Rental Housing Board

Rental Housing Board chair suggested alternates could work, backed Brown Act training, and worried about separating rent stabilization from the housing department.

AGLA opposes proposed new rent board fees, arguing the charter doesn't authorize them, and threatened litigation if the council doesn't act.

Apartment association representative opposed new rent board fees for parking, pets and short repairs, saying they exceed charter authority and invite litigation.

Current board chair thanked applicants and welcomed future members to the May 21 meeting.

Applicant for the at-large seat who introduced herself and her skills after weeks of email reminders to the council.

Applicant for both seats who described property management, legal and budget experience, and a desire to be a listening ear for landlords and tenants.

Commercial real estate broker of 25 years and veteran who emphasized it's cheaper to keep existing tenants than re-tenant.

At-large applicant focused on Measure H compliance, publicizing rules, and cleaning up the board's hard-to-follow financials.

Not an applicant; described the board's struggle with the escrow account requirement in Measure H and urged appointing experienced people.

Co-founder of Pasadena Housing Providers who cited a poll showing 82% want a balanced board and urged appointing a real landlord to the at-large seat.

Lifelong resident with compliance and auditing experience seeking the alternate tenant seat.

Administrative audit and compliance professional seeking either seat; addressed a question about two addresses listed on her application.

At-large applicant with 25 years in homeownership finance and a four-unit rental property in LA.

Current board chair who thanked applicants and welcomed the new members, noting their first meeting will be May 21.

At-large applicant introduced herself and referenced her weekly emails to council members.

Applicant described property management, legal, and budget experience and a desire to be a listening ear for landlords and tenants.

Commercial real estate broker and veteran applicant emphasized it's cheaper to keep existing tenants.

At-large applicant pledged to work within Measure H constraints and scrutinize board financials.

Non-applicant speaker said the board needs experienced members, citing escrow account implementation struggles.

Current board member urged full staffing and told applicants alternates are still needed and valued.

Cited a $70,000 poll showing 82% support a balanced rent board and asked for a real landlord in the at-large seat.

Lifelong resident with compliance and auditing experience sought the alternate tenant seat.

Administrative audit and compliance professional sought either seat; addressed a question about two listed addresses.

At-large applicant with banking and small landlord experience described navigating COVID with tenants.

Applicant: former landlord-tenant liaison with property management experience, Altadina tenant lawsuit plaintiff, seeking to be a listening voice for both sides.

Applicant: 20-year affordable housing professional and LA rental property owner since 2019, stressing a balanced dual perspective.

Applicant: Pasadena rental property owner since 2019 and frequent meeting attendee; addressed his role in the early Measure H lawsuit against the city.

Applicant: District 3 renter in an ADU built by her father over five years; stressed balanced, fact-based decision-making.

Applicant: full-time mediator, former planning commissioner and redistricting commissioner with a legal background, noting increased quasi-judicial board duties.

Applicant (remote): current alternate tenant member, the board's only African American representative, seeking a voting at-large seat; disclosed Harambee employment.

Current board member urged choosing someone with legal and procedural expertise like former member Arnie Siegel, and warned applicants about meeting conditions.

Said the RSD director is not reliably truthful and urged appointing analytical, business-experienced members to provide oversight.

Said the board has become judge, jury and executioner for rental housing, called out a member's non-attendance, and warned regulation is chilling small-landlord investment.

Said the board has devastated mom-and-pop landlords and endorsed Simon Gibbons, urging appointment of people with property expertise.

Remote tenant and Tenants Union volunteer endorsed Simon Ibarra's practical knowledge of Article 18 and research skills.

Board chair (remote, ill) thanked applicants and asked the council to appoint diligent, prepared members willing to wade through thick packets.

Current board member said the board lacks legal and procedural expertise since Arnie Siegel's departure and urged choosing someone with that skill set.

Criticized the Rent Stabilization Department and urged appointing objective, analytically skilled members with landlord-side experience.

Argued the board has too much unchecked power and that Measure H rules have hurt small landlords and investment in Pasadena.

Said the board has devastated mom-and-pop landlords and endorsed Simon Gibbons while urging fairness to housing providers.

Endorsed applicant Simon Ibarra, citing his tenant advocacy work and research skills with the Pasadena Tenants Union.

The board chair thanked applicants and urged choosing diligent, prepared members who will show up.

Applicant: 25-year commercial real estate broker with $250 million in multifamily deals, District 6 tenant and veteran.

Applicant: six-year tenant, Pasadena Tenants Union volunteer and Measure H subject-matter expert, emphasizing oversight of the rental registry portal.

Applicant: retired federal tax specialist, past landlord now tenant, 13-year food pantry volunteer, emphasizing research skills and fairness.