§ 2.380.050. Mediation process.

A.

Initiation of Mediation. Upon receipt of a completed petition for mediation by either a landlord or tenant, a time and place for hearing such petition shall be set.

B.

Initial Step Mediation. Upon order of the housing mediation contractor, an initial mediation hearing may be heard by one designated staff person. If the parties reach agreement at such initial hearing, the terms of the agreement shall be stated in writing and signed by the parties as an agreement terminating the dispute, and the mediation process shall terminate.

C.

Second Step Mediation. In cases where mediation by a single mediator does not result in agreement, a second step mediation hearing shall be held with the executive director of the housing mediation contractor. If the parties reach agreement at such hearing, the mediation shall be terminated and the terms of such agreement shall be stated in writing and signed by the parties as an agreement terminating the dispute. If no agreement is reached in a second step mediation hearing, the mediation process shall terminate and the executive director shall, within 7 days after termination of the hearing, file a brief report summarizing the mediation hearing.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)