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Mr. Aguilera then reviewed four options, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each, as follows: OPTTON 1. No Action K 3 Volunteer Mediation Mandatory Mediation 4. Rent Review Regula- tions ADVANTAGES No City Cost or In- volvement; no mandate from the citizens at large for involvement since Prop. N was de- feated. Limits City Involvement and Cost. City would provide help to those requesting it. Limited City Cost and Involvement; both sides must meet; City would provide assistance but would not become em- broiled in disputes. This is seen as the answer to rent gouging and provides protection for renters. DISADVANTAGES The allegations of rent gouging and lack of proper maintenance at Lake Cadena are not likely to be addressed. This process would have no "teeth" and would not guarantee both parties would attend meetings. This process would have no "teeth" for enforcement. Significant City In- volvement and Cost. Philosophical change in City policy. City would become involved in the forces of the marketplace. This action may discourage new mobilehome parks from being built in the City. Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff recommends that the City Council select one of the options listed, direct Staff to fully develop a program or ordi- nance needed to implement the selected option, and present it to the Council as soon as possible. Mayor Gonzales stated he had several cards from the audience requesting to address the City Council. Mayor Gonzales then called upon Mr. Hage. Mr. Clay Hage, 23441 South Pointe Drive, ;1100, Laguna Hills, and Re- gional Director of Western Mobilehome Association and Coalition of Building Industries Association for apartments and mobilehomes, said he was concerned about actions taken that may effect City policies with regard to alleged problems in a public park. Mr. Hage questioned which cities were contacted and what kind of an ordinance was discuss- ed, and stated there are significant costs that need to be defined. Mr. 9