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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-09 | 2 | read from a letter submitted to the PB and staff to support the HE without a rent stabilization item. Ms. Lori Moe, asked for an approval of the HE without rent stabilization, she is an owner and landlord and would like to continue working with tenants directly without new regulatory restrictions. Ms. Anne DeBardeleben, President, Board of Realtors, read from a letter submitted to the PB opposing a rent stabilization directive. She stated being open to talks for further work on a rent stabilization, and recognized the hard work of the RRAC. Ms. Irene Dieter, asked for a forum on rent stabilization for the community before adding it to the HE. She asked for a hold on the HE until more information is brought forth. Mr. Jason Buckley, stated rent prices have risen significantly recently and there is no incentive for landlords to not follow cities around who have increased rents. Hard working long time residents are being forced out of Alameda. Ms. Catherine Johnson, is an 8+ year tenant and has been hit with rent increases often and if this continues she will lose her home based day-care business and her home making it necessary to relocate outside of Alameda. She supports Knox White's comments for a task force. Mr. Doyle Saylor, retired and been in Alameda 17 years, he commented rents have increased up to 30% around the bay area. Residents on a fixed income, fighting a 30% rent increase with the RRAC can successfully lower that increase to 10% but it is still a hardship. He agreed with Knox White to look into the need in Alameda. Mr. Bill Smith, Renewed Hope, is pleased to hear there will be an annual report from here out. He commented on the housing development on Alameda Point (AP), and suggested getting a handle on the costs involved with development. Mr. Jeffry Levin, East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), is also pleased to hear an annual report will be forthcoming. He commented on the quantified objectives being a best guess. There is no proposal to the PB for including a rent stabilization program. What is proposed is to conduct a study on rentals and tenants in Alameda, with 52% of population being renters. Ms. Kelly Harp, Disabilities Commission, spoke on the need for a Universal Design Ordinance, she asked for the language is changed to exclude a specific demographic. Ms. Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope, thanked staff for the last HE. She spoke on the AP portion and was hoping on stronger language for affordable housing. They are supporting the task force in addressing rising rents. Ms. Sharon Riley, spoke on supporting the program Knox White proposed. She told her Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 9, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-09.pdf |