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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-09 | 4 | committee. Staff explained it would be a recommendation to City Council. Board member Knox White read into the record his proposal in addition to item 2.8. This is a group, task force, to collect, review and recommend. Board member Alvarez-Morroni thanked the speakers and recognized this as a regional problem. She thanked Knox White for his work, although voiced concern that this is another committee without funding. Board member Tang agreed the supply and demand is the issue. We need to look at supply before we can deal with rent increases. Many cannot afford to purchase a home in Alameda. Board member Zuppan thanked the speakers. She is concerned about using the wrong language, and she does not believe this proposal belongs in the HE. She stated there is a need to look at rents and perhaps a task force, but it's a complex issue and feels there are many volunteer groups in the City who would be willing to work on the issue. Board member Köster asked about processes for proceeding. Mr. Thomas explained this could be approved as a program for the HE, or sent to City Council as an advisory item. Board member Köster agreed something definitely needs to be done, and supports sending to City Council. Vice President Henneberry stated that whether it is in the HE or as an advisory to City Council he is fine with it. He supports either recommendation. President Burton supported adding this to the HE. The solution to the demand problem is long term, and we should be respectful to tenants. He stated that rent stabilization isn't the end all because there are other solutions, and the task force could be a balanced representation of the community. Board member Knox White motioned to adopt the HE with the proposed adjustments and to include the proposal for 2.8.B., edit the number of meetings and the quantified objective being a final report. Vice President Henneberry seconded. Board member Alvarez-Morroni asked board member Knox White is he is willing to amended the motion to adopt the HE with the proposed adjustments and to submit his recommendation as an advisory item to City Council. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 9, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-09.pdf |