With all members on the Berkeley rent board elected at-large, voters top five picks among the eight candidates running will join the board. Please donate to the Right to Housing Slate for Rent Board to help get the word out! Delivered to your inbox at 5 p.m., the Daily Briefing brings you all the latest Berkeley news in one handy place. So for instance, if you donate the $10, the candidates receives $60. I promote the fundamental value of democracy in my professional and lived experience and expertise. Williams was hired in November 2021 to lead the board. Marrero: No. ). My grandparents and mother lived in Berkeley in the 1960s. Mizell: I was once known for my height. The pro-tenant slate, selected by the Berkeley Tenant Convention during election years, swept the rent board in 2020, and a majority of the current board is held by those candidates, including Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Kelley, Mendonca and Walker. For more information about the Berkeley Rent Board Convention and the 2022 Rent Board Slate, please email berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com. Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. We are way behind where we need to be, which has been exacerbated by a lack of new student housing. I have written and presented recommendations on housing policy and policies mitigating homelessness to council for several years. Voting then took place from Sunday, July 3 through Saturday, July 17. The next Board will be in charge of implementing what could likely be the first expansion of local rent control and eviction protections in Berkeley in over 40 years., Wed like to thank all the candidates, the Convention organizers, and the hundreds of voters who participated in this years Convention, said Planning Committee Co-Chair Matthew Lewis. Our long-time renters earn just enough to scrape by and need strong rental protections to prevent them from being displaced from Berkeley. Over the past decade, Ive helped thousands of Berkeleyans regain their functional mobility and move forward with their lives. You will be my friend forever if you ask to see my dice collection. The 2022 Right to Housing Slate is comprised of Soli Alpert, Negeene Mosaed, Ida Martinac, Nathan Mizell, and Vanessa Danielle Marrero. Additional information about the Convention will be added in the coming weeks. Ballot requests were due Monday, July 11. Any Berkeley residentat least thirteen yearsold* including college/university students who are out-of-town for summer break, unhoused individuals, and noncitizens who fully supportstenants rights and affordable housing is eligible to vote in the Convention. COVID-19: Information for Tenants & Landlords, City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties, Landlord Petition to Implement Rent Increases Conditionally Granted, Landlord Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment for Units in, Petition for the Determination of Owner/Relative Move-In or Ellis Act Eviction. 2023 A healthy rental market would mean renters are paying no more than 30% of their income towards rent, but far too many people are paying much more. Annual security deposit interest payments are due by December 31! Under the Berkeley Tenant Protection Ordinance, Rental Units consist of any part of property rented for residential use or occupancy by a tenant. Our Rent Adjustment Petitions page has information on the petitions and hearings process. Want to drop literature but cant make the time for the big lit drops? Elgstrand: The ongoing local eviction moratorium is tied to the local state of emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022. Every election year since 1994, the Rent Board Convention selects the progressive, pro-tenant slate for the seats up for election on the Berkeley Rent Board. With a tight housing market that is short on options, we need to craft housing policy that is sustainable for our future and encourage increased existing housing supply, or our ecosystem will continue to erode. The Annual General Adjustment (AGA) allows landlords of most (but not all) units fully covered by Berkeleys Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Ordinance) to raise the rent by a set percent with proper notice, starting January 1. On Sunday, July 31, the Convention Planning Committee and its member organizations put out a call for candidates. Alpert is vice-chair of the board and the only incumbent running for re-election on a slate of progressive, pro-tenant candidates with Martinac, Marrero, Mosaed and Mizell. Please come to the Grove Park in South Berkeley on Sunday, October 30 starting at 12PM. Smoking is prohibited in all multi-unit buildings in Berkeley. Saenz Hood: As long as demand outstrips supply, we will not have a healthy rental ecosystem. The Berkeley Tenant Protection Ordinance protects Berkeley tenants, including subtenants and subleases, in "Rental Units" from landlord harassment. Proper notice is: A landlord is not eligible for the 2023 AGA if a tenancy started in 2022. I see the rent board as the main education, outreach and enforcement mechanism for Berkeley tenants in this challenging situation. STORM: Mudslides Reservoirs filling Sewage in the Bay | PEOPLE'S PARK: Court ruling nears | COVID: What to know | WE'RE HIRING: Public safety reporter. All petition forms are available on our Petition Forms page. Elgstrand: Over the last decade, Ive helped shape nearly every major tenant policy adopted by the city as a senior legislative aide to Mayor Jesse Arregun and a community advocate. Marrero: Tenants are protected from unjust evictions by the Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance. This is great for reaching older folks and longtime community members, but misses more online demographics and the student community. If you wish to comment during the public comment portion of the agenda, Press *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Screening by representatives of the organizations sponsoring the Convention will occur in late June (likely the week of June 22), so candidates should keep their schedule clear