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CityCouncil | 2022-04-28 | 3 | Expressed concern about any misinformation and negotiation team tactics; stated the comments should be heard through the context of a community that is terrified and cannot find legal representation; urged Council hear everything from all speakers: Liz Williams, Alameda. Stated approximately half of the residents are seniors and on a fixed income; expressed concern about displacement of the most vulnerable; stated the urgency ordinance protects at- risk neighbors: Rosemary Reilly, Alameda. Outlined the purchase and sale of Barnhill Marina; provided information on the landlord; stated the increase leaves her facing eviction; urged Council to pass the urgency ordinance: Ashley Mullins, Alameda. Outlined the purchase and sale process for floating homes; stated there is only one lender for floating homes; the lender has expressed concern over the introduction of unregulated and excessive rent increases and new lease terms; discussed the lease's force majeure clause; stated the vulnerability is breathtaking and there are multiple paths to displacement; urged Council pass the ordinance: Steve Cardenas, Alameda. Stated floating home values have been lower than comparable land homes; floating homes have been naturally occurring affordable housing; discussed a ban on new floating home marinas; stated there is no place to move: James Morgenroth, Alameda. Discussed the history of Barnhill Marina; stated rents have increased and the docks have improved over the years; the proposed ordinances give residents a chance to be relieved from vulnerability; urged Council to protect the residents and pass the ordinance: John Crossley, Alameda. Stated residents of Barnhill Marina are a part of the community and woven into the City; residents rent berths; residents' vulnerability allows landlords to easily take advantage; residents are asking to be treated like all other renters in Alameda: Lisa Cannelora, Alameda. Outlined rent negotiations the past few weeks; urged adoption of the urgency ordinance: Robert Houlihan, Alameda. Stated floating home owners own their property and pay to maintenance and insurance; the berths are rented from the marina owner; floating home residency law states tenants must be protected from constructive or actual eviction; the lease terms are designed to create rolling displacement; urged Council pass the ordinance: Lynn Houlihan, Alameda. Stated that she had no idea the ordinance was being proposed until a reporter contacted her on Monday; she is deeply invested in a sustainable future for the marina and floating homes; urged Council to consider a much broader set of data before making a decision; discussed running a sustainable operation; expressed concern over the future of floating home marinas in Alameda; stated the matter is a one-sided presentation of facts: Drishti Narang, Barnhill Marina. Stated that she is in support of the residents at Barnhill Marina; urged Council to come together to vote to ensure the community is protected; discussed Council granting rent relief and protections for Alameda residents; stated residents of Barnhill Marina should be granted the same protections: Meredith Hoskin, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 28, 2022 3 | CityCouncil/2022-04-28.pdf |