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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 15 | tenants do not feel like less simply because they do not own property: Jeanne Nader, Alameda. Stated her voice as a landlord also need to be heard, not only the voices of the tenants: Dometer Lamb, Alameda. Stated that he lives in fear of no cause evictions; he feels like a second class citizen as a renter; Measures M1 and L1 were confusing to voters: Matt Langwerowski, Alameda. *** (17-326) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the referral [paragraph no. 17-328]. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of hearing the remaining item. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would not support the motion. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which requires four affirmative votes, which FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Oddie - 2. Stated Ordinance 3148 is working; the amendments are too strict; tenants with issues should be allowed to meet with the RRAC immediately; the Council needs to come up with a solution for everyone, not only one side: Lester Cabral, Alameda. Stated the RRAC process works well; just cause evictions are not fair for housing providers: Eunice Edwards, Alameda. Stated just cause evictions make it difficult to evict problem tenants; the majority of voters voted for Measure M1; Ordinance 3148 is working: Malcolm Lee, Alameda. Stated just cause evictions will cause problems for small mom and pop landlords; he is also a minority and has worked hard to become a landlord: Daniel Lee, Alameda. Stated the voters of Alameda voted for Measure L1 by an overwhelming margin; Ordinance 3148 has not been given a chance to work: Tony Charret, Alameda. Urged the landlords and tenants to listen to the other side; stated Council should vote bearing in mind the children that are involved: Nghi Lam, Alameda. Stated that she voted for Measure L1; good landlords are being punished because of a few bad landlords: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated there are already plenty of tenant protections in place; the eviction process is difficult: Chunchi Ma. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |