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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-1993 City Council Work SessionMINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1993 ***~******a************~*********************************x******* CALL TO ORDER The City Council Work Session was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 3:00 p.m. ; ROLL CALL PRESENT: BOARDMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY, DOMINGUEZ, WINKLER, WASHBURN ASSENT: BOARDMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Administrative Services Director Boone, Community Services Director Sapp, Manager of Special Projects Watenpauqh and Deputy City Clerk Bryning. DI$CUSSION ITEM 1. Mobilehome Rent Control Ordinance. (,F;IoS.~~ City Attorney Harper explained the purpose of rent control and that the ordinance is not a proposal but rather a consideration. He gave an overview of the ordi-nance and explained that the rent is based on the operation and overhead of the property owner and fair return. Mr. Harper stated that long term lease holders would not be affected by this ordinance. Councilman Winkler explained that it is a possibility that the Redevelopment Agency could purchase the park and sell it back to the tenants, but this would require more information. He stated that he would need a survey of all the tenants, before this could be considered. He asked staff to research costs to develop the site. City Attorney Harper stated that the City could acquire the park for purposes of development and up-grade and rent back to the tenants as a low income project. This would require an appraisal to set the appropriate rents. Councilwoman Cherveny questioned the rents being charged and stated that there is a need for review of -the rents of each tenant. She stated that the previous owner was acceptable to the tenants, but now the tenants are not happy with the new owner. She concurred with Councilman Winkler in regard to costs for development and would like to have staff come back with some numbers. Councilman Dominguez stated that he was in favor of rent control, but that he would like to have a survey of the tenants before he made a decision. Mayor Washburn then called for public comment: Marge Rieder, Briarwood Mobile Home Park explained that rent control would not apply for those that have long term leases until their lease expires, then they would fall under the protection of rent control. ,:: PAGE TWO - CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES - MARCH 16, 1993 Joseph Corda, General Manager of Briarwood Mobile Home Park and representative of the investors explained that there was a lot of repair needed and new roads to be paved within the park at the time of purchase. The rents were raised as people moded out or their lease expired to create a reasonable rate of return. He stated that the average rent is from $180. to $250. Mr. Corda explained that the rent control would affect only 15 or 20 people in the park. Mayor Washburn stated that he had noticed that the restrooms were locked when he visited the park which should be left open. Mayor Washburn asked if Mr. Corda owned any other parks. Mr. Corda stated that he did in San Bernardino. Councilman Alongi asked Mr. Corda if he was going to improve the park. Mr. Corda stated that as time and money would permit there will be some improvements. A1 Bishop, Briarwood Mobile Home Park, addressed the trash collection system at the park and stated that there have been considerable rate hikes in recent months. He stated he was in favor of the Redevelopment Agency purchasing the park. Ruth Darn, Briarwood Mobile Home Park, explained that she had a 20 year lease at $230. which she was pushed to sign and now she would not have any benefit from the rent control ordinance. Bill'Payton owner of Butterfield Mobile Home Park stated that his tenants had no problem with their rate of rent and his park was not in the same condition. Mayor Washburn asked Mr. Payton if his park went case by case on long term lease7 Mr. Payton stated that there is an annual lease and,the tenants have no interest in lonq term leases. He further stated that all the utilities are charged separately. There was general discussion in regard to lot sizes and facilities available and how utilities are charged. Vicki Tallon, representative of the Manufactured Housing Educational Trust, stated that her company had done a survey and found that Briarwood Mobile Home Park is charging a fair, comparable rent and through their Association they offer rental assistance. She stated that they are opposed to regulations reqarding rent. Ms. Tallon stated that in order to qualify for rental assistance the applicant must fit the low income criteria. Mayor Washburn asked that the information for rental ~~` assistance be posted in the laundry room for the tenants. There was considerable discussion in regard to rental assistance and how to qualify. Councilman Alongi pointed out the criteria for Section 8, and several of the property owners questioned eligibility. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION WAS PAGE THREE - CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES - MARCH 16, 1993 Respectfully Submitted, R Adria L. Bryning~ Aeputy it~ rk ~ AT EST: VICKI KASAD, CIT CLERK ti: