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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 19 | in consecutive years; urged Council to temporarily suspend the limit on cost recuperation and allow landlords to come up with a banking formula: Karen Miller, Alameda. Stated there is a need for affordable housing; Alameda is one of the few cities in the area to have a rent freeze; expressed support for an increase 60 days from notification and for the City reiterating rent program assistance options; stated employment rates do not mean renters can afford market rate or rate increases; renters must be protected; people need to remain housed: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Stated many people are surprised by the matter and the lack of a 60 day notice; the City needs to have compassion for renters struggling with the pandemic: Zac Bowling, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the technical amendment is meant to address the the 60 day notice issue, to which the Interim Base Reuse Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's request for clarification of the process, the Interim Base Reuse Manager stated the ordinance itself becomes effective on May 1st; landlords may increase rent after May 1st; any notice that goes out starting May 1st would not be valid for another 30 days. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Attorney stated the ordinance is being presented to Council as a first reading and will require a second reading; as proposed, the ordinance will not become effective for 45 days; the time would be further lengthened to 60 days. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the effective date for the ordinance would be May 1st at which time landlords could give notice, to which the Interim Base Reuse Manager responded the alternative proposed allows for notice to be given May 1st Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she heard comments from the public regarding tenants and problems related to COVID-19; inquired whether there are rental assistance programs. The Interim Base Reuse Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the Alameda County emergency rental assistance program will accept applications from both tenants and landlords for tenants behind in rent; some tenants are experiencing issues for the first time and may not be aware of programs or associate shame with applying for assistance; Alameda County continues to accept applications and has put in a request to the Federal Government for additional funds. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the AHA and rent program are helping people and where people should go for assistance. The Interim Base Reuse Manager responded there is an application online; stated people can call 2-1-1 if they cannot access the application online. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a news article; stated some money is going unused in some cases; inquired what the money goes towards and where to look for the application online. The Interim Base Reuse Manager responded the name of the program is the Alameda County Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 17 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |