Richmond public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency meet virtually to handle routine business, including closed-session legal and labor matters, a housing authority teleconferencing resolution, and a consent calendar with contracts, the November 2022 election canvass, and a $325,000 grant program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates listed.

• Fourth amendment to legal services agreement with Allen Glaessner Hazelwood & Werth, increasing compensation by $250,000 to a total not exceeding $960,000
• Resolution declaring the canvass of returns for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
• Approval of the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) and administrative budget for July 2023–June 2024
• Approval of $325,000 allocation for the FY 2023-2024 Environmental Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) competitive grant program
• Resolution acknowledging AB 252, state legislation preventing excessive rent increases for Bay Area floating homes

The City Council directed staff to work with the Economic Development Cannabis Subcommittee to determine the number of new retailer licenses and create a social equity fund. The council also approved several public works contracts and a resolution to levy special assessments for unpaid citations and fines.

• Directed staff to develop a formula for increased cannabis retailer licenses and a social equity fund (6-1)
• Approved $1.26M contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay for Rapid Rehousing (7-0)
• Approved $184,000 purchase of a police sleeper trailer from Midway Trailers, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to levy special assessments for unpaid administrative citations and nuisance abatements (6-1)
• Approved $1.87M construction agreement amendment for Cutting Blvd and Harbour Way South Bikeways (6-1)
• Denied contract amendment for The Center for Common Concerns dba Homebase (3-4)
• Approved five $10,000 contracts for TCC Round 4 Post-Award Consultation (5-2)
• Adopted resolution for continued use of teleconferencing for City legislative bodies (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a special joint meeting to consider housing-related actions, including a $3.5 million loan for Nevin Plaza rehabilitation and several housing authority contracts. The regular council meeting will also address routine items such as leases, a solid waste rate adjustment, and a workers' compensation contract. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items on the consent calendar.

• Residual receipts loan of $1.75M ARPA and $1.75M in-lieu fees for Nevin Plaza rehabilitation
• Third contract amendment with David Paul Rosen & Associates for $366,000 (total not-to-exceed $1,003,740)
• RAD application for Richmond Village to HUD
• Lease with Congressman Garamendi for 845 sq ft at $1,140.75/month
• Workers' comp contract with Acclamation Insurance, total not-to-exceed $1,885,447

The City Council rejected the proposed resolutions for the Latitude Residential Subdivision, instead opting to return the project to the Design Review Board and Planning Commission for a complete review. Additionally, the council approved several funding loans for housing rehabilitation and various city equipment purchases.

• Returned Latitude Residential project to DRB and Planning Commission for full review (4-3)
• Approved $3.5M residual receipts loan for Nevin Plaza rehabilitation (5-3)
• Approved $366,000 contract amendment for David Paul Rosen & Associates (6-2)
• Authorized RAD program application for Richmond Village (6-2)
• Approved purchase of 12 Ford F350 trucks for $942,000 (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 15 Ford F150 and 6 Ford F250 trucks for $1,054,000 (6-1)
• Approved $1.88M workers' compensation administrator contract with Acclamation Insurance (6-1)
• Adopted resolution to clear negative cash using operating surplus (4-3)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including an emergency contract for security services at the Castro encampment, amendments to the building code, and a land disposition agreement for the Terminal One project. The council will also receive reports on the Richmond Rapid Response Fund, electric vehicle fleet, traffic safety, and cannabis license ordinance changes. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and labor negotiations.

• Emergency contract with Ascend Professional Services, LLC for security at Castro encampment, up to $200,000, through Jan 31, 2023
• Second reading of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
• Terminal One land disposition amendment and resolution declaring property exempt from Surplus Land Act
• Direction on whether to amend cannabis ordinance to increase retailer licenses
• Closed session on workers' comp claim, liability claim, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations

The City Council approved a land disposition amendment and Surplus Land Act exemption for the Terminal One project. They also authorized $1.2 million for 18 traffic safety projects and an emergency security contract for the Castro Encampment. Additionally, the council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code.

• Approved Terminal One Land Disposition Agreement amendment and Surplus Land Act exemption (6-1)
• Approved $1.2M for 18 traffic safety projects (6-1)
• Approved emergency security contract with Ascend Professional Services, LLC up to $200,000 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14-22 N.S. adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code (7-0)
• Approved flexibility in rent relief disbursement amounts and requested quarterly reports (6-1)
• Approved funding for Nevin Plaza project items (5-1-1 abstention)
• Tabled Electric Vehicle Fleet presentation to December 6, 2022
• Tabled Cannabis License Ordinance changes to December 6, 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss litigation, property negotiations, and labor contracts, followed by a regular meeting with consent calendar items. Key actions include authorizing a contingency-fee legal agreement with Sher Edling LLP for PCB contamination litigation, approving a 5% cost-of-living increase for General Pension Fund recipients, and extending several contracts. The agenda is largely routine, with most items on the consent calendar.

• Legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP for PCB contamination litigation (contingency fee)
• 5% cost-of-living increase for General Pension Fund recipients in 2023
• Contract extension with Rebuilding Together East Bay North by $166,504.72 for encampment services
• Accept $1,003,250 grant from BAAQMD for Port of Richmond
• Third amendment with George Hills Company adding $270,108 for general liability claims administration

The City Council approved a $6 million CalVIP grant for violence intervention and an amended lease for the Richmond Bay Marina. The council also extended a contract for encampment services and introduced updates to the California Building Standards Code. Two appointments to city boards failed to pass.

• Approved $6M CalVIP grant expenditure plan for violence prevention (5-2)
• Approved assignment and amended lease for Richmond Bay Marina (7-0)
• Approved $166,504.72 contract extension for Rebuilding Together East Bay-North/SOS (6-1)
• Approved $1.003M grant from Bay Area Air Quality Management District (7-0)
• Approved 5% total annual cost of living increase for General Pension Fund recipients (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on Port Industries noise regulation in December (7-0)
• Introduced 2022 California Building Standards Code adoption for first reading (7-0)
• Denied appointments to Design Review Board and Planning Commission (3-3)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session for litigation, real estate, and labor negotiations, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The consent calendar includes contracts for legal services, an audit of the Port of Richmond, a marina lease assignment, and acceptance of a $700,000 state grant for a youth program.

• Approve $225,000 legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for litigation
• Approve $165,000 legal services agreement for labor negotiations and employment advice
• Direct audit of Port of Richmond, integrating Blue-Green New Deal, report due January 2023
• Approve assignment of Marina Lease to Safe Harbors Marinas (SHM MBYH, LLC) through 2055
• Accept $700,000 state grant for Youth Outdoors Richmond Program

The City Council directed staff to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Port of Richmond, including an infrastructure condition report and economic analysis. The council also approved several legal service contracts and accepted a $700,000 grant for youth outdoor programming.

• Approved comprehensive audit of Port of Richmond to return in January 2023 (6-0)
• Approved $225,000 litigation services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Approved $165,000 labor negotiations agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Adopted Resolution No. 160-22 to accept $700,000 grant for Youth Outdoors Richmond Program
• Adopted Resolution No. 161-22 supporting women's rights in Iran
• Adopted Resolution No. 162-22 honoring Veterans Day (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 35 refurbished laptops for library use for $12,492.70
• Authorized $50,000 per vendor for on-call financial and economic analyses services

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal and labor matters, followed by an open session. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to amend the eviction moratorium to allow owner move-ins, and approval of a $3.3 million contract for fire restoration at the Booker T. Anderson Community Center. The council will also receive reports on the Industrial Safety Ordinance, police and fire recruitment, and a draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Eviction Moratorium to allow owner move-ins
• Contract with Arntz Builders, Inc. for Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration, not to exceed $3,302,178
• Resolution supporting environmental justice on Richmond San Rafael Bridge traffic congestion
• Resolution expressing support for Police Chief Bisa French and Richmond Police Department
• Study session on draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan

The City Council approved a contract for fire restoration at the Booker T. Anderson Community Center and adopted resolutions regarding bridge traffic and police support. The Council also amended the eviction moratorium to allow for owner move-ins. Several items, including police and fire recruitment reports, were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved $3,302,178 contract with Arntz Builders, Inc. for Booker T. Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13-22 to allow owner move-ins during the eviction moratorium (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 156-22 to pursue funding to alleviate traffic congestion on I-580 and Richmond neighborhoods (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 157-22 expressing support for Police Chief Bisa French and the police department (6-0)
• Directed Police Chief French to develop a recruitment strategy for officers and dispatchers
• Tabled report on police and fire department recruitment to November 1, 2022
• Tabled 2019-20/2020-21 Rent Program Annual Report to November 1, 2022
• Withdrew recommendation from the Community Police Review Commission from the agenda

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special Housing Authority meeting and a regular meeting, including closed session discussions on litigation, labor negotiations, and property deals. The council will vote on consent calendar items including an ordinance to allow owner move-ins during the eviction moratorium, a rezoning for a 135-unit affordable housing development, and several contract amendments. Public comment is available via mail, email, eComment, or Zoom.

• Amend eviction moratorium to allow owner move-ins in residential units
• Rezone 100 38th Street from PCI to CM-3 for 135-unit affordable housing
• Contract amendment with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for $102,200 (total $854,750) for Terminal One site cleanup
• Contract amendment with R3 Consulting Group for $100,000 (total $250,851) for Bulk Materials Processing Center review
• Sole-source contract with Contra Costa County Health Services for $380,958 for Castro Encampment CORE program

The City Council approved a $380,958 sole-source contract with Contra Costa County Health Services for a CORE team at the Castro Encampment (6-1), adopted a $5M paving equipment contract with O.C. Jones & Sons, and approved a successor MOU with the Richmond Police Officers Association. The council also adopted a substitute motion (4-2) for the FY 2021-2022 year-end clean-up, directing staff to return with a plan to resolve negative fund balances.

• Approved $380,958 CORE contract for Castro Encampment (6-1)
• Adopted $5M paving equipment contract with O.C. Jones & Sons (unanimous)
• Approved successor MOU with Richmond Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Adopted substitute motion for FY 2021-2022 year-end clean-up (4-2)
• Approved rezoning at 100 38th Street for 135-unit affordable housing (unanimous)
• Accepted $8M Prop 68 grant for Shields Reid Park revitalization (unanimous)
• Approved $4.67M in grants from California Volunteers, DOL YouthBUILD, and EPA (unanimous)
• Adopted Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481 (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, real property negotiations, and litigation, followed by a public session. The consent calendar includes accepting a $9.7 million state library grant for Main Library renovation, approving a $64,000 dock repair contract, and adopting resolutions on salaries and staffing. Several proclamations and routine reports are also on the agenda.

• Accept $9,712,979 California State Library grant for Richmond Main Library renovation, with $3,656,490 in ARPA funds, $700,000 from Library Impact Fees, and $500,000 from Capital Improvement Program
• Approve $64,000 agreement with QA Constructors, Inc. for pavement repairs at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• Adopt resolution amending salary schedule and adding two Parking Enforcement Representatives to Police Department
• Approve five-year sole-source contract with Children's Interview Center for forensic interviews of child victims
• Closed session on property negotiations at 12th and Macdonald and near South 45th Street, plus labor negotiations with multiple unions

The council unanimously approved a General Plan Amendment, rezoning, density bonus, and design review for a 135-unit mixed-use affordable and supportive housing development at 100 38th Street. The item passed 7-0. A separate motion to direct staff to prepare an emergency action plan to prevent homeless encampments failed 3-4, and a substitute motion to include regional collaboration in the Homeless Strategic Plan passed 4-2.

• Approved 135-unit affordable housing development at 100 38th Street (7-0)
• Approved Military Equipment Use Policy with amendments (5-2)
• Approved appointment of Louie Tirona as retired annuitant for police extra help (7-0)
• Approved $9.7M state library grant for Main Library renovation (7-0)
• Approved $64,000 dock maintenance contract at Point Potrero Marine Terminal (7-0)
• Approved salary schedule amendments and added two parking enforcement positions (7-0)
• Failed motion to prepare emergency action plan to prevent homeless encampments (3-4)
• Passed substitute motion to include regional collaboration in Homeless Strategic Plan (4-2)

City Council

The City Council approved a sixth contract amendment appropriating $50,000 to the Housing Consortium of the East Bay to support residents leaving Rydin Road, extended the sunset deadline to October 21, 2022, and directed staff to report every two days. The vote was 5-2. The Council also adopted a resolution to continue teleconferencing for meetings and approved several consent calendar items including financial policies, a police background investigation contract, and playground resurfacing.

