Pasadena Rental Housing Board Seeks Applicants to Fill At-Large Member Vacancy

PASADENA, Calif - The Pasadena City Council is accepting applications to fill an unscheduled vacancy in one At-Large Member seat on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) following the resignation of Arnold Siegel.

The PRHB was established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter and is responsible for enforcing Article XVIII, the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment. The PRHB includes eleven members: seven Tenant Members, four At-Large Members, and two alternates, one Tenant Alternate and one At-Large Alternate.

The selected applicant will serve the remainder of the term, which ends on May 24, 2027.

At-Large Member Eligibility

Pursuant to City Charter Section 1811(a), At-Large Members are appointed by the City Council and:

• May reside in any Pasadena Council District
• May or may not be tenants
• May or may not have a material interest in rental property

While the City Charter allows At-Large Members to own rental property, California conflict-of-interest regulations for public officials establish separate standards. As a result, individuals with a prescribed financial interest in 4 or more rental units within the City of Pasadena may be restricted from fully participating in all matters that come before the PRHB. Applicants who may be affected by these regulations are encouraged to consult with their legal counsel prior to applying.

Board Responsibilities

The duties of PRHB include:

• Adopting rules and regulations to implement Article XVIII of the City Charter
• Establishing allowable rent increases and determining the Annual General Adjustment
• Appointing hearing officers and conducting hearings on rent adjustment petitions
• Establishing the Board's budget
• Pursuing civil remedies for violations of Article XVIII
• Holding public hearings
• Establishing penalties for violations
• Establishing and maintaining Pasadena's rental housing registry

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

• Submit a completed application to the Office of the City Clerk.
• Circulate a nomination petition and collect at least 25 qualified signatures from residents in the same Pasadena Council District.
• Submit a declaration of financial interests for themselves and their extended family members, which will become a public record.

The application period is now open and closes on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 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 [email protected] for more information. Forms can be obtained during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This is a paid position with compensation for up to 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of 2.5 times Pasadena's minimum wage. Attendance at board meetings is mandatory to qualify for payment.