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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, Page 3 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Special Joint Meeting -October 18, 1999 Jack Pyne, 747 Lewelling Blvd. #60, addressed the City Council regarding the need for mobile home rent control. He submitted a letter received by the Management of Salel's Mobile Home Park indicating that his space rent will be increased by $30.00 beginning January 1, 2000. He also indicated that in addition to gas and electricity they will now be charging residents for garbage pick-up. Additionally, the residents were informed that the Park will be installing water meters at each respective space and that water will be charged based on "metered usage" per homesite. He mentioned to the City Council the poor drainage on the property. He urged the City Council to help assist the residents regarding this rent increase and additional charges, indicating that most of the residents cannot afford these fees. He suggested that the City Council consider possibly putting the issue of a mobile home rent control ordinance on the ballot for the people to vote on it. Joyce Reynolds, 747 Lewelling Blvd. #59, addressed the City Council regarding the need for a mobile home rent control ordinance and urged the City Council to help them regarding this recent increase in space rent. Dale Boender, 747 Lewelling Blvd. #12, addressed the City Council regarding the need for a mobile home rent control ordinance. He indicated that he is on a fixed income and needs assistance with resources to help him pay for this increase in park rent. He indicated that he does not have shower facilities in this home and relies on the in-park services for bathing and laundry needs. He added that he would not be able to afford any additional charges for water. He urged the City Council to help assist him with this rent increase. Margaret Judd, 747 Lewelling Blvd. #62, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed increase in rent at the Salel's Mobile Home Park. She, too, commented on the poor drainage on the property and indicated that the park owners are not keeping up the premises appropriately now, and they are asking for more space rent. She urged the City Council to consider a mobile home rent control ordinance in order to assist the residents there. Richard Handley, 757 Lewelling Blvd. #65, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed increase in mobile home rent at Salel's. He urged the City Council to help assist them in getting a mobile home rent control ordinance passed. Prior to moving on to the next speakers, Vice Mayor Galvan indicated that the Council should reinstate the City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Mobile Home Rent Control to help these residents with the proposed increase in their rent. Council Member Glaze also indicated that staff should investigate the fire, health and safety issues expressed by those residents. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159x' Ave., addressed the City Council and thanked Wandzia Grycz for coming out to the Bonaire Civic League Meeting. He thanked her