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Civil Code allows park owners to make changes to the park. He said he has done this several times in other cities and other parks. He appreciated the concerns of the Hacienda Mobile Home Park residents. He indicated his staff would look at maintenance a little differently. The landscapers may have been overzealous, but we will review that in the future. He indicated he would continue to work with the residents and agreed to continue to work on issues with the City. Ms. Michelotti asked him to explain why he wants to convert the Park and how he would address space for children to play. Mr. Waterhouse said he is involved in about 48 mobile home parks and has done this before. One concern he has is in housing itself. A lot of housing is being transferred over and over again. There are thirty-year-old homes selling for $80,000 to $120,000. One of his concerns is that housing is not being turned over. He wants families to be able to come in with new homes and upgrade the inventory. He also indicated it is easier to manage parks with residents of all age. The majority of his portfolio is family parks. Ms. Michelotti believed that Mr. Waterhouse was aware that this is housing stock that Council wanted to maintain for its seniors. Mr. Waterhouse said that is why the notice was postponed for 60 days. He further explained some changes he would make to the park to accommodate children and families, such as tot lots, converting a shuffleboard court to a basketball court, adding day care in portions of the clubhouse, pool activities and other family activities. Ms. Michelotti expressed her appreciation for his coming to the meeting. Ms. Dennis said if there were a conversion, there would be major changes to the park to accommodate that change. Mr. Waterhouse explained putting in tot lots and basketball courts are not substantial changes. He wanted to make certain there are things for the children to do in the community for families. He described the variety of programs and activities that could be instituted. He has done this at least seven times in other mobile home parks. Ms. Ayala indicated Council had sincere concerns that he would even consider this. Just because questions were asked about the conversion, she did not want him to think the conversion was acceptable. She strongly expressed her opposition to the conversion to a family park. Mr. Waterhouse indicated he would discuss this with Council and staff and further consider the proposal. Philip Hoon, 3231 Vineyard Avenue, one of the other owners of the Park, presented further comments. He thanked Councilmembers for meeting with them. He understands clearly the desire to keep the park as a senior park. He wanted to make Pleasanton City Council 10 03/20/01 Minutes