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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2016-11-09 | 4 | Approved Minutes November 9, 2016 Public Comment, Agenda Item 7-F: Name: Caitlin Grey The speaker stated she is a tenant in Alameda. She stated that Mr. Shabazz shared a great deal of personal financial information. She stated that she had wanted the landlord to share more budgetary information such as the number of units owned, overall income, and overall costs. Name: Maria D. Dominguez The speaker stated she is from the Alameda Renter's Coalition. She emphasized that the rights of low income people of color are at risk. The speaker stated that landlords consider mortgages, repairs, and profit in determining rent. She stated that transparency from both parties is needed. The speaker expressed her support for Mr. Shabazz. Name: Lester Dixon The speaker said he has known Mr. Shabazz for many years. The speaker stated that Mr. Shabazz is an integral part of the community. He emphasized the importance of keeping communities together and that the consequences of a tenant leaving Alameda are irreversible. He explained that the proposed rent increase is a large shock. The parties were unable to reach an agreement. The Committee discussed a binding recommendation for the rent increase. Member Griffiths stated that the tenant is a valuable member of the community. He also emphasized the landlord's refusal to consider allowing another roommate in the unit. Griffiths recommended an increase of $69.00 (near 5%). Member Friedman thanked the public speakers for their participation. He stated that it is hard to understand such a large rent increase without more financial information from the landlord. He emphasized the landlord's refusal to consider allowing another roommate in the unit and the tenant's inability to pay a higher rent. Friedman recommended an increase of 3%. Member Schrader explained that it is difficult for the unit to be so far below the market rate. He also noted the proposed rent is a significant increase. Referencing the intent of the Ordinance and the financial burden on the tenant, Schrader recommended an increase of 5%. Vice-Chair Landess stated that the proposed increase is difficult to absorb. She noted that while landlords face many expenses, it is important to address these through gradual rent increases. Landess recommended an increase of 5%. Page 4 of 5 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2016-11-09.pdf |