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FROM: Jeffrey G. Jorgensen II
SUBJECT: Resolution Opposing the "Mobilehome Fairness
and Rental Assistance Act"
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RECONKENDATION: Adopt a Resolution Opposing the "Mobilehome
Fairness and Rental Assistance Act"
Discussion:
On May 3, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8288,
opposing the "Mobilehome Fairness and Rental Assistance Act," which
was being circulated for signatures at that time. The Initiative
qualified for the ballot and will appear as a ballot measure at the
March 26, 1996 election. The measure would invalidate the City's
Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and preempt any further
local regulation of mobilehome rents. At the June 6, 1995 City
Council Meeting, the Council was again asked to adopt a resolution
opposing the "Mobilehome Fairness and Rental Assistance Act." At
that time, it was felt a resolution closer to the election would be
more effective in bringing the issue to the attention of the
voters. With the State primary election now scheduled for March
26, 1996, this would appear to be an appropriate time to adopt
another resolution.
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Attach. 1: Proposed Resolution
Attach. 2: Resolution 8288
RESOLUTION NO. (1996 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO OPPOSING THE STATE
INITIATIVE BALLOT MEASURE TITLED THE
MOBILEHOME FAIRNESS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE ACT
WHEREAS, a state initiative measure titled "The Mobilehome
Fairness and Rental Assistance Act" (hereafter "Mobilehome
Initiative ") has been certified for the March 26, 1996 election
ballot and, if it becomes law, would preempt all local ordinances
regulating rents on any mobilehome park space; and
WHEREAS, the Mobilehome Initiative would detrimentally impact
the ability of a local jurisdiction to regulate local mobilehome
rent stabilization issues; and
WHEREAS, this Council has opposed and continues to oppose any
legislation which seeks to restrict the City's ability to regulate
mobilehome rent stabilization matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo that it opposes the passage of the Mobilehome
Initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of San Luis
Obispo be authorized to send a copy of this Council Resolution
opposing the Mobilehome Initiative to the State Legislature, other
cities within the State of California, and to other concerned
organizations, officials, and individuals.
On motion of , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Attachment 1
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Resolution No. (1996 Series)
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the •foregoing•Resolut:ion . taas passed and adopted this _._" day of
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Mayor Allen Settle
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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8288
RESOLUTION NO. (1994 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OPPOSING THE "RENTAL ASSISTANCE" INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, mobilehome owners in San Luis Obsipo are overwhelmingly senior
citizens and low- income families living on fixed retirement or severely -limited incomes; and,
WHEREAS, nearly 100 California counties, cities and towns have passed some form
of mobilehome rent protection ordinance to safeguard these vulnerable elderly and low- .
income families from excessive rent increases; and,
WHEREAS mobilehome owners are somewhat captive due ' to the shortage of
available mobilehome park rental spaces;
WHEREAS the City Council opposes any statewide pre - emption of local control to
make policy responding to the crisis in mobilehome park space rents and availability; and,
WHEREAS mobilehome owners often forfeit their only asset, their homes, when they
cannot pay excessive rents; and,
WHEREAS an initiative now in circulation, misleadingly titled the "Rental Assistance"
initiative would void the meaningful protection in those 100 ordinances; and,
WHEREAS that initiative is being misrepresented as one which would assist
mobilehome owners in meeting their rents, rather than one which would allow mobilehome
park landlords to raise rents without restriction,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council opposes the
"Rental Assistance" initiative currently in circulation, and directs that such opposition be
communicated to the Legislature and the Governor and those advocacy organization to
which we belong.
Attachment 2
R -8288
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On motion of Roalman , seconded by Settle , and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Roalman, Settle, Rappa, Romero and Mayor Pinard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 3rd day of May 71994.
Mayor p4a Pinard
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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