City of Berkeley
Rent Stabilization Board

COMMITTEES
Meeting Schedules and Assignments

(Click on a linked meeting date to view the proposed meeting agenda.) 

Rent Stabilization Board Commissioners' Committee meeting attendance records 

BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 

This Committee oversees the annual budget process and makes recommendations to the Board throughout the year on changes to the staffing model and any expenditures that arise outside of the budget process. Any issues related to registration or the registration fee originate with this Committee, including such programs as the Summer Registration Fee for fraternities.

Prior Agendas   

Next Meeting:    To Be Announced 

Commissioner Chang
Commissioner Selawsky (Chair)
Commissioner Simon-Weisberg
Commissioner Walker
Alternate: Laverde

EVICTION / SECTION 8 / FORECLOSURE COMMITTEE

This Committee reviews and monitors matters related to the displacement of tenants from affordable housing and possible resources to assist them. The Committee’s work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and tracking annual status reports on Owner Occupancy and Ellis evictions, meeting with the Berkeley Housing Authority on common ground issues, tracking and monitoring staff’s progress in outreach to tenants in foreclosed or distressed properties, and reviewing the work performed under contract with the East Bay Community Law Center and Eviction Defense Center.

Prior Agendas 

Next Meeting:     To Be Announced

         Commissioner Laverde
         Commissioner Mendonca (Chair)
         Commissioner Selawsky
         Commissioner Walker
         Alternate: Kelley

LEGISLATION, INDIVIDUAL RENT ADJUSTMENT / ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT / REGISTRATION COMMITTEE  (LIRA Committee)

(formerly the Individual Rent Adjustment / Annual General Adjustment / Registration Committee)

This Committee handles all issues that relate to the Board’s regulations and the Hearings Unit. The Committee reviews and approves the Annual General Adjustment. Changes to regulations may be initiated at the Committee, and the Board refers any issues that arise related to regulations, hearings, or the appeals process to this Committee.  The Committee also reviews issues related to waivers or other registration topics.

Prior Agendas

Next Meeting:     Wednesday, February 9, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

Commissioner Alpert
Commissioner Johnson 
Commissioner Kelley (Chair)
Commissioner Simon-Weisberg

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The Outreach Committee reviews efforts and makes recommendations for informing Berkeley residents and property owners of the services that the Rent Board provides and for expanding access to these services. Outreach projects include, but are not limited to, informative workshops and mailings, advertising, and on-the-spot counseling services at annual Berkeley events, the library, senior centers, and local college campuses.

Prior Agendas

Next Meeting:   Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 5:15 p.m. 

Commissioner Chang
Commissioner Kelley
Commissioner Laverde (Chair)
Commissioner Mendonca 

2 x 2 COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: RSB / BUSD

To better fulfill the Rent Stabilization Board's duties as required by the Charter, this Committee was created so that the Board can work in concert with the Berkeley Unified School District on rental housing issues that affect families with school-aged children. These would be quarterly
meetings.

Prior Agendas

Next Meeting:     To Be Announced                               

Commissioner Kelley
Commissioner Walker
Alternate: Commissioner Mendonca