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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 16 | Stated there is fear among renters; he is a coach at the local high school and sees fear in children; urged Council to see what just cause will do for the vulnerable people of the community: Nelson Layag, Alameda. Stated rent control has not worked in other cities; rents will only increase with the amendments to Ordinance 3148: Jose Cerda-Zeen, Alameda. Stated that she fears her involvement in renters rights will jeopardize her housing security; urged Council to protect the most vulnerable citizens: Julie, Alameda. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 10:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:00 p.m. *** *** (17-327) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of continuing the meeting. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Oddie stated the issue is very emotional on both sides; families are still being faced with losing their homes; landlords and tenants will never be on equal footing, which is the reason for additional renter protections; Measure M1 had some very controversial provisions; he would rather be on the side of justice than the side of popularity by implementing just cause evictions; stated none of the data shows tenants were evicted for dealing drugs; suggested the landlord community develop a trust fund to help other landlords; stated everyone deserves due process; property owners may own the properties, but they are people's homes and Council has a right to protect people's homes. Councilmember Oddie moved introduction of the ordinance with just cause provisions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated people cannot afford to live in Alameda; the Council has the right to make amendments to the ordinance; the impact to renters is greater with no cause evictions; urged landlords to give the amendments a chance to work; stated that she supports the ordinance with the amendments; tenants and landlords should sit down together and discuss solutions; there needs to be more protections for tenants. Mayor Spencer stated the amendments will be the detriment to the long term health of the community; the result will be fewer housing units and more conversions of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |