Item 16 - Affirmation and/or Amendment of Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance

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3 City and shall include the employee, agent or representative of the Landlord if the agent or representative has the full authority to answer for the Landlord and enter into binding agreements on behalf of the Landlord. "Mediator” means a person whom the Program Administrator determines meets all of the following criteria: 1) Has received forty (40) to eighty (80) hours of formal training in mediation, including training in anti-racism, elimination of bias, diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competency; and, 2) Has mediated Rent disputes and/or has had other experience or training showing a capability to mediate the issues which arise in landlord/tenant disputes. “Mobilehome” means a structure designed for human habitation and for being moved on a street or highway under permit pursuant to Section 35790 of the Vehicle Code. Mobilehome includes a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code, and a Mobilehome, as defined in Section 18008 of the Health and Safety Code, but does not include a recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 799.29 of this code and Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code or a commercial coach as defined in Section 18001.8 of the Health and Safety Code. “Mobilehome Space” means the rental of a spot for a Mobilehome within a Mobilehome Park by a homeowner, as defined in Civil Code section 798.9, or a resident, as defined in Civil Code section 798.11. “Mobilehome Park” means an area of land where two or more Mobilehome Spaces are rented, or held out for rent, to accommodate Mobilehomes used for human habitation. “Net Operating Income” means the net revenue received by the Landlord after paying the normal Operating Expenses (gross revenue less normal operating expenses). “Operating Expenses” means the costs of normal operations, including, but not limited to, management, taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs and other recurring costs. “Program Administrator” is a person designated by the City Manager to administer the provisions of this Article. “Rental Registry Fee” or “Fee” means the fee the City imposes on each Rental Unit to cover the costs to administer the provisions of this Article.