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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 - 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO ST. Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Vice Mayor John M. Inks, Councilmember John McAlister, Councilmember R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Leonard M. Siegel, Councilmember Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk Patricia Showalter, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney March 01, 2016 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY 1. CALL TO ORDER President Showalter called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Showalter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Boardmember McAlister, President Showalter, Boardmember Clark, Boardmember Inks, Boardmember Kasperzak, Vice President Rosenberg, and Boardmember Siegel 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS Stephanie Munoz requested that Council consider simplifying the building requirements for accessory dwelling units and remodel processes. Kristen Anderson from Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park expressed concerns with the sound amplification from Shoreline Amphitheater increasing due to the bounce effect off the new Google building. Ms. Anderson also expressed concerns with the increase in space rent for Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park residents, and she requested that Council consider rent control for the park. Ms. Anderson also responded to Council's questions. Patty Petrie expressed concerns with Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park providing residents notices to complete a varied list of repairs and items to be cleaned on their respective homes within 7 days or they would be evicted. Ms. Petrie also expressed concerns with the owner of Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park raising rents to the point that the homeowners cannot sell their homes. Mike Fischetti presented statistical information regarding school age homeless children, and he requested that Council implement a task force to consider this issue. City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 3/1/2016 Marilyn Winkleby presented information on the reported problems suffered by homeless students. Ms. Winkleby also proposed that memberships to the YMCA be provided to homeless families in order to provide hygiene facilities, which was one of the main issues reported. Ms. Winkleby also presented information regarding efforts Police Chief Bosel, Community Services Agency Executive Director Tom Myers and she were making with regard to the impounding of homeless persons' vehicles. Joan MacDonald, representing Affordable Housing Advocates, presented recommendations to be considered along with the Rental Housing Dispute Resolution Ordinance on March 15th, including Spanish speaking personnel at the mediation organization and that pre-ordinance rent increases of a certain percentage be factored in the rental increase cap. Karen Alexander expressed concerns with the rent increases implemented in the Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park and with management's threatening tactics. Betty Alexander expressed concerns with a threatening notice received from the Management of Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park to improve her space. Ms. Alexander also expressed concerns that the owner is buying out residents in order to change the zoning. Ms. Alexander requested that Council look into the park management practices. Christine Cray expressed concerns that the practices of Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park management have led to the residents unable to sell their homes for fair market value. Ms. Cray also expressed concerns with the Sobrato development project's effects on the mobile home park community. Bea Hanson expressed concerns with the predatory behavior of the owner of Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park, which have led to the residents being unable to sell their homes for fair market value. Maria Ahmad, Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park Manager, stated that the 7-day notices were normal industry notices generated by the park's lawyer and that no one would be kicked out, although each resident has to abide by the park rules. Ms. Ahmad told concerned residents to reach out to management and they would work with them to address their concerns. Ms. Ahmad also responded to Council's questions. Bingham stated that she believed there is a disconnect with communication with the park and residents, and she recommended that an ombudsman step in and work with the community and the park management. Jackeline Collins expressed concerns that she is unable to sell her home in Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park due to the high cost of rent space. Staff was directed to follow up with the Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park management and owner regarding the concerns raised by the residents. Residents were also encouraged to contact Project Sentinel mediation services with their concerns. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 3/1/2016 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL SESSION - STUDY SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 5. STUDY SESSION 5.1 North Bayshore Precise Plan Residential Uses Policy Framework. Principal Planner Alkire presented an oral staff report and he, Community Development Director Tsuda, Assistant Community Development Director Blount, Rami + Associates Senior Planner Eric Yurkovich and Van Meter, Williams and Pollack Architect/Urban Designer Rick Williams, responded to the Board's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Bruce Liedstrand Rebecca Byrne, Housing Choices Coalition Housing Developing Advocate. Ms. Byrne also responded to Council's questions. Marilu Delgado Christine Cray Joan Brodovsky Cliff Chambers Adina Levin, Friends of Caltrain Edie Keating Ben Dodson Deb Henigson Joan MacDonald, Affordable Housing Advocates 6. ADJOURNMENT - At 11:01 p.m., President Showalter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC PATRICIA SHOWALTER SECRETARY PRESIDENT City of Mountain View Page 3