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Mr. Roush acknowledged the efforts of Ms. Howard and assured Council that the Housing Department and Finance Department will review the issues to make certain they are in accordance with the agreement. Ms. Dennis asked when this will happen. Mr. Roush said the statutory notice will be issued October 1 and staff will be dealing with these issues very quickly. Mr. Pico asked that the Housing Corrmaission consider purchasing any mobilehome park that comes up for sale in the future to preserve the affordable housing. Ms. Acosta indicated the Commission has already identified that as one of its goals. Jack Dove, 6250 Case Avenue #110, indicated he is no longer a resident of Vineyard Villa, but lrud served for ten years representing the residents and wanted to present a little history. He said there had been a verbal agreement with the prior owner that the 25% increase on sale of a unit would not be imposed until the new park owners took over, He referred to the success Mr. Roash had had in the lawsuit against Pleasanton Mobilehome Park on another marker. He believed one result of the lawsuit was that the owner of the park was required to restore the park to the condition it was in five or ten years ago when the ownership changed. Because many people have lefl the park, there are few who can testify to that condition. Jim Richards was unable to attend tonight's meeting due to illness, but he urged City staff to go to his residence and get an understanding of the prior conditions and services that axe no longer being done at Hacienda. He believed many affordable units in the City have been lost because the conditions requiting affordability have expired. He indicated it was important to know the City will entbrce the mobilehome park agreement. tte related an incident that occurred in the Vineyard Villa park regarding the wrench to turn off the gas in the event of emergency. Because of the number of single women in the parks, it is important to have a manager in the parks at all times. He thanked Mr. Roush thr all his assistance over the years. Philip Hoon, one of the owners of 3231 Vineyard Avenue, indicated there were five spaces which had rent increases from July to September due to a change in ownership. An additional $100 increase was applied to those homes. The real estate market has changed dramatically in Pleasanton and the Rent Stabilization Agreement causes the rents to be significantly below market. He related an incident where one owner bought a mobilehome for $69,000 in June 1999. The space rent was raised from $450 to $550 a month. The owner then sold the unit afler nine months for $125,000. fte further indicated that prior to close of escrow when he purchased the mobilehome park, hc was aware of rent issues. He had met with the Ilomeowners Board and outlined his concerns over accounting errors. He was willing to negotiate an agreement. There were eight meetings with the Board. The Board was to present his proposal to the residents Pleasanton City Council 7 09/19/00 Minutos