Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Called to order: 5:30 PM · 6 items
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Attendance
Housing(2 items)
Receive letters from residents about rent control and eviction laws
In Plain English
Community members sent letters to the city about Richmond's rent ordinance. The law limits rent increases and requires landlords to show valid reasons for evictions. The council will hear these public comments during the meeting.
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Receive presentation on research for new real estate disclosure requirements
In Plain English
The Rent Board asked staff to research requiring landlords or sellers to disclose more information about rental properties during sales. Staff will present their findings on what other cities require and recommend whether Richmond should adopt similar rules. If approved, buyers and tenants could get more information about rent history, building conditions, or tenant rights before transactions.
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Budget(2 items)
RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monthly Activity Report through January 2026
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Receive monthly financial report for rent control program through January 2026
In Plain English
The city's rent control program tracks its income and spending each month. This report shows how much the program collected in fees from landlords and spent on staff and operations through January 2026. The program is funded entirely by fees, not taxpayer money.
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Personnel(1 item)
Receive presentation on Rent Board staffing levels and recruitment
In Plain English
The Rent Board has budgeted positions that may not be fully staffed. City staff will present the current number of employees and their efforts to fill vacant roles. This affects how quickly the board can process rent disputes and respond to tenant complaints.
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Governance(1 item)
Suspend rent control exemption rule until council reviews all exemption policies
In Plain English
The city's Regulation 202 allows certain rental properties to avoid rent control rules through administrative exemptions. Staff will present a comprehensive review of all current exemption policies so council can understand their impact. If approved, the regulation stays suspended until this review is complete.
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