Chapter 2.31
MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION

Sections:

2.31.010    Creation.

2.31.020    Purpose and intent.

2.31.030    Functions and duties.

2.31.040    Membership.

2.31.050    Meeting schedule.

2.31.010 Creation.

There is hereby created a Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2451 § 1, 1991).

2.31.020 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Commission, to create an advisory body to provide an independent review of the disputes over rent increases in mobilehome parks within the City of Chula Vista under Chapter 9.50 CVMC. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2451 § 1, 1991).

2.31.030 Functions and duties.

The functions and duties of the Commission shall be as follows:

A. Pursuant to Chapter 9.50 CVMC, act as the “due process,” unbiased decision maker regarding mobilehome park rent disputes.

B. Adopt rules and regulations to procedurally administer hearings under Chapter 9.50 CVMC to determine whether the park owner’s rent increase is in excess of the applicable cost of living increase or is a fair return on the park owner’s property.

C. Consult with and provide advice to the City Council and City Manager on matters relating to mobilehome parks. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2451 § 1, 1991).

2.31.040 Membership.

A. The Commission shall consist of five voting members and up to two ex officio members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC 2.25.050(G), and this chapter.

B. The members shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (A) of this section and as follows:

1. No member shall own or be a tenant in a mobilehome park.

2. One ex officio member shall be a tenant in a mobilehome park within the City at the time of appointment and throughout the member’s term.

3. One ex officio member shall be an owner of a mobilehome park within the City at the time of appointment and throughout the member’s term. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2804, 2000; Ord. 2502 § 3, 1992; Ord. 2451 § 1, 1991).

2.31.050 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular meetings quarterly on the third Thursday of July, October, January, and April at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2502 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2451 § 1, 1991).