Richmond public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting via teleconference on December 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, followed by a special Richmond Housing Authority meeting and a joint meeting of the Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council. The main business items are routine consent calendar approvals, including grant allocations, contracts, and a resolution to continue teleconferencing under AB 361.

• Closed session on Ferreira-Dias v. City of Richmond, Richard Katz et al. v. City of Richmond, City of Richmond v. Thomas K. Butt, and labor negotiations with Interim City Attorney
• Housing Authority resolution to continue teleconferencing under AB 361
• Successor Agency approval of ROPS 22-23 (Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule) for July 2022–June 2023
• Approve $375,000 for FY 2022-2023 Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) competitive grant program
• Approve contract with Net Electric, Inc. for $30,000 for electric vehicle charging system installation courses

The Richmond City Council approved a $380,000 interim city attorney contract with Aleshire and Wynder, appointed Dave Aleshire as Interim City Attorney, and appropriated $212,000 from the General Fund. It also approved a resolution supporting a Community Advisory Committee for the Rydin and Castro encampments, appropriating $50,000 for vehicle relocation and storage, and adopted an ordinance allowing landlords with four or fewer units to credit Rent Board fees against gross receipts tax. Several items were continued to January 11, 2022, including the Measure U implementation and various legal services agreements.

• Approved interim city attorney contract with Aleshire and Wynder, $380,000 (4-2)
• Appointed Dave Aleshire as Interim City Attorney effective Dec 23, 2021 (4-2)
• Approved $212,000 General Fund appropriation for interim city attorney (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution 159-21 allowing landlords with 4 or fewer units to credit Rent Board fees against gross receipts tax (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 158-21 accepting $750,000 PDA grant for Hilltop Specific Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 157-21 for temporary appointment of CalPERS annuitant Bruce Soublet, up to $94,916 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution for Community Advisory Committee and $50,000 for Rydin/Castro vehicle relocation (4-2)
• Continued Measure U implementation to January 2022 meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council with several items continued from prior meetings. The council will vote on amendments to legal services agreements with two law firms, totaling $165,000 in new funds, and will consider a resolution commending outgoing City Attorney Teresa Stricker while condemning statements by Mayor Tom Butt. They will also receive presentations on a draft Community Benefits Policy and an updated Police Department staffing report.

• Resolution commending outgoing City Attorney Teresa Stricker and condemning Mayor Tom Butt's statements
• $40,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen legal services agreement (total not to exceed $140,000)
• $50,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen agreement plus $50,000 general fund appropriation (total not to exceed $100,000)
• $75,000 amendment to Meyers Nave LLP agreement plus $75,000 general fund appropriation (total not to exceed $85,000)
• Presentation on draft Community Benefits Policy and Police Department staffing update

The Richmond City Council adopted Resolution No. 149-21, which commends outgoing City Attorney Teresa Stricker and renounces and condemns statements about her made by Mayor Tom Butt. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates dissenting. The council also approved amendments to legal services agreements with two law firms, increasing funding for municipal and personnel matters. A presentation on a draft Community Benefits Policy was received, with a final draft expected in January 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 149-21 commending Teresa Stricker and condemning mayor's statements (5-2)
• Approved $40,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen legal services agreement, total not to exceed $140,000 (6-1)
• Approved $50,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen legal services agreement plus $50,000 general fund appropriation (4-1-1-1)
• Approved $75,000 amendment to Meyers Nave legal services agreement plus $75,000 general fund appropriation (4-2-1)
• Received presentation on draft Community Benefits Policy; final draft expected January 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including closed-session legal matters related to Point Molate and other litigation, and to consider routine consent calendar items. The agenda includes a contract amendment for police vehicle outfitting and a grant application for Boorman Park. Public comment is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Closed session on Point Molate litigation (SPRAWLDEF, Guidiville Rancheria, North Coast Rivers Alliance)
• Closed session on potential litigation regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Contract amendment with Stommel, Inc. for police vehicle outfitting, increasing by $270,000 to $1,387,000
• Application for Per Capita grant funds for Boorman Park
• Appointment of Bobby Winston to Richmond-Zhoushan Sister City Commission

The Richmond City Council approved a motion directing staff to return with a service extension for unhoused vehicle dwellers at Rydin Road and Castro Street, ensuring no evictions until relocation offers are made, and allocating $50,000 from ARPA funds for flex funds. The council also approved a 5% cost of living increase for General Pension Fund recipients, introduced an ordinance for SB 1383 compliance, and continued several items to the December 14 special meeting. Closed session actions included authorizing participation in opioid settlements and deciding not to file a brief in the SPRAWLDEF appeal.

• Approved motion to direct staff to return with service extension for Rydin/Castro vehicle dwellers, no evictions without relocation offers, $50K ARPA flex funds (5-2)
• Approved 5% cost of living increase for General Pension Fund recipients (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for SB 1383 solid waste compliance, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $270K increase for police vehicle outfitting contract, total $1.387M (unanimous)
• Approved $300K increase for Telecom Law Firm wireless legal services, total $600K (unanimous)
• Approved $1.0975M contract with Peregrine Technology for data analytics (unanimous)
• Approved $40K peer review of Pension Obligation Bonds recommendations (unanimous)
• Continued items J-17 through J-20 and M-2, M-3 to December 14 special meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council held via teleconference. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion on the appointment of an Interim City Attorney and City Attorney. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be submitted by email or Zoom before the meeting.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment (Government Code Section 54957.6) for Interim City Attorney and City Attorney
• Public comment before closed session
• Report from City Attorney on final decisions made during closed session

The Richmond City Council met in a special evening session via teleconference on November 30, 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The only substantive item was a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Interim City Attorney and City Attorney. After returning to open session, the City Attorney reported no final actions were taken. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

• No final actions reported from closed session on City Attorney appointment
• Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. with no substantive decisions

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, a special Housing Authority meeting, and public comment. The most consequential item is a consent calendar resolution to declare a local emergency due to the imminent failure of the North Richmond Pump Station, approve a contract with Petersen Power for up to $1,800,000, and amend the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Contra Costa County. Other items include accepting a $7,500 donation, approving a business license amnesty program, and amending a contract for police promotional exams.

• Declare local emergency for North Richmond Pump Station; approve $1,800,000 emergency repair contract with Petersen Power
• Accept and appropriate $7,500 from Share the Spirit East Bay into FY 2021-22 budget
• Adopt resolution for business license amnesty program from Nov 23, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
• Approve amendment to contract with Donnoe & Associates for $18,000 (total $44,000) for police promotional exams
• Closed session: real property negotiation for Terminal One with Terminal One Development, LLC

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Resolution No. 144-21, censuring Mayor Tom Butt for releasing confidential attorney-client privileged information and closed-session material, and directing the city attorney to refer the matter to the Grand Jury and the Contra Costa County district attorney. The council also approved an employment agreement for Shasa Curl as interim city manager, adopted a resolution declaring a local emergency for the North Richmond Pump Station, and approved a resolution to initiate litigation against the mayor for improper disclosure of privileged information.

• Adopted Resolution No. 144-21 censuring Mayor Butt (5-2 vote, with Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates voting no).
• Directed the city attorney to initiate litigation against the mayor for improper disclosure of attorney-client privileged information (5-0-1-1 vote, with Bates abstaining and Butt recused).
• Approved employment agreement for Shasa Curl as interim city manager (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution No. 136-21 declaring a local emergency for the North Richmond Pump Station and approved a repair contract up to $1,800,000 (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution No. 141-21 approving the FY 2021-22 position listing and salary schedule amendments (unanimous).
• Directed staff to draft a Measure U regulation to credit rent board fees for small landlords with four or fewer units (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolutions No. 142-21 and 143-21 authorizing agreements for land-secured financing for Point Molate, with staff to report back in February 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved consent calendar items H-1 through H-19, including appointments and contract amendments (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including arts program contracts and library equipment purchases. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and a public employee appointment.

• $55,000 annual contract with Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development (NIAD) Art Center
• $55,000 annual contract with East Bay Center for Performing Arts
• $10,000 Pacific Library Partnership grant for early learning and audiobook devices
• Sole-source subscription purchase from Online Computer Learning Center, Inc. not to exceed $27,000 per year
• $200,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Downey Brand LLP regarding Point Molate

The Richmond City Council adopted Ordinance No. 15-21 N.S., prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings, effective January 1, 2022. The council also approved contracts for arts programs, library services, and playground safety surfacing, and adopted resolutions for management employee salary changes. Several items were continued or withdrawn, and a motion to reduce facility rental fees for nonprofits failed.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 15-21 N.S. banning natural gas infrastructure in new buildings (unanimous)
• Approved $165,000 contract with Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development Art Center (unanimous)
• Approved $165,000 contract with East Bay Center for Performing Arts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 133-21 accepting $10,000 Pacific Library Partnership grant (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000/year library catalog subscription from Online Computer Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 amendment to Downey Brand LLP legal services agreement for Point Molate litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 134-21 approving collective bargaining agreement with IFPTE Local 21 (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 135-21 approving salary changes for unrepresented management employees (5-2)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session on litigation, personnel, and real estate negotiations, followed by an open session. The only substantive open-session action is a proposed resolution condemning statements made in an e-forum about the city manager's job performance. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comment, and reports from closed session.

• Resolution condemning e-forum statements about city manager's job performance
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (2 potential cases), existing litigation (SPRAWLDEF v. City of Richmond, East Bay Regional Park District v. City of Richmond, Guidiville Rancheria v. U.S., North Coast Rivers Alliance v. City of Richmond)
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 1324 Canal Boulevard (General Warehouse, Port of Richmond) with Richmond Grown
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager, appointment of Acting/Interim City Manager, Interim City Attorney and City Attorney
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, RFMA

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting that included closed session discussions on litigation, personnel, and real estate. In open session, the council voted 5-1 to direct the city attorney to bring forward a resolution to censure Mayor Butt for improperly disclosing confidential attorney-client privileged information and to refer the matter to the grand jury and district attorney. The council also approved a severance agreement with City Manager Laura Snideman (6-1) and adopted Resolution No. 132-21 condemning the mayor's statements about the city manager's job performance (5-2). An item to receive a report on the SPRAWLDEF lawsuit was tabled during agenda review.

• Directed city attorney to prepare censure resolution against Mayor Butt (5-1)
• Approved severance agreement with City Manager Laura Snideman (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 132-21 condemning mayor's statements on city manager (5-2)
• Tabled item F-1 on SPRAWLDEF lawsuit status report (4-2-1)
• Directed city attorney to engage second opinion counsel on Point Molate appeal (4-3)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with several routine items, including accepting a $750,000 grant for the Hilltop Specific Plan, approving a $500,000 dredging contract, and authorizing a lease for youth maritime training. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Approve $750,000 PDA grant and $850,000 contract amendment for Hilltop Specific Plan
• Authorize five-year lease with Northland Nautical Foundation for youth maritime training
• Approve $500,000 maintenance dredging contract with The Dutra Group for Terminal 2
• Approve $25,000 contract for John Deere loader repairs
• Adopt resolution supporting adult school classes for older adults

The Richmond City Council introduced an ordinance (first reading) to prohibit natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings, effective January 1, 2022, and laid it over for a second reading. The council also approved a consent calendar with 17 items, including a $1.05 million ShotSpotter contract and a $100,000 homelessness strategic plan. A motion to allocate $50,000 for a risk-benefit analysis of Point Molate development financing passed, while a substitute motion to support staff recommendation failed. Several items were continued to the November 16 meeting, including the Hilltop Specific Plan grant and the fireworks ordinance.

• Introduced ordinance banning natural gas in new buildings (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved $1,050,117 ShotSpotter contract (consent calendar)
• Approved $100,000 contract for Homelessness Strategic Plan (consent calendar)
• Approved $500,000 dredging contract with The Dutra Group (consent calendar)
• Approved $150,000 legal services agreement with Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution 129-21 supporting adult school classes for older adults (consent calendar)
• Allocated up to $50,000 to NHA Advisors for Point Molate risk-benefit analysis (6-1)
• Failed substitute motion to support staff recommendation on Point Molate financing (3-3-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council adopted Resolution No. 126-21 approving FY 2021-2022 budget adjustments, including changes from Reimagining Public Safety and the American Rescue Plan Act, with a 4-1 vote (Mayor Butt dissenting). The Council also adopted Resolution No. 127-21 to continue teleconferencing meetings under AB 361, and directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting spectators at illegal sideshows and to consider engineering solutions in May Valley and Hilltop areas. No final actions were reported from closed session.

• Adopted Resolution No. 126-21 approving FY 2021-22 budget adjustments (4-1, Mayor Butt no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 127-21 requiring continued teleconferencing for meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance prohibiting spectators at illegal speed contests/sideshows (5-0)
• Directed staff to consider engineering solutions for sideshows in May Valley and Hilltop, and work with LRSP team (5-0)
• Approved applying three-absence rule prospectively to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force (5-0)
• Continued item on board/commission vacancies to November 23, 2021 agenda

City Council

The Richmond City Council meeting on October 19, 2021, includes a closed session to discuss litigation and anticipated litigation, specifically related to Point Molate, and labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The open session includes a consent calendar with routine items such as receiving the City's investment report, approving a contract for turf replacement at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, authorizing contracts for testing services and a sole-source contract for park improvements, and approving legal service agreements. Public comment is limited to agenda items and will be conducted via mail, email, or Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Richmond City Council approved a motion (4-3) directing the city attorney not to defend the city in the Ninth Circuit appeal of SPRAWLDEF v. City of Richmond, instead filing a brief conceding the petitioners' points. The council also approved a consent calendar including a resolution supporting HelloFresh warehouse workers' union organizing effort, a $250,000 turf replacement contract, and several other contracts and appointments. Several items were continued to future meetings, including the proposed removal of Tamisha Torres-Walker from the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and a department reorganization.

• Approved motion to concede in SPRAWLDEF appeal, not defend city (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 123-21 supporting HelloFresh workers' union organizing
• Approved $250,000 Shaw Sports Turf contract for MLK Jr. Turf Field
• Approved $600,000 MOU with Richmond Police Activities League
• Approved $150,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
• Tabled MissionSquare Retirement deferred compensation agreement
• Approved standing agenda item for monthly RPSC Task Force report (5-1)
• Approved RFP for emergency services data consultant

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several contracts and resolutions, including sewer pipeline repairs, environmental compliance services, and temporary staffing for the Housing Authority. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on existing litigation and labor negotiations. Public comment is being accepted via mail, email, or Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Contract amendment with Renoir Staffing for $180,000 (total $330,000) for temporary staffing
• Contract amendment with Larry Walker Associates for $320,000 (total $520,000) for environmental compliance
• Task authorization to Veolia Water for sewer pipeline repairs up to $474,274.50
• Closed session on litigation: Levin Richmond Terminal, Wolverine Fuels, Phillips 66
• Closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire unions

The Richmond City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including sewer pipeline repairs, a police ammunition vendor list, and a community-based prosecutor agreement. They also directed staff to negotiate a refinancing of pension obligation bonds and approved a motion to seek a peer review of the proposed financing plan. One item, a city manager reorganization, was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved contract amendment with Larry Walker Associates for $320,000 for environmental compliance work.
• Adopted Resolution 115-21 authorizing Veolia Water to manage sewer pipeline subcontracts up to $474,274.50.
• Adopted Resolution 116-21 approving a $224,750 contract amendment with Bay Hawk Inc. for sewer repairs.
• Approved a $128,070 contract with Pisor Fence Division for a new fence at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Adopted Resolution 117-21 authorizing Veolia Water to manage sewer pipeline subcontracts up to $956,440.
• Adopted Resolution 118-21 authorizing a maintenance agreement with Caltrans for signage and striping.
• Approved executive recruitment contracts, lowering the amount from $75,000 to $50,000 per firm.
• Approved a sole-source agreement with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office for a community-based prosecutor up to $100,000.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving two collective bargaining agreements with SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21, and a public hearing to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South. The council will also discuss and potentially direct staff on sewer hookup restrictions in Point Richmond, an ordinance on permanent encroachments, a Community Benefits Policy, PG&E power outages, and a regional wildfire prevention plan. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment by email, mail, or Zoom.

• Adopt resolution approving successor collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 1021 (General Employees Bargaining Unit)
• Adopt resolution approving successor collective bargaining agreement with IFPTE Local 21 (Mid-Managers Association)
• Public hearing to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South
• Discuss restrictions on sanitary sewer hookups in Point Richmond
• Direct staff to develop ordinance regulating permanent encroachments (fencing, landscaping) by adjacent property owners

The Richmond City Council approved two collective bargaining agreements with SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21, adopted a resolution renaming South Street to Ethel Dotson South, and adopted a resolution to participate in forming a regional wildfire prevention JPA. The council also directed staff to draft an ordinance regulating permanent encroachments and discussed sewer hookup restrictions in Point Richmond.

