Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Presiding: Board Chair · Called to order: 5:00 PM · 4 items

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Attendance

<UNKNOWN>(Present)
Whitney Tipton(Present)
Sara Cantor(Present)
Tomasa Espinoza(Present)
Jim Hite(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
4 substantive items · 1 procedural

Budget(3 items)

RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Monthly Activity Report through December 2025

Budget

Official Agenda Text

Monthly activity report for fiscal year 2025-26

Receive monthly financial report for rent stabilization program

Rent Board & Tenants

In Plain English

The city runs a rent stabilization program that helps regulate rental housing. Staff provides monthly updates on how much money the program collects and spends. This December report shows the program's financial status through the first half of the fiscal year.

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Review city's second quarter budget performance report

Quarterly Budget Report

In Plain English

The city tracks whether it spent more or less money than planned during each quarter. This report shows actual revenues and expenses from October through December 2025 compared to the approved budget. City staff will present the findings to help the council understand the city's financial position at mid-year.

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Governance(1 item)

Direct staff to draft real estate disclosure law requiring sellers to reveal property information

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city currently has no law requiring property sellers to disclose potential problems to buyers. Staff will present a proposed policy that could require sellers to reveal issues like structural damage, environmental hazards, or zoning restrictions. If approved, buyers would receive more information before purchasing homes in the city.

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F-1APPROVE the minutes of November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board