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Richmond Rent Boardmembers
Name |
Email |
Appointed | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Cantor Chair |
scantor@richmondrent.org |
05/02/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
Elaine Dockens |
edockens@richmondrent.org |
04/04/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
Tomasa Espinoza |
tespinoza@richmondrent.org |
05/02/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
Karina Guadalupe Vice Chair |
kguadalupe@richmondrent.org |
05/02/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
Jim Hite |
jhite@richmondrent.org |
04/04/2023 | 03/21/2025 |
For additional Boardmember information, visit the City Clerk's Boards and Commissions page.
Contact
To contact the Rent Board or a particular Boardmember, please mail or email correspondence to the City of Richmond Rent Program, Attn: Rent Board Clerk, Cynthia Shaw, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Richmond, CA 94804 or rent@ci.richmond.ca.us.
Meetings
Regular Rent Board meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers (440 Civic Center Plaza). Access the agenda meeting materials using the links below.
PLEASE NOTE: SEATING IN THE CHAMBERS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 39 PEOPLE, AND MASKS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
Agenda Packets
Wednesday, September 20, 2023|5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled September 20, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 16, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through August 2023.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023|5:00 PM
Multi-Purpose Room (Basement)
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled August 16, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 12, 2023, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the June 26, 2023, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: APPROVE the minutes of the July 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-5: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through July 2023.
Item F-7: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for August 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023|5:00 PM
Richmond Civic Center Auditorium, Bermuda Room
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled July 19, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled July 19, 2023, PowerPoint Presentations
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 17, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-2: APPROVE the minutes of the May 31, 2023, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through June 2023.
Item G-6: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for June 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
K-1: RECEIVE training on the Richmond Rent Board Appeals Process.
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Monday, June 26, 2023|5:00 PM
Multi-Purpose Room (Basement)
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled June 26, 2023, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
June 26, 2023, Special Meeting PowerPoint Presentations
Item G-1: (1) ADOPT Revised Fiscal Year 2023-24 Rent Program budget; (2) RECEIVE and APPROVE Revised Fiscal Year 2023-24 Rental Housing Fee Study; and (3) DIRECT staff to prepare a resolution, consistent with the Rent Board’s approved Rental Housing Fee Study and budget, recommending to the City Council adoption of a two-tier fee structure for Fiscal Year 2023-24 of $220 for Fully Covered Rental Units and $125 for Partially Covered Rental Units.
Item H-1: Staff recommend that the Rent Board authorize replenishing the reserves to a minimum of eighteen percent (18%) of current year budgeted expenditures for the Operating and Stability Reserve and the maximum remaining for the Catastrophic Legal Event Reserve and Catastrophic Reserve as described in the Reserve Policy.
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Monday, June 12, 2023|5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled June 12, 2023, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
June 12, 2023, Special Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
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MEETING CANCELED Thursday, June 8, 2023| 5:00 PMCity Council Chambers440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled June 8, 2023, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023|5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Agenda de la Reunión _ Versión en Español
Compiled May 31, 2023, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
May 31, 2023, Special Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023|5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled May 17, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled May 17, 2023, Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 19, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the May 8, 2023, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through April 2023.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for May 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
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Monday, May 8, 2023 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled May 8, 2023, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled May 8, 2023, PowerPoint Presentation
Item I: RECEIVE training on the Brown Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.
Item J: RECEIVE training on the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Item K: RECEIVE training on agenda scheduling and appropriate content of said agenda.
Item L: RECEIVE training on the Richmond Rent Board Appeals Process.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
April 19, 2023, PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled April 19, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the March 15, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through March 2023.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for April 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled March 15, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 15, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through February 2023.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for March 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
Item G-2: RECEIVE oral update on Rent Board appointments.
Item H-1: Both parties appeal only the portion of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents/Tenants $270.76, due to a mice problem impacting their Rental Unit. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents/Tenants met their burden in demonstrating that mice impacted their Rental Unit for a total of twenty-eight (28) days. Appellant/Landlord contends the Hearing Examiner erred because “there was zero hard evidence on rodent problem. We had at least 5 people checked [sic] this issue, including handymen, manager, exterminitor [sic], no one saw anything related to mice. No other units in the same building had mice problems.” On the other hand, Respondents/Tenants argue the Hearing Examiner should have awarded a greater amount of restitution because “the mice issue was a huge inconvenience that [they] dealt with for almost 2 years…[That they] have provided a lot of proof and evidence that seems [sic] to be overlooked. 28 days doesn’t even beging [sic] to cover everything we’ve had to go through dealing with this situation. The Summation of both parties appeal challenges whether the Record contains substantial evidence to support the Hearing Examiner’s decision.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
February 15, 2023 PowerPoint Presentations
Compiled February 15, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 18, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through January 2023.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for February 2023 pursuant to Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
January 18, 2023, PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled January 18, 2023, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 21, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through December 2022.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for January 2023 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that found that Respondent was entitled to relocation payments in the amount of $18,310.84, because Appellant took an action to terminate Respondent’s tenancy based on a notice to withdraw Appellant’s property from the rental market. On appeal, Appellant disagrees with many of the Hearing Examiner’s characterization of the facts. The summation of Appellant’s appeal challenges whether the Record contained substantial evidence to warrant the Hearing Examiner’s decision that found Respondent was entitled to relocation payments in the amount of $18,310.84. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
Item H-1: RECEIVE an update from the Executive Director, Nicolas Traylor on Measure P being passed by voters on the November 8, 2022 ballot and DIRECT staff to draft amendments to Chapter 6 of Rent Board Regulations to be in alignment with Measure P. This item was continued from the December 21, 2022, meeting.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
December 21, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled December 21, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 19, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through October 2022. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
F-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through November 2022.
F-4: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2022-23 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through October 2022. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
F-6: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for November 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
F-7: ADOPT a resolution making the required findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) and determining that as a result of the continued threat to public health and safety posed by the spread of COVID-19, City legislative bodies shall continue to meet via videoconference and teleconference. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
G-1: Appellant filed an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision that found that Respondent was entitled to relocation payments in the amount of $11,723.82, because Respondent vacated the Rental Unit pursuant to a Government Agency’s Order to Vacate. In their filing, Appellant states, “I would like to appeal to the Rent Board.” No other statements within Appellant’s filing are substantively related to this appeal. On appeal and as a threshold matter, the Board must decide whether Appellant’s appeal should be dismissed for a failure to state a specific ground on which the appeal is based.
H-1: RECEIVE the 2020-21 Affordable Housing Report summarizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments’ compliance in Richmond and determine the next steps for LIHTC properties and exemptions under Regulation 202. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
H-2: RECEIVE an update from the Executive Director, Nicolas Traylor on Measure P being passed by voters on the November 8, 2022 ballot and DIRECT staff to draft amendments to Chapter 6 of Rent Board Regulations to be in alignment with Measure P. This item was continued from the November 16, 2022, meeting.
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MEETING CANCELLED - DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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Compiled November 16, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 19, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through October 2022.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for November 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that found that Respondent was entitled to relocation payments in the amount of $18,310.84, because Appellant took an action to terminate Respondent’s tenancy based on a notice to withdraw Appellant’s property from the rental market. On appeal, Appellant disagrees with many of the Hearing Examiner’s characterization of the facts. The summation of Appellant’s appeal challenges whether the Record contained substantial evidence to warrant the Hearing Examiner’s decision that found Respondent was entitled to relocation payments in the amount of $18,310.84.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
October 19, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled October 19, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the September 21, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through September 2022.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for September 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item G-3: RECEIVE training on the Brown Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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Compiled September 21, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 17, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through August 2022.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for August 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals only the portion of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents $2,096 due to reduction of Housing Services related to various impairments contained within the bathroom. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents met their burden in demonstrating a decrease in Housing Services where the Respondents showed that use of the bathtub and bathroom were diminished/impaired as it contained broken tile that was a cutting hazard, grouting issues, and holes, which allowed pest to crawl into the tub and reside. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner found that the Respondents provided notice to Appellant of the bathroom issues and the Appellant failed to adequately address the issue for 1,003 days.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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August 17, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled August 17, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the July 20, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Monthly Activity Report through July 2022.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for July 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 5:00 PM
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July 20, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled July 20, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 15, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the June 23, 2022, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through June 2022.
Item F-7: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for June 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
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Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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June 23, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled June 23, 2022, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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Compiled June 15, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 18, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the May 31, 2022, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through May 2022.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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Meeting Agenda
May 31, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled May 31, 2022, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: (1) RECEIVE a draft Fiscal Year 2022-23 Rent Program budget, corresponding Rental Housing Fee study, and a prior 10-year financial projection and PROVIDE direction to staff; and (2) DETERMINE adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and approval of the fee study consistent with Sections 11.100.060(n) and (l) of the Rent Ordinance.
Item G-1: DIRECT Rent Program staff to work with City Council Member Jimenez to propose a policy to the City of Richmond City Council that would cap all charges assessed by the City, to special revenue funded departments/agencies, at 30% of current fiscal year budgeted expenditures.
Item G-2: Staff recommend that the Rent Board authorize replenishing the reserves to a minimum of eighteen percent (18%) of current year budgeted expenditures as described in the Reserve Policy.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled May 18, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 20, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through April 2022.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2021-22 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through April 2022.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for April 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item F-5: ADOPT a resolution making the required findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) and determining that as a result of the continued threat to public health and safety posed by the spread of COVID-19, City legislative bodies shall continue to meet via videoconference and teleconference.
Item G-1: RECEIVE an updated Fiscal Year 2022-23 Rent Program operating budget and fees, discuss, and schedule a Special Meeting, and PROVIDE direction to staff.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled April 20, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the March 16, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through March 2022.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2021-22 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through March 2022.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the Budgeted versus Actual Revenue and Expenditures Report for the third quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for March 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
Item F-6: ADOPT a resolution making the required findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) and determining that as a result of the continued threat to public health and safety posed by the spread of COVID-19, City legislative bodies shall continue to meet via videoconference and teleconference.
Item G-1: ADOPT Regulation 610, establishing the 2022 Annual General Adjustment in the amount of 5.2% for tenancies commencing prior to September 1, 2021.
Item H-1: RECEIVE an updated Fiscal Year 2022-23 Rent Program operating budget, discuss, and PROVIDE direction to staff.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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March 16, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled March 16, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 16, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through February 2022.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for February 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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February 16, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled February 16, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 19, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through January 2022.
Item F-4: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for January 2022 pursuant for Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 5:00 PM
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January 19, 2022 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled January 19, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 15, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through December 2021.
