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CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 3 | (17-024) Mayor Spencer announced that I Am Alameda photos are being exhibited; urged anyone interested to submit photos. (17-025) Mayor Spencer announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ron Cowan. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-026) Gaylon Parsons, Alameda, stated that she is thrilled to see Alameda on social media; the photo exhibit has been phenomenal. (17-027) Marleen Gonzalez, Alameda, stated that she has been unlawfully evicted without written notice; her rent was raised from $1364 to $2200; she was given $3,000 cash and a $3,000 check which bounced; she said she would go back to her unit and was threatened. (17-028) Toni Grimm, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC), stated ARC's slogan is "Keep Alamedans in Their Homes"; urged the Council to increase rent protections. (17-029) Eric Strimling, Alameda Renters Coalition, stated a tenant with a leak from the rain provided a picture which showed a smoke alarm in the wrong place; there is a lack in rental inspections to ensure health and safety laws are followed. In response to Mayor Spencer's request, the City Manager stated residents should contact the Housing Authority, as well as the Office of the City Manager or City Attorney. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Police Department should be contacted in the case of being physically threatened. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Oddie moved approval 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.] (*17-030 ) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on December 20, 2017. Approved. (*17-031) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,684,805.17. (*17-032) Recommendation to Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2016. Accepted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |