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County. The tenants received notice in October of the rent increases for 2001. This was calculated using formula A. The former owner had used formula B and according to the agreement, the new owners must use the same formula. Complaints were registered with no response. Tenants complained to the City asking for an injunction on rent increases until the issue is resolved at the Pleasanton Mobilehome Committee. A letter was written to the owners with this request and they ignored it. The owners sent a letter on December 29, 2000 stating they would use formula B and it calculated to $.40 more than formula A. However, they did not include a statement of calculations or expenses. The owners claimed expenses increased from $240,000 to $314,000. The tenants do not understand or agree with such a large increase. She said the tenants have had to deal with all this without the help of the Mobilehome Committee and she did not think it will be of much assistance to them. The agreement has too many areas that are not explicit and that depend upon interpretation. She did not feel the tenants had much faith in the enforcement power of the agreement and the City does not seem to be forcing any issues. It was her understanding that at the first meeting to negotiate a new agreement, the owners had indicated the 25% vacancy de-control increase was not enough and they wanted to change the park to family occupancy, not just for seniors. She did not think a new agreement was the answer. She wanted Council to adopt a rent control ordinance. The seniors have cost increases for living expenses, but no increase of income. She felt the City has to protect the senior citizens and low income families. Eileen Fenell, 3231 Vineyard Avenue #70, asked Council to review the letter she had submitted earlier regarding rent control ordinances and court cases and urged Council to consider the information. She felt this is a serious problem and it is not getting better. Mayor Pico indicated this agenda item was for information only. He regretted a representative of the park owners was not at the meeting. Ms. Ayala indicated she would like further information on the Alameda County ordinance. She suggested the Mayor contact the park owners and encourage their cooperation in taking care of our senior citizens. Ms. Michelotti asked if the City Attomey had had discussions with the park owners other than at the scheduled meetings. Mr. Roush said he is in contact with Liz Howard from the park frequently. He is continually bringing to the owners attention concerns that he is advised of and trying to resolve issues. Ms. Michelotti asked if it would be useful to have a subcommittee of the Council to work on the issues. Mr. Roush felt the Committee process should continue to its conclusion. If that does not work, then alternatives could be considered. Pleasanton City Council 19 02/06/01 Minutes