Item F-5: APPROVE late fee waiver(s) for December 2021 pursuant for Regulation 425.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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December 15, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled December 15, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the November 17, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through November 2021.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals the Hearing Examiner Decision on Remand that found that Respondents were owed Excess Rent damages due to both an improper retention of Security Deposit and impressible utility charges. Additionally, Appellant appeals the finding the Respondents were entitled to Relocation payments. Specifically, Appellant asserts that 1) Respondents in the Lower Unit were unauthorized occupants with no relationship to the Appellant and consequently, their petition is “illegitimate”; 2) any claims of Rent overcharges based on utility payments are defeated based on Upper Unit Respondents’ written agreement to pay all the utility bills; 3) Lower Unit Respondents are not entitled to Relocation payments as they were unauthorized occupants; 4) the security deposit is not refundable as Respondents caused more damage than the security deposit would otherwise cover; 5) and the Hearing Examiner was biased and deprived the Landlord of Due Process. (Attachment D)
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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November 17, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled November 17, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 20, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through October 2021.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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October 20, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled October 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the September 15, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through September 2021.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
September 15, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled September 15, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 18, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through August 2021.
Item G-2: RECEIVE training on agenda scheduling and appropriate content of said agenda.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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August 18, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled August 18, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the July 21, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Monthly Activity Report through July 2021.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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July 21, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled July 21, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 16, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Monthly Activity Report through June 2021.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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June 16, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled June 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 19, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Monthly Activity Report through May 2021.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondent Excess Rent in the amount of $3,532.22, based on the notion that the Appellant failed to maintain installed heating facilities in good working order, and caused a reduction in both refrigeration and ventilation services, impairing Respondent’s use and/or benefit of the Rental Unit. On Appeal, Appellant argues that any complained of defects were timely repaired and any otherwise delay was the product of the Respondent’s scheduling issues. As to the ventilation services, Appellant contends that Respondent did not meet her burden at the hearing as she failed to demonstrate that she provided Appellant with notice related to the decrease in ventilation services and she failed to demonstrate that the change in skylight contributed to the alleged decrease in ventilation. In sum, Appellant’s assertions challenge whether the Record contained substantial evidence to warrant the Hearing Examiner’s decision to grant an Excess Rent award based on a failure to maintain installed heating facilities in good working order, decrease in refrigeration services, and a decrease in ventilation services caused by a replaced skylight.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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May 19, 2021 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled May 19, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 21, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Monthly Activity Report through April 2021.
Item G-1: RECEIVE training on the Fair Political Practices Commission.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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April 21, 2021 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled April 21, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item I: RECEIVE training on the Brown Act and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.
Item J-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 17, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item J-2: APPROVE the minutes of the March 9, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item K-1: RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Monthly Activity Report through March 2021.
Item L-1: RECEIVE training on the Richmond Rent Board Appeals Process.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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March 9, 2021 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled March 9, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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February 17, 2021 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled February 17, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 20, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the January 2021 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents Excess Rent in the amount of $13,248.01, based on the notion that the Appellant failed to remit full Relocation payments, failed to return a portion of Security Deposit, and charged utilities despite the lack of submetering. On appeal, Appellant challenges whether the Record contained substantial evidence to warrant the Hearing Examiner’s decision to grant an Excess Rent award based on a failure to return Respondents’ Security Deposit and unlawfully charging utilities despite the lack of submetering. Appellant does not appeal the Hearing Examiner’s Relocation award of $4,396 to Upper Unit Respondents; however, the Appellant does contest the Relocation award of $6,486 given to the Lower Unit Respondents.
Item I-2: ADOPT the revised Richmond Rent Board Special Revenue Fund Operating Reserve Policy.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | 5:00 PM
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January 20, 2021 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled January 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 16, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the December 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 5:00 PM
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December 16, 2020 PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled December 16, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the November 18, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the November 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
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November 18, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled November 18, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 21, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the October 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appellant appeals only the portion of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents Excess Rent in the amount of $18,944.01, based on the theory of Original Occupancy. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents were Original Occupants with a Base Rent of $1,900, and that the Appellant’s failure to roll back Respondents’ Rent resulted in an Excess Rent charge of $18,944.01. On Appeal, Appellant argues that “because there is no proof other than hearsay evidence that the Petitioners resided at the property prior to July 21, 2015, and certainly no proof that the owner was aware of the supposed tenancy, the petitioners must not be considered as Original Occupants. Therefore, under law, once all Original Occupants moved out, the Landlord had the right to enter into a new Rental Agreement at a higher agreed to rent amount with the Petitioner Shrestha as per the Rental Agreement signed by the Petitioner on Jan 2017.” The summation of Appellant’s assertions challenge whether the Record contained substantial evidence to warrant the Hearing Examiner’s decision related to Original Occupant status and Excess Rent thereof.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
October 21, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled October 21, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 19, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from September 16, 2020 meeting.
Item G-2: APPROVE the minutes of the September 16, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-4: RECEIVE the September 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item H-1: RECEIVE a presentation on Assembly Bill 3088.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
Meeting Agenda
September 16, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled September 16, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 19, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the August 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
August 19, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled August 19, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 17, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from July 15, 2020 meeting.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the July 15, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the July 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item H-1: ADOPT revised Chapter 2 Regulations, concerning the process whereby property owners may seek an exemption or determination of inapplicability of a dwelling unit from provisions of the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection. This item was continued from July 15, 2020 meeting.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
July 15, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled July 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 17, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the June 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appeal Regarding Petition Number RC19-T048. Appellants appeal a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents a rent reduction for decreases in both space and services in the amount of $9,117 and reduced Respondents’ Maximum Allowable Rent (hereinafter, “MAR”) by 22%. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents’ Rental Unit contained enough mold in a bedroom to render that particular bedroom unusable for a period of three years. Consequently, the Hearing Examiner found that the Respondents’ Space and/or Services were decreased and awarded Respondents $8,269.72 in Excess Rent and reduced their MAR by 20%. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner found Appellant caused Respondents to suffer a Decrease in Services where Respondents’ Rental Unit contained an inoperable oven, inadequate tub caulking, broken tub spout, and a dysfunctional shower wand. As a result, the Hearing Examiner awarded Respondents an additional $847.28 in Excess Rent and further reduced their MAR by 2%. On appeal, Appellant challenges the scope of the Hearing Examiner’s award, asserting that the Hearing Examiner erred and improperly exercised his discretion. This item was continued from June 17, 2020 meeting.
Item H-1: ADOPT revised Chapter 2 Regulations, concerning the process whereby property owners may seek an exemption or determination of inapplicability of a dwelling unit from provisions of the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection Ordinance.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
June 17, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled June 17, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the May 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appeal Regarding Petition Number RC19-T048. Appellants appeal a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents a rent reduction for decreases in both space and services in the amount of $9,117 and reduced Respondents’ Maximum Allowable Rent (hereinafter, “MAR”) by 22%. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents’ Rental Unit contained enough mold in a bedroom to render that particular bedroom unusable for a period of three years. Consequently, the Hearing Examiner found that the Respondents’ Space and/or Services were decreased and awarded Respondents $8,269.72 in Excess Rent and reduced their MAR by 20%. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner found Appellant caused Respondents to suffer a Decrease in Services where Respondents’ Rental Unit contained an inoperable oven, inadequate tub caulking, broken tub spout, and a dysfunctional shower wand. As a result, the Hearing Examiner awarded Respondents an additional $847.28 in Excess Rent and further reduced their MAR by 2%. On appeal, Appellant challenges the scope of the Hearing Examiner’s award, asserting that the Hearing Examiner erred and improperly exercised his discretion.
Item H-2: ADOPT Chapter 3 of the Rent Board Regulations, regarding Rent Board governance.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
May 20, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled May 20, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 15, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the April 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 5:00 PM
This meeting will utilize video/teleconferencing only.
See instructions above.
April 15, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Compiled April 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 19, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from the March 18, 2020, meeting.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the February 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report. This item was continued from the March 18, 2020, meeting.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the March 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item F-5: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2019-20 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through February 2020.This item was continued from the March 18, 2020, meeting.
Item G-1: RECEIVE a draft Fiscal Year 2020-21 Rent Program budget and corresponding Rental Housing Fee study, including 10-year financial projections and financial recommendations prepared by Kevin W. Harper and Associates, and PROVIDE direction to staff.This item was continued from the March 18, 2020, meeting.
Item H-1: DISCUSS and DETERMINE the method and format for future Rent Board meetings as it relates to the Coronavirus pandemic. This item was continued from the March 18, 2020, meeting.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled March 18, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 19, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the February 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appeal Regarding Petition Number RC19-T048. Appellants appeal a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that awarded Respondents a rent reduction for decreases in both space and services in the amount of $9,117 and reduced Respondents’ Maximum Allowable Rent (hereinafter, “MAR”) by 22%. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found that Respondents’ Rental Unit contained enough mold in a bedroom to render that particular bedroom unusable for a period of three years. Consequently, the Hearing Examiner found that the Respondents’ Space and/or Services were decreased and awarded Respondents $8,269.72 in Excess Rent and reduced their MAR by 20%. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner found Appellant caused Respondents to suffer a Decrease in Services where Respondents’ Rental Unit contained an inoperable oven, inadequate tub caulking, broken tub spout, and a dysfunctional shower wand. As a result, the Hearing Examiner awarded Respondents an additional $847.28 in Excess Rent and further reduced their MAR by 2%. On appeal, Appellant challenges the scope of the Hearing Examiner’s award, asserting that the Hearing Examiner erred and improperly exercised his discretion.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled February 19, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 15, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the January 30, 2020, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the January 2020 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: RECEIVE a presentation from Rent Program staff members including a summary of termination of tenancy notices filed with the Rent Program by property type, proposed policy options regarding a proposed Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and an analysis of the anticipated fiscal impact of administering an Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and PROVIDE policy direction to staff (this item includes a revised Policy Option Matrix, provided in Attachment 3).This item was continued from the January 15, 2020, meeting.
Item G-2: RECEIVE draft Rent Board governance regulations and PROVIDE direction to staff.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Multipurpose Room (Basement)
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE: 6:00 PM START TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE
Item F-1: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC19-T028. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that found the Landlord liable for excess rent due to a failure to return Tenant’s security deposit and existing habitability conditions. Specifically, the Hearing Examiner found the Landlord improperly withheld Tenant’s security deposit and ordered an Excess Rent refund in the amount of $1,100. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner found that the Tenant’s Rental Unit contained substantial deterioration and inadequate Housing Services in the form of (1) mold/mildew on Respondent’s personal items as well as on various windows, walls, baseboards of the master bedroom; (2) water leaking from the walls; and (3) unpainted portions of bedroom walls. Based on these forms of substantial deterioration and inadequate Housing Services, the Hearing Examiner awarded the Tenant Excess Rent in the amount of $940.71. In sum, the Hearing Examiner awarded Tenant a total of $2,040.71.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled January 15, 2020, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
January 15, 2020 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 18, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the December 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: RECEIVE a presentation from Rent Program staff members including a summary of termination of tenancy notices filed with the Rent Program by property type, proposed policy options regarding a proposed Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and an analysis of the anticipated fiscal impact of administering an Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and PROVIDE policy direction to staff (this item includes a revised Policy Option Matrix, provided in Attachment 3).This item was continued from the December 18, 2019, meeting.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled December 18, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
December 18, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the November 20, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the November 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item F-5: APPROVE a letter addressed to the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Contra Costa Association of Realtors requesting the inclusion of additional language in both the Disclosures and Disclaimers Advisory and Purchase Agreement Addendum documents and DIRECT staff to transmit the letter and keep the Rent Board apprised of the response from the Contra Costa Association of Realtors.This item was continued from the November 20, 2019, meeting.
