Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Called to order: 5:00 PM · 2 items

Minutes not yet published by the City Clerk — vote and comment data typically appear 4–6 weeks after the meeting.

Attendance

Whitney Tipton(Present)
Sara Cantor(Present)
Tomasa Espinoza(Present)
Jim Hite(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
2 substantive items · 2 procedural

Governance(1 item)

Direct staff to draft law formalizing city lien policy and procedures

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city currently has informal policies for placing liens on properties when owners owe money to the city. Staff will create formal law language that matches these existing practices. If approved, the Rent Board will review the draft before sending it to City Council for final approval.

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Budget(1 item)

Receive Rent Board monthly activity report through September 2025

Rent Board & Tenants

In Plain English

The Rent Board provides monthly updates on its activities including tenant complaints, landlord applications, and enforcement actions. The report covers the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. This routine briefing helps council track how rent control policies affect local housing.

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F-1APPROVE the minutes of September 17, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent BoardF-2APPROVE the minutes of September 30, 2025, Special Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board