• Approved SEIU Local 1021 collective bargaining agreement (5-2)
• Approved IFPTE Local 21 collective bargaining agreement (5-2)
• Adopted resolution renaming South Street to Ethel Dotson South (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to participate in regional wildfire prevention JPA (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance regulating permanent encroachments (unanimous)
• Requested expedited action on Point Richmond sewer hookup restrictions

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session on litigation, then a special Housing Authority meeting to consider designating McCormack Baron Salazar and Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services as the preferred development team for Nystrom Village, and authorize negotiations. The regular meeting includes consent items for fire department equipment maintenance and sewer repairs, plus routine reports and public comment.

• Resolution to designate preferred developer for Nystrom Village redevelopment and authorize Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (up to 90 days, with extensions)
• Sole source contract with Stryker for fire department medical equipment maintenance, not to exceed $46,267.20 through August 31, 2024
• Sole source purchase of Zoll Data Systems software maintenance for fire records, not to exceed $31,776 for three years
• Task authorization to Veolia Water for emergency sewer repairs, not to exceed $825,000 (two-year contract with two one-year options)
• Closed session on existing litigation (Sonia Christian v. City of Richmond, SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond, North Coast Rivers Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond) and anticipated litigation (three cases)

The Richmond City Council approved a substitute motion directing staff to return within 60 days with potential strategies and programs to address sideshows and reckless driving, and to provide a status report in one month. The council also approved a street sweeping pilot program with graduated enforcement fines, and continued a proposed natural gas ban ordinance to October 19, 2021. A motion to transition an RV encampment to a managed Safe Park on North Castro Street was replaced with a directive for the Reimagining Public Safety Committee to explore alternative sites.

• Approved street sweeping pilot program with graduated fines ($0/$50/$60) (5-1, Bates abstaining)
• Directed staff to return in 60 days with sideshow prevention strategies (unanimous)
• Continued natural gas ban ordinance to October 19, 2021
• Directed Reimagining Public Safety Committee to explore alternative Safe Park sites for RV encampment (5-1)
• Approved $1,054,907.49 purchase of two Vactor trucks (consent)
• Approved $825,000 emergency sewer repair contract with Veolia Water (consent)
• Approved $195,000 purchase of 823 Ohio Avenue for park expansion (consent)
• Approved $1,043,164 in grant funds for Employment and Training Division (consent)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on routine consent calendar items, including contract amendments, grant applications, and code repeals. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation, labor negotiations, and liability claims.

• Contract amendment with PES Environmental, Inc. for $215,000, new total $554,000
• Appropriate $6,150 in donations to FY 2021-22 budget
• Adopt resolution for Youth Outdoors Richmond program grant
• Repeal Chapters 11.44 (Kite Flying), 11.60 (Minors), 11.64 (Smoking on Motor Coaches)
• Closed session: litigation, labor negotiations, 7 liability claims

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to extend the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force until the end of Fiscal Year 2024 (June 30, 2024), allowing more time for implementation and review of initiatives. The council also adopted a resolution of intention to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South, approved a $55 million bond issuance for the Barrett Terrace affordable housing project, and directed staff to pursue a Quiet Zone designation for a railroad crossing. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Extended Reimagining Public Safety Task Force to June 30, 2024 (5-2, Bates and Butt opposed)
• Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 920 to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 107-21 for $55M CMFA bonds for Barrett Terrace affordable housing (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue Quiet Zone status for Wright Avenue/Harbour Way South crossing (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate registering for SolarAPP+ permitting tool (unanimous)
• Approved $215,000 contract amendment with PES Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved $32,130 contract with Capture Technologies for public safety recorder (unanimous)
• Approved $43,468 contract with Carahsoft/DocuSign for e-signatures (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council held via teleconference. The council will hear public comment before adjourning to a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, specifically cases related to Point Molate, including SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond and North Coast Rivers Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session on existing litigation: SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on existing litigation: North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: three cases, including matters related to Point Molate
• Public comment limited to agenda items via email or Zoom

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to extend the Richmond Reimagining Public Safety Task Force until June 30, 2024, allowing more implementation work. Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates voted no. The council also approved a resolution of intention to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South, and approved a $55 million bond issuance for the Barrett Terrace affordable housing project.

• Approved extension of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force until June 30, 2024 (5-2 vote, Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates opposed)
• Adopted Resolution of Intention No. 920 to rename South Street to Ethel Dotson South, with a public hearing set for September 21, 2021
• Adopted Resolution No. 107-21 approving $55 million in revenue bonds for Barrett Terrace Housing, a 115-unit affordable housing facility at 700 Barrett Avenue
• Approved consent calendar items including contracts for environmental services ($215,000), public safety recorder maintenance ($32,130.21), and electronic signature processing ($43,468.41)
• Directed staff to send a letter supporting Assembly Bill 279 on COVID-19 protections for intermediate care and skilled nursing facilities
• Approved directing staff to investigate registering for the U.S. Department of Energy's SolarAPP+ solar permit processing tool
• Approved directing staff to prepare a design for Quiet Zone status at the Wright Avenue and Harbour Way South railroad crossing
• Agreed to schedule additional closed session meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. as needed

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session on litigation (including Sprawldef v. City of Richmond and Point Molate cases) and an open session. The council will vote on several legal services agreements totaling $500,000, and discuss forming an Inter-Agency Liaison Committee with AC Transit, plus receive reports from the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission and Richmond Youth Council.

• $290,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen for Hacienda Project legal services
• $40,000 amendment to Burke Williams & Sorensen for general municipal and personnel matters
• $50,000 legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger for general municipal matters
• $80,000 agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group for personnel investigations
• Consider forming Inter-Agency Liaison Committee with AC Transit

The Richmond City Council approved four legal services agreements and amendments totaling $500,000, despite Mayor Butt's objection that proper procurement process was not followed. The council also approved forming an Inter-Agency Liaison Committee with AC Transit. No final actions were reported from closed session.

• Approved $290,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Burke Williams & Sorensen for Hacienda Project (5-1)
• Approved $40,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Burke Williams & Sorensen for general municipal matters (5-1)
• Approved $50,000 legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger for general municipal matters (5-1)
• Approved $80,000 agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group and $40,000 amendment with Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel (5-1)
• Approved formation of Inter-Agency Liaison Committee with AC Transit (5-1)

City Council

This is a mostly procedural meeting. The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation, liability claims, labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, and real property negotiations for Terminal One and the Nystrom area. The Richmond Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to consider routine consent items, including purchase orders and contract extensions.

• Closed session: litigation Richmond Shoreline Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond; Luis Padilla et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session: liability claim by Wade Taylor
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Closed session: real property negotiation for Terminal One with Terminal One Development LLC
• Housing Authority consent: purchase orders with W.W. Grainger ($40,000) and HD Supply ($80,000)

The Richmond City Council adopted Resolution No. 104-21, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to require a majority vote to cancel any future regular or special meeting, eliminating the mayor's unilateral authority. The council also approved a $983,975 sole-source contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North for homeless outreach services, and directed the city attorney to study extending voting rights to undocumented residents. Several other items were continued to future meetings.

• Adopted Resolution No. 104-21 to require majority vote to cancel council meetings (5-1, Mayor Butt dissenting)
• Approved $983,975 sole-source contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North for homeless outreach (6-0)
• Directed city attorney to review authority to extend voting rights to undocumented residents (6-0)
• Approved $6,429,791 contract with Myers & Sons Construction for sewer project (consent calendar)
• Approved $1,620,000 in grants to youth-serving organizations (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 103-21 for sewer service charges (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Renne Public Law Group for Community Benefits Policy (consent calendar)
• Continued several legal services agreements to August 24, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, including cases related to Point Molate, and to confer with labor negotiators. The open session includes a consent calendar with items such as authorizing a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, approving a contract amendment with The Glen Price Group, setting a tax rate for the pension fund, and receiving an update on the Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Policy Ordinance. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Closed session on litigation: Michael Davis v. City of Richmond, SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond, and North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (three cases) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
• Authorize a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for $347,851.12 and contracts with NEMA Construction ($86,205) and Envoy Technologies, Inc. ($229,146.12)
• Approve a contract amendment with The Glen Price Group, increasing the contract by $75,000 for a total not to exceed $330,000
• Introduce an ordinance setting the Tax Override Pension Fund tax rate for FY 2021-2022 at 0.14%

