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Louann Johnston, 3015 E. Bayshore Blvd., Harbor Village resident, advised that when she bought her mobile home in 1989 she was not allowed to assume existing lease and instead of $220 per month had to pay $350 from day one, and three years 1 ater she is "paying, $460. Shelley Riggs, 3015 E. Bayshore Blvd., Harbor Village resident, described inequitable rent situation in the Park, loss of affordable housing and minimal service to Park residents. Mark Moore, 575 San Pedro, Morgan Hill, from the Golden State Mobile Home Owners League representing the Parks in Redwood City stated the need for an this ordinance due to Park owners reluctance to negotiate and the on-going clashes over property rights which will extend into the future. Mr. Moore described transferable leases but not as a preferred method; described costs of operation of a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and arbitration paid by tenants, owners, City or a combination thereof; age and conditions of existing parks; asked who will have to pay for repairs; asked what will happen when the current leases expire; and spoke in favor of net operating costs concept. Bruce Stanton, 328 El Pas eo de Saratoga, San Jose, attorney representing Harbor Village and Golden State Mobile Home Owners League described two sets of property rights, mobile homes as manufactured housing, and described Hall, Yee and Sandpiper court rulings on physical or regulatory "taking." Mr. Stanton suggested Council look at the ordinances in East Palo Alto and Sonoma County. In response to Council requests, staff agreed to provide information on existing leases and how they would be affected by this proposed ordinance. MEMO 10/27/92 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor La Berge declared a recess at 10:18 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:29 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SPOKE IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Paul Deffebach, 307 So. B Street, San Mateo, attorney representing the Western Mobile Home Association, described the unique nature of the mobile home industry and posed the questions, where does the value of the home come from and how is it apportioned over time. Mr. Deffebach provided statistics on rents, new and resale prices for mobile homes in Redwood City and in Arizona, and described the shared value which comes from the land. Mr. Deffebach agreed with Council if the 1985 Agreement between the owners and residents of Harbor Village was violated the residents should pursue the matter. Mr. Deffebach advised existing leases would be exempt from the proposed ordinance, and stated a need for the ordinance has not been established. Mr. Deffebach advised trailers should not be included in a mobile home ordinance and advised fees from mobile homes would not be enough to pay for operation of a mobile home ordinance. Mr. Deffebach suggested that if the goal is affordable housing then it would be necessary to control Regular Meeting Minutes October 26, 1992 Page 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page No. 233 - . -.-.. . .. r- ,. '. . -"