during this window and also get in touch as soon as possible! The state extended rental assistance to tenants who could not pay their rent. This weekend (July 30 and 31), the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Planning Committee held a series of meetings in which the Planning Committee unanimously voted to remove Della Moran from the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Slate and remove her endorsement, as well as begin the process of selecting a new candidate to fill the vacant spot on the slate. I bring a pragmatic, analytical approach that is balanced and responsive to the most vulnerable tenants with an openness to the needs of small landlords. Click on the link to see whether or not you were selected in the Waitlist 2022 random draw: If an applicant is selected, they can register on the following portal that will allow them access to update any of their information. Website: ebclc.org/need-services/housing-services/ Our Rent Adjustment Petitionspage has information on the petitions and hearings process. Voting in the Berkeley Rent Board Convention was open to all Berkeley residents at least thirteen years old including college/university students gone for the summer, undocumented residents and other non-citizens, and unhoused residents who fully support tenants rights and affordable housing. Saenz Hood: Few people understand that the rent board is limited in what they can do as it relates to the eviction moratorium. All rights reserved. Martinac: If I did, I wouldnt be running for this position! Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. We couldnt have done this without them.. in Berkeley, perBerkeley Municipal Code 12.70. I wish to give a voice to the unrepresented small housing provider. I am also concerned for the ability of elderly and disabled Berkeley tenants to age in place with dignity. All rights reserved. The current members of the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Slate are Negeene Mosaed, Soli Alpert, Ida Martinac, and Vanessa Danielle Marrero. 13.76.080, including the requirement to file a vacancy registration form at the start of a new tenancy commencing on or after January 1, 1996. Im honored to join these four remarkable individuals on the slate, said Mizell. We couldnt have done this without them.. On Tuesday, August 9, the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Planning Committee announced that Berkeleyans had voted to select Nathan Mizell as the final member of the progressive, pro-tenant slate for Berkeleys Rent Board. Voting will then take place online (with paper ballots available for those without internet access) through Saturday, July 16. Each candidate needs to qualify separately, so please consider donating at least $10 to each of the five candidates. All rights reserved. Rental property business owners can access the rent board for information on their rights. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Government Code Section 54953, 54956, and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in meetings of legislative bodies. The 2022 Convention was sponsored by the Berkeley Tenants Union, Friends of Adeline, the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, the Young Democratic Socialists of America UC Berkeley, Our Revolution East Bay, Healthy Black Families, Berkeley Citizens Action, the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, the Gray Panthers, the Green Party, SEIU 1021, the Center for Independent Living, and the new Berkeley Progressive Alliance. I feel the pulse of our streets and thats the foundation of legitimate representation. The pro-tenant slate was democratically nominated in July at the largest-ever Berkeley Rent Board Convention. On Tuesday, August 9, the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Planning Committee announced that Berkeleyans had voted to select Nathan Mizell as the final member of the progressive, pro-tenant slate for Berkeley's Rent Board. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! RSVP on Facebook Early voting for the 2022 election begins Oct. 10, which is also when you can start returning your vote-by-mail ballot. Thats why were publishing questionnaires with local candidates. Running expresses my concern over the disintegration of my community. I still love basketball, but it was definitely the right choice for me. In addition, under Rent Board Regulations 1100 and 1145, landlords cannot take the AGA in the following cases: For more information, including Notice of Rent Increase forms, please see the following web pages: Keep up with City of Berkeley news via ournews page,email, or onTwitter @cityofberkeley. We encourage folks to mark themselves as going on the official Facebook event which can be found at bit.ly/2022RentBoardConvention as well as to share the event and invite their pro-tenant friends, neighbors, classmates, colleagues, etc. Saenz Hood was previously part of the Homeowners for Rent Board slate. The Berkeley Rent Board has identified three issues with potential short term rentals regulations in a letter they are sending to the City Council: the loss of rental housing, adequate enforcement of new laws, and preservation of existing rights for tenants. Elgstrand: While I was not born here, I can be considered a third-generation Berkeleyan. For links to individual agenda items for this meeting, please see below. As chair of the citys Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, Ive contributed in leading efforts to change the paradigm of public safety in our city. Berkeleyside wants to help you get to know your 2022 candidates for Berkeley City Council, school board, rent board and more. Last updated, Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m. Pro-tenant candidates won four of the five seats on the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board after the registrar's office released completed results Friday night. The pro-tenant slate, selected by the Berkeley Tenant Convention during election years, swept the rent board in 2020, and a majority of the current board is held by those