The Richmond City Council approved a consent calendar that included adopting the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Ordinance No. 11-21 N.S.) and authorizing a $1.2 million Caltrans agreement for the Harbour Way South & Wright Railroad Grade Crossing Project. A proposed emergency contract with Bay Hawk, Inc. to demolish a building at 824 Macdonald Avenue was rejected due to concerns about the lack of a formal bid and prior performance. The council also directed staff to draft stronger fireworks and sideshow ordinances, and voted to add an item to the July 27 meeting to reconsider the mayor's authority to unilaterally cancel meetings.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-21 N.S. adding Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance to Municipal Code (unanimous)
• Rejected emergency contract with Bay Hawk, Inc. for demolition at 824 Macdonald Avenue (2-4-1)
• Authorized $1.2M Caltrans agreement for Harbour Way South & Wright Railroad Grade Crossing Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft stronger fireworks ordinance amendments by end of September (4-2-1)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance with stronger penalties for unauthorized auto sideshows (4-2-1)
• Approved ending ADR program for workers' compensation claims, with continued negotiations with Firefighters Local 188 (unanimous)
• Voted to add item to July 27 meeting to change rule allowing mayor to unilaterally cancel meetings (5-2)
• Approved $347,851.12 MTC funding agreement and related contracts (unanimous)

City Council

This special meeting of the Richmond City Council is cancelled. The agenda includes a closed session on existing litigation and a public hearing to consider terminating the Development Agreement and Project Approvals if HRP Campus Bay Property, LLC does not obtain fee title to the property. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on termination of Development Agreement and Project Approvals for HRP Campus Bay Property, LLC
• Closed session on litigation: Richmond Shoreline Alliance, SPRAWLDEF, Citizens for East Shore Parks, Sunflower Alliance, and Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on litigation: SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on litigation: North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council meeting that was cancelled. The document only contains procedural boilerplate about how the meeting would have been conducted, including teleconference details and public comment rules, but no substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

The City Council received public comments on several agenda items, including support for the bike share program and the Cutting & Harbour Way bikeways contract, and opposition to defunding RPD positions. Residents also urged action on illegal fireworks and sideshows, and discussed district elections and voting rights for undocumented residents. No formal decisions were made in these minutes.

• No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes; the document contains only public comments.
• Residents supported agenda item I-10 to award a contract to W.R. Forde for bikeways on Cutting Blvd. and Harbour Way South.
• Residents supported agenda item I-5 for the Richmond Bike Share program.
• Residents opposed the transfer of two Community Service Officer positions from RPD, citing concerns about reduced services.
• Residents requested stronger enforcement and fines for illegal fireworks and sideshows.
• Residents provided input on the district elections process, requesting improved community engagement and addressing residency requirements.
• Residents expressed support for and opposition to extending voting rights to undocumented residents in local elections.
• Residents urged adoption of a Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance.

City Council

The Mayor has cancelled all special and regular City Council meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Three public hearings originally scheduled for that date have been continued to the July 27 regular meeting, including items on a development agreement termination, a $43 million bond issuance for affordable housing, and sewer service charges.

• Public hearing on terminating Development Agreement if HRP Campus Bay Property, LLC does not obtain fee title to property
• Public hearing and resolution on $43,000,000 revenue bond issuance for Barrett Terrace Housing, LP, a 115-unit affordable housing facility at 700 Barrett Avenue
• Public hearing and resolution on sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2021-22, allowing fees on annual tax rolls

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with several routine items, including accepting grant funds for car sharing, bike share, and a shuttle service, approving a contract amendment for the Yellow Brick Road project, and adopting a resolution to support funding for the 13th Street Complete Streets Project. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted by mail, email, or Zoom.

• Approve $88,763 grant from TransForm for Car Sharing and Mobility Hubs in Affordable Housing project
• Approve $75,000 contract amendment for Yellow Brick Road design services, total not to exceed $1,393,697.58
• Adopt resolution to program $2,821,000 in Safe and Seamless Mobility Quick-Strike funds for 13th Street Complete Streets Project
• Approve up to $1,000,000 contract with Nomad Transit (Via) for shuttle service under CARB Clean Mobility Options program
• Approve 2021/2022 North Richmond Waste and Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan

The City Council approved the first reading of a Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Chapter 11.103) on a 6-1 vote, with Mayor Butt dissenting. The Council also adopted resolutions urging federal action on DACA and MTC transit funding, and directed staff to develop a Green-Blue New Deal plan. Several items were continued to later meetings, including a fireworks ordinance amendment and a review of voting rights for undocumented residents.

• Approved first reading of Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (M-1) 6-1, Mayor Butt opposed.
• Adopted Resolution 85-21 urging U.S. Senators to support a path to citizenship for DACA, TPS, and DED beneficiaries.
• Adopted Resolution 87-21 urging MTC to program $1.67 billion in ARP transit funds for Bay Area service restoration.
• Adopted Resolution 86-21 requiring LLCs to disclose beneficial owners for city applications, with transparency-only amendment.
• Adopted Resolution 88-21 supporting a Richmond Green-Blue New Deal and directing staff to prepare an RFP for an environmental consultant.
• Approved consent calendar items including a $1.78 million construction contract for Cutting Blvd and Harbour Way South bikeways.
• Continued to July 20, 2021, a Caltrans agreement for the Harbour & Wright Railroad Grade Crossing Project.
• Continued to July 20, 2021, a review of extending voting rights to undocumented residents.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council, primarily to enter closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, public employee discipline/dismissal/release for the City Manager and City Attorney, and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The meeting also includes a special Housing Authority meeting and a joint Housing Authority/City Council meeting to consider routine consent items, including a contract for securing vacant units and a software license agreement.

• Closed session on litigation: Richmond Shoreline Alliance, SPRAWLDEF, Citizens for East Shore Parks, Sunflower Alliance, and GreenAction for Health and Environmental Justice v. City of Richmond; SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond; North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (three cases) related to Point Molate, referencing Fowler v. City of Lafayette
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release for City Manager and City Attorney
• Closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, Richmond Police Officers Association, Richmond Police Management Association, IAFF Local 188, and Richmond Fire Management Association
• Housing Authority consent: contract amendment with Vacant Property Security, LLC to secure Nystrom Village vacant units, $117,216 (new total not to exceed $432,216)

The Richmond Housing Authority/City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 RHA budget with estimated revenues of $3,971,267 and expenditures of $5,113,095. To balance the budget, they approved a $1,141,828 subsidy from the city's General Fund. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19, and no public comments were received.

• Adopted Housing Authority Resolution No. 2143 and City Council Resolution No. 74-21 approving the FY 2021-2022 RHA budget.
• Approved an RHA subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund in the amount of $1,141,828.
• Balanced the RHA budget to $5,113,095 in estimated revenues and expenditures.

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting on June 22, 2021, with a closed session covering existing litigation, anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, and performance evaluations for the former City Attorney and former Interim City Manager. The regular meeting includes routine consent calendar items, a proclamation, and public comment opportunities.

• Closed session: Richmond Shoreline Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Closed session: performance evaluation of former City Attorney and former Interim City Manager
• Housing Authority: $116,691 contract amendment with Maze and Associates for audits (total not to exceed $241,136.30)
• Consent: authorize liens for unpaid garbage collection fees; $25,000 agreement with Hyland for eSCRIBE services

The Richmond City Council adopted an urgency ordinance creating a Safe Parking Sites Pilot Program allowing private property owners to host up to four vehicle households, and approved several contracts including a Measure U tax implementation contract and a vacant parcel tax study amendment. The council also accepted recommendations from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) team to further explore a Reparations, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. All decisions were made with specific vote tallies as recorded.

• Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 10-21 N.S. for Safe Parking Sites Pilot Program (6-0-1)
• Approved $109,135 contract with Management Partners for Measure U tax implementation (unanimous)
• Approved $65,270 contract amendment with SCI Consulting for vacant parcel tax study (6-1)
• Accepted GARE team recommendations to explore Reparations, Equity, and Inclusion Plan (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman for Denham litigation (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 increase to Goldfarb & Lipman agreement for Campus Bay litigation (unanimous)
• Approved $303,275 fund transfer for Waxie Bigbelly stations (unanimous)
• Withdrew Point Potrero fencing contract from agenda (no vote)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council focused on budget items. The council will decide on allocating $7.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for revenue replacement, HVAC upgrades, community beautification, and a needs assessment. They will also receive the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and consider a $30,196,844 budget for FY 2021-22 capital projects. Both items were continued from the June 15, 2021 meeting.

