As terms expire for PRHB – Pasadena Rental Housing Board members, the search is on for replacements.

Why are there no landlords or property owners on the board?

PASADENA, Calif.— The Pasadena City Council is accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancies on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, with scheduled term expirations on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter, the Pasadena Rental Housing Board is responsible for enforcing Article XVIII, “The Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment.”

The Pasadena Rental Housing Board is made up of 11 members:

• 7 Tenant Members: Representing the interests of Pasadena tenants.
• 4 At-Large Members: Representing the broader Pasadena rental housing community.
• 2 Alternates: One for Tenant Members and one for At-Large Members.

These appointments are open to all qualified applicants, as the City Council is considering both new candidates and potential reappointments of current members. The following members are eligible for reappointment:

• Brandon Lamar District 3/Tenant
• Yaneli Soriano Santiago District 5/Tenant
• Deborah Dunlop                  District 7/Tenant
• Allison Henry                       At-Large
• Adela Torres                        At-Large

For Tenant Member positions (Districts 3, 5, and 7), appointments or reappointments, each candidate will be nominated by the Councilmember representing that district and then ratified by the entire City Council. At-Large positions will be filled through a collective decision by the City Council.

Applicants for Tenant Member positions, and their Extended Family members, must not have owned, managed, or held a 5% or greater ownership interest in rental units in Los Angeles County during the three years before applying.

The Board’s duties include:

• Creating rules and regulations to implement Article XVIII of the City Charter.
• Setting allowable rent increases.
• Determining and publicizing the Annual General Adjustment in rents.
• Appointing hearing officers and conducting hearings on rent adjustment petitions.
• Adopting a budget.
• Pursuing civil remedies against those who violate Article XVIII.
• Holding public hearings.
• Establishing penalties for violations of Article XVIII.
• Maintaining a registry of rental housing in Pasadena.

Pasadena residents interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to apply. To be considered, applicants must:

• Submit a completed application.
• Circulate a nomination petition and collect at least 25 qualified signatures from residents in the same Pasadena Council District.
• For Tenant positions, provide a declaration of financial interests for the applicant and their Extended Family members (this declaration is public record).

Nomination petitions and application materials are available at the City Clerk’s Office.

The application period is now open and closes on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Application forms are available at the City of Pasadena, Office of the City Clerk, located at 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S228, Pasadena, CA 91101. You can also call (626) 744-4124 or email CityClerk@CityOfPasadena.net for more information. Forms can be obtained during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.