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CityCouncil | 2017-06-06 | 24 | Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to bifurcate the vote also; even though he did not vote to put Measure L1 on the ballot, he stepped up to write a professional, easy to understand argument for Measure L1; the ordinance has a sunset and will eventually show if just cause and other provisions are working; he takes issue with a landlord saying Alameda renters are wanna be Alamedan's; rules are there not to punish good landlords, but to protect tenants; tenants can still be evicted with just cause evictions; requested staff to develop regulations on the program fee; he supports adopting the amendments. Mayor Spencer clarified to suggest that she is applying rules differently to people of color is not appropriate coming from a white man to a Mexican woman. Councilmember Oddie responded Mayor Spencer allowed Robert Sullwold exceed the time limit by 20 seconds. Mayor Spencer stated she has been very fair in how she runs the Council meetings. Councilmember Oddie responded that is a matter of opinion. Mayor Spencer stated race should not be brought up. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese has any suggestions on an alternative to not give a false sense of security, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the negative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese believes any part of San Francisco's situation stems from the percentage increase amount allowed for rent control; stated San Francisco is not comparable to Alameda's ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese responded Alameda is very similar to San Francisco as a very desirable place to live, which drives up rents and gentrification; stated that he does not have an answer but he cannot support something that has been shown not to deliver what is being said it will deliver. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated San Francisco allows a very small percentage increase on rent from one year to the next which is unlike what Alameda is doing. Councilmember Matarrese stated his comments are directed to just cause evictions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with Councilmember Matarrese's suggestion to separate the vote on the ordinance and the program fee. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the program fee of $120.00, as recommended in the staff report [adoption of the resolution] to be evaluated at the end of one year. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 June 6, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-06.pdf |