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Final Passage of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article XVIII to Chapter VI Concerning Fair Housing and Tenant Protections by Prohibiting Unlawful Tenant Harassment, Disruption of Housing Services and Housing Discrimination including Source of Income. (City Attorney 265)
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The staff report for this ordinance was included when the ordinance was introduced and is available at the following link:
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CITY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCE NO. ____
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AMENDING THE ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XVIII TO CHAPTER VI CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING AND TENANT PROTECTIONS BY PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL TENANT HARASSMENT, DISRUPTION OF HOUSING SERVICES AND HOUSING DISCRIMINATION INCLUDING SOURCE OF INCOME
WHEREAS, California State law has long recognized that the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every Californian is a priority of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, State law further recognizes that local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, a longstanding and significant goal for the City is preservation of its housing stock, especially affordable housing stock, and protection of the quality, stability, diversity and character of its neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Alameda places a high value on cohesive and active residential neighborhoods and the diverse population which resides therein; and
WHEREAS, it is similarly paramount for the City to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, and to advance the housing and land use policies of the City, especially with regard to lo...
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