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MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST a. Councilwoman Buchan presented a status report on the Mobile Home Park Mediation Committee efforts to resolve issues between the Harbor Village homeowners and the owners of the mobile home park. The Committee members are: Marie Rickes and Randy Roushall, homeowners; John Phillips and J. R. Bodine, Park management; Mayor La Berge and Councilwoman Buchan, representing the City of Redwood City; and Ruben Barrales from the Neighborhood Boards acting as facilitator. The Committee met in April, and on May 22, June 12, June 27, and August 7. Park management presented a proposal at the August 7 meeting and the Harbor Village Homeowners presented a counterproposal by their letter of August 24th. Park management canceled the scheduled September 26th meeting. Mayor La Berge invited anyone in the audience who wished to speak to this issue to please do so. Randy Roushall, 3015 E. Bayshore Blvd., #419, Harbor Village Mobile Home Park, Redwood City, described what he felt were unfair actions by Park management including utility rates and rebates, and pass - throughs since 1984, and asked Council to take action to resolve the issues. Marie Rickes, 3015 E. Bayshore Blvd., #161, Harbor Village Mobile Home Park, Redwood City, presented background on original lease 5 years ago; described rent increases of 125% over 5 years; explained Hall decision did not preclude City imposed rent stabilization under certain circumstances; and reminded everyone of Redwood City's commitment and understanding of the need for affordable housing. Council Members discussed the need for Park management to work with the Mediation Committee to achieve mutually beneficial results for all parties. Also mentioned was the Council Legislative Committee's role in any future development of a rent stabilization ordinance. Mayor La Berge advised that she would contact Park management, advise them of this evening's discussions and encourage them most strongly to return to the mediation process. (301 -25) MEMO 10/2/90 b. Councilman Bury congratulated the Redwood City Senors Softball team for again winning the National Championship in their age group at the annual softball tournament in Kingman, Arizona last month. c. Councilman Murray reported on the joint Meeting of San Carlos Pilots and Redwood Shores Homeowners held Saturday, September 29th. The pilots are researching which routes result in the least noise over Redwood Shores and surrounding communities and hope to have results available shortly. Reg. Mtg. Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 October 1, 1990 Page No. 087 Page 3