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Item No. 30 (continued) Frank Sheetz, 1903 East Bayshore Road, stated that many retirees live in the City's mobilehome parks on modest incomes and fear rental increases. Mr. _ Sheetz suggested that a rent stabilization program would protect tenants of i mobilehome parks. Marie Rickes, 3015 East Bayshore, Harbor Village, former president of the association, asked Council to consider the longtime residency of many tenants, suggesting that "economic evictions" may occur if tenants cannot pay increased space rentals. Pamela Middlebrook, Western Mobilehome Association, 1121 L street, Sacramento, referred to a letter to Mayor Britschgi and other Council members of August 21, 1984 from Thomas R. Stone, President of WMA. Ms. Middlebrook reviewed the five -page letter calling attention to undesirable aspects of rent control with regard to mobi lehomes. I'n reply to questions, she said that park owners are encouraged to communicate with tenants in order to avoid problems. Larry Duarte, Los Altos, owner of a Redwood City mobilehome park with 50 units, said he has received no complaints in spite of a questionnaire sent to tenants soliciting comments. He pointed out that debt service and return on investment are necessary, and he believes his rents are reasonable. Lloyd Greeley, owner of Trailer Villa, Redwood City, in the County area, said he is opposed to rent controls, has constant communication with tenants and has no problems. Mr. Greeley called attention to already existing State legislation affecting mobile home parks. Albert Enqel, Harbor Village, owner, said that he does not believe a rent stabilization program is warranted based on any rent increase experience in Redwood City. In response to questions regarding the large deposit required of renters at his park, Mr. Engel said legal costs for occasional evictions might be necessary, acknowledging there have been only three in the past five years. Mr. Engel said that the deposit is refundable without interest at the time the tenant may move. Warren Weinstock, 465 Convention Way, real estate, read from a California Association of Realtors manual regarding mobil home rent control ordinances, stating there is little competition in that area. R. T. Jedlick, 2053 East Bayshore, thanked Council for hearing the request early and requested Council assistance in protecting renters in mobilehome parks. M /S: Chandler /Bury that a committee composed of two City Council members, a mobilehome park owner, a representative of the tenants of parks, a member of the Board of Realtors, a representative of the City Atorney's Office and a member of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee be established to begin investigation leading toward a solution to the problem of accelerating rent increase in mobilehome parks in Redwood City. Carried unanimously by roll call vote. Reg.Mtg. 8/27/84 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 120