• Approve $7.25M in ARPA funds: $4M revenue replacement, $2M HVAC upgrades, $1M community beautification, $250K needs assessment
• Receive five-year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021-22 through 2025-26
• Approve $30,196,844 budget for FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan projects

The Richmond City Council approved $7.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as part of the proposed FY 2021-22 Annual Budget. The allocation includes $4 million to replace lost revenue, $2 million for HVAC upgrades, $1 million for community beautification, and $250,000 for a community needs assessment. The council also approved a separate $1 million ARPA allocation, with $600,000 going directly to families and $400,000 for a Universal Basic Income pilot program design. A motion to use $3 million to restore seven sworn police positions failed.

• Approved $7.25 million in ARPA funds for FY 2021-22 budget: $4M lost revenue, $2M HVAC, $1M beautification, $250K needs assessment (4-3 vote).
• Approved $300,000 for an environmental planning consultant for a Green and Blue New Deal planning process (4-1 vote, 1 absent).
• Approved $1 million ARPA allocation: $600,000 directly to families and $400,000 for Universal Basic Income pilot program design (5-2 vote).
• Rejected motion to use $3 million to restore seven sworn police positions (0-2 vote, 5 abstentions).
• Received the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2021-22 through 2025-26) and approved $30,196,844 budget appropriation (6-1 vote).

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment by mail, email, or Zoom. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, followed by a special Richmond Housing Authority meeting and the regular council meeting. The council will consider consent calendar items, including contract amendments for housing authority services and affordable housing program guidelines.

• Contract amendment with Express Professionals for staffing services, $150,000, new total $450,000, through June 30, 2023
• Contract amendment with Integrated Security Management Group for security at Nevin Plaza and Hacienda, $774,939, total $2,178,511, through August 1, 2023
• Contract amendment with Keyser Marston Associates for inclusionary housing program guidelines, $25,000, total $35,000, through December 31, 2023
• Closed session: existing litigation (San Francisco Baykeeper v. City of Richmond), anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations with multiple employee unions

The Richmond City Council adopted Option E for implementing Reimagining Public Safety Task Force proposals, funding $6.3M through police vacancies and surplus funds, with no officer layoffs. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts and appointments, and continued several items to future meetings.

• Adopted Option E for Reimagining Public Safety funding (4-2, with 1 abstention)
• Approved $25,000 contract amendment with Keyser Marston Associates for inclusionary housing guidelines
• Approved $26,000 actuarial services contract with Van Iwaarden Associates
• Adopted Resolution No. 68-21 adding Zoom to approved technology agreements up to $150,000/year
• Approved $491,666.20 for Marina Bay Parkway Force Main Relocation Project
• Approved $869,939.16 for Sludge Thickener Project at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Continued $8.88M ARPA funds allocation to June 21 special meeting
• Continued five-year Capital Improvement Plan to June 21 special meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting with a budget session to receive the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, directing staff to update documents before final adoption on June 22, 2021. The agenda also includes public hearings on assessment increases for two landscape maintenance districts, and several continued items from the June 1 meeting, including legal services amendments for Point Molate litigation and a community benefits policy directive.

• Receive proposed FY2021-22 operating budget (G-1)
• Adopt resolution for Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District assessments with 3% increase (H-1)
• Adopt resolution for Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District assessments with 3% increase (H-2)
• Approve $500,000 and $100,000 amendments to Downey Brand LLP legal services agreements for Point Molate (I-1)
• Direct staff to draft city-wide community benefits policy and issue RFQ for consultants (I-2)

The City Council held a budget session and directed staff to prepare the FY 2021-22 budget without layoffs, including in the Police Department, and with no increase in police positions. The council also approved two landscape maintenance district assessment increases, amended legal services agreements for Point Molate litigation, and directed staff to develop a city-wide community benefits policy. The meeting was a special session with public comment via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Directed staff to prepare budget with no layoffs, including Police Department, and no increase in police positions (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 65-21 approving Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District assessments with 3% increase (5-1-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 66-21 approving Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District assessments with 3% increase (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to legal services agreements with Downey Brand LLP for Point Molate litigation, adding up to $500,000 and $100,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a city-wide community benefits policy, including local and minority contractor hiring for contracts $500,000 or more (5-1-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including contracts and resolutions. Key items include emergency contracts for cleaning the Parr Canal, a roof replacement change order, and legal services for Point Molate litigation. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations and public comment opportunities.

• Approve up to $150,000 per vendor for street and traffic light poles from Omega Pacific, Azco Supply, and JAM Services
• Authorize Villa Mira Vista Homeowners Association participation in private sewer lateral grant program
• Approve $14,500 final change order for Corporation Yard roof replacement, total $364,500
• Approve emergency contracts for Parr Canal cleanup: $325,000 to Patriot Environmental Services and $90,000 to US Ecology
• Add $500,000 and $100,000 to Downey Brand LLP legal services agreements for Point Molate litigation

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to work with the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force and return with a detailed implementation plan and budget, including ongoing funding for the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) and Safe Organized Spaces (SOS). The motion, made by Councilmember McLaughlin and seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, passed with Councilmembers Bates and Mayor Butt voting no. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for street light poles, sewer lateral grants, and emergency cleanup of the Parr Canal.

• Directed staff to work with Reimagining Public Safety Task Force on implementation plan and budget (5-2)
• Approved $150,000 per vendor for street and traffic light pole purchase orders (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 62-21 for private sewer lateral grant program participation (unanimous)
• Approved $14,500 final change order for Corporation Yard roof replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 63-21 for West County Agency agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 64-21 for Parr Canal cleanup contracts up to $425,000 (unanimous)
• Continued Point Molate legal services agreement to June 8 meeting
• Continued Hilltop and Marina Bay assessment resolutions to June 8 meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and city priorities. The agenda includes closed session items on existing and anticipated lawsuits, as well as labor negotiations with multiple employee unions. The council will also receive a report on a workshop to set city priorities and consider a housing authority contract amendment.

• Closed session on litigation: Solvay USA Inc. v. City of Richmond, Richmond Shoreline Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond, and others
• Closed session on anticipated litigation related to Point Molate (three cases)
• Closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire associations
• Housing Authority contract amendment with David Paul Rosen & Associates for $244,140 (new total $637,740) for asset repositioning
• Discussion on setting Richmond City Council priorities

The council unanimously directed staff to return in three weeks with a draft urgency ordinance for a scattered-site model to address RV communities at Rydin Road and Castro Street. A motion to schedule a goal-setting meeting on June 29 failed for lack of a second, and the workshop summary item was tabled. No final actions were reported from closed session.

• Added emergency item on RV communities at Rydin Road and Castro Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft urgency ordinance for scattered-site RV program (unanimous)
• Tabled workshop summary and priority-setting item (5-2)
• Motion to schedule goal-setting meeting on June 29 failed (no second)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including contract amendments and approvals. The most significant item is a $1.57 million increase to extend the city's enterprise software contract with Tyler Technologies through 2024. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve Amendment No. 9 to Tyler Technologies contract, increasing by $1,569,729 to a total not to exceed $8,993,374.75, extending to June 30, 2024
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to Mallory Safety and Supply contract, increasing by $49,950 to $149,850, extending to June 30, 2024
• Approve sole-source contract with Definitive Networks, Inc. for $194,400 through June 30, 2024
• Adopt resolution waiving attorney-client privilege for public disclosure of legal services agreements
• Approve amendments to Downey Brand LLP legal services agreements, adding $350,000 and $100,000 for Point Molate litigation

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to extend the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force's term to September 30, 2021, despite opposition from Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates. The Council also approved a consent calendar including a $1.57 million contract amendment for Tyler Technologies, a $7.4 million construction contract for the Via Verdi landslide, and a resolution waiving attorney-client privilege for legal service agreements. Additionally, the Council directed staff to engage with National Demographics Corporation for redistricting and discussed priorities for spending the $27.7 million ARPA allocation.

