Rental Housing Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · October 9, 2017
Minutes
CITY HALL
City of Mountain View 500 CASTRO STREET
Minutes
Rental Housing Committee
Committee Members Grunewald, Means, Ramos and Pardo de Zela (alternate), Vice Chair Ortiz, and Chair
Honey
Monday, October 9, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers - 500 castro
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5- Vice Chair Ortiz, Chairperson Honey, Committee Member Grunewald, Committee
Member Ramos, and Committee Member Means
Absent: 1- Pardo de Zela (alternate)
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approve the minutes for September 11, 2017 RHC Meeting
MOTION: M/S - Honey/ Means - To approve the minutes for September 11,
2017 RHC meeting.
Yes: 5- Vice Chair Ortiz, Chairperson Honey, Committee Member Grunewald,
Committee Member Ramos, and Committee Member Means
Absent: 1- Pardo de Zela (alternate)
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Steve Welter explained the issues related to setting a retro-active effective date of the
CSFRA.
Kelly Patterson-Merkley, Santiago Villa resident, stated that mobile homes should be covered
under the CSFRA.
Barbara Davis, Santiago Villa resident, urged the Committee to add the mobile home park
issue to an upcoming RHC agenda.
Tino Barragan asked why someone opposing rent control would apply to the Rental Housing
Committee.
Steven Goldstein stated that Landlords and Tenants need to unite against special interest
groups.
Bee Hanson, Santiago Villa resident, reminded the Committee that the City Council promised
to study mobile home issues after the election of November 2016.
Trey Bornmann, Santiago Villa resident, reviewed materials submitted to the RHC.
Alex Brown, Santiago Villa resident, requested the RHC add an amendment to the CSFRA
regarding equity maintenance of mobile homes.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 CSFRA Information Technology System
That the Rental Housing Committee (RHC) approve the development of the
proposed “Medium” information technology system to implement the Community
Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) effectively and efficiently.
Associate Planner van Deursen presented an oral staff report and responded to questions.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR WITH COMMENTS:
Steven Goldstein
Trey Bornmann
Barbara Goodwin
Tino Barragan
Edie Keating
MOTION: M/S - Honey/ Means - To approve the development of the proposed
'Medium" information technology system to implement the Community
Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) effectively and efficiently, and to
allow the RHC to review analysis of RFP responses related to the selection of
an IT vendor before a final decision on the type of system is made.
Yes: 5- Vice Chair Ortiz, Chairperson Honey, Committee Member Grunewald,
Committee Member Ramos, and Committee Member Means
Absent: 1- Pardo de Zela (alternate)
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7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Rental Housing Committee Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget
Finance and Administrative Services Director Kong presented an oral report and responded
to questions.
MOTION: M/S - Honey/ Means - To confirm the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Proposed
Budget for the RHC, including the amounts advanced by the City to assist with
the implementation and administration of the Community Stabilization and
Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) with the understanding the Final Budget will be
presented to the RHC for adoption on October 23, 2017.
Yes: 5- Vice Chair Ortiz, Chairperson Honey, Committee Member Grunewald,
Committee Member Ramos, and Committee Member Means
Absent: 1- Pardo de Zela (alternate)
By a unanimous straw vote, 5-0, the RHC requested that staff prepare a memo addressing
issues related to the ability of landlords to pass through certain fees under the CSFRA to
tenants.
8. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
9. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:03 p.m., Chair Honey adjourned the meeting to the next RHC
Meeting to be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
CITY HALL
500 CASTRO STREET
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Rental Housing Committee
Committee Members Grunewald, Means, Ramos and Pardo de Zela (alternate), Vice Chair Ortiz, and Chair
Honey
Monday, October 9, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers - 500 castro
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vanessa Honey, Vice Chair Evan Ortiz Committee Members Matthew Grunewald, Tom Means, Emily Ramos,
Julian Pardo de Zela (alternate)
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approve the minutes for September 11, 2017 RHC Meeting
Attachments: Minutes for September 11, 2017
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the
agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Commission from acting on non-agenda
items.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 CSFRA Information Technology System
Recommendation: That the Rental Housing Committee (RHC) approve the development of the proposed
“Medium” information technology system to implement the Community Stabilization and
Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) effectively and efficiently.
Attachments: Staff Report
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7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Rental Housing Committee Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget
Recommendation: That the Rental Housing Committee (RHC or Committee) review, discuss, and provide
confirmation or any additional feedback to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Proposed Budget for
the RHC, including the amounts advanced by the City to assist with the implementation
and administration of the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA). The
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget is scheduled for adoption at a meeting of the RHC on
October 23, 2017.
Attachments: Staff Report
ATT 1 - RHC Proposed Budget
ATT 2 - Legal Fee Budget proposal for Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP
ATT 3 - Reimbursement of Funding by the City
8. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Committee at this time.
9. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:03 p.m., Chair Honey adjourned the meeting to the next RHC
Meeting to be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
500 Castro Street.
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of the RHC on Monday, October 9, 2017, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 500
Castro Street. Meeting date, time, and venue are subject to change. Please check online at
www.mountainview.gov as an agenda will be posted the Thursday prior to the RHC meeting.
AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
- The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72
hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Committee Chair and noticed at
least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
- Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to the RHC at (650) 903-6125 or
RHC@mountainview.gov.
- Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Community Development offices, 500 Castro Street,
First Floor; the Friday afternoon before each meeting at 4:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; or online at www.mountainview.gov;
and they are available during each Committee meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990
- Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistance should call the Community Development Department at (650) 903-6306 48 hours in advance of the meeting to
arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during
the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in
advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting.
- The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate
by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the
recommendations indicated herein.
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SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the RHC regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, located at 500 Castro Street, during
normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting.
ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE
- Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair.
- Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral
Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three
minutes.
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