MINUTES
1) Roll Call at 3:45pm – Blake, Shelton. Webster. Absent: Harr
2) Approval of Agenda: Webster (m), Shelton (s). 3-0
3) Tabled approval of minutes from Oct. meeting
4) Public Comment: Marcia Levinson introduced herself to the Rent Board interns and said
she attended because she saw that Angelina Toscano was on the agenda and wanted to
5) Continued review, discussion and possible action on Outreach 2009 Work Plan
a. Angelina Toscano spoke about the outreach activities she has been working on
including: working with the PTA’s, Berkeley Unified School District and 20/20
Educational Empowerment Program. Toscano explained that her initial goal has
been to develop partnerships and trusting relations with various community
groups, including Latino and African American parent/school groups.
b. Traylor introduced 3 of the 4 the Rent Board Interns: Joseph Egoian, Eric Olliff
and Audrey Frey and discussed the activities they have engaged in since starting.
Commissioners welcome interns and asked questions about their experience,
reason for doing the Rent Board intern program and goals.
6) Items for Future Discussion: Webster brought up the concept of doing issue specific
postcards to tenants and landlords.
7) Adjournment- Webster (m), Shelton (s) 5:00pm