• Extended Reimagining Public Safety Task Force term to September 30, 2021 (5-2)
• Approved $1,569,729 amendment to Tyler Technologies contract, total not to exceed $8,993,374.75
• Adopted Resolution No. 54-21 waiving attorney-client privilege for legal service agreements, with friendly amendment to post agreements online
• Approved $7,406,521.86 construction contract with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Via Verdi landslide
• Approved $255,600 vegetation management contract with Forster & Kroeger for Point Molate
• Approved $250,000 contract with Regional Government Services for as-needed expertise, three-year term
• Directed staff to engage National Demographics Corporation for redistricting, no committee established
• Approved direction for Planning Division to work with Homeless Task Force on proposals

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council with a closed session on litigation and a budget session for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The council will receive department presentations on services and challenges, discuss a resolution on health and safety, and hear a COVID-19 response and City Hall reopening update. Public comment is limited due to the pandemic.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Richmond Shoreline Alliance, SPRAWLDEF, Citizens for East Shore Parks, Sunflower Alliance, and GreenAction v. City of Richmond; SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond; North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: three cases related to Point Molate and the Fowler v. City of Lafayette decision
• Budget session: receive department presentations for FY 2021-22, including draft General Fund budget and personnel requests
• Resolution reiterating commitment to health and safety and directing a report on approved projects with latest scientific data
• Presentation on COVID-19 response and proposed plans to reopen City Hall

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting focused on Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget presentations from all city departments. No formal decisions were made; instead, the council issued numerous recommendations and requests for staff to consider, such as translation services, community needs assessments, and broadband internet. A resolution on health and safety (G-1) was withdrawn from the agenda, and the city attorney reported no final actions from closed session.

• Withdrew agenda item G-1, a resolution on health and safety data for approved projects
• Received department presentations for FY 2021-22 budget; no formal action taken
• Council made recommendations including translation services, community needs assessments, and broadband internet
• City Attorney reported no final actions from closed session

City Council

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting to discuss recommendations from the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force, including a proposed $10.3 million reallocation from the police department budget. After hearing public comment and task force presentations, the Council passed a motion directing that approved task force proposals be considered by the city manager as part of the budget, with recommendations on implementation, coordinated with the task force. The motion passed 5-0, with two members absent. A separate motion to extend the task force's term was withdrawn for consideration at the May 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved motion directing city manager to consider approved task force proposals in budget and return with implementation recommendations (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to extend task force term for May 18, 2021 meeting
• Extended meeting to 11:30 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider consent calendar items including fee adjustments, contracts, and labor agreements. The agenda includes public hearings on proposed assessment increases for two maintenance districts, a contract for ADA improvements, and several routine proclamations.

• Public hearing June 1 on proposed assessment increase for Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District
• Public hearing June 1 on proposed assessment increase for Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
• Contract with OK Construction for Parchester Community Center ADA Improvements at 900 Williams Drive, up to $340,000
• Resolution establishing FY 2021-22 Residential Rental Housing Fee: $218 per controlled unit, $123 per partially covered unit
• Sole-source contract with Crossroads Software for collision data interface and E-Citation software, $67,200

The Richmond City Council approved a $340,000 contract for ADA improvements at the Parchester Community Center, extended the Tiny Houses on Wheels pilot through June 2024, and approved several resolutions including revised salary schedules and a $218 rental housing fee. The council also directed staff to improve small business data collection and apply for a Community Navigator grant, and scheduled a special meeting for May 10 to hear Reimagining Public Safety Task Force recommendations.

• Approved $340,000 ADA improvements contract with OK CONSTRUCTION (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 48-21 approving revised salary schedules (6-1, Mayor Butt dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution No. 50-21 setting FY 2021-22 rental housing fees at $218 per controlled unit and $123 per partially covered unit (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 07-21 extending Tiny Houses on Wheels pilot through June 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 52-21 excluding Mindful Life Project from ECIA grants and directing further investigation (unanimous)
• Approved direction to staff to improve small business data and apply for Community Navigator grant (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 10, 2021, for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force recommendations (5-2, Bates and Butt dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution No. 53-21 approving Public Art Program policies (6-1, Mayor Butt dissenting)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held as a workshop, led by facilitator Jean Bonander, to discuss council processes, rules of procedure, working relationships, and communication strategies among councilmembers and with staff. The council may also have a preliminary discussion of policy priorities and a possible future workshop to establish those priorities. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop discussion on Council Rules of Procedure and Order
• Discussion on working relationships and communication strategies among Councilmembers and with staff
• Possible preliminary discussion of policy priorities and future workshop
• Facilitator Jean Bonander of Finesse the Future leading the discussion

The Richmond City Council held a special workshop on communications, council/staff relations, and policy priorities. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed modifying public comment procedures, keeping the noon deadline for agenda items, and identified five common priorities. A future workshop on priorities was deferred.

• Kept noon deadline for Council-initiated agenda items unchanged
• Agreed to hold off on scheduling a future policy priorities workshop
• Identified five common priorities: financial stability, relations, racial justice, housing, reimagining policing

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a contract for implementing the Measure U gross receipts tax, a housing authority budget adjustment, and a boards handbook. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve contract with Management Partners, Inc. for Measure U Gross Receipts Tax implementation, total not to exceed $109,135
• Adopt resolution approving Boards, Commissions, and Committees handbook
• Adopt joint resolution for Richmond Housing Authority FY 2020-2021 amended budget with $5,051,340 revenues and $5,249,266 expenditures, plus $197,926 General Fund subsidy
• Receive presentation on Richmond Housing Authority debt owed write-off/repayment recommendations
• Closed session on litigation (Levin Richmond Terminal, Wolverine Fuels, Phillips 66, SPRAWLDEF, Point Molate) and labor negotiations with Richmond Police Officers Association

The Richmond City Council voted to table a $109,135 contract with Management Partners for Measure U implementation and to recirculate the RFP, while separately approving a delay of the tax's start date from July 1, 2021, to January 1, 2022. The council also approved a resolution adopting the Boards, Commissions, and Committees handbook with amendments, and directed staff to draft tenant anti-harassment and relocation ordinances within 45 days.

• Tabled Management Partners contract for Measure U implementation (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved Measure U gross receipts tax start date change to January 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 45-21 approving the Boards, Commissions, and Committees handbook with amendments (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft tenant anti-harassment and relocation ordinances within 45 days (5-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation, followed by a Housing Authority special meeting and the main council meeting. The council will consider consent calendar items including tow service contracts, naming a new park, accepting a state grant, and replacing the agenda management system.

• Approve tow contracts with Oliver's Tow Inc., Civic Center Auto Care, Certified Towing, and Checker's Towing, up to $45,000 per vendor
• Name new park at 27th and Pierson Avenue as Ookwe Park
• Accept $75,000 GO-Biz grant and amend SCI Consulting Group contract by $40,000
• Approve five-year agreement with Escribe for agenda management, up to $65,000
• Closed session on litigation including Sprawdef et al. v. City of Richmond

The City Council voted 6-1 to defend the lawsuits SPRAWLDEF v. City of Richmond and North Coast Rivers Alliance/Point Molate Alliance v. City of Richmond, with Councilmember Martinez voting against. The council also approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts and resolutions, including a $4.4 million wastewater treatment contract and a resolution supporting AB 1400. Several items were tabled or moved for discussion, and the meeting extended past 11 p.m. to address remaining agenda items.

• Voted 6-1 to defend Point Molate lawsuits (Martinez dissenting)
• Approved consent calendar including tow contracts up to $45,000 per vendor
• Adopted Resolution 38-21 accepting $75,000 GO-Biz grant
• Adopted Resolution 39-21 approving Veolia contracts up to $4,395,491
• Adopted Resolution 41-21 supporting AB 1400 (Guaranteed Health Care for All)
• Introduced ordinance extending Tiny Houses on Wheels pilot to June 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Police Strategies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 42-21 supporting Richmond People's Strike (5-2)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2021, starting with a closed session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss existing litigation (Denham, LLC et al. v. City of Richmond, Michael Wang v. City of Richmond) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The open session at 6:30 p.m. will consider a consent calendar with several contract approvals and an ordinance amendment on Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Public comment is limited to teleconference, email, or mail due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve $28,500 from DOJ Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for dry cleaning services for police uniforms (H-1)
• Approve third amendment with Silver and Wright LLP, increasing contract by $750,000 to $850,000 for legal services for code enforcement and Health and Safety Receivership Program (H-2)
• Adopt ordinance (second reading) amending TDM rules to align with new Vehicle Miles Traveled methodology (H-3)
• Approve contracts for HR services: Donnoe & Associates ($26,000), Hyas Group ($106,000), Koff & Associates ($50,000), and four contracts totaling $200,000 for facilitation and training (H-4 to H-7)
• Closed session on litigation and labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire associations

The City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 04-21 N.S., requiring large grocery stores in Richmond to provide hazard pay to employees during the pandemic. The council also adopted a General Plan Amendment and introduced an ordinance to implement the Richmond Hills Initiative, restricting housing development in the El Sobrante Hills. Several items were continued to the April 20, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 04-21 N.S. requiring grocery hazard pay (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 37-21 for Richmond Hills Initiative General Plan Amendment (6-0, Willis absent)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance amending zoning to align with Richmond Hills Initiative (6-0, Willis absent)
• Introduced first reading of Special Event Permit Ordinance (6-0, Willis absent)
• Approved $28,500 DOJ grant for uniform dry cleaning services (consent)
• Approved $750,000 contract amendment with Silver and Wright LLP (consent)
• Approved $293,000 emergency fire abatement contract (consent)
• Approved Communications Dispatcher III classification (4-2)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint three council members to an emergency ad hoc committee. This committee is tasked with addressing the homeless situation in Richmond and developing the scope of its own authority.

• Appointment of three City Council members to the emergency ad hoc committee to address homelessness

The Richmond City Council held a special teleconference meeting and unanimously appointed Councilmembers Jimenez, McLaughlin, and Mayor Butt to an emergency ad hoc committee to address homelessness and develop the committee's scope of authority. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Councilmembers Jimenez, McLaughlin, and Mayor Butt to the emergency ad hoc committee on homelessness (unanimous).

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss a temporary moratorium on certain residential evictions for tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The body will also review a 10-year financial forecast and a new budget dashboard tool.

• Proposed urgency ordinance for a temporary moratorium on certain residential evictions
• Presentation from Management Partners on a 10-year financial forecast and budget dashboard tool
• Approval of appointments for Mayor and Councilmembers to Regional and Ad-Hoc Committees for 2021
• Proposed addition of a Communications Dispatcher III classification to the Position Classification Plan
• Consideration of reinstating the Public Services/Safety and Finance, Economic Development and Administrative Services committees

The Richmond City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21 N.S., enacting a temporary moratorium on certain residential evictions due to COVID-19, with an amendment exempting writs of possession entered before the ordinance took effect. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Bates and Mayor Butt dissenting. Other items, including committee appointments and a financial forecast presentation, were discussed or continued to the next meeting.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21 N.S. (eviction moratorium) 5-2
• Approved emergency proclamation condemning Asian hate crimes (unanimous)
• Changed Community Police Review Commission liaison from Vice Mayor Johnson III to Councilmember Jimenez
• Continued appointments to regional committees and liaisons to April 6, 2021
• Continued reinstatement of Finance and Public Services committees to April 6, 2021
• Continued Communications Dispatcher III classification to April 6, 2021
• Continued board/commission vacancy announcements to April 6, 2021

City Council

The City Council will meet via teleconference to discuss several administrative items and legal service agreements. The body is deciding on the acceptance of a state grant for trail construction and the appointment of standby officers for emergencies.

• Approval of a $255,000 first amendment to a legal service agreement with Atchison, Barisone & Condotti
• Appropriation of $125,000 from the general fund for interim assistant city attorney services
• Resolution to appoint three standby officers for each City Council member for emergencies
• Acceptance of a $1,000,000 Priority Conservation Area grant for a 1.25-mile segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail
• Appointment of Rina Baker to the Commission on Aging

The Richmond City Council approved using $260,000 in County funds and $300,000 from the City Affordable Housing fund to contract with the Housing Consortium of East Bay for homeless services, and created an emergency ad hoc committee to develop a long-term plan. The council also adopted a resolution updating CEQA guidelines and introduced an ordinance aligning with the CCTA VMT methodology. A proposed disc golf program at Hilltop Lake Park was discussed but not approved; it will be reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission.

• Approved $560K for homeless services contract with Housing Consortium of East Bay (6-1)
• Created emergency ad hoc committee for long-term homeless plan (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 31-21 updating CEQA guidelines and VMT methodology (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Transportation Demand Management code (unanimous)
• Approved $42.1M wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation contract (unanimous)
• Accepted $50M SRF loan for water resource recovery (unanimous)
• Approved $1M grant for Point Molate Bay Trail segment (unanimous)
• Approved $4.15M grant for Terminal 4 Wharf Removal Project (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council held via teleconference due to COVID-19. The sole substantive item is a budget session where the council will receive a presentation and provide feedback on budget guidelines and the budget development process. Public comment is limited to email or Zoom due to shelter-in-place orders.

• Receive presentation and provide feedback on budget guidelines and budget development process (City Manager's Office, Laura Snideman/LaShonda White)
• Public comment via email by 1:00 p.m. or Zoom webinar; one verbal comment per agenda item
• Meeting held by teleconference only; in-person attendance limited to Council, essential staff, and news media
• Attachments include staff report, City Budget Guiding Principles, and Lift Up Richmond budget principles

The City Council held a special budget session to receive presentations on budget guidelines and the development process for FY 21-22. Councilmembers requested that neighborhood councils, business groups, and police and fire unions be involved in the process. No formal decisions were made; the matter will return at a future date.

• Received budget guidelines presentation from Lift Up Richmond and city staff
• Requested involvement of neighborhood councils, Chamber of Commerce, Council of Industries, and 23rd Street Merchants Association in budget process
• Requested inclusion of police and fire unions in budget discussions
• Scheduled community budget meetings for April, May, and June

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items, including a major construction contract, equipment purchases, and grant approvals. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted by mail, email, or Zoom.

• Approve $68,628.63 purchase of breathing air compressor from Bauer Compressors, Inc. for Fire Department
• Adopt resolution for construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for Yellow Brick Road Project, not to exceed $7,542,695.05 (includes 10% contingency)
• Authorize agreements with ZNE Alliance for Phase II California Energy Commission grant, appropriating $345,715 for AEC initiatives through March 2025
• Authorize enrollment in Polco/National Research Center's National Citizen Survey Program at cost not to exceed $30,000
• Adopt resolution authorizing placement of liens for unpaid garbage collection service fees on County property tax records

The Richmond City Council approved an 18-item consent calendar, including a $7.5 million construction contract for the Yellow Brick Road Project and a $68,628 breathing air compressor purchase. The council also approved filling five previously frozen positions in Public Works and the Fire Department, and a $100,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP. A proposal to increase the Fire Chief's salary was not approved, as the council deemed the current range appropriate. The council scheduled a special meeting for March 9 to discuss budget guiding principles.

• Approved a construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for the Yellow Brick Road Project, not to exceed $7,542,695.05.
• Approved the purchase of a breathing air compressor from Bauer Compressors, Inc. for $68,628.63.
• Approved filling four Public Works positions and the Deputy Fire Chief position that were previously frozen.
• Approved a legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP for up to $100,000 for pending litigation.
• Scheduled a special meeting on March 9, 2021, to discuss budget guiding principles.
• Did not approve a proposed increase to the Fire Chief's salary range.
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-21, approving an application for Statewide Park Development grant funds to revitalize Dirt World.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 01-21 N.S., amending various sections of the Richmond Municipal Code related to parking regulations.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet via teleconference on February 23, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. for a closed session and 6:30 p.m. for the regular meeting. The closed session includes labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and real property negotiations for Terminal One. The regular meeting includes a consent calendar with routine items such as appointments, contracts, and agreements.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and fire management units
• Closed session: real property negotiation for Terminal One with Terminal One Development LLC
• G-5: Legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP up to $100,000 for pending litigation
• G-6: Construction agreement with SH Mechanical Inc. for $93,260 for Riggers Loft Electrical Conversion at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• G-7: Third amendment to lease with Contra Costa County for child care at 5050 Hartnett Avenue through 2033

The City Council voted 4-3 to establish the Pilot Safe Parking Program at the Civic Center parking lot on Barrett Avenue, reversing its earlier direction to use a site at Bissell Avenue and 22nd Street. The motion, which included accepting a $260,000 grant and appropriating $300,000, also authorized a sole source contract with the Housing Consortium of the East Bay for up to $560,000. The council also approved a $50 million State Revolving Fund loan for water resource recovery and several consent calendar items, including appointments and contracts. The meeting was extended past 11 p.m. to complete the discussion.