Item G-1: RECEIVE a presentation from Rent Program staff members including a summary of termination of tenancy notices filed with the Rent Program by property type, proposed policy options regarding a proposed Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and an analysis of the anticipated fiscal impact of administering an Owner Move-In eviction regulation, and PROVIDE policy direction to staff (this item includes a revised Policy Option Matrix, provided in Attachment 3).This item was continued from the November 20, 2019, meeting.
Item G-2: RECEIVE informational handout on AB 1482 for Richmond and a report from the Executive Director on Rent Program plans to conduct outreach, education, and counseling related to the passage of AB 1482. This item was continued from the November 20, 2019, meeting.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled November 20, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
November 20, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 16, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the October 29, 2019, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the October 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 6:00 PM START TIME
Item F-1: This matter involves appeals filed by both parties regarding Petition No. RC18-L003. Both parties appeal a Hearing Examiner’s decision that granted the Landlord’s Maintenance of Net Operating Income petition and found that the Landlord was entitled to an Individual Rent Adjustment for all four Rental Units in the amount of $105.71 per unit, subject to proper procedures required by State law and the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance. On appeal, Tenant challenges the Hearing Examiner’s award of an individual rent adjustment on grounds that their Rental Unit contains various habitability issues that need to be addressed. Landlords filed a timely response to Tenant’s appeal, asserting that many of the complained of issues that Tenant asserts have either been addressed or are the fault of the Tenants. Additionally, Landlords timely filed an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision. In their appeal, Landlords challenge the methodology used by the Hearing Examiner in conducting a fair return analysis and assert that an adjustment in the Base Year gross income should reflect 67% of actual market rents as such a reflection is fair. Landlords also challenge the Hearing Examiner’s methodology in determining the amount by which the Base Year gross income was adjusted, as they argue that the Hearing Examiner unreasonably disregarded two out of five comparable apartment rents provided by an appraiser.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled October 16, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
October 16, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 21, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item F-2: RECEIVE letters from community members regarding the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, RMC 11.100. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the August 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the September 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item F-5: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2019-20 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through August 2019. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item F-7: APPROVE a correction to the minutes of the December 19, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item G-1: RESCIND Regulation 842(B) and ADOPT Regulation 842.5 to clarify (1) when a Hearing Examiner’s decision becomes effective and enforceable; (2) when a Landlord may recoup rents which accumulated during the pendency of an appeal; (3) when a Tenant may use excess rent to offset the monthly rent owed; (4) the impact that a finding of an excess rent liability has on a Landlords compliance with the Rent Ordinance; and (5) that a Tenant may not waive their rights granted under the Rent Ordinance as such a waiver would violate public policy. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item H-1: APPROVE the participation of Rent Program staff members in the City of Richmond’s Open Data dashboard to assist with reporting on City Council approved performance measures and strategic priorities. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
Item H-2: RECEIVE training on Maintenance of Net Operating Income.
Item I-1: Oral Update on Statewide Rent Control Act: AB-1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019. This item was continued from the September 18, 2019, meeting.
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MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled September 18, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 21, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the August 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item I-1: Oral Update on Statewide Rent Control Act: AB-1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled August 21, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
August 21, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the July 17, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the July 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: RECEIVE training on the Richmond Rent Board Appeals Process.
Item H-1: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC18-T016. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s Decision that found that the Tenants’ Rental Unit (1) lacked functioning permanent heating for a period of 25 months, (2) contained a cockroach infestation for a period of 25 months, (3) lacked adequate cooking facilities for a period of 25 months, (4) lacked an operable refrigerator for a period of 20 months, (5) possessed inadequate safety due to the lack of exterior and garage door locks for a period of 22 months, (6) contained defects in the bathroom—inadequate caulking, leaking shower, nonfunctional bathroom window—for a period of 25 months, (7) contained mold impacting the health and/or safety of the Tenants for a period of 25 months, and (8) contained defective bedroom windows for a period of 25 months. Based on these issues, the Hearing Examiner awarded the Tenants Excess Rent in the amount of $13,280.87 and reduced the Tenants Maximum Allowable Rent from $905 to $384.62.On appeal, Landlord contends that neither she nor the prior owner had notice of the alleged defects and, in any event, Respondents are solely responsible for any damage caused or habitability issues affecting the Rental Unit.
Item J-1: Oral Update on Rent Program’s policy on Excess Rent Refunds.
Item J-2: Oral Update on Question Regarding Stay of Hearing Examiners’ Decision.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled July 17, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
July 17, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 19, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item H-2: RECEIVE the June 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled June 19, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
June 19, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 15, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: APPROVE the minutes of the May 30, 2019, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE letters from community members regarding the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, RMC 11.100.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the May 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item F-5: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2018-19 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through May 2019.
Item F-6: APPROVE an amendment to the contract for translation services with Document Tracking Services increasing the amount by $15,000, to a total not to exceed $34,999, and extending the term to June 30, 2020.
Item F-7: APPROVE an amendment to the contract for community legal services with the Eviction Defense Center modifying the Service Plan to specify that the Eviction Defense Center will serve at least 30 Richmond Tenants per month, increasing the contact amount by $125,000 for Fiscal Year 2019-20, to a total not to exceed $237,500, and extending the term to June 30, 2020.
Item F-8: APPROVE amendments to the contract for community legal services with Bay Area Legal Aid (1) modifying the Service Plan with respect to the number of participants assisted at legal clinics, provided legal representation, and referred to peer legal services agencies; (2) increasing the contact amount by $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2019-20, to a total not to exceed $100,000; and (3) extending the term to June 30, 2020.
Item G-1: AMEND Chapter 8 of the Rent Board Regulations to: (1) amend Regulation 835 to create parameters guiding both how the Record is to remain open and when the Record must be closed; (2) add Regulation 841.5 to articulate the Standard of Review on appeal; and (3) amend Regulation 842 to allow the Executive Director or assigned designee to treat appeals as requests for reconsideration where there is a clear misapplication of the law, the law has changed, there is a problem with the Record, or any other matter where reconsideration would be appropriate considering administrative efficacy. This amendment would also clarify that the Executive Director or assigned designee is the individual who grants a request for reconsideration and not the Hearing Examiner.
Item G-2: ADOPT Regulation 607, establishing the 2019 Annual General Adjustment in the amount of 3.5% for tenancies commencing prior to September 1, 2018.
Item G-3: ADOPT an amendment to Regulation 805 A (4), Petition and Noticing Procedures, to extend the staff review period from five to ten business days.
Item G-4: RESCIND Regulation 605(C), and allow for the Rent Program to establish policies to enhance Landlords’ ability to bring themselves into compliance with the Rent Ordinance’s prohibition on retention of rents in excess of the Maximum Allowable Rent.
Item H-1: DIRECT staff to negotiate and execute a contract with a Collection Services Agency, utilizing a contingency-based payment plan.
Item H-2: APPROVE the proposed staff evaluation plan for the Rent Program and DIRECT staff to begin implementing the evaluation plan beginning in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 6:00 PM START TIME
Compiled May 30, 2019, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 29, 2019, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the April 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item G-1: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC18-T022. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s decision that (1) found that the Appellant retained rents in excess of permissible rent levels by failing to return Respondent’s security deposit; and (2) required the Appellant return Respondent’s entire security deposit in the amount of $3,400.00. On appeal, Landlord asserts that the Rent Program does not have jurisdiction to hear this matter and “rejects all conclusions of the Hearing Examiner.” Staff Attorney, Charles Oshinuga, recommends the Rent Board dismiss this appeal as the claim brought forth in this appeal is barred as a matter of law because the Superior Court has already ruled on an identical claim, involving the same parties.
Item G-2: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC18-T011. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner's decision that found (1) there was no proper window for emergency egress for 12 months; (2) there were plumbing/sewer issues adversely affecting the Tenants for one month; (3) there kitchen stove and gas issues that adversely affected the Tenants for one month; (4) there were dust issues that adversely affected the Tenants for 30 days; (5) there was a water leak affecting the Tenants for two days; and, as a result, (6) the Tenants were owed $5733.33 as Excess Rent. On appeal, Landlord challenges these findings.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled May 15, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
May 15, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the March 20, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from the April 17, 2019, meeting.
Item F-2: RECEIVE letters from community members regarding the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, RMC 11.100.This item was continued from the April 17, 2019, meeting.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the March 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.This item was continued from the April 17, 2019, meeting.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2018-19 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through March 2019.This item was continued from the April 17, 2019, meeting.
Item H-1: RECEIVE a presentation from Rent Program staff members concerning a proposed Owner Move-In regulation and DIRECT staff to hold at least two workshops to solicit feedback from community members concerning Owner Move-In evictions.This item was continued from the April 17, 2019, meeting.
Item I-1: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC18-T014. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s decision that (1) found that the subject property was treated as a triplex as it contained three dwelling units, thus subjecting it to the full provisions of the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance; (2) found that the Landlord charged rents in excess of the permissible rent levels; (3) found that the subject property contained inadequate housing services; and (4) determined that the Landlord owed the Tenant $6,521.95. On appeal, Landlords challenges both the Hearing Examiner's findings and the Rent Board's jurisdiction to hear this matter.
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Monday, April 29, 2019 | 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 6:00 PM START TIME
Item F-1: Appeal regarding Consolidated Petition No. RC18-T012 & RC18-T013. Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s decision that granted Tenants’ excessive rent petition and found that Landlord collected rent in excess of the permissible levels. On Appeal, Landlord challenges the sufficiency of the evidence relied on by the Hearing Examiner to reach his decision.
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MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled April 17, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the March 20, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the March 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled March 20, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
March 20, 2019 Compiled PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 20, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the February 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item F-4: RECEIVE proposed Rent Program Calendar.
Item H-1: Appeal regarding Petition No. RC18-T008 (1918 Roosevelt Ave., Upstairs and Downstairs units).
Landlord appeals a Hearing Examiner’s decision that (1) found that the subject property contains two dwelling units, thus subjecting it to the full provisions of the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance; and (2) voided the Landlord’s attempted rent increase.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled February 20, 2019, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
February 20, 2019, PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 19, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.This item was continued from the January 16, 2019, meeting.
Item F-2: RECEIVE letters from community members regarding the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, RMC 11.100.This item was continued from the January 16, 2019, meeting.
Item F-3: RECEIVE the December 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.This item was continued from the January 16, 2019, meeting.
Item F-4: RECEIVE the January 2019 Rent Program Monthly Report.
This item was continued from the January 16, 2019, meeting.
Item F-6: RECEIVE the Rent Program FY 2018-19 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report through January 2019.
Item F-7: RECEIVE report by Dr. Stephen Barton from the February issue of “Dollars and Sense” titled “The Economics of Residential Rent Control: The not so simple matter of supply and demand.”
Item G-1: RECEIVE draft, proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Rent Program operating budget options and corresponding draft Rental Housing Fee Study and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Item H-1: (1) ADOPT a resolution establishing a limit on rent increases in LIHTC rental units not to exceed 5% per year and affirming the proposed amendments to Rent Board Regulation 204 as set forth by the Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee; (2) AMEND Regulation 204 to: (a) clarify those provisions of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, Richmond Municipal Code, and California Civil Code, where, if violated, may result in a revocation of the exemption from Section 11.100.070 of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance as provided in Regulation 202; and (b) establish a process for revocation of such exemption. This item was continued from the January 16, 2019, meeting.
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MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Regular Meeting
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018 | 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled December 19, 2018, Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
December 19, 2018, PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-1: APPROVE the minutes of the November 14, 2018, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item H-3: RECEIVE the November 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item I-2: RECEIVE Tenant Buyout Agreement Policy Options and DIRECT staff to (1) present the Rent Board’s selected policy option during a study session at a meeting of the City of Richmond City Council and (2) work with City staff to develop a Buyout Agreement Ordinance. This item was continued from the November 14, 2018, meeting.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018, Regular Meeting
MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled November 14, 2018, Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled November 14, 2018, PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-4: RECEIVE the October 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
Item I-1: ADOPT amendments to Regulation 602 to (1) clarify the banking provisions of the Regulation, where Landlords may apply up to 5% of deferred rent increases in a twelve-month period, and (2) establish the utilization of a compound interest formula, rather than a simple interest formula, in the calculation of the Maximum Allowable Rent. This item was continued from the October 17, 2018, meeting.
Item I-2: ADOPT an amendment to Regulation 842(F), removing the provision that if the Board has not acted on an appeal at two consecutive Board meetings, the appeal is deemed denied.
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MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled October 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-2: RECEIVE the September 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled September 19, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 15, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-3: RECEIVE the August 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled August 15, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled August 15, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the July 18, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the July 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled July 18, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled July 18, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 20, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-3: RECEIVE the June 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled June 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled June 20, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the May 16, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-2: RECEIVE the May 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled May 16, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled May 16, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the April 18, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-2: APPROVE the minutes of the April 23, 2018 Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-5: RECEIVE the April 2018 Rent Program Monthly Report.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, April 23, 2018
Multipurpose Room (Basement)
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE: 6:00 PM START TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE
Compiled April 23, 2018 Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled April 23, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE: CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 PM, THE REGULAR MEETING WILL NOT BEGIN BEFORE 5:30 PM.
Compiled April 18, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled April 18, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-1: APPROVE the minutes of the March 21, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item I-1: RECEIVE an update concerning the petition and hearing processes.
Item I-2: RECEIVE and DISCUSS a proposed implementation timeline for rent registration.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled March 21, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled March 21, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 28, 2018 Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-1: ADOPT Maintenance of Net Operating Income (MNOI) Fair Return Regulation (Chapter 9).
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SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 6:00 PM START TIME
Compiled February 28, 2018 Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled February 28, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the February 21, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: APPROVE a sole source contract amendment with Kenneth Baar in the amount of $20,001 for the preparation of rent adjustment regulations for consideration by the Rent Board, for a total contact amount not to exceed $30,000. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 21, 2018 MEETING.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled February 21, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled February 21, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 24, 2018 Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 6:00 PM START TIME
Compiled January 24, 2018 Special Rent Board Meeting Agenda Packet
Compiled January 24, 2018 PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the January 17, 2018, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
NOTE 5:00 PM START TIME
Compiled January 17, 2018 Rent Board Agenda Packet
PowerPoint Presentation - January 17, 2018
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the December 20, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Multipurpose Room (Basement)
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled December 20, 2017 Rent Board Agenda Packet
Compiled December 20, 2017 PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the November 15, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-3: RECEIVE AND RECOMMEND TO THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL proposed amendments to Chapter 11.102 of the Richmond Municipal Code, and a revised resolution, concerning relocation requirements for Tenants of residential Rental Units. This item was continued from the November 15, 2017, meeting.
Item H-2: ADOPT Regulation 17-09, regarding the right to raise the Rent up to the Maximum Allowable Rent level, also known as “banking” rent increases, with the limitation, such that the net rent increase in any 12-month period as a result of the application of the current plus any deferred or “banked” AGAs does not exceed five percent (5%) plus the current AGA. This Regulation (17-09) would not become effective until September 1, 2018. This item was continued from the November 15, 2017, meeting.
Item I-3: RECEIVE the 2018 Rent Program Community Workshop Calendar.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled November 15, 2017 Rent Board Agenda Packet
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the October 18, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item F-3: RECEIVE AND RECOMMEND TO THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL proposed amendments to Chapter 11.102 of the Richmond Municipal Code, and a revised resolution, concerning relocation requirements for Tenants of residential Rental Units.This item was continued to the December 20, 2017, Regular Meeting.
Item F-4: RECEIVE a memorandum from staff concerning the City of Richmond’s procurement policies.
