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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 13 | Stated no cause eviction causes fear in tenants; expressed support for just cause evictions: Gaby Dolphin, Alameda Progressives. Stated small landlords do not evict a tenant just to raise the rent; he supports, and voted for, the current ordinance: Bruce Carnes, Alameda. Stated the income from his rental units is his retirement; he voted for the current ordinance with the understanding that Council could make changes when necessary; the amendments being made are not necessary: Ken Gutleben, Alameda. Discussed the Ellis Act; stated the Ellis Act is a loophole: Cross Creason, Alameda. Stated voters approved Ordinance 3148; concerns and conditions have not changed to justify Council making the proposed amendments: Joe Loparo, Alameda. Stated any city that has implemented rent control has lost up to 20% of the rental units on the market; Alameda will lose more rental housing because the amendments will cause landlords to sell their properties: Eric Grunseth, Alameda. Submitted information; stated the amendments to Ordinance 3148 transform Measure L1, which was passed by voters: Alan Teague, Alameda. Urged Council to consider working together to protect all Alamedans, not just one group; stated votes show that many Alamedans do not want rent control: Lori Moe, Alamedans for Better Rent Control. Expressed concern for no cause evictions; stated tenants do not bring up necessary repairs for fear of being evicted: Eric Strimling, ARC. Stated that he does not support the current amendments to Ordinance 3148: Carl Searway, Alameda. Stated the current amendments turn Measure L1 into Measure M1; the voters passed Measure L1: Dennis Cox, Alameda. Stated that he represents several tenants from 1602 Sherman Street; the building conditions are unsafe and unacceptable; tenants are being harassed by the landlord: Brad Hirn, ARC. Stated that she was evicted from her apartment for no cause; she would like her case reviewed; she submitted paperwork to the Housing Authority: Maria Neri. Stated that she faces health issues because of a negligent landlord; she received an 11% rent increase with no notification of a Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC) hearing; requested a meeting with the City, the Housing Authority, the tenants of the building and the landlord to ensure the apartment complex is up to Code: Crystal Chan, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |