April 12, 2022 Rent Board Commission meeting

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

In this page:

    Overview

    The Commission strongly encourages interested parties to submit their comments in writing, by noon on April 12, 2022 to rentboard@sfgov.org.

    Agenda

    1. Call to Order
    2. Reading of Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgment
    3. Roll Call
    4. Approval of the Minutes
    5. Remarks from the Public

      Pursuant to Section 2.13(e) of the Rules and Regulations, members of the public shall be limited to comments of no more than 3 minutes’ duration.

    6. Consideration of Appeals

      A. 1121 Leavenworth Street (AT220009)

      The tenant appeals the dismissal of his petition alleging decreased housing services.

      B. 36 Allen Street (AT220005)

      The tenant appeals the decision granting his claim of decreased housing services.

      C. 1770 Green Street, #104 (AT220006)

      The tenant appeals the decision denying his claim of decreased housing services.

      D. 1388 Filbert Street (AL220007)

      The landlord appeals the decision partially granting the tenants’ claim of decreased housing services.

      E. 1651 Market Street, #310 (AT220008)

      The tenant appeals the decision partially granting his claim of decreased housing services.

      F. 1686 Hayes Street, #1 (AT220004)

      The tenant appeals the decision denying her claim of unlawful rent increase under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

    7. Remarks from the Public (cont.)
    8. Communications
    9. Director’s Report

      A. Rent Board Operations Update During COVID-19 Health Emergency

    10. Old Business

      A. AB 361, Mayoral Directive, and Future Remote Commission Meetings

    11. New Business
    12. Calendar Items
    13. Adjournment

    Date & Time

    Tuesday, April 12, 2022
    6:00 pm

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    Accessible meeting policy

    Accessible meeting policy

    The Rent Board does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission and access to its programs or activities.

    Christina Varner has been designated to coordinate this agency’s compliance with the nondiscrimination requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Information concerning the provisions of the ADA and the rights provided under the Act are available form the ADA Coordinator.

    The Rent Board’s TTY number is 415-554-9845.

    Assistive listening devices, American Sign Language interpreters, readers, large print agendas, or other accommodations are available upon request.

    Please make your requests for accommodations to the Acting Deputy Director, Christina Varner, at 415-252-4650 at least 72 hours in advance.

    Your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance

    Your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance

    Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.

    For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapters 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, please contact:

    Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator
    City Hall – Room 244
    1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
    San Francisco, CA  94102-4683
    415-554-7724 (Office)
    415-554-7854 (Fax)
    E-mail: SOTF@sfgov.org

    Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library, and on the City’s website.

    Copies of explanatory documents are available to the public.

    Language access

    Language access

    Per the Language Access Ordinance (Chapter 91 of the San Francisco Administrative Code), Chinese, Spanish and or Filipino (Tagalog) interpreters will be available upon request.

    Meeting Minutes may be translated, if requested, after they have been adopted by the Commission.

    Assistance in additional languages may be honored whenever possible.

    To request assistance with these services, please contact the Acting Deputy Director, Christina Varner, at 415-252-4650 at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.

    Late requests will be honored if possible.

    Disability access

    Disability access

    Rent Board Commission meetings are held at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70, lower level, and are wheelchair accessible.

    The closest accessible BART station is located at Civic Center. All MUNI Metro lines at Van Ness and Market Street are accessible.

    There is accessible parking available on adjacent streets (Oak Street and Hickory). Metered street parking is also available.

    Lobbyist ordinance

    Lobbyist ordinance

    Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity.

    For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact:

    San Francisco Ethics Commission
    25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    Phone: 415-252-3100
    Fax: 415-252-3112

    Last updated June 16, 2022

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