Amanda Yee, Landlord. Requested certain exemptions for the proposed ordinance; stated rent control should be income based: Frannie Mok, Landlord. Stated he is a mom and pop landlord; stated he makes very small rent increases; requested clarification on the RRAC process and who will be required to pay for the process; stated if he has to sell his properties, he would like to get market value: Don Scellato, Landlord. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |