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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 17 | Vice Mayor Matarrese second the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Urged Council to allow voters to vote on the two initiatives and not add the City's ordinance: Jay Justin Julio Feria, Filipino Advocates for Justice. Expressed concern that the two ballot initiatives and Charter amendment will confuse voters; urged the renters initiative be placed on the ballot: Erin Subido, Filipino Advocates for Justice. Stated profit margins are valued more than the community; urged support for renters: Christina Rey, Filipino Advocates for Justice. Stated the signature gatherers for the renters initiative worked very hard to submit their petition on time; she does not believe special privilege should be offered to those who were not as timely: Bunny Duncan, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC). Expressed her disappointment in an obvious bias against renters; stated the City's ordinance is failing; Council continues to deliberate the issue very late when supporters have to leave and are unable to voice their concerns; urged Council to step up and protect their constituents, more than half of whom are renters: Catherine Pauling, ARC. *** (16-342) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval [of continuing the meeting]. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Stated she is a professional and is struggling with rent issues which affect everyone, not just the underprivileged; urged Council to consider what is right and to support rent control: to Julia Norris, Alameda. Stated she collected signatures and found that a lot of tenants are afraid of their landlords; urged Council to make a reasonable decision to help Alameda tenants: Gloria Rios, ARC. Stated having clear laws creates less litigation; he is concerned about landlords receiving a 7.9% raise; Alameda renters would not be able to survive: Eric Strimling, ARC. Stated residents cheered for the ARC truck in the Fourth of July parade; people are confused and think the Council already enacted rent control via the City ordinance; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |