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CityCouncil | 2022-04-28 | 2 | rented; apartment tenancies are different; everything, including fixtures and utilities, are rented and not within a tenant's control; the difference is the reason staff proposed excluding the two provisions. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Council could include the CIP policies if a property owner desires to perform substantial rehabilitation to a seawall or boat slip. Special Counsel responded the difficulty in enlarging the CIP program with respect to the entire marina would be figuring out what falls under the CIP as defined in the current policy; Council could amend what would be included in the policy and allow for a recovery or amortized cost recovery for the owner; currently, the CIP does not encompass said type of reconstruction. The City Attorney stated the City's rent program currently has a process where owners can recover investments into their property in order to make a constitutional right of return; the process could be available to the marina owners, the same as any other landlord. Councilmember Knox White stated Council has already given direction to come back with a CIP update; Council can adopt the emergency ordinance as written and provide direction to return with any recommendations. Special Counsel stated staff will bring back the CIP policy sometime in June; Council may wish to include the related types of improvements. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification that Councilmember Knox White wishes to have the CIP policy return to Council. Councilmember Knox White stated Council should discuss the matter under Council discussion. Discussed the rent increases; expressed concern about the ordinance effective date; requested the date be changed: Leila Minnis, Alameda. Stated the proposed rent increases will result in displacement of homeowners; urged the rent protections and ordinance be adopted: Beth Remenap, Alameda Floating Home Association. Expressed support for the urgency ordinance and the residents living at Barnhill Marina; stated the same protections are needed for people renting on land and water; Council has the power to remedy the issue and bring relief: Andrey Shmakov, Alameda. Expressed support for enacting rent stabilization at Barnhill Marina; stated that she is appalled at the rent increases proposed by the new owner; the increases will result in financial hardship for many senior residents; urged Council to extend rent protections: Carolyn Foster, Alameda. Outlined conditions and average fair rent at other floating homes in the area; stated the data shows average rent at other marinas being $570 per month with docks in better condition; discussed rent increase percentages; urged Council pass the ordinance: Mayumi Stroy, Alameda. Stated that she is concerned about the issues being brought up; discussed her rent increase of over 100%; stated that she is in support of the matter: Alice Gore, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 28, 2022 2 | CityCouncil/2022-04-28.pdf |