• Approved $50M State Revolving Fund loan for water resource recovery (unanimous)
• Selected Civic Center parking lot for Pilot Safe Parking Program (4-3)
• Authorized sole source contract with Housing Consortium of East Bay up to $560,000 for Safe Parking Program (4-3)
• Accepted $260,000 Homeless Emergency Aid Program grant for Safe Parking Program (4-3)
• Appropriated $300,000 of Affordable Housing In-lieu fee for Safe Parking Program (4-3)
• Approved temporary appointment of retired annuitant Yader Bermudez (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Oversight Board (unanimous)
• Approved construction agreement with SH Mechanical Inc. for $93,260 (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 16, 2021, starting with a closed session on liability claims and litigation, followed by an open session at 6:30 p.m. Key actions include electing a vice mayor for 2021, approving legal services agreements, introducing a parking ordinance amendment, and authorizing construction and grant contracts. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be submitted by mail, email, or Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve $300,000 legal services agreement with Downey Brand LLP and $400,000 amendment with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP for litigation
• Introduce ordinance amending neighborhood parking regulations and permit parking (continued from Dec 22, 2020)
• Adopt resolution for Ferry to Bridge to Greenway Complete Streets Plan
• Authorize construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for Macdonald Avenue and 33rd Street Intersection Project, not to exceed $790,654.70
• Appropriate $2,719,422 from 2019A Wastewater Bond for First Street Wet Weather Improvement project

The Richmond City Council approved the mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2020-21, adopting Resolution No. 19-21. The council also directed staff to draft eviction protection options for renters during the COVID-19 emergency, and to research a just transition from the fossil fuel industry. Demnlus Johnson III was elected Vice Mayor for 2021.

• Adopted Resolution No. 19-21 approving FY 2020-21 mid-year budget adjustments (6-0)
• Elected Councilmember Demnlus Johnson III as Vice Mayor for 2021 (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft eviction protection options based on Oakland ordinances (5-1)
• Directed staff to research just transition from fossil fuel industry (5-1)
• Approved $300,000 legal services agreement with Downey Brand LLP and $400,000 amendment with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-21 for Macdonald Avenue and 33rd Street Intersection Project contract, not to exceed $790,654.70 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-21 supporting 100% zero-emission new vehicle sales in California by 2030 (6-0)
• Received first reading of ordinance amending parking regulations (5-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including a $3.13 million construction contract for the Castro Ranch Road Rehabilitation Project, a COVID-19 vaccine center agreement, and several administrative resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates listed.

• Construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for Castro Ranch Road Rehabilitation, not to exceed $3,131,450.47
• Ratify agreement with Contra Costa County Health Services to establish COVID-19 vaccine center at Richmond Memorial Auditorium
• Approve contract with Governmentjobs.com (NeoGov) for software license and subscription, term Jan 27, 2021 to Jan 26, 2022
• Adopt resolution designating Employment & Training Department as America's Job Center of California operator for 2021-2023
• Approve appointment of La'Tanya Dandie to Workforce Development Board, seat #8, term to March 1, 2025

The Council directed staff to consider the Hilltop Mall parking lot as the first choice and the Richmond Civic Center parking lot as the second choice for the Safe Parking Program, with a friendly amendment to address the homeless encampment at the Richmond Main Library. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Butt voting no. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting a just transition from fossil fuels, with a friendly amendment directing staff to provide a data analysis within thirty days, by unanimous vote.

• Directed staff to consider Hilltop Mall parking lot as first choice and Richmond Civic Center parking lot as second choice for Safe Parking Program (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-21 supporting a just transition from fossil fuels, with data analysis due in 30 days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-21 approving $48M revenue bond financing for Richmond Hacienda affordable senior housing (unanimous)
• Approved $3,131,450.47 construction contract for Castro Ranch Road Rehabilitation Project (consent calendar)
• Ratified agreement with Contra Costa County Health Services for COVID-19 vaccine center at Richmond Memorial Auditorium (consent calendar)
• Approved appointment of La'Tanya Dandie to Workforce Development Board (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 7-21 amending Regulatory Agreement for Baycliff Apartments monitoring fees (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8-21 designating Employment & Training Department as America's Job Center of California (consent calendar)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a resolution supporting state bills to extend eviction protections and fund rental assistance, a report on the city's financial statements, and appointments to city boards. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on anticipated and existing litigation.

• Resolution supporting AB 15 and AB 16 to extend eviction protections and create rental assistance fund
• Report on Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2019-20
• Appointments to Design Review Board, Rent Board, and Planning Commission
• Grant application for Prop 64 Public Health and Safety program
• Closed session on litigation: San Francisco Baykeeper and West County Toxics Coalition v. City of Richmond, and Richmond Shoreline Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items such as contracts, grants, appointments, and rate updates. A public hearing is scheduled to consider quitclaiming an unused utility easement. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Contract with Maze and Associates for Richmond Housing Authority audits, not to exceed $124,445.30
• Authorize $10,608 local match for Pavement Technical Assistance Program Round 22 grant, total project cost $53,040
• Update 2021 solid waste collection rates
• Appointments to Design Review Board, Rent Board, and Planning Commission
• Public hearing on quitclaim of unused utility easement (APN 507-251-021)

The Richmond City Council voted 6-1 to suspend street sweeping ticketing in all neighborhoods with signage until the shelter-in-place order is lifted, and directed staff to study alternatives to the Street Sweeping Program, including a notification system and voluntary compliance. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including the North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plans and a resolution for a pavement grant. Appointments to the Design Review Board, Rent Board, and Planning Commission were continued to the January 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 2019/20 and 2020/21 North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2-21 authorizing $10,608 local match for Pavement Technical Assistance Program grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3-21 updating 2021 solid waste collection rates (unanimous)
• Authorized quitclaim deed for Hilltop Identification Sign easement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4-21 to quitclaim unused utility easement on Dalai Lama Avenue (unanimous)
• Suspended street sweeping ticketing during COVID-19 shelter-in-place and directed staff to study program modifications (6-1, Mayor Butt dissenting)
• Continued appointments to Design Review Board, Rent Board, and Planning Commission to January 26, 2021 meeting

City Council

This is a ceremonial meeting for the Richmond City Council, featuring a swearing-in ceremony for re-elected and newly-elected councilmembers Melvin Willis (District 1), Gayle McLaughlin (District 5), and Claudia Jimenez (District 6). The agenda includes an invocation, service awards to departing councilmembers Ben Choi and Jael Myrick, and remarks from city officials. No legislative or policy items are scheduled.

• Swearing-in of Melvin Willis, Gayle McLaughlin, and Claudia Jimenez
• Service awards to departing councilmembers Ben Choi and Jael Myrick
• Oath administered by City Clerk Pamela Christian
• Remarks from Mayor Tom Butt and City Manager Laura Snideman

The Richmond City Council held a special swearing-in ceremony, administering the Oath of Office to incumbent Melvin Willis and newly elected Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin and Claudia Jimenez. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made; it included departing comments from former Councilmembers Ben Choi and Jael Myrick, and public comments via teleconference.

• Administered Oath of Office to Melvin Willis, Gayle McLaughlin, and Claudia Jimenez
• Presented Certificates of Election to the three councilmembers
• Adjourned in memory of Lois Boyle

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including appointments to city boards and contracts for services. The most consequential item is the approval of a new employment agreement for City Manager Laura Snideman, with a three-year term and an initial base salary of $255,000 annually. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations and a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Approve appointment of Ayoka Medlock-Nurse to Rent Board, seat #4, term expiring March 21, 2021
• Approve appointment of Michelle Hook to Design Review Board, seat #1, term expiring March 17, 2021
• Approve appointment of Jonathan Harrison to Planning Commission, seat #1, term expiring June 30, 2022
• Authorize agreement with WR Forde Associates for utility modifications at Point Potrero Marine Terminal, not to exceed $44,480
• Adopt resolution replacing NRC Environmental Services Inc. for decontamination services, not to exceed $300,000 for three-year term with two-year extension option

The Richmond City Council approved a new three-year employment agreement with Laura Snideman as City Manager, effective January 5, 2021, with an initial base salary of $255,000 annually and total compensation of approximately $366,552. The vote was unanimous with one exception requiring Council approval for simultaneous employment. Three agenda items (G-1, G-2, G-3) regarding appointments to the Rent Board, Design Review Board, and Planning Commission were continued to the January 19, 2021 meeting. The consent calendar items G-4 and G-5 were approved, authorizing utility modifications at Point Potrero Marine Terminal and replacing a decontamination services provider.

• Approved new City Manager employment agreement with Laura Snideman (unanimous)
• Continued Rent Board appointment of Ayoka Medlock-Nurse to Jan 19 meeting
• Continued Design Review Board appointment of Michelle Hook to Jan 19 meeting
• Continued Planning Commission appointment of Jonathan Harrison to Jan 19 meeting
• Authorized $44,480 agreement with WR Forde Associates for utility modifications at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• Adopted Resolution No. 1-21 approving NRC Environmental Services for decontamination services up to $300,000