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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2019-07-01 | 3 | Approved Minutes July 1, 2019 available. If the committee intent is to move forward in nominating a chair and vice chair and vote tonight, it is within the purview. Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah said if Chair Murray returns and would like to have another vote, that's something they can consider. He further noted that the last vote for chair was at a different time of the year only because it was the first meeting with new committee members. Member Chiu motion to nominate Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah as the chair of the committee. City Attorney staff clarified that, if Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah was elected, then he can proceed as chair for the remainder of the meeting. Motion and second for nominating Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah as Chair. (Members Sidelnikov and Chiu). Motion passed 3-0. Member Chiu motion to nominate Chair Murray as vice chair. Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah hearing no second; motion failed. Motion and second for nominating Member Chiu as Vice Chair. (Vice Chair Sullivan-Cheah and Member Sidelnikov). Motion passed 3-0. 7-E. Case 1282 - 1861 Poggi St., Unit B318 Landlord: Andy King Tenant: Saba Woldentensai Proposed rent increase: $131.00 or (9.9%), to a total rent of $1,450, effective July 1, 2019. Mr. King said the current ownership purchased the property in October 2017, and the property had extensive deferred maintenance. To date, the ownership has spent more than $4.6 million on renovations including seismic upgrades, roofing, painting, and improvements to the grounds. The rent increase is intended to recoup some of this investment. Mr. King said the previous owner did not keep records of the 2015 rent increase, which was $100.00, or 8.3 percent. The previous owner failed to provide paperwork and notices, which resulted in new ownership rescinding the increase and refunding $4,000.00 last year. As a result, Mr. King noted the current rent is $19.00 more than what the tenant paid following the invalid 2015 increase, and the tenant's payments decreased last year. Mr. King noted that one-bedroom comparable units at the property are currently renting at $2,404.00, $2454.00 and $2,354.00. Ms. Woldentensai said the ownership did a good job with the common areas and improvements. She is currently experiencing financial hardship and medical expenses. | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2019-07-01.pdf |