REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 02/21/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
SUBJECT:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO CREATE A MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE AND PROGRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve a Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the creation of a Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Program. Mobile home residents in the City of Corona petitioned the City Council to adopt rent stabilization for mobile home parks. At the Council's direction, staff analyzed Corona's mobile home market to determine if a legitimate government interest existed in support of the petition. The study concluded that a legitimate government interest exists, and in October 2023, the City Council directed staff to proceed with creating a rent stabilization ordinance and program. RSG Inc., a consultant with specialized experience in rent stabilization, will assist staff and legal counsel in creating Corona's local mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Award and approve a Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. in the amount of $269,265 to provide technical services to create and enact a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance and program.
b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve change orders up to 10% of the contract value, or $26,926, for a total contract amount not to exceed $296,191.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement with RSG, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments.
d. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $296,191 from the General Fund 110 to Property Management Operating Budget within the Community Services Department.
e. Find that competitive bidding has been satisfied and pursuant to C...
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