candidates, including Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Kelley, Mendonca and Walker. To access this meeting remotely: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device by clicking on this URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09. You can come to the Ashby BART Station parking lot in South Berkeley THIS THURSDAY (8/11) between 4:30PM and 9PM to drop off checks and sign the matching funds forms. Nonprofit news. All rights reserved. I believe, with community, I can bring important leadership to the board. Berkeley Rent Board. The rent board needs to explore if mediation can be used more frequently so that both tenants and small landlords have an opportunity to express, and reconcile, their positions. A ballot was then sent out to voters from the first round of the Convention, along with the candidates questionnaire responses and evaluation. Failure to return interest on a tenants security deposit. Now more than ever we need leaders with a proven record of defending rent control and fighting for housing security. This is acutely true in Berkeley where a large percentage of the population is students who are first time renters. Based on this formula, the Berkeley Rent Board has adopted the 2023 AGA of 4.4%. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention will take place on Wednesday, June 29 from 7-9PM via Zoom. The 2022 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.1%, 2023 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments. VR for Tenancies Starting PRIOR to January 1, 1999. Berkeley Housing Authority Forms for Owners | City of Berkeley If an applicant is selected, they can register on the following portal that will allow them access to update any of their information. They are listed in alphabetical order. I want to ensure our ability to keep living in this diverse city with a rich history of progressive politics. working families, and especially single moms like myself. If you are using this form to register a Measure MM unit for the first time, you must ALSO file a Tenancy Registration Statement. To register a Measure MM unit that has never been registered with the Rent Board, change a unit's status, claim an exemption, or report a change of ownership/mailing address. If there is no response or repair in a reasonable time, tenants can request a free housing inspection from the City at (510) 981-5444, or call the Rent Board at (510) 981-7368 (RENT) for further counseling and possible remedies. The Berkeley Rent Board will select a new Commissioner to fill the seat vacated when BTU's Katherine Harr chose to resign for personal reasons. The Rent Board may take action related to any subject listed on the Agenda. REGISTRATION FORMS If you're unsure whether you need forms for fully covered unit registration, or Measure MM registration forms for partially covered units, you may wish to review our Registration pages. Marasovic: I have served in multiple policy advisory positions in the city as current chair of the Homeless Services Panel of Experts; chair of the Homeless Commission; chair of the Mental Health Commission; commissioner, Commission on the Status of Women; commissioner, Commission on Labor; and long-term member of the Mental Health Services Act Advisory Committee. Donate to Berkeleysideand support independent local journalism. Importantly, we need leaders on the rent board who are focused on achieving results and bridging divides in our community. If any candidate fails to do so, they will be locked out out of public financing, putting them at a massive disadvantage. Here are some upcoming opportunities to help: Saturday, October 29: District 8 Lit Drop w/ Coffee and Donuts, When: Saturday, October 29 from 10AM to 1PM (come for all or part! Confirmed sponsors of this years convention include the Berkeley Tenants Union, Friends of Adeline, the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, the Young Democratic Socialists of America UC Berkeley, Our Revolution East Bay, Healthy Black Families, Berkeley Citizens Action, the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, the Gray Panthers, the Green Party, SEIU 1021, the Center for Independent Living, and the new Berkeley Progressive Alliance. Only those applicants who were selected in the lottery will be able to register by clicking on the following link:Login - My Housing, For more information, call the pre-recorded Informational Line at 510-981-5495. If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop-down menu and click on "Rename" to rename yourself to be anonymous. Mizell: As a member of the Police Accountability Board, the issue of visibility and outreach is a recurring question in my work in the city. ), Wed like to thank all the candidates, the Convention organizers, and the hundreds of voters who participated in this years Convention, said P, Chair Matthew Lewis. The rent board and Berkeleys Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance are two of the critical tools with some ability to combat the effects of these issues in the rental ecosystem. This decision allows the Committee to invite new candidates to apply for a position on the progressive, pro-tenant slate. Parts of the ordinance will still be in effect as the pandemic emergency is lifted, and it will be our role to ensure they are being enforced, always with fairness and justice in mind. in Previous Advisory Decision, Landlord Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment for Units in Delivered to your inbox at 5 p.m., the Daily Briefing brings you all the latest Berkeley news in one handy place. 3. Please be mindful that this meeting will be recorded, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply for Rent Board meetings conducted by teleconference or videoconference. Please try again later. Mizell, who graduated from UC Berkeley in May, is the Chair of the Citys Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, Vice-Chair of the Citys Police Accountability Board, and a former Executive Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC).

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