Council appoints two members to Pasadena Rental Housing Board as vacancy-filling continues
May 11, 2026 | Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
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The City Council voted to fill two open seats on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, appointing Alicia Farmer to an at-large seat and Brenda Lion as the alternate tenant member.
Staff had reported a multi-month recruitment effort and verified applications for several candidates; the clerk explained eligibility rules for at-large members and tenant alternates and noted some applicants withdrew during the process. The council heard brief public comment from applicants and housing stakeholders before taking the appointments by motion and voice approval.
"Everyone is incredibly well prepared and would serve well on the board," a councilmember said after the motion and before the voice approval; the council recorded no objections.
What happens next: The newly appointed members will be expected to attend the board meeting on May 21 and to participate in hearings; staff reminded attendees that alternates have limited hearing roles under the charter but are important for quorum and coverage.
Why it matters: The Rental Housing Board exercises functions under Measure H and the city charter affecting tenant protections, relocation escrow and other landlord-tenant matters; keeping the board staffed is a priority for efficient hearings and implementation of the local rental regulatory framework.
Staff had reported a multi-month recruitment effort and verified applications for several candidates; the clerk explained eligibility rules for at-large members and tenant alternates and noted some applicants withdrew during the process. The council heard brief public comment from applicants and housing stakeholders before taking the appointments by motion and voice approval.
"Everyone is incredibly well prepared and would serve well on the board," a councilmember said after the motion and before the voice approval; the council recorded no objections.
What happens next: The newly appointed members will be expected to attend the board meeting on May 21 and to participate in hearings; staff reminded attendees that alternates have limited hearing roles under the charter but are important for quorum and coverage.
Why it matters: The Rental Housing Board exercises functions under Measure H and the city charter affecting tenant protections, relocation escrow and other landlord-tenant matters; keeping the board staffed is a priority for efficient hearings and implementation of the local rental regulatory framework.
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