Item G-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-2: PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-3: ADOPT Regulation 17-09, regarding the right to raise the Rent up to the Maximum Allowable Rent level, also known as “banking” rent increases, with the limitation, such that the net rent increase in any 12-month period as a result of the application of the current plus any deferred or “banked” AGAs does not exceed five percent (5%) plus the current AGA. This Regulation (17-09) would not become effective until September 1, 2018.This item was continued to the December 20, 2017, Regular Meeting.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Compiled October 18, 2017 Rent Board Agenda Packet
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the September 20, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item H-1: ADOPT Regulation 17-08, regarding Written Warning Notices to Cease before Terminating Tenancies due to a Breach of Lease or Creating Nuisance.This item was continued from the September 20, 2017, Regular Meeting.
Item H-1: PowerPoint Presentation
This item was continued from the September 20, 2017, Regular Meeting.
This item was continued from the September 20, 2017, Regular Meeting.
Item I-2: PowerPoint Presentation
Item I-3: PowerPoint Presentation
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of the August 23, 2017, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
This item was moved to the October meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item H-1: ADOPT an amended Fiscal Year 2017-18 Rent Program Budget.
Item H-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-2: PowerPoint Presentation
This item was moved to the October meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
This item was moved to the October meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Richmond Memorial Auditorium, Bermuda Room
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the July 19, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-1: ADOPT Regulation 17-07, regarding the Withdrawal of Rental Units from the Rental Market.
This item has been held over to the September 20, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Item H-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-2: PowerPoint Presentation
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Item F-1: APPROVE the minutes of the June 21, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board.
Item G-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-2: PowerPoint Presentation
Item G-3: PowerPoint Presentation
ADOPT Regulation 612, establishing the 2023 Annual General Adjustment in the amount of 3.0% for tenancies commencing prior to September 1, 2022.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Meeting Agenda
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of
Item H-1: RECEIVE an amended Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Residential Rental Housing Fee Study and RECOMMEND to the Richmond City Council a “flat fee” of $47 for all rental units for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and either a “flat fee” of $98 for all rental units for Fiscal Year 2017-18 or a “tiered fee” approach for
Item H-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-2: RECEIVE a status update on research regarding the City of Richmond’s affordable housing developments and PROVIDE direction to staff.
Item H-2: PowerPoint Presentation
Item H-3: DIRECT staff to negotiate and execute legal services contracts for representation of Tenants and Landlords in a total contract amount not to exceed $155,494 for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18.
Item H-3: PowerPoint Presentation
Item I-1: ADOPT Regulation 17-03, regarding Rental Units exempt from the Rent Control and Just Cause for Eviction provisions of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance.
This item was not heard.
Item I-2: ADOPT Regulation 17-04, regarding the filing with the Board of notices of rent increases and termination of tenancies and enrolling Rental Units with the Board.
This item was not heard.
Item I-3: ADOPT Regulation 17-05, establishing the 2017 Annual General Adjustment in the amount of 3.4% for tenancies commencing prior to September 1, 2016.
Item I-3: PowerPoint Presentation
Item I-4: RECEIVE draft Regulation 17-06, regarding the establishment of requirements for landlords to obtain an individual rent increase in an amount greater than the Annual General Adjustment based on “Capital Improvements” in order to receive a fair return on the property.
This item was not heard.
Item I-5: RECEIVE draft Regulation 17-07, regarding the Withdrawal of Rental Units from the Rental Market.
This item was not heard.
Item I-6: RECEIVE draft Regulation 17-08, regarding Written Warning Notice requirements prior to termination of tenancy due to the Tenant’s Breach of the Lease or Nuisance.
This item was not heard.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Meeting Agenda
Item G-1: APPROVE the minutes of
Item H-1: (1) RECEIVE and APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Residential Rental Housing Fee Study; (2) ADOPT amended
Item H-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item I-1: ADOPT Administrative Regulation 17-01 exempting approximately 1,800 Housing Choice Vouchers (Project-Based and Tenant-Based Section 8) and units owned by the Richmond Housing Authority (Nystrom Village and Nevin Plaza) from the definition of Controlled Rental Units as described in RMC 11.100.030(d)(3).
Item I-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item I-2: ADOPT Administrative Regulation 17-02 and DIRECT staff to establish and implement interim guidelines for hearing Rent Adjustment Petitions and Excess Rent Complaints.
Item I-3: APPROVE a contract with Michael Roush in the amount of $30,000 for Legal Services.
Item I-4: DISCUSS the establishment of a regular meeting time of the Rent Board on the third Wednesday of every month and consider recording the meetings on KCRT.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Richmond Room (First Floor)
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Meeting Agenda
Item F-1: RECEIVE training in the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act
Item F-1: PowerPoint Presentation
Item F-2: RECEIVE amended Fiscal Year 16-17 and draft Fiscal Year 17-18 Rent Program Budgets
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
Meeting Agenda
Item D-1: RENT BOARD WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Item D-2: ELECTION OF RENT BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Item D-3: PRESENTATION REGARDING THE RICHMOND FAIR RENT, JUST CAUSE FOR EVICTION, AND HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ORDINANCE (RICHMOND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.100) AND RICHMOND RENT PROGRAM
Item D-3: PowerPoint Presentation
Item D-4: PROGRESS UPDATE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RICHMOND FAIR RENT, JUST CAUSE FOR EVICTION, AND HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ORDINANCE
Item D-4: PowerPoint Presentation
Item D-5: PROPOSED 2017 RENT PROGRAM TRANSITION PLAN
Item D-5: PowerPoint Presentation
Item D-6: HIRING OF THE RENT
Item D-7: NEXT STEPS