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CityCouncil | 2019-07-02 | 7 | goal of limiting rent increases and created disincentive for no cause evictions; outlined his experience attending community meetings: Todd Wehmann, Alameda. Stated that she has a house up for sale due to no cause eviction; one house per week is selling due to rent control; the housing stock will be reduced; senior landlords rely on rental income: Rosalinda Fortuna, Alameda. Requested the record be kept open for another 15 days for smaller landlords to submit information to Council: Kristin Johnson, Alameda. Outlined her experience with rent increases; urged Council to consider the recommendations of tenants: Mari Perez-Ruiz, Alameda Renters Coalition. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:01 p.m. *** Councilmember Daysog stated that he depends on data to make the best possible policy; data is at the heart of the policy-making decision; outlined data provided by staff gave a brief Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie stated that his decisions are based on values; housing is a basic human right; there is a housing crisis and fines may be imposed on a State level if more housing is not built; people living in current housing stock must be protected; the homeless count is over 200; Alameda is in the top 5 of rent increases at 6.2%; rent caps and just-cause work together; outlined how the rent cap should be calculated at 65% of CPI; noted that he is not in favor of rent banking; stated banking may be acceptable in the future; noted that he is not in favor of pass-through; stated the CIP process can help take care of major improvements; expressed concern for the threat of repairs not being completed; stated landlords have a responsibility to keep property in a livable condition; expressed support for having a retired administrative law judge to oversee petition processes; stated the rent registry will not be defined at this meeting, but should come back to Council with a balance between efficacy and privacy; Costa Hawkins exempt units should have a non-mandatory processes; summarized supports for no banking, no pass-through, Annual General Adjustment (AGA) between 65-70%. Councilmember Vella stated that she is a millennial; outlined an article "Millennials Didn't Kill the Economy, the Economy Killed Millennials;" stated millennials and generations that follow are worse off than generations preceding; outlined homeownership requirements; stated the majority of millennials and generations that follow lack the requirements and will have to be renters; stated student loans are an expected added cost of living; close to 20% of millennials are under employed and not making enough wages to cover student loan debt, rent and cost of living; outlined founding principles of homeownership; stated housing is an absolute need; a system is needed for a fair rate of return; expressed opposition to banking; stated effective Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 2, 2019 6 | CityCouncil/2019-07-02.pdf |