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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 5 | stated the numbers are for the City of Alameda. Councilmember Vella requested the median household incomes be restated. The Community Development Director stated the median renter income is $72,063 and the Citywide median income is in excess of $92,000. Expressed support for a rent cap at 65% of CPI; outlined articles related to affordable housing; stated city governments can help residents stay in their homes; discussed the meaning of being a sanctuary city: Jeanne Nader, Alameda Progressives, Alameda Justice Alliance (AJA). Expressed support for the annual general adjustment in rent; thanked City staff and Council for bringing the item forward; stated a cap at 100% of CPI is a good start but Council should consider ways to provide more to help the City's low income and most vulnerable population: Sophia DeWitt, East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO). Discussed general principles to maintain the affordable housing stock; stated 65% of CPI addresses rent cost increase; requested the number of tenants per unit be removed from the rent registry and square footage be added; stated a hearing officer is needed: Eric Strimling, Alameda. Expressed support for rent caps set at 65% of CPI; outlined her experience renting in Alameda; stated a real rent cap is needed: Kaitlin Alcontin, Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ). Outlined her experience as a teacher and renter in Alameda; discussed CPI increases; expressed support of no banking and no pass-through. Ayssa Morisato, FAJ. Outlined her experience renting at 2510 Central Avenue; stated tenants are at risk due to a previous fire; more concrete measures are needed for rent control: Diana Cabcabin, FAJ. Stated just cause and rent control go hand-in-hand; outlined her experience with friends moving due to rent increases; stated salaries of tech workers skew CPI above working class families affordability: Salina Igot, FAJ. Outlined his experience living in Alameda; urged Council to approve 65% of CPI, no pass-through, no banking: Lester Dixon, FAJ, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC), People of Bonanza (POB). Stated there is no end in sight for the crisis of housing costs in Alameda; expressed support for 65% of CPI, elimination of banking, lowering the ceiling from 5% to 4%, and the appointment of an administrative law judge as a hearing officer; outlined her experience renting in Alameda: Laura Woodward, ARC. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 4 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |