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CityCouncil | 2016-11-15 | 3 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (16-586) Richard Thomas, Alameda, suggested various changes to Ordinance 3148, such as, clarifying wording around fixed-term leases, lowering the cap on rent increases to the CPI, rethinking the relocation payment schedule, and eliminating the sunset provision. Maria Dominguez, ARC, stated displacement is a problem in Alameda, as well as no cause evictions; urged Council to pass a moratorium on no cause evictions. Gerry Garcia, Alameda, stated that he lives on Central Avenue, he and his neighbors are frightened of being evicted; the no cause eviction clause is still a threat. Mayor Spencer noted a group in the audience is holding signs stating "stop evicting our diversity, neighbors, seniors and families." Megan Livernoche, Alameda, stated her family is struggling to obtain a lease from her property manager; the responsibility should not be on the families to change the loopholes in the ordinance. Suzanne Vinson, Alameda, stated that she received an eviction notice from her landlord; urged Council to help the tenants and close the loopholes. Gaby Dolphin, Alameda, urged Council to help tenants from being evicted. The City Attorney encouraged citizens to speak with the Housing Authority and present facts on their issues. Mayor Spencer stated citizens can email the City Attorney or Council if they are having problems communicating with the Housing Authority. CONSENT CALENDAR (16-587) Mayor Spencer pulled Five-Year Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone [paragraph no.16-590], Phase Zero Year 1 Annual Update and Phase Zero Year 2 Activity Plan [paragraph no. 16-593], Hornet Field License Agreement [paragraph no. 16-594], and Macks Craic Inc. [paragraph no. 16-595], items for discussion. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*16-588) Minutes of the Special Meeting, the October 4, 2016 Continued Regular Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 15, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-15.pdf |