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CityCouncil | 2017-04-04 | 6 | social security: Toni Grimm, ARC. Submitted information; expressed concern over people being priced out of Alameda, including teachers: Mari Perez-Ruiz, ARC. Outlined her case of receiving an owner move in notice via text and non-compliance with offering a one year lease at the time of a rent increase; stated the ordinance is not working: Maria Dominguez, Alameda. Stated two-thirds of the City voted for rent stabilization; the ordinance is not a perfect solution; changes should be made to strengthen the ordinance; a rent database is needed; urged Council to consider just cause evictions: Angela Hockabout, ARC. Expressed support for ARC's six suggestions: Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope. Stated the Council came up with the right solution; the proposed amendment to Section 6-58.140(c)1 is not needed because it is covered by other law: Cross Creason. Stated his contracting business, which is used by small landlords and property owners, has decreased because landlords feel there is uncertainty; urged the Council to keep the ordinance to create stability: Eric Grunseth, Alameda. Stated the ordinance is working very well; urged Council to retain the status quo: John Sullivan, Alameda. Stated stability is needed; she will be pushed out within 5 years; landlords are not doing repairs and tenants are not making requests; fear will not go away until there is just cause eviction: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Stated education is needed to understand how the ordinance works; discussed her experience as a landlord: Nancy Gordon, Alameda. Stated the City Council struck a balance and got it right; the voters supported what the Council adopted; urged the Council to allow the ordinance to continue: Greg McConnell, Alameda Housing Providers (AHP). Stated people are still learning about the ordinance; suggested leaving the ordinance as is: Ron Bain, AHP. Expressed support for just cause eviction and concern over short term leases: Victoria Fierce, East Bay Forward. Urged the Council to enact the strongest possible protections for renters; outlined racist practices: Dan Husman, Alamedans for Black Lives. Discussed rent increase cases and costs of maintaining properties: Malcolm Lee. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 4, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-04.pdf |