pages: CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2016-02-16 | 13 | because at least it is something: Jason Buckley, Alameda. Stated her rent has increased every year by $100; she is a senior on a fixed income: Eugenie Thompson, Alameda. Urged Council to set a cap on rent increases tied to the CPI: Maria Dominguez, Alameda. Stated the rent threshold should be tied to the CPI; the CIP should not create a temporary loophole for paying relocation fees; businesses do not have a right to profit: Malia Vella, Alameda. Stated tenant protections and no cause evictions are popular with voters; the annual rent increase should be 65% of the CPI: Dan Horper, Tenants Together. Stated the ordinance does not stabilize rent or the community; that he is disappointed with Councilmember Daysog's amendments; cap should be based on the CPI: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Stated only a few landlords have taken advantage; people should work together; tenants are requesting fairness to allow them to stay in the community: Jen Strongin, Alameda. Stated the job of the City Council is to protect citizens; the Council must find that balance to protect everyone involved: Unknown. Housing Provider: Stated that she agrees with Councilmember Daysog's proposal of a cumulative cap; all mom and pop units should be exempt; tenants should have to qualify for relocation assistance; trust fund proposal would be cheaper to implement: Rosalina Fortuna. Stated the rent control ordinance is not a good idea; housing providers cannot afford to keep up their properties; expressed support for the trust fund proposal: Eunice Edwards, Alameda. Stated the trust fund proposal and having the tenants and landlords work together is a good idea; what is proposed is too black and white: Richard Santini, Alameda. Stated there are only a handful of landlords that have caused this problem: Jim Smallman, Alameda. Stated the ordinance does not address CEQA; rising costs for landlords cannot be covered by a 5% cap; stated more data is needed to figure out a solution: Former Councilmember Barbara Thomas, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 February 16, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-16.pdf |