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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2018-07-23 | 6 | Approved Minutes July 23, 2018 In discussing additional efficiency strategies, Vice Chair Sullivan-Sariñana expressed a need for Committee members to interrupt more, especially when parties bring up matters not directly related to the rent increase. Chair Cambra acknowledged that interrupting could be difficult in general, he would personally find it difficult, and sometimes venting can be a valuable part of the process. Mr. Levine asked if Vice Chair Sullivan-Sariñana, as timekeeper, could be the one who interrupts, and the Committee discussed. Mr. Levine pointed out the importance of being mindful of the way one interrupts: tone of voice, phrasing, etc. He summarized the process of hearing a case: 1. Getting the facts out on the table, 2. Allowing parties to discuss their concerns and frustrations, 3. Seeing if a mutually-agreeable resolution seems likely, and 4. If such a resolution seems unlikely, making a decision. Mr. Levine summarized the training: members embraced the importance of timekeeping, efficiency, and urgency, and will have a discussion about codifying it into the Committee's bylaws. Member Friedman said he thought the Committee members should have been consulted about what the training covered. Chair Cambra said the training made him recognize how well Committee members discussed issues among themselves, and said he found the presentation helpful. 7-B. Discuss content for letter from RRAC to City Council to be submitted with annual report. Program staff introduced background for this agenda item: during a previous RRAC meeting, Committee members asked to submit feedback to City Council in a letter that may be submitted to the City Council at the same time as the annual program report. Member Friedman asked staff if the Committee could form a sub-committee to draft a letter. Program staff replied that suggestions and draft letters may be sent to staff over email and staff could combine members' letters into a single letter and send it back to Committee members for approval. Member Friedman said he believes staff is doing a good job managing the program. City Attorney staff stated that the requirement for the program's annual report is built into Ordinance 3148 and the purpose of the report is to advise the City Council on how the Ordinance is working. Vice Chair Sullivan-Sariñana requested that the Committee needed to clarify if they in fact wanted to write a letter, and requested Committee members recognize that the Committee's charge is narrow, i.e., reviewing and rendering decisions on rent increases. Page 6 of 7 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2018-07-23.pdf |