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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD - MHAB - ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT FO y. 144t1Jfiy1 Council/Agency Meeting Held: a2 d,00 Deferred/Continued to: *Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied VdeA's Si ature Council Meeting Date: 7/2/2007 Department ID Number: ED 07-18 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONO BLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY: PEN OP LB�-GRAFT, A, CITY ADMINISTRATOR PREPARED BY: STANLEY SMALEWITZ, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Receive and File Mobile Home Advisory Board Annual Summary Reports for the Years 2005 and 2006 Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s) Statement of Issue: Section 4 of the Bylaws of the Huntington Beach Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) states that the Board shall report to the City Council on its activities, including the number of meetings held, attendance, and issues addressed. Attached for City Council review are such reports for the years 2005 and 2006 along with meeting notes for each MHAB meeting during this period. Funding Source: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Motion to: Receive and File the Mobile Home Advisory Board Annual Summary Reports for the Years 2005 and 2006. Alternative Action(s): Not applicable. Analysis: The Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) is an advisory body to the City Council that works to ensure the quality of life in Huntington Beach mobile home parks. The MHAB addresses issues that affect the City's 18 mobile home communities by providing a forum for communication among mobile home residents, park owners, and the City Council. The issues raised vary depending on the current events taking place and the needs of mobile home residents and park owners. From time to time, the Board works to mediate certain disputes that arise between mobile home residents, managers or park owners or to investigate matters that may be affecting them. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes January 25, 2005 OF....IN6i0N RFA(H 1. Call to Order Chair Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent Council Liaisons: `Crty staff: Barbara Boskovich Steve Holtz Steve Gullage Craig Houser Terri King Steve Kato Gustavo Duran Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Pauline Robison Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of October 25, 2004 Pauline Robison motioned and Steve Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of October 25, 2004. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 2 abstention, 1 vacant). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker, a resident of Huntington Mobile Estates, updated the Committee with regard to current law suits against the owner of Huntington Mobile Estates. The Speaker also related that there had been some improvements to the park as a result of an inspection by HCD but added that they were only "band-aid" repairs, that the real problems had not been taken care of. Speaker said that there had been black-outs and brown-outs due to electrical panels that still need work and indicated that the poles supporting the panels are not secure. Speaker complained of mud and compaction problems, large sink holes, gas leaks and an over-sized mobile home unit that was affecting access to and from parked vehicles and distributed copies of photographs of the newly noted problems. Barbara Boskovich stated that she would arrange a meeting with Council Liaisons, Dave Sullivan and Debbie Cook to apprise them of the problems in Huntington Mobile Estates. b. Speaker stated that on different occasions management at Huntington Mobile Estates had failed to inform the residents that water and gas line work was being done within the park. Speaker added that, because residents did not have the opportunity to shut off the gas valves to their pilot-lit appliances, they were exposed to fire and gas- inhalation dangers. As a result they experienced headaches and were ill. Speaker also related that, as a result of recent storms and trenching work done within the park, water had infiltrated telephone lines, causing disruptions in tenant's phone service and a phone box explosion. Speaker expressed concern that the "main" electrical and phone lines were located in an area saturated with water and mud. C. Speaker, addressing the board, expressed the desire that Huntington Mobile Estates assume responsibility for the aforementioned problems and make corrections. 5. Staff Report— Steve Holtz introduced Terri King as new Staff Liaison and mentioned that this was to be his last MHAB meeting. Gustavo Duran supplied the Board with a brief description of Terri King's background. 6. Old Business a. Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance — Steve Holtz informed Board Members that the City Council had adopted the new Conversion Ordinance and that copies of the ordinance were available to all in attendance. At Daniel Kittridge's request, Steve Holtz reviewed the changes that had been made to the Conversion Ordinance. b. Update on Huntington Mobile Estates Community Meeting — Chairperson Boskovich stated that she would update new Council liaisons, Dave Sullivan and Debbie Cook, with regard to the problems and history of Huntington Mobile Estates, including the Speakers' comments received this evening. Thomas Sobek mentioned that there was graffiti on the exterior wall surrounding Huntington Mobile Estates. Steve Holtz stated that he would refer the graffiti problem to the appropriate department. 7. New Business a. Review of State Committee Complaint Form — Steve Gullage described the committee that he worked on, along with Senator Dunn, to create the new Complaint Form and mentioned that the purpose of the new form was to improve communication between park owners and residents. The Board discussed whether the City's existing complaint form was being used by park residents and whether or not there was a need for a new form. It was decided that the issue would be tabled for the time being and that the existing complaint form would be used for now. b. Approval of MHAB 2004 Annual Summary Report to the City Council —The MHAB 2004 Annual Summary Report to the City Council was approved by the Board. Motion passed (8 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 vacant) 8. Member Comments a. Mark Porter asked if the name and address of park owners was available to park residents, adding that, if so, residents could send their complaints directly to their park owner instead of the manager. Steve Holtz replied that many park owners had their mail sent to the actual park office address. Pauline Robison commented that many managers don't forward information and complaints to the park owner. Steve Kato stated that he rarely received complaint forms and added that park owners don't typically see problems such as the ones taking place in Huntington Mobile Estates. 9. Next Agenda a. Report on meeting with Liaison Council Members Sullivan and Cook. b. Update on Huntington Mobile Estates. 10. Adiournment Craig Houser motioned and Daniel Kittredge seconded adjournment of the meeting to the February 28, 2005 meeting date. The motion passed (8 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 vacant). The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, February 28, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes February 28, 2005 ury or nuunnsrou warn 1. Call to Order Chair Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. 2. Roll Call In'Atteridance: Members Absent .Council Liaisons:: 61 Staff Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Pauline Robison Craig Houser Steve Kato Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005 Steve Kato motioned and Craig Houser seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2005. The motion passed (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker complained that cameras had been installed in Huntington Mobile Estates without noticing of the residents. Speaker stated that one camera was located across from her home which she felt was an invasion of her privacy. Speaker was told that the cameras were installed as a preventative measure with regard to crime. Committee Member Steve Gullage replied that park residents, especially female park residents, feel more safe with the cameras. Steve Kato added that the cameras provide a better opportunity to identify those involved in criminal activity occurring within the park. b. Speaker inquired as to the committee's actions regarding a prior complaint in connection with the manager of Huntington Mobile Estates. Chairperson Barbara Boskovich replied that she personally spoke to the park owner regarding the incident, requesting that he address the serious problems in his park. She added that a meeting on the subject was held with the park owner and manager, City Council and Staff Liaisons, the HB Chief of Police, and herself. A subsequent community meeting was also scheduled but never held, due to the lawsuit initiated against the park owner by the speaker. 5. Staff Report— Terri King announced to committee members that Gus Duran had retired from the City and would no longer be attending Mobile Home Advisory Committee meetings. She also distributed the City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics to MHAB Members for their review and signature. 6. Old Business a. Update on Huntington Mobile Estates —The Board asked that a summary of the June 8, 2004 meeting between Council Liaison Connie Boardman, Huntington Mobile Estates park owner, Don Castleman, and park manager Jack Schlinsog, be distributed for future discussion. b. Update on Meeting with Council Liaison members Sullivan and Cook 2/24/05 — Chairperson Boskovich stated that she met with City Council Liaisons, Dave Sullivan and Debbie Cook on February 24, 2005 and discussed current mobile home issues and the general direction to be taken by the MHAB. She stated that the Committee was advised to invite speakers to present mobile home-related subjects of interest for future MHAB meetings in an effort to inform and educate members and guests on their perspective rights and responsibilities. In addition the Committee was encouraged to prepare a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet that summarizes commonly raised mobile home issues and/or questions. The FAQ sheet will be made available to guests at future MHAB meetings and on the City's website. 7. New Business 8. Member Comments a. Steve Kato expressed concern that there be an adequate number of guests in the audience for future speakers invited to present at MHAB meetings. Steve Gullage replied that there are 2200-2500 flyers delivered each month to mobile home parks announcing the MHAB meeting date and time. He added that information on a guest speaker and subject matter could easily be added to these flyers. b. Committee Member, Tom Sobeck distributed a copy of the current list of emergency and informational telephone numbers posted at Huntington Mobile Estates. He stated that most of the numbers needed to be updated. Chairperson Boskovich stated that the list should be sent to the park manager with a request that the numbers be updated. 9. Next Agenda a. FAQ Sheet-discussion of issues and or questions. 10. Adiournment Steve Kato motioned and Dan Kittredge seconded adjournment of the meeting to the March 28, 2005 meeting date. The motion passed (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 7/2/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 07-18 As required by the Bylaws of the MHAB (Attachment 1), which were approved by the Council in June of 1996, the Board shall submit for Council review a report of its annual activities. The report is intended to describe the Board's activities, including the number of meetings held, attendance, and issues addressed. The summary report for 2005 (Attachment 2) is being submitted along with the summary report for 2006 (Attachment 3). Along with both summary reports is a copy of the meeting notes for each MHAB meeting during these periods. Strategic Plan Goal: The attached Summary Reports of the MHAB are evidence of the City's ongoing efforts to encourage community involvement, dialogue, and outreach in the mobile home community. MHAB board members go to great lengths to educate the mobile home community by including guest speakers with interesting and valuable mobile home- related information at MHAB meetings. MHAB meetings function as a forum for open communication, afford the opportunity to become involved in current mobile home-related issues, and are a way for mobile home residents to access information and offer an opinion if they so desire. For this reason, the ongoing activity of the MHAB and the submission of the MHAB 2005 and 2006 annual reports meet Strategic Goal E-1 "Engaging the Community". Environmental Status: Not applicable. Attachment(s): NumberCity Clerk's- 1. MHAB Bylaws 2. 2005 Summary Report 3. 1 2006 Summary Report -2- 6/18/2007 9:32 AM ATTACHMENT # 1 BYLAWS . HUNTINGTON BEACH MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD ARTICLE I: MEETINGS Section 1. Board Meetings 1. Regular meetings shall be held on the forth(4th)Monday of each month at [time] and [place]. 2. Special Board meetings may be convened by the Chair or by written request by three (3)or more of the members of the Board. Section 2. Officers The officers of the Mobile Home Advisory Board are the Chair and Chair Elect. The officers shall be selected from the three independent members of the for a one year term. Once officers are elected, after the first-year, the Chair Elect shall rotate to Chair, and a new Chair Elect shall be elected Section 3. Duties 1. Chair: The Chair shall preside at all meeting and serve as the official spokesperson of the Board and carry out the decisions of the Board. 2. Chair Elect: The Chair Elect shall assume all duties of the Chair in any absence of the Chair or until any vacancy in that office is filled. 3. Chair Pro-Tempore: Chair Pro-Tempore shall be elected by ballot(for that meeting only), in the event of absence of the Chair, Chair Elect, and the third independent member. 1 SFIs:.^^CD::. fluiance:Moblhome 6/7/96 RLS 96-312 I -- Section 4. Annual Report The Board shall prepare a report annually for the City Council for review. The report shall include, but not be limited to the following information: • Number of meetings held • Board member attendance • Staff support and involvement • Number of written complaints by citizens and/or request for Board assistance • Action and activities • Review expenses incurred and any recommended budget allocation request for the following year. Section 5. Meeting Procedures l. Minutes (written and audio) shall be kept of all Board meetings by city staff and approved by the Board. 2. -Public comments shall be heard at the beginning of each Board meeting. Each public comment shall be allotted a maximum of five (5) minutes. Section 6. Representation No Board member shall act in an official capacity as a representative of the Board unless directed to do so by a majority vote of all member of the Board. Only authorized business cards shall be issued to or used by Board members. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk Cittyy� tA orney 2 SF1s:PCD:0rdinance:Moblhome 6/7/96 RLS 96-312 ATTACHMENT #2 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] o 2005 Summary Report �� i��.rr CITY tlf NUNIINNTUN NEnEN I. Number of Meetings - Nine meetings were held in 2005. 2. Board Member Attendance Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Barbara Boskovich ><X x Steve Gullage x NXX Craig Resigned Houser Steven Kato Termed,out; Daniel KittredgeIx xx = Mark E E E Porter z z z Pauline Robison Tom Sobek Termed out ><I>< Vacant In Attendance VN Absent LIA 3. Public Attendance Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec c'a � a) 'a. = a�i Number of Attendees 4 4 5 5 E s 6 6 6 21 E E zN zN ZU) Mobile Home Advisory Board 2005 Summary Report Page 2 4. Public Comments — The following topics were discussed during public comments: a. Complaints on Park Conditions (3 speakers) b. Complaints about Park Management (1 speaker) c. Electrical Safety Issues Within Park (1 speaker) d. Question as to Legality of Camera Surveillance in Park (2 speakers) e. Complaint that MHAB Board Representation is Imbalanced Due to Lack of Willing Park Owner Representation (1 speaker) f. Park Closure Inquiries and Status Request (1 speaker) g. Request for Second Public Comment Session at MHAB Meetings (1 speaker) h. Appreciation to Board for Having Offsite MHAB Meetings (1 speaker) 5. Staff Report — The following topics were discussed during staff report: a. Update on City Personnel Changes (3 occasions) b. Distribution and Instructions for Code of Ethics, as Required by City c. City Graffiti Removal Program d. Ongoing Scheduling of Guest Speakers for MHAB Meeting e. Draft and Updates on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)for City Website f. MHAB Board Member Recruitment Activity Updates 6. Agendized Discussion Items — The following topics were discussed during old business and/or new business: a. Huntington Beach Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance b. Update on Huntington Mobile Home Estates Park c. Review of State Committee Complaint Form d. Meetings with City Council Liaisons e. Development of Mobile Home Specific Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the City's Website f. Scheduling of MHAB Guest Speakers g. Graffiti Removal by the City h. Website Access to FAQ i. Huntington Mobile Estates Inspection Activity History j. MHAB Board Recruitment k. Reconfiguration of MHAB Constituency Representation I. Reconfiguration of MHAB Meeting Format to Include Second Public Comment Session 7. Scheduled Guest Speakers at Meetings --The following speakers and topics were presented as part of new business: a. Rebecca Long, Orange County Water District, "Groundwater Replenishment System" b. Tawnia Pett, Orange County Vector Control, "West Nile Virus Update" c. Jeff Beckheimer, Environmental First Termite Control, "Termite and Pest Control Options" d. Bob Martin and Mike Britton, ServPro, "Mold Infestation and Abatement" e. Terri King, City of Huntington Beach, "City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program" Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes March 28, 2005 CITY OF UUATINGTUU 9FACU 1. Call to Order Chair Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Mem bers"Absent:- Council Liaisons: City Staff: Barbara Boskovich Debbie Cook Terri King Steve Gutlage Craig Houser Steve Kato David Sullivan Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Pauline Robison Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2005 Steve Kato motioned and Dan Kittredge seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2005. The motion passed (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker welcomed Staff Liaison, Terri King, to the MHAB and thanked City Council Liaisons, Debbie Cook and David Sullivan for attending the meeting. Speaker also recommended a local bank for the refinancing of mobile homes. 5. Staff Report—Terri King announced to committee members that the Director of Economic Development in Huntington Beach, David Biggs, had resigned and that former Staff Liaison, Steve Holtz, is now Manager of the City's Real Estate Division. 6. Old Business a. Update on Huntington Mobile Estates —There were no updates to report with regard to Huntington Mobile Estates. 7. New Business a. FAQ Sheet— Discussion of Issues and/or Questions -- Chairperson, Barbara Boskovich, stated that she had met with Staff Liaison, Terri King to "brainstorm" ideas for a MHAB Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) list to be available in print and online. She showed members a copy of an existing FAQ (from another City department) available at the City of the Huntington Beach official website. Members agreed that a similar FAQ sheet available online would be beneficial to mobile home owners and the general public but stressed that the same information must be made available in print to accommodate those who do not have computers at their disposal. Members requested that Staff Liaison, Terri King, check to see if City "webmaster" resources are available for an online FAQ and to see if links can be incorporated to direct interested ones to MHAB meeting times, agendas, and other mobile home-related information. b. Speakers for Future MHAB Meetings --Chairperson Boskovich mentioned that future meetings with guest speakers could be held at different mobile home park club houses in order to better serve park residents. Members responded with concern over the lack of parking within the parks and the problems associated with the notification of alternating meeting locations. Board Member, Daniel Kittredge, suggested that the Board assign a liaison for each mobile home park in Huntington Beach to help distribute printed information within their respective park regarding MHAB meeting times and items for discussion. Board Member, Steven Kato suggested online disclosures relating to the responsibilities associated with mobile home ownership and the mobile home park living environment. Chairperson Boskovich requested that Members write down their ideas for guest speakers and send the list to Staff Liaison, Terri King, who will consolidate the list and add it to the agenda for the April 25th, 2005 MHAB meeting. 8. Member Comments 9. Next Agenda a. FAQ Sheet b. List of Speakers C. Graffiti-Clean-up Responsibilities 10. Adjournment Steve Kato motioned and Thomas Sobek seconded adjournment of the meeting to the April 25, 2005 meeting date. The motion passed (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, April 25, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes April 25, 2005 (I7v Of NU'1Tf 1a 570N EFk(H 1. Call to Order Chair, Dan Kittridge called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent Council Liaisons: City Staff: Steve Gullage Barbara Boskovich Terri King Craig Houser Steve Kato Pauline Robison Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meetinq of March 28, 2005 Steve Kato motioned and Steve Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2005. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 2 absent). 4. Public Comments a. There were no requests for public comments. 5. Staff Report — Terri King distributed the City of Huntington Beach ("City") Code of Ethics to Board Members and collected signatures of acknowledgment. She also updated members with regard to requested copies of park inspection records from the Department of Housing and Community Development in connection with Huntington Mobile Estates, mobilehome park wall graffiti removal services offered by the City and the City's general response to the Board's request to utilize the City's website to disseminate mobile home-related information to the public. 6. Old Business a. Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQ") Sheet— Staff Liaison, Terri King, distributed a list of possible questions which could be considered in the new online FAQ Sheet. Board Member Steve Gullage requested that the City's Ordinance regarding temporary subletting of a mobile home in the event of illness or vacation also be included as a FAQ question and that the document be made available online within the FAQ through a website link. The Board requested that an initial draft of the FAQ questions be prepared by Staff Liaison, Terri King, for the next meeting. b. Speakers for Future MHAB Meetings—Board Member Thomas Sobek motioned that the Board hear a 10-minute long presentation from a representative from the Orange County Water District at the May 23`d MHAB meeting. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 2 absent). 7. New Business a. Vector Control Issues—Board Member, Mark Porter, discussed the need for updates with regard to the prevention of the West Nile Virus and other targets that might be identified by the Orange County Vector Control and requested that a representative from the County Vector Control Program be invited to speak at a future MHAB Meeting. Staff Liaison, Terri King, said she would try to locate such an individual and invite them to speak. 8. Member Comments a. Members discussed improvements made to the Huntington Mobile Home Estates Mobile Home Park, including a newly painted exterior wall and new lights. 9. Next Agenda a. FAQ Sheet b. List of Speakers 10. Adiournment Mark Porter motioned and Steve Kato seconded adjournment of the meeting to the May 23, 2005 meeting date. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 2 absent). The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, May 23, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes nw... June 27, 2005 1H 11 CITY OF HUNTACTUN BFRCN 1. Call to Order Chair, Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM. 2. Roll Call 'in Attendance: Members Absent:,, Council Liaisons: City Staff. Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Dan Kittredge Steve Kato Craig Houser Pauline Robison Mark Porter Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2005 Steve Gullage motioned and Steve Kato seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2005. The motion passed (3 ayes, 0 opposed, 2 abstention, 3 absent). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker requested that the public be notified in advance of cancelled meetings and that an additional public comment session be added to the general format of future meetings, following Member Comments. b. Speaker complained about what she perceived to be an imbalance of the constituencies represented within the MHAB (i.e. park owner/park resident/members at large). She then requested that no action be taken at the meeting because of this. 5. Staff Report a. Staff Liaison, King informed Board Members that the scheduled speaker from Orange County Vector Control had to reschedule due to illness. She announced that a speaker from the Orange County Water District was present to speak about the "Groundwater Replenishment System". King added that questions 1-10 of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) had been edited and were ready for approval by Board Members for insertion into the City of Huntington Beach official website. 6. Old Business a. Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQ") Sheet—Board Member Tom Sobek requested that an email link to Staff Liaison, Terri King, be added to the FAQ in case the public has questions or comments. Board Member Steve Kato requested that the FAQ be monitored to record the number of online "hits" received. It was also decided that any future questions and information being added to the FAQ should be presented to Board Members for approval prior to insertion onto the City's website. Board Member s Steve Gullage motioned to approve Questions 1-10 of the FAQ for insertion onto the City's website. Board Member Tom Sobek seconded the motion. The motion passed (5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 3 absent) b. Speakers for Future MHAB Meetings—Board Members decided that only one speaker will be scheduled per meeting to allow for questions and time to discuss other issues. C. Update on Huntington Mobile Estates-Inspection/Complaint Reports—Board Members reviewed the only report available from the HCD with regard to the mobile home fire that occurred in Huntington Mobile Estates in 2003. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker-Rebecca Long of the Orange County Water District spoke to Board Members and guests regarding the "Groundwater Replenishment System", a water purification system that is helping to meet Orange County's future water needs. b. MHAB Board Member Recruitment-Chairperson Boskovich commented that she would work with Staff Liaison King to set up a meeting with City Council Liaisons, Cook and Sullivan, to discuss the current configuration of the Board. 8. Member Comments a. Chairperson Boskovich suggested that a second public comment session be added to the MHAB meeting format, in between the "Member Comments" and "Next Agenda" portions of the meeting format, so guests can comment on issues that are relevant to the current meeting agenda or request that an item be added to the next meeting agenda as New Business. She stated that she would investigate whether or not it is appropriate to add another oral communication session and added this issue to the next MHAB meeting agenda for discussion. 9. Next Aqenda a. FAQ Sheet (new questions/information, if any) b. Guest Speaker, Tawnia Pett, Orange County Vector Control C. Board Member Recruitment and Possible Board Reconfiguration d. Revision of MHAB Meeting Format to Accommodate Additional Public Comment Session 10. Adiournment Board Member Pauline Robison motioned and Board Member Tom Sobek seconded adjournment of the meeting to the July 25, 2005 meeting date. The motion passed (5 ayes, 0 opposed, 3 absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, July 25, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes W July 25, 2005 CITY Of WITtt{OTOO BFf CH 1. Call to Order Chair, Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. 2. Roll Call In"Attentlance: Members Absent Council Liaisons: Gity Staff: Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Pauline Robison Steve Kato Craig Houser Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Thomas K. Sobek 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2005 Dan Kittredge motioned and Steve Kato seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2005. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstention, 2 absent). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker inquired as to the status of Cabrillo Mobile Home Park with"regard to a possible purchase by its residents. The board responded that they had no knowledge of a purchase of the park at this time. b. Speaker requested that adding a second public comment session to the general format of future meetings be discussed at the meeting. 5. Staff Report a. Staff Liaison, Terri King, updated Board Members with regard to insertion of Frequently Asked Questions onto the City of Huntington Beach website. 6. Old Business a. Speakers for Future MHAB meetings. It was announced that the guest speaker for the August 22, 2005 MHAB meeting will be someone knowledgeable about pest control. Chair, Barbara Boskovich, reminded the board that it was decided at a previous meeting that future scheduled meetings will not be cancelled regardless of whether or not there is a quorum. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker-Tawnia Pett of the Orange County Vector Control District spoke to Board Members and guests regarding the prevalence of West Nile Virus in Huntington Beach and how to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes that carry the virus. b. MHAB Board Member Recruitment-Chairperson Boskovich commented that applications were now being accepted to fill the vacancies on the MHAB. She invited guests to apply and encouraged them to tell others about the opportunity. C. Possible Reconfiguration of MHAB Constituency Representation-Chairperson Boskovich informed members that she and Staff Liaison, Terri King, were unable to meet with City Council Liaisons, Cook and Sullivan, until Tuesday, July 26th. She explained that they would have a better idea of how the City wants the Board to continue after the meeting. d. Possible Reconfiguration of MHAB Meeting Format to Accommodate Additional Public Comment Session-The Board discussed whether or not to include an additional public comment session in the general MHAB meeting format, following the Member Comments segment of the meeting. Kittredge questioned the benefit of such a session. Boskovich explained that the current meeting format allows a guest to speak at the beginning of a meeting, after which the guest, if they wish to have an item agendized, has to wait an additional month for the discussion to take place. Mark Porter suggested that it be tried on a trial basis or that the new meeting format include a "sunset provision" to weigh the effectiveness of such an action. Steve Gullage motioned that the Board add a second, 3-5 minute, guest comment session into the MHAB meeting format beginning with the August 22, 2005 meeting. Tom Sobek seconded the motion. The motion passed (4 ayes, 2 opposed, 2 absent). 8. Member Comments a. Chairperson Boskovich noted that this was the last meeting for Members, Tom Sobek and Steve Kato, who were leaving after having served two full terms. Tom Sobek commented that he had enjoyed serving on the Board. Steve Kato also made his final comments to the Board. 9. Next Agenda a. FAQ Sheet Update b. Possible Reconfiguration of the MHAB Board C. Board Member Recruitment Update 10. Adiournment Board Member Mark Porter motioned and Board Member Dan Kittredge seconded adjournment of the meeting to the August 22, 2005 meeting date. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes August 22, 2005 (ItY OF flU'IiIN6i0N SFACH 1. Call to Order Chair, Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6.-33 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent: Council::Lialsons: City Staff.:° Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Dan Kittredge Mark Porter Pauline Robison 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2005 Dan Kittredge motioned and Steve Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 25, 2005. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstention, 0 absent). 4. Public Comments none 5. Staff Report a. Staff Liaison, Terri King, updated Board Members with regard to the status of the Frequently Asked Questions and distributed print-outs depicting how mobile home and MHAB information can be accessed on the City's website. She also updated Board members with regard to the recruitment of MHAB Board members, adding that three applications had been received, which would be forwarded to City Council Liaisons, Debbie Cook and David Sullivan following the August 31st deadline. 6. Old Business a. Reconfiguration of MHAB Board—Chairperson Boskovich informed Board Members that, at a meeting held on July 26th with City Council Liaisons, Debbie Cook and Dave Sullivan, it was decided that 1) reconfiguration of the Board would not be entertained at this time; 2) park owner member positions will remain vacant until filled; 3)future MHAB meeting quorums will be calculated using the total number of active, filled Board members; and 4) MHAB meetings with guest speakers will not be cancelled because of a lack of quorum. She stressed, however, that voting should not take place without the presence of a quorum. b. Speakers for Future MHAB Meetings—Board Members reviewed the list of future potential speakers. Member, Steve Gullage, requested that the speaker for the September MHAB meeting be an expert on mold infestation and remediation since HCD had made recent determinations with regard to this health issue and the liabilities associated with it. It was also determined that the speaker for October be, specifically, a mobile home lending representative and that a City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan representative be asked to speak at the November meeting. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker-Pest Control, Jeff Beckheimer "Beck" from Environment Termite Control—Guest speaker, Jeff Beckheimer related information and answered questions on termite infestation prevention and pest control. b. MHAB Meeting Locations—Chairperson Boskovich related that Cook and Sullivan were in agreement with holding future meetings at various mobile home park locations in Huntington Beach on a quarterly basis in order to make the meetings more accessible to seniors. Member, Steve Gullage offered to find an off-site mobile home park location for the October MHAB meeting. 8. Member Comments a. Steve Gullage reiterated his concern over the presence of mold and the fact that mold was considered by the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to be nothing more than a "natural phenomena." Gullage said he would be doing more research and would report on these issues at the next MHAB meeting. 9. Public Comments (none) 10. Next Agenda a. Additional Questions for City Website F.A.Q. b. Update on MHAB Member Recruitment C. Speaker for September 26, 2005 MHAB meeting-Mold Prevention and Abatement d. Update on Off-Site MHAB October Meeting Location 11. Adiournment Board Member Pauline Robison motioned and Board Member Dan Kittredge seconded adjournment of the meeting to September 26, 2005. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 0 absent. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, September 26, 2005, at 6:30 PM at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, Meeting Room B7. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes ��� -- September 26, 2005 [IiY OF HUNiIN67DU EFk[H 1. Call to Order Chair, Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent Council Liaisons. City Staff Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Mark Porter Dan Kittredge Pauline Robison 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2005 Dan Kittredge motioned and Steve Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2005. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments none 5. Staff Report a. Nothing to report. 6. Old Business a. Additional Questions for City Website FAQ—Chairperson Boskovich inquired of Members whether or not they had additional questions to add to the City's Website under Mobile Home Information - "Frequently Asked Questions." Members replied that they had no new questions at this time. b. Update on Member Recruitment—Staff Liaison, Terri King, updated the Board, remarking that three applications had been received as of the August 31St deadline, all of which had been forwarded to City Council Liaisons, Debbie Cook and Dave Sullivan for their consideration and recommendation. It was also mentioned that a legal question was being presented to the City Attorney with regard to one of the applications qualifying as a Park Owner. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker-Mold Infestation and Remediation—Bob Martin and Mike Britton from ServPro related information and answered questions on mold infestation and remediation and the health issues and the liabilities associated with it. Guest speakers stressed that water and moisture were the real cause of mold, stating that these factors must be controlled in order to prevent the return and spread of mold. b. Offsite MHAB Meeting Location for October—Member, Steve Gullage, confirmed that the October 24t" MHAB meeting could be held at the Los Amigos Mobile Home Park Clubhouse located at 18601 Newland Avenue in Huntington Beach. Members requested that an announcement regarding the meeting location and agenda be prepared and distributed to all mobile home parks and that it also be placed, in bold letters, on the MHAB online meeting agenda. C. Speaker for October Meeting—Chairperson Boskovich reiterated that the planned Guest Speaker for the October 24th meeting will be a representative from the mortgage/banking industry who will present refinance options available to mobile home owners. 8. Member Comments a. Member, Steve Gullage, informed the Board that the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) would be doing a second assessment of the mold infested environment beneath one particular mobile home. He commented that, because the mold was present at the time the home was purchased, state- mandated disclosure requirements may not have been met. b. Member, Dan Kittredge, requested that contact information on guest speakers be added to the Mobile Home Information section of the City's Website. 9. Public Comments (none) 10. Next Agenda a. Update on MHAB Member Recruitment b. Planned Speaker for October 24, 2005 MHAB meeting-Loan Representative to Speak on Refinancing of Mobile Homes 11. Adjournment Board Member Daniel Kittredge motioned and Board Member Pauline Robison seconded adjournment of the meeting to October 24, 2005. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent. The next MHAB meeting will be held on Monday, October 24, 2005, at Los Amigos Mobile Home Park, 18601 Newland St., Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes October 24, 2005 (1iY 0I NUfliIN6i 017 RFlCN 1. Call to Order Chair, Barbara Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6.32 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent: Council.Liaisons City:S#aff: Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Pauline Robison Mark Porter 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of September 26, 2005 Pauline Robison motioned and Steve Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of September 26, 2005. The motion passed (3 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstention, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker asked to go on record as stating that she objected to MHAB meetings being held without the representation of mobile home park owners and asked that the MHAB by-laws and policies be amended to reduce the number of resident at-large and park resident members to two in each category. Speaker also requested that MHAB meetings be held only on an "as-needed" basis and asked for a copy of draft "Frequently Asked Questions" being considered for the City's website. b. Speaker expressed appreciation to the Board for arranging the MHAB meeting at the park in which he lives. He went on to explain the different ways that residents can access the City's website and mobile home related "Frequently Asked Questions" and reviewed the current list of questions. Chairperson, Barbara Boskovich and Board Member, Steve Gullage, informed the audience that they were welcome to submit potential questions for the Frequently Asked Questions to any Board Member for consideration by the Board. 5. Staff Report a. Terri King announced that the City's Ecomomic Development Department now has a new Director, Stanley Smalewitz. 6. Old Business a. Additional Questions for City Website FAQ—Chairperson Boskovich inquired of Members whether or not they had additional questions to add to the City's Website under Mobile Home Information - "Frequently Asked Questions." Members replied that they had no new questions at this time. b. Update on Member Recruitment—Staff Liaison, Terri King, informed Board Members that a staff report had been submitted to City Council asking for the appointment of two new members to the MHAB: Cynthia Goebel as a mobile home park owner representative, and Brenda Schock as a mobile home park resident. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker-Terri King—Terri King, Assistant Project Manager with the City of Huntington Beach, presented information and answered questions with regard to the City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program which provides low interest loans to low and moderate income mobile home park residents for home repairs. b. Speaker for November Meeting—Terri King informed Board Members that Murphy Bank would be available as a speaker for the MHAB meeting held on January 23, 2006. Member, Steve Gullage, suggested that a State of California Housing and Community Development representative be invited to speak at the November MHAB meeting. Board Members agreed that it would be best to cancel the December MHAB meeting due to the holidays. 8. Member Comments a. Member, Steve Gullage, commented on the need for proper drainage underneath mobile homes to avoid unhealthy mold and mildew. He added that the lack of responsibility with regard to providing proper drainage within mobile home parks was becoming a large issue. 9. Public Comments a. Speaker commented that he felt the MHAB should meet regularly even if a quorum is not present. He added that the information being provided by the speakers has been valuable and informative and has resulted in better meeting attendance. He also stressed that MHAB meetings provide a forum for mobile home residents to discuss problems and express their feelings. 10. Next Agenda a. Welcome to new Board Members b. Frequently Asked Questions C. Planned Speaker for November MHAB meeting-Loan Representative to Speak on Refinancing of Mobile Homes 11. Adjournment Board Member Steve Gullage motioned and Board Member Mark Porter seconded adjournment of the meeting to November 28, 2005. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent. The next MHAB meeting will be held on January 23, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level Room B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. ATTACHMENT #3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] o 2006 Summary Report CITY OF NUNTINOTON SWA 1. Number of Meetings — Ten meetings were held in 2006. 2. Board Member Attendance Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Barbara Boskovich xxx Cynthia Goebel x xxx Steve Gullage X x Daniel 7S Kittredge t Mark c xxx Porter co Pauline E E X> A Robison esigned` Z Z Brenda Schock x KX Vacant Vacant In Attendance Lj Absent 3. Public Attendance Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec a� c Number of 3 2 12 2 4 a II 3 20 11 25 2 010 Attendees E L E Z N Z Mobile Home Advisory Board 2006 Summary Report Page 2 4. Public Comments — The following topics were discussed during public comments: a. Moisture in Soil Underneath Mobile Home (1 speaker) b. Concerns Regarding City Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance (6 speakers) 5. Staff Report — The following topics were discussed during staff report: a. Resignation of Board Member, Pauline Robison b. Distribution of "Looking For Sunshine" Information to Board Members c. Distribution of City's Code of Ethics to Board and Discussion of Requirements d. New Webpage for MHAB e. Update on MHAB Board Member Recruitment f. Report for Member Goebel on Tour of Landmark Community and Work Done by Verizon 6. Agendized Discussion Items — The following topics were discussed during old business and/or new business: a. Additional Mobile Home Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for City Website b. Quarterly Offsite Locations for MHAB Meetings c. Future Guest Speakers for MHAB Meetings d. Creation and Follow-Up on City Board and Commission MHAB Web Page e. Draft FAQ to Address Mold and Moisture in Soil Underneath Mobile Homes in Parks f. Installation of Fiber Optics by Verizon in Mobile Home Parks g. Review of Draft FAQ to Address Mold and Moisture in Soil Underneath Mobile Homes in Parks by City Attorney h. Legal Opinion by HCD on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Underneath Mobile Homes within Mobile Home Parks 7. Scheduled Guest Speakers at Meetings — The following speakers and topics were presented as part of new business: a. Richard Laxton, Murphy Bank, "Refinancing of Mobile Homes" b. Byron Hughes, Hughes-Westbrook Insurance, "Mobile Home Insurance Coverage" c. Terri King, City of Huntington Beach, "City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program" (2 presentations during year) d. Sal Poidomani, State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), "State of California Inspection Process for Mobile Home Parks" e. Aaron Smith, City of Huntington Beach Detective, "Elder Abuse" (2 presentations) f. Keith Harris, Environmental Mold Services, "Treatment of Mold in Mobile Homes" Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes January 23, 2006 (ViV Of NU Hiltl Gi DU Bf.CN 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent Council Liaisons: City staff: Barbara Boskovich Terri King Cynthia Goebel Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter Pauline Robison Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2005. Porter motioned and Kittredge seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2005. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 3 abstentions, 0 absent). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King distributed the City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics and informed Board Members that the City was requiring that the Code of Ethics be placed on the next MHAB meeting agenda for consideration and review. Kittredge asked if item #7 in the Code of Ethics was new. King replied she would find out. b. King, informed Board Members that each City Board and Commission would be given a web page within the City's website. She distributed a list of the information being required of Boards for placement on their web page. Members requested that a draft copy of the web page be brought to the next meeting for review and approval. C. King, informed Board Members that an MHAB Member Application was received from a park resident, mentioning that, if a park resident Board Member felt the need to resign, a replacement member might be available, upon approval by City Council. 6. Old Business a. Additional Questions for City Website FAQ—Chair Boskovich inquired of Members whether or not they had additional questions to add to the City's Website under Mobile Home Information - "Frequently Asked Questions." After discussion among Members, it was decided that a draft FAQ regarding the responsibilities of mobile home park owners with regard to overly moist soil and mold would be prepared by Steve Gullage and thereafter presented to the MHAB and City Attorney for approval before adding it to the MHAB FAQ. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker- Richard Lakston of Murphy Bank presented information to Board Members and guests with regard to mobile home refinance in California. b. Quarterly Off-Site Meeting Location for March MHAB Meeting — Chairperson Boskovich stated that the last off-site meeting was very successful and encouraged the Board to continue seeking a new quarterly mobile home park location for future meetings. The Board discussed possible future locations for the March MHAB meeting and instructed King to find a suitable location by talking to various park owners in Huntington Beach. C. Speaker for February Meeting—Several possibilities as to future speakers were discussed: HCD with regard to park owner soil responsibilities; mobile homeowner insurance; City building or planning officials as to mobile home site approvals and newer, oversized mobile homes; and Assemblyman, Tom Harmon, on current mobile home related legislation. It was decided that a representative from a mobile home insurance firm will be asked to speak at the February meeting. 8. Member Comments a. Goebel requested that the Board take steps to insure that the City's regulations, as contained in a recent City resolution that addresses the inspection and follow-up of street repairs that follow the installation of fiber optics, also include the streets within the mobile home parks located in the City. Goebel stated that she would follow up with City Council Liaison, Debbie Cook. King was also asked to investigate the issue. 9. Public Comments a. Speaker commented that her home was set-up and approved on overly wet soil in the Brookside Manor Mobile Home Park. She presented evidence of the moisture present in her home and asked the Board for assistance in getting the park owner to take on the responsibilities outlined in the Mobile Home Residency Law with regard to maintaining safe, healthy and appropriate soil conditions for park residents. 10. Next Agenda a. City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics b. City Board and Commission Web Page (draft) C. Review of Draft FAQ on Park Owners' Responsibilities with Regard to Mold and Overly Moist Soil d. Guest Speaker- Mobile Homeowner's Insurance e. Report on Location for March MHAB Meeting f. Follow-Up on City's Perspective of Fiber Optic Street Repair and Inspection Issues in Mobile Home Parks. 11. Adjournment Kittedge motioned and Robison seconded adjournment of the meeting to February 27, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 0 absent. The next MHAB meeting will be held on February 27, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level Room B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes February 27, 2006 (ITY Of HUNT ING TON eFacn 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:54 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members,i4bsent: C6U' nciVLiaisons: City Staff Barbara Boskovich Steve Gullage Terri King Cynthia Goebel Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meetinq of January 23, 2006. Kittredge motioned and Porter seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2006. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King informed Board Members that a letter of resignation had been received from Robison. Chair Boskovich requested that MHAB applications on file from potential park residents be forwarded to the Council Liaisons for review. b. King distributed the notice from the City entitled "Looking for Sunshine" to Members. The intent of the notice "...is to raise awareness of the importance of Open Government to the public." 6. Old Business a. City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics—Members reviewed the Code of Ethics and turned in their signed acknowledgment sheets for filing. King confirmed that there had been no major changes to the Code of Ethics. b. Update on the MHAB City Board and Commission Web Page—Chair Boskovich requested that the City Board and Commission Web Page make reference to the fact that there are two opportunities for Public Comments during each MHAB meeting. 1) Approval of the Draft for the MHAB City Board and Commission Web Page. Porter motioned and Kittredge seconded approval of the Draft MHAB City Board and Commission Web Page. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 1 absent). C. Review Draft FAQ on "Responsibilities of Park Owners in Connection With Moist Soil and the Potential of Mold"—King informed the Board that the question was submitted in writing by Gullage and that the question had been submitted to the City Attorney for review and an opinion. Chair Boskovich recommended that the matter be postponed until the next meeting since Gullage was absent. d. Follow-Up on Verizon Fiber Optics Inspection Issues and City Resolution—Goebel stated that she had not received a return call from Council Liaisons regarding the matter. King stated she had been told by the City Public Works and Planning Departments that the City had no jurisdiction within mobile home parks and would not be extending the City's contract to include the mobile home parks within the City of Huntington Beach unless public facilities were located within the perspective park. Chair Boskovich commented that a permit would no doubt be required of a mobile home park in order to have fiber optic installed so it would seem logical that the City would, to a degree, be involved in the inspection process associated with the installation project. Schock remarked that the City Fire Department enters mobile home parks to paint curbs, install signs and notices, etc., as if the streets were public right-of-way. Boskovich asked that a written response to this question be requested of Council Liaison Cook. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker— Byron Hughes of Hughes West-Brook Insurance Agency spoke to Members and guests about mobile home insurance and the issues of mold, soil moisture, local flood potential and the limitations associated with legitimate claims. b. Quarterly Off-Site Meeting Location for March MHAB Meeting — King stated that the owner of the Skandia Mobile Home Park had generously consented to allowing the MHAB to hold the March 27, 2006 meeting in the Skandia Park clubhouse. C. Speaker for February Meeting— It was decided that a speaker from HCD would be asked to speak at the March MHAB meeting on the subject of "Mobile Home Inspections--the process, reporting and repercussions for not responding." 8. Member Comments a. (none) 9. Public Comments a. (none) 10. Next Agenda a. City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics b. City Board and Commission Web Page (Final Draft) C. City Attorney Review of Draft FAQ on Park Owners' Responsibilities with Regard to Mold and Overly Moist Soil d. Guest Speaker— HCD Representative to speak on "Mobile Home Inspection Process, Reporting and Repercussions of Not Responding". e. Follow-Up on City's Perspective of Fiber Optic Street Repair and Inspection Issues in Mobile Home Parks. 11. Adiournment Porter motioned and Kittedge seconded adjournment of the meeting to March 27, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent. The next MHAB meeting will be held on March 27, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at Skandia Mobile Home Park, 16444 Bolsa Chica Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes --Ell March 27, 2006 OTY OF HU11INGTON BEACH 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:41 PM. 2. Roll Call In Atter dance; =`^Members Absent ;. Council Liaisons City Staff �,._r. ri.. F Barbara Boskovich Cynthia Goebel Terri King Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2006. Kittredge motioned and Schock seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2006. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstention, 1 absent-Porter arrived later). 4. Public Comments a. Speaker called Board and guest's attention to the filing of a 30-Day Notice of Intent to File a Lawsuit for the removal of the City's existing Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. He commented that many people had fought long and hard to create the ordinance and added that the same type of action was taking place in other parts of California. 5. Staff Report a. King informed Board Members that the MHAB member application on file had been withdrawn. The Board directed King to begin recruitment for three Board positions, one mobile home resident board member position and two mobile home park owner board positions immediately. 6. Old Business a. City of Huntington Beach Code of Ethics—King requested last, signed acknowledgement from Gullage and advised that the process was now complete. b. Update on the MHAB City Board and Commission Web Page—Kittredge motioned and Gullage seconded that the final draft of the MHAB City Board and Commission Web Page be approved and inserted onto the City's website. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 0 absent). C. City Attorney Review of Draft FAQ on "Responsibilities of Park Owners in Connection With Moist Soil and the Potential of Mold"—King informed the Board that a Request for Legal Services (RLS), with the Board's Frequently Asked Question regarding the question of responsibility in connection with moist soil and the potential of mold on mobile home sites, had been submitted to the City Attorney but had been withdrawn at the request of the Director of Economic Development who felt it was not appropriate to have the RLS issued through the Economic Development Department. Boskovich commented that the Board is accountable to the City Council and to the City and is an extension or advisory committee to the City and should have access to the City Attorney for legal opinions on mob ileho me-related issues. Porter motioned and Schock seconded that the question be resubmitted for a legal opinion to the City Attorney for review by whatever channel is deemed appropriate as advised by the City Council Liaisons, Cook and Sullivan. The motion passed (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 0 absent). d. Follow-Up on City's Perspective of Verizon Fiber Optics Inspection Issues in Mobile Home Parks—Boskovich and King informed the Board that there had been a mix-up as to who was going to follow up on the Verizon Fiber Optics Inspection issue, that subsequently no action had taken on the issue. Goebel related that an article had appeared in the March 19th Independent about fiber optic installation within the Landmark senior housing development near Atlanta. Gullage added that the Los Amigos Mobile Home Park had just finished installing fiber optic throughout the park. Goebel said she would check and report back to the Board with regard to Landmark's experience with Verizon. King was asked to follow-up with Council Liaison Cook on the issue from the City's perspective and report back to the Board at the April MHAB meeting. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker— Sal Poidomani, State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). Mr. Poidomani presented a slide show on the inspection process administered by HCD. He also addressed the issue of moisture in the soils beneath mobile homes, stating that "substantiating evidence" from a licensed professional (laboratory, etc.) must precede the HCD's taking an enforcement action. He described measures that can be taken to prevent moisture and mildew damage. Board Members and guests shared the moisture problems being experienced in their parks. Mr. Poidomani responded that he would get a legal opinion on the treatment of high water table conditions within the mobile home parks by park owners and added that it was the park owner's responsibility to abate water issues, unless the problem is caused by the mobile home resident. b. Speaker for April Meeting — It was decided that Terri King, as guest speaker, will share information regarding the City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program at the April 24th MHAB meeting. 8. Member Comments a. Boskovich stated that she would inform Mayor Dave Sullivan of the 30-Day Notice of Intent to File a Law Suit with regard to the removal of the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance, as related earlier by public speaker. 9. Public Comments a. (none) 10. Next Agenda a. City Attorney Review of Draft FAQ on Park Owners' Responsibilities with Regard to Mold and Overly Moist Soil b. Follow-Up on City's Perspective of Fiber Optic Repair and Inspection Issues in Mobile Home Parks C. Verizon Project Within Landmark Subdivision — Report by Goebel d. Potential Speakers for May MHAB Meeting e. Report on Information Received on Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit With Regard to Removal of existing city of Huntington Beach Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. 11. Adiournment Porter motioned and Kittedge seconded adjournment of the meeting to April 24, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent (Schock left early). The next MHAB meeting will be held on April 24, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level, Rm B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes April 24, 2006 IF 11 CITY OF HPIFIu6(OA 8FA(H 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. 2. Roll Call ,.. �_ In Attendance: ` Members Absent. `C,ounc�l Liaisons '�� City Staff Y Barbara Boskovich Daniel Kittredge Debbie Cook Terri King Cynthia Goebel Mark Porter Steve Gullage Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2006. Gullage motioned and Goebel seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2006. The motion passed (3 ayes, 0 opposed, 3 abstention, absent- 0). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King informed the Board that actions had been taken to recruit two mobile home park owner positions and one mobile home park resident position on the MHAB, including posting of information at City Hall, the City Library, on the City's MHAB web page, at mobile home parks throughout the City, and scrolling of the information on the City's television station, HB-3. 6. Old Business a. City Attorney Review of Draft FAQ on "Responsibilities of Park Owners in Connection With Moist Soil and the Potential of Mold"—City Council Liaison, Debbie Cook, commented that a FAQ regarding mold and moist soil should point readers to mold abatement experts and to the County Health Department or other governmental agency responsible for the monitoring of mold infestations and control and treatment of the adverse conditions associated with mold. b. Follow-Up on City's Perspective of Fiber Optics Repair and Inspection Issues Within Mobile Home Parks—City Council Liaison, Debbie Cook, remarked that Verizon was currently at a stand-still with regard to fiber optic installation activities in the City of Huntington Beach due to pending legislation involving franchising rights. She distributed copies of a letter from the San Mateo County Telecommunications Authority (SAMCAT), originally sent to Assembly Member Lloyd Levine, which expressed SAMCAT's key concerns with regard to the cable franchise-related terms being proposed in Assembly Bill 2987. Council Member Cook stated that each city was different and had individual needs. She said the City had previously been asked to inspect the installation work done by Verizon but added that Verizon felt it was not the City's responsibility to do this and had not been cooperative. She stated that the primary concern behind the request for the City's assistance in this regard seems to be the potential deterioration of existing roads as a result of Verizon's installation work. Council Member Cook also informed Members that other technology is being introduced to the public, technology that may perform better and offer more benefits than the current fiber optic technology. Boskovich replied that perhaps mobile home park owners should wait until the current legislation is reviewed and acted upon before installing fiber optics. C. Verizon Project Within Landmark Subdivision — Report by Board Member, Goebel— Goebel reported on the status of the Verizon installation project within the Landmark (Adult) Community and distributed copies of the article entitled, "Residents Wired for Choice in Modern World—Senior Community One of First to Enjoy Ultra-High Broadband Internet that Could Also Deliver Video"(from the Huntington Beach Independent Newspaper, 03/15/06). Goebel also shared the comments of the Landmark Manager, Joe Winkler, with regard to the work done by Verizon in the Landmark community. Goebel offered to arrange a tour of the Landmark facilities by MHAB Members to view installation work done by Verizon. Gullage described the fiber optic installation process and added that it had recently been installed in the Los Amigos Mobile Home Park. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker—Terri King, City of Huntington Beach Economic Development Department, "City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program"—Due to Board Members' and guests' familiarity with the subject matter it was decided that the guest speaker would be rescheduled to speak at a future MHAB meeting. b. Potential Speakers for May MHAB Meeting — It was decided that Gullage and Schock would invite Senator Joe Dunn and John Tennison to speak at the May 2 or June 26 MHAB meeting on the subject of current legislation affecting mobile home park residents and mobile home park owners. It was also decided that King would try to arrange for a guest speaker from the State of California Housing and Community Development Department, Mobile Home Titling and Registration Division to speak on mobile home title and registration issues at either the May 22 or June 26 MHAB meeting, as appropriate. It was also decided that, as discussed prior, Schock would attempt to secure the Huntington Shorecliff Mobile Home Park clubhouse for the quarterly, off-site MHAB meeting on June 26. C. Report on Information Received - Notice of Intent to File Law Suit With Regard to Removal of Existing City of Huntington Beach Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance—it was announced that, after an investigation, there had not been a Notice of Intent to File a Law Suit, with regard to the removal of the existing City of Huntington Beach Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance, submitted to the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney's office. 8. Member Comments (none) 9. Public Comments (none) 10. Next Agenda a. Draft of FAQ — "What Should I Do If I Have Mold and Overly Moist Soil In, Under, or Around My Mobile Home?" b. Verizon Project Within Landmark Subdivision — Report by Goebel C. Potential Guest Speaker for June and July MHAB Meetings d. Finalization of Location for June quarterly off-site MHAB meeting e. Legal Opinion by HCD Legal Division Regarding the Responsibilities of Mobile Home Park Owners in connection with Mold and Excessive Moisture in Soil Beneath and Surrounding Mobile Homes- Report by Gullage 11. Adjournment Gullage motioned and Goebel seconded adjournment of the meeting to May 22, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM. Vote: 3 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 3 absent The next MHAB meeting will be held on May 22, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level, Rm B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes May 22, 2006 [irr or nuariNsron nF.cn 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6.32 PM. 2. Roll Call In=Attendance. Members Absenf:s Council'Liaisons:- City Staff: Barbara Boskovich Cynthia Goebel Terri King Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2006. Gullage motioned and Boskovich seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2006. The motion passed (2 ayes, 0 opposed, 3 abstentions, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments a. None 5. Staff Report a. King informed Members that Goebel, though absent, had left a report on the Members' tour of the Landmark community after installation of fiber optics, for consideration that evening. She also updated Members with regard to the current recruitment for MHAB Members, adding that the recruitment will be open through July 31, 2006. 6. Old Business a. City Attorney Review of Draft FAQ on "Responsibilities of Park Owners in Connection With Moist Soil and the Potential of Mold"-King informed Board Members that there had been no response from the City on the Draft FAQ. She added that information from the County Health Department on mold and what to do if mold is present in your home had been copied and was available to guests and members that night. Gullage complained that the issue as who is responsible for damages caused by the moisture in the soil underneath homes within mobile home parks was not being investigated or settled. Gullage informed the Board that the State of California Housing and Community Development Department had also not responded with their legal department's opinion on the same issue. It was discussed that the remedies to soil moisture problems can be expensive. Schock mentioned that a number of 1 mobilehome owners within the Huntington Shorecliff Mobile Home Park have installed pumps and fans to help remove the moisture from beneath and inside their homes. Chair Boskovich commented that people need to know who to turn to if they are experiencing problems with moisture in the soil and directed Gullage to pursue the moisture/mold legal opinion from HCD to forward to the City Attorney's consideration in generating an opinion from the City. b. Verizon Fiber Optics —Boskovich complimented Goebel on her report of their tour of Landmark. She added that she, as a visitor at Landmark, in looking around the community, would never have known that fiber optics had been installed. She said that Landmark felt that the key to their successful installation by Verizon was the verbiage in their contract requiring, `...that the area of installation be left in the same or better condition than it was prior to Verizon's installation.' They stated that Verizon wanted to do a good job to provide an example of the kind of work they do for those who, in the future, might be considering installing fiber optics in their community. Porter commented that Landmark had a lot of open space and grass, which served as an advantage to Verizon. Members noted that it was more obvious elsewhere in the City where Verizon had installed fiber optics due the discoloration of concrete and asphalt as it ages. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker—Terri King, as guest speaker, shared information regarding the City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and distributed information on the program to guests. b. Speaker for June Meeting— King and Gullage informed Members that Senator Dunn and his assistant cannot speak at MHAB meetings because they are held on Monday evenings. It was decided that Schock would invite a representative from the County of Orange to speak on mold issues. Gullage suggested that, in the future, a person be asked to speak on the current scams being employed and aimed at the elderly. C. Location for Off-Site MHAB Meeting on June 20, 2006 — It was decided that the next MHAB meeting would be held at the Huntington Shorecliff Mobile Home Park on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 6:30 pm. 8. Member Comments a. Boskovich said that Cynthia Goebel had met Bruce Matthias, Southern California Regional Representative from the Western Manufactured Housing Association, who is willing to come and speak. She also asked that the Staff Liaison check to see if a lawsuit had been filed with the City of Huntington Beach in connection with the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. 9. Public Comments a. (none) 10. Next Agenda 2 a. Old Business 1. Legal Opinion from City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks b. Legal Opinion from the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks C. New Business 1. Guest Speaker: Frederic Chung, REHS Environmental Health Specialist II, County of Orange Health Care Agency, "Mold and Moisture Problems and Remedies Thereof" 2. Guest Speaker for the July 24, 2006 MHAB Meeting. 3. Location for September Off-Site Quarterly MHAB Meeting 11. Adiournment Kittredge motioned and Porter seconded adjournment of the meeting to June 26, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 1 absent The next MHAB meeting will be held on June 26, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at the Huntington Shorecliff Mobilehome Park Clubhouse, 20701 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA. 3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes,. July 24, 2006 CITY Of HU Nil NGTON REICH 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance; Members Absent; Council Maisons: City Staff: Barbara Boskovich Daniel Kittredge Terri King Steve Gullage Cynthia Goebel Mark Porter Brenda Schock 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2006. Porter motioned and Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2006. The motion passed (5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments a. None 5. Staff Report a. King distributed a list of Board Members' email addresses and asked Board Members to indicate if would prefer receiving the agenda and packet via mail or email. King stated that email seemed to be the most reliable method. 6. Old Business a. Legal Opinion from the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks King informed the Board that the Opinion as to the responsibility of soil moisture and mold in mobile home parks, issued by the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney in response to the Board's inquiry on the matter, was confidential and would not be released to Board Members. Porter suggested that the issue be discussed with the Board City Council Liaisons. King was directed to set up a meeting with the City Council Liaisons, Boskovich, and herself to discuss the Board's requests and need for information. b. Legal Opinion From the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated With Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks — Gullage stated that HCD had returned his call. He was told their legal opinions on this type of subject matter 1 are held in-house and not shared. He was also told that, to their knowledge, no official letter or opinion on the subject had been sent to Department personnel but that if such a letter or report were to appear, it will be promptly forwarded to the Board. Gullage read email replies from HCD in response to his direct inquiries on the subject of moisture and mold within mobile home parks. Boskovich asked that copies of the emails be distributed to the Board Members as part of the next agenda packet being sent out, and to each of the City Council Liaisons. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker—Aaron Smith of the Huntington Beach Police Department, Economic Crime Unit presented general information on Financial Elder Abuse and offered advice on how to recognize the types of financial crimes aimed at the elderly population. b. Speaker for August Meeting —It was decided that Fred Chung from the Orange County Health Department be re-invited to speak on mold issues on August 24t". It was also decided that Aaron Smith would be asked to once again present information on Financial Elder Abuse at the October 23 offsite MHAB meeting. C. Location for Off-Site MHAB Meeting on October 23, 2006 — It was decided that the next MHAB meeting would be held at the Huntington Harbour Mobile Home Park clubhouse on Monday, October 23, 2006, at 6:30 pm. It was also decided that for future offsite meetings to be held at mobile home park locations, a letter will be sent in advance, on City letterhead, to the subject park owner informing them of the Board's objectives, who the guest speaker will be, and what the subject matter being presented will be. 8. Member Comments a. Gullage expressed concern over the current litigation in connection with the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and that the general public and mobile home residents were not given feedback after the City Council's closed sessions. She confirmed that the lawsuit was filed (King distributed copy of the lawsuit to Board Members) and described the closed session process, emphasizing that information would only be available to the public if a vote is taken by City Council. 9. Public Comments a. (none) 10. Next Agenda Old Business a. Report-Legal Opinion from City of Huntington Beach on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks-Boskovich 2 b. Report- Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks-Gullage New Business a. Guest Speaker for August 28, 2006 meeting: King was directed to invite and arrange for Frederic Chung, REHS Environmental Health Specialist II, County of Orange Health Care Agency, to speak to the Board and guests regarding, "Mold and Moisture Problems and Remedies Thereof" b. King was asked to bring a draft letter for park owners and managers of parks where future MHAB meetings are scheduled to be held, as discussed earlier, for review by the Board C. Location for October Off-Site Quarterly MHAB Meeting-It was confirmed that the MHAB meeting for October is to be held at Huntington Harbour Estates Mobile Home Park. 11. Adjournment Schock motioned and Gullage seconded adjournment of the meeting to August 28, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 2 absent (Porter left meeting at 8:00 pm) The next MHAB meeting will be held on August 28, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level Room B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. 3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes August 28, 2006 CITY Of HUNi1116i0N RFA(H 1. Call to Order Chair Boskovich called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent: Council Liaisons City Staff: Barbara Boskovich Cynthia Goebel Terri King Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Brenda Schock Mark Porter 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2006. Due to a lack of quorum, approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2006 was postponed to the next MHAB meeting to be held on September 25, 2006. 4. Public Comments a. Speaker requested information on the lawsuit against the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. Board members assured the speaker that there would be a public comment opportunity and told the audience that the lawsuit documents were available for review if anyone wanted them. b. Speaker from Pacific Mobile Home Park stated she had been told October 30th was a date for the hearing and that the park where she resides will be putting out flyers and were very concerned about the Ordinance lawsuit and wanted to meet with the City about it. Boskovich told the speaker that the Board did not have the authority to give legal advise and was not privy to litigation discussions. She also described where guests could go to view the agenda for City Council meetings and MHAB meetings. 5. Staff Report a. King related that the Orange County Health Department was reluctant to speak at the MHAB meeting and had referred the Board to a mold expert for future presentations. 6. Old Business a. Legal Opinion from the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks Chair Boskovich related that she and King had met with City Council Board Liaisons, 1 Cook and Mayor Sullivan and requested that the legal opinion produced by the Office of the City Attorney with regard to mold responsibilities within mobile home parks be released for review by the Board. She then shared the City Attorney's letter in response to their request which stated that legal opinions issued by the City Attorney's office are not subject to public disclosure and are protected by the attorney client privilege and would, therefore, not be released to the Board for review. The letter also addressed the Board's request for more information on the City's recent litigation in connection with the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance, stating that City Council closed sessions were confidential, pursuant to the Brown Act. The letter reminded the Board that any future potential modification to the Ordinance would have to go through the normal Planning Commission hearing process, at which time residents and Board Members would have the opportunity to review proposed modification and present their comments to the City Council. Boskovich stated that she was still not satisfied with the response to the soil and mold question and would ask again for a direct answer to the question. b. Opinion From the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated With Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks — Gullage commented that the letter which was suppose to have come from the HCD Legal Department, which stated that the resident is responsible for mold caused from soil moisture, appears to have never existed. Boskovich and Gullage discussed the fact that a situation could develop wherein residents could be affected by eventual actions taken such as closing of parks, etc. Gullage stated that he had requested something in writing from the legal staff of HCD. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker—Terri King from the City of Huntington Beach Economic Development Department presented information regarding the City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. b. Speaker for September Meeting —It was decided that the mold specialist recommended by the Orange County Health Department would be invited to speak on mold issues on September 25cn C. Location for Off-Site MHAB Meeting on October 23, 2006 — Boskovich stated that she had received confirmation that the Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates would be hosting the October 23rd MHAB meeting. It was also decided that Aaron Smith would be scheduled to present information on Financial Elder Abuse. Boskovich stated that the letter being proposed for park owners, to inform them of the Board's objectives when asking to use the park for a MHAB meeting, would have to be considered for approval at the September 25tn MHAB meeting. 8. Member Comments a. Gullage reviewed the local and far reaching issues and implications associated with the potential overturn of the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance with the audience. Schock encouraged residents to take their concerns to the City Council. 2 b. Boskovich responded to a question regarding the City's practice of not including mobile homes in their low-income, affordable housing stock. She explained that an individual or group could arrange to meet with City Council members and reminded the audience that City Council members are elected officials and care about what their constituents think. 9. Public Comments a. Speaker expressed her view of which council members would be supportive of mobile home residents with regard to the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and encouraged guests to form rallies, etc. b. Speaker expressed his views of the seriousness of the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance and his hope that everyone would take the steps necessary to retain the ordinance as it is, not allowing it to be modified. 10. Next Agenda Old Business a. Letter from City of Huntington Beach on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks-Boskovich/King b. Report— Letter from Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks-Gullage New Business a. Approve July 24th MHAB meeting notes. b. Consideration to approve draft letter for park owners and managers of parks where future MHAB meetings are scheduled to be held, as discussed earlier. C. Location for October Off-Site Quarterly MHAB Meeting-It was confirmed that the MHAB meeting for October will be held at Huntington Harbour Estates Mobile Home Park. Aaron Smith to be speaker. d. Status report on the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. 11. Adiournment Due to a lack of quorum the meeting was not officially adjourned. The next MHAB meeting will be held on September 25, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at City Hall, Lower Level Room B-7, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. 3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes September 25, 2006 CITY OF HUNTIN6i0N BFACH 1. Call to Order of September 25, 2006 MHAB meeting Chair Boskovich called the September 25, 2006 MHAB meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance: Members Absent Council Liaisons City Staff: Barbara Boskovich Terri King Steve Gullage Brenda Schock Cynthia Goebel Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2006. Porter motioned and Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2006. The motion passed (5 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstention, 0 absent). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King related that the meeting notes for the August 28, 2006 MHAB meeting would be considered informal or non-official since there was not a quorum. 6. Old Business a. Legal Opinion from the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks King related to the Board that she had asked the City Attorney for an answer to the mold and moisture question posed earlier by Council Liaison Cook, on behalf of the MHAB and that the City Attorney had stated that the City's position was still the same, as stated in the letter from the City Attorney. Boskovich read the letter aloud. The Board voted unanimously (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) to request a meeting with Council Liaisons, Sullivan and Cook, and two Board Members, Boskovich and Porter(or Schock), to discuss the need for a clear and satisfactory answer as to who is responsible for the damage caused by mold and moisture in the soils within mobile home parks b. Opinion From the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated With Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks —Gullage reported on his progress 1 with regard to getting a copy of a legal opinion issued on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks. He stated that the HCD Legal Department only distributes its legal opinions to HCD personnel for the purpose of enforcing HCD regulations. Gullage said he would continue his pursuit of the opinion or a response from HCD or the State of California and would report back to the Board at the next meeting. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker— Keith Harris, President of Environmental Mold Services, presented information on the prevention and treatment of mold and moisture in mobile homes, to the Board and guests. b. Approval of Draft Letter for Park Owners and Managers of Parks Where Future MHAB Meetings Are Being Held — Gullage motioned and Schock seconded approval of the draft letter (6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 0 absent). C. Potential Speakers for November 27, 2006 MHAB Meeting —The Board requested that King investigate and report on the City's calendar with regard to special events taking place in November of 2006, especially those that have interfered with normally scheduled MHAB meetings in November and December. d. Status Report on City Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance Litigation — King reported that there was no new information —or information that could be discussed—from the Office of the City Attorney with regard to the lawsuit involving the City of Huntington Beach Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance. 8. Member Comments a. (None) 9. Public Comments a. Speaker inquired as to what the consequences would be to mobile home owners in the City of Huntington Beach if the Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance is modified. Boskovich read the City Attorney's letter explaining the City's actions with regard to its closed session process in connection with lawsuits and residents' opportunities to publicly comment on any modifications being proposed. Gullage explained the nature of the Conversion Ordinance to the speaker to help her better understand the issues at stake. Boskovich stressed that the Board was not in a position to give legal advice on any matter and encouraged guests to arrange a meeting with a City Council member to discuss their concerns. 10. Next Agenda 2 Old Business a. Letter from City of Huntington Beach on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks-Boskovich/King b. Report Letter from Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks-Gullage New Business a. Speaker for November 27 MHAB Meeting. b. Status report on the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. 11. Adiournment Gullage motioned and Kittredge seconded adjournment of the meeting to November 26, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Vote: 6 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 0 absent The next MHAB meeting will be held on October 23, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at the Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates clubhouse, 16400 Saybrook Lane, Huntington Beach, CA. 3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB1 Meeting Notes October 23, 2006 (IIY OF HUNT IN 6FHH HFA(H 1. Call to Order of October 23, 2006 MHAB meeting Chair Boskovich called the October 23, 2006 MHAB meeting to order at 6:44 PM. 2. Roll Call In Attendance Members Absent: Council Liaisons: C� Staff: ty Barbara Boskovich Brenda Schock Terri King Steve Gullage Cynthia Goebel Daniel Kittredge Mark Porter 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2006. Porter motioned and Gullage seconded approval of the Meeting Notes for the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2006. The motion passed (5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 1 absent). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King related that Board Member Schock was ill and would not be attending. 6. Old Business a. Legal Opinion from the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks — Chair Boskovich related that City Council Board Liaisons, Sullivan and Cook, were aware of the mold and moisture issues being faced by mobile home residents and that future ongoing conversations on the subject will continue between the Board and Board Liaisons. b. Opinion From the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated With Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks — Gullage reported that he had been assured by the HCD Legal Department that a letter addressing the mold issues and responsibilities within mobile home parks was in transit and assured the Board that he would forward a copy of the letter to the Board and to the City Attorney of Huntington Beach when it is received. 1 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker—Detective Aaron Smith from the City of Huntington Beach Police Department presented information on the prevalence of elder abuse in the Huntington Beach area, the tactics being used by elder-abusive criminals and how to recognize their actions, how to prevent elder abuse and how and when to report it. b. Status Report on City Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance Litigation — Chair Boskovich presented a brief background and description of the City of Huntington Beach Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance. She reported that the City of Huntington Beach had announced at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting that it would be defending the Ordinance as it is currently written. C. Potential Speakers for November 27, 2006 MHAB Meeting —The Board agreed that, due to the Thanksgiving holidays that immediately precede the regularly scheduled November 27 Mobile Home Advisory Board meeting, a speaker will not be invited to speak at the November 27 meeting. The Board also decided that the December 25 MHAB meeting will be cancelled due to the Christmas holiday falling on the same day as the regularly scheduled meeting. 8. Member Comments a. (None) 9. Public Comments a. (None) 10. Next Agenda Old Business a. Letter from City of Huntington Beach on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks-Boskovich/King b. Report— Letter from Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks-Gullage C. Status report on the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance. New Business a. Guest Speaker: No speaker will be scheduled for November 27 MHAB meeting. b. Future Guest Speakers. 2 11. Adiournment Goebel motioned and Gullage seconded adjournment of the meeting to November 27, 2006. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm. Vote: 5 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 1 absent The next MHAB meeting will be held on November 27, 2006, at 6:30 pm, at the City Hall, Lower Level Rm. B-7, 2000 Main Street, in Huntington Beach, CA. 3 Mobile Home Advisory Board [MHAB] Meeting Notes November 27, 2006 CITY Of HUNTINGTON REACH 1. Call to Order of November 27, 2006 MHAB meeting Chair Boskovich called the November 27, 2006 MHAB meeting to order at 6:34 PM. 2. Roll Call In'Attennce: Members Abs da ent Council Liaisons rC�ty Staff„ .. �.E Barbara Boskovich Brenda Schock Terri King Steve Gullage Daniel Kittredge Cynthia Goebel Mark Porter 3. Approval of the Meeting Notes from the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2006. Gullage motioned and Porter seconded approval of the Meeting Notes from the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2006. The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 2 absent). 4. Public Comments (none) 5. Staff Report a. King related that three applications for the open Park Resident Position on the MHAB were forwarded to the City Clerk for posting and to the City Council Liaisons for their review. 6. Old Business a. Legal Opinion from the City of Huntington Beach City Attorney on the Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks — Chair Boskovich related that no further comments had been received from the City Attorney on this issue. b. Opinion From the Legal Division of HCD on the Responsibilities Associated With Soil Moisture and Mold Within Mobile Home Parks — King informed the Board that the City Attorney had been forwarded a copy of the Legal Opinion Letter from HCD entitled "Water Responsibility" dated November 1, 2006. A motion was made that a memorandum be prepared and sent to the City Attorney asking that the HCD Opinion Letter be reviewed and considered by the City Attorney and that the City Attorney comment as to which, if any, of the type of complaints and actions of enforcement 1 discussed in the HCD Opinion Letter, would currently fall within the legal jurisdiction of the City of Huntington Beach. 1St Gullage 2"d Goebel The motion passed (4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstention, 2 absent). C. Status Report on City Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance Litigation — Chair Boskovich and Gullage informed the Board that the Conversion Ordinance Lawsuit had been rescheduled for sometime in January, 2007. 7. New Business a. Guest Speaker- (none) b. Potential Speakers for January 22, 2007 MHAB Meeting —The Board directed that King contact each of the mobile home parks in Huntington Beach to discuss the possibility of occasionally using their park facilities for an off-site MHAB meeting, and that a copy of the recently approved Letter of Introduction from the MHAB City Council Liaisons be sent as follow-up to the phone call. Porter discussed briefly the right of mobile home residents, as provided in the State of California Mobile Home Residency Law, to arrange various types of meetings for the enjoyment or benefit of themselves and other residents. 8. Member Comments a. Chair Boskovich related that former Mayor Sullivan had prepared an H-Item memorandum for City Council, presented at the November 14, 2006 Council meeting, requesting that a study be undertaken by staff to determine what the impact would be to the City of Huntington Beach if it were to assume oversight of the mobile home parks located in Huntington Beach and added that City Council had approved the request. King informed the Board that she would keep them informed of the progress made with regard to the proposed study since she had been assigned to assist in the study. Gullage added that he remembered when the City was performing inspections within the mobile home parks and commented that they did a good job. 9. Public Comments_- (none) 10. Next Agenda Old Business a. Letter from City of Huntington Beach on Responsibilities Associated with Soil Moisture and Mold Within Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks-Chair Boskovich/King b. Status report on the City's Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance-Gullage/Schock 2 C. Status of former Mayor Sullivan's H-Item "Impact to City of Huntington Beach if City Assumes Oversight of City-Located Mobile Home Parks"-King New Business a. Guest Speaker for January 22, 2007 MHAB meeting: King was directed to invite Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to speak at the January MHAB meeting. 11. Adjournment Gullage motioned and Porter seconded adjournment of the meeting to January 22, 2007. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, 2 absent The next MHAB meeting will be held on January 2 , 2007, at 6:30 pm, at the City Hall, Lower Level Rm. -7, 2000 Main Street, in Huntington Beach, CA. Upon arriving, members and guests will be escorted to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the Lower Level of City Hall where CERT will be hosting the meeting. 3 RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Economic Development Department SUBJECT: Receive and File Mobile Home Advisory Board Annual Summary Reports for the Years 2005 and 2006 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 2, 2007 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑ Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑ (Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. Attached ❑ (Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Bonds (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Staff Report (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached Not Applicable ❑ Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑ Not Applicable IO FOR MISS ATTACHMENTS . REVIEWED RETURNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff ( ) ( ) Deputy City Administrator (Initial) ) City Administrator (Initial) ( ) City Clerk ( ) c ;EXPLANATION FOR RETURN'OF.ITEM:. (Below - For City Clerk's RCA Author: King