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CityCouncil | 2017-02-17 | 2 | The City Clerk inquired whether Council wants to limit the speaker time to two minutes. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council wants to limit the time to one minutes. Mayor Spencer stated that she wants to keep the three minutes. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated the meeting objective is to prioritize the Council referrals. Vice Mayor Vella stated the motion is to limit the time to 40 minutes and hear additional comments later. On the call for the question the motion, carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (17-092) Pamela Jordon, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC), stated Ordinance 3148 was passed one year ago; ARC suggests changes be made to the ordinance to: end no cause evictions, limit annual rent increase or use the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eliminate the Rent Review Advisory Committee and have City Council hearings; provide legal services to tenants, and include market rate relocation fees. (17-093) Nan Rideout, Senior Living Initiative, submitted information on a senior housing initiative; stated continuum of care retirement communities are needed in Alameda. (17-094) Angela Hockabout, ARC, Alameda Home Team and Renewed Hope, stated the State is facing a housing shortage; working families are living in cars and recreational vehicles; urged the City to exceed the regional housing requirement and build taller, denser housing at every price point. (17-095) Paul Foreman, Alameda, expressed concern over the agenda; stated although the agenda complies with the Sunshine Ordinance, the criteria for special meetings should be addressed by Open Government Commission; expressed support for referrals 20, 26 and 31, regarding inclusionary housing and mixed uses; discussed regional housing requirements. (17-096) Gary Thompson, Cantamar Home Owners Association (HOA), urged Council to prioritize the light pollution issue close to the top. (17-097) Dee Keltner, Alameda, expressed support for addressing the referral regarding protection of private and public trees. (17-098) Christopher Buckley, Alameda, urged Council to address referral 39 regarding Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-17.pdf |