Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Called to order: 5:00 PM · 5 items
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Attendance
Budget(3 items)
RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monthly Activity Report through October 2025
Official Agenda Text
Receive monthly budget report for Rent Program through October 2025
In Plain English
The Rent Program collects fees from landlords and uses the money to enforce rent control laws and help tenants. City council reviews these monthly financial reports to track whether the program stays within budget. The report shows how much money came in and went out during the first 4 months of the fiscal year.
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Receive first quarter budget report for Rent Program
In Plain English
The Rent Program tracks its spending and income each quarter to ensure it stays on budget. This routine report shows how actual revenue and expenses compared to projections from July through September. City council receives these quarterly updates to monitor the program's financial health.
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Housing(1 item)
Review landlord's appeal of $5,054 penalty for habitability violations
In Plain English
A hearing examiner ordered a landlord to pay $5,054 to a tenant for defective windows, mold, and electrical problems that made their rental unit unsafe. The landlord claims the repairs were completed and the tenant dropped their complaint. If the council upholds the appeal, the tenant loses the restitution payment.
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Governance(1 item)
Adopt regulation giving Richmond Rent Board December recess from meetings
In Plain English
The Richmond Rent Board currently meets year-round without scheduled breaks. This regulation creates an official December recess period when the board suspends regular and special meetings. If approved, tenants and landlords cannot schedule hearings or appeals during December.
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