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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 6 | Outlined her experience renting in Alameda; expressed support for 65% of CPI and legal oversight of rent reviews; stated there is a disproportion of elders on the streets: Tristen Schmidt, ARC, The Village (Oakland), Feed the People. Outlined his experience living in Alameda; stated the proposal is better than current regulations, but can be improved; expressed concern about rent banking and pass- through; expressed support for 65% of CPI: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Expressed support for 65% of CPI; stated Alameda is a beacon of hope for progressive values; people will be affected well beyond the limits of Alameda: Art Rodriguez, Central Valley Empowerment Alliance. Outlined his experience as a renter; expressed support for 65% of CPI; stated that he spends 60% of combined income on rent; discussed debt statistics: Keegan Tatum, Alameda Progressives. Stated Ordinance 3148 was enacted with well-meaning, but does not accomplish its purpose; the homeless population has increased by 40% in the last year; outlined her experience renting in Alameda: Toni Grimm, Alameda. Outlined her experience as a landlord in Alameda: Jane Friedrich, Alameda. Expressed support for 65% of CPI; discussed her experience losing neighbors due to rent increases; outlined rental rates: Camille Christian, FAJ. Stated the information shown in the staff report is not current and is missing key points; raised questions about data for surrounding cities: Lester Cabral, Alameda. Discussed support letters submitted; expressed support for 65% of CPI; stated there are two classes of people: homeowners and renters; if renters are not helped, there will be a deterioration of the community: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates, AJA. Outlined her experience as part of a demonstration at I-Hotel; stated the housing problem has not gone away, but has worsened; housing is a human right; a rent cap of 100% of CPI will separate families: Cynthia Bonta, FAJ. Expressed support for the cap on rent; expressed gratitude to Council for passing just cause; stated just cause and a cap on rent cannot exist without the other: Lana Rishina, Alameda. Expressed support for a rent cap based on 65% of CPI; stated a stable community of renters filled with hope are likely to vote for revenue measures needed to protect properties; large wage gaps will cause renters to lose hope: William Smith, Alameda. Stated that he regrets supporting Ordinance 3148; the ordinance has accomplished its Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 5 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |