Tuesday, September 30, 2025
SpecialCalled to order: 5:00 PM · 4 items
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Attendance
Budget(1 item)
RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monthly Activity Report through August 2025
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Governance(1 item)
Amend 5 rent control regulations to clarify procedures and extend timelines
In Plain English
The city's rent control program currently has unclear rules for evidence requirements and hearing procedures. These changes clarify when landlords must prove their case, allow decisions without full hearings when facts are undisputed, and give hearing officers 30 extra days to decide cases. The changes also extend deadlines for mailing notices to tenants and landlords.
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Litigation(1 item)
Review appeal of $17,496 rent overcharge award to tenants
In Plain English
A hearing examiner ordered a landlord to pay tenants $17,496 for rent overcharges. The landlord appealed, claiming tenants failed to provide required evidence about the legal base rent after being given a second chance. The city council decides whether to uphold or reverse the examiner's decision.
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Proclamation(1 item)
Honor former Rent Board members with proclamations and plaque
In Plain English
The city will present appreciation awards to people who previously served on the Rent Board. The ceremony includes individual proclamations and a plaque listing former members' names and terms of service. This recognizes volunteers who helped oversee rental housing policies.
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