Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Called to order: 5:30 PM · 8 agenda items recorded
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Tomasa Espinoza(Present)
Whitney Tipton(Present)
Sara Cantor(Present)
Jim Hite(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
6 items
Receive letters from residents about rent control and eviction laws
Rent Board & Tenants
Receive monthly report on Rent Program activities through January 2026
Rent Program Report
Receive monthly financial report for rent control program through January 2026
Rent Board & Tenants
Receive presentation on Rent Board staffing levels and recruitment
Labor & City Workers
Receive presentation on research for new real estate disclosure requirements
Rent Board & Tenants
Suspend rent control exemption rule until council reviews all exemption policies
Police & Community Safety
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