• Approved $50,000 contract amendment to Housing Consortium of the East Bay for Rydin Road resident transition (5-2 vote)
• Extended Rydin Road sunset deadline to October 21, 2022, for residents with legitimate reasons
• Adopted Resolution No. 122-22 continuing teleconferencing for city legislative bodies
• Adopted six financial policy resolutions for FY 2022-23 (Cash Reserve, Debt, Investment, OPEB, SWAP, Grant Management)
• Approved $90,000 sole-source contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North for resilience hubs
• Approved $180,000 in contracts for police department background investigations
• Approved $269,519 contract with SpectraTurf for playground resurfacing
• Approved $117,000 contract with Advance Crime Scene Restoration for biohazardous cleanups

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority are meeting virtually on September 13, 2022. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on liability claims, labor negotiations, existing and anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations. In open session, the Housing Authority will consider agreements for the Easter Hill and Nystrom Village developments, and the City Council will vote on consent items including legal service amendments and various contracts.

• Closed session: liability claims (Terry Ellis, Evette Frevele, GEICO/Cortez), labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Closed session: litigation including Winehaven v. City of Richmond, Guidiville Rancheria, North Coast Rivers Alliance, SPRAWLDEF; anticipated litigation re Measure U
• Closed session: real property negotiations for South 45th Street/Wall Avenue/I-80/BART property (Miraflores Community Devco) and 12th and Macdonald (SAA-EVI Richmond Partners)
• Housing Authority: MOU for Easter Hill phases I and II with MBA Urban Development, CHDC, MBS Easter Hill; term to Dec 31, 2023
• Housing Authority: Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for Nystrom Village with McCormack Baron Salazar and Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services

The City Council voted 4-3 to direct the city manager to prepare a plan for maintenance and security at Point Molate, without approving funding at this time. The Council also approved consent calendar items including legal service amendments, grant awards, and contracts. The Housing Authority approved MOUs for Easter Hill and Nystrom Village redevelopment.

• Directed city manager to prepare maintenance and security plan for Point Molate (4-3)
• Approved MOU for Easter Hill development operation and RAD conversion (8-0)
• Authorized Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for Nystrom Village redevelopment (8-0)
• Approved $125,000 amendment for police tort litigation legal services (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 amendment for NCRA litigation legal services (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 purchase of police mobile data computers (7-0)
• Accepted $235,000 OTS grant for traffic safety (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract for Unity Park trash enclosure (7-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority are holding a special joint meeting to consider several items, including terminating a contract for the Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration and approving a new bike share contract. The council will also vote on continuing teleconferenced meetings under AB 361 and will enter closed session for labor negotiations.

• Terminate contract with Angotti & Reilly, Inc. for Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration (960 S. 47th St.), previously approved up to $2,583,900
• Approve sole source contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC for bike share operations, up to $345,000, from Aug 24, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Adopt resolution to continue teleconferencing for City Council and Housing Authority meetings under AB 361
• Closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority held a special meeting on August 19, 2022. The Council approved a resolution to continue teleconferencing for meetings under AB 361, terminated a fire restoration contract with Angotti & Reilly, Inc. for the Booker T. Anderson Community Center, and approved a sole source contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC for an emergency bike share pilot. The Housing Authority also adopted a resolution to continue teleconferencing. No substantive decisions were made in closed session beyond giving direction for further labor negotiations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 118-22 continuing teleconferencing for all City legislative bodies (7-0)
• Approved termination of contract with Angotti & Reilly, Inc. for Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration (consent calendar)
• Authorized staff to negotiate with next lowest bidder or re-bid the fire restoration contract (consent calendar)
• Approved sole source contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC for bike share pilot, not to exceed $345,000 (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2166 continuing teleconferencing for Richmond Housing Authority meetings (8-0)
• Closed session: direction given to staff for further labor negotiations

Special City Council Meeting

The council approved a motion to extend the Rydin Road encampment sunset to September 30, 2022, with $404,958 in additional funding, including $169,958 for HCEB, $35,000 for a Collaborising subcontract, and $200,000 for flex funds. A substitute motion with different allocations died for lack of a second. The council also approved a $125,000 contract with Dalberg for R3F strategic planning and a $235,000 contract with Way2Love, Inc. for Castro encampment project management.

• Approved Rydin Road encampment sunset extension to Sept 30, 2022, with $404,958 funding (5-2)
• Approved $125,000 contract with Dalberg for R3F strategic planning (6-1)
• Approved $235,000 contract with Way2Love, Inc. for Castro Encampment Resolution Project (5-2)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special housing authority meeting and a regular meeting, with closed session items including litigation and labor negotiations. The most consequential public item is a resolution to place a rent control amendment on the November 2022 ballot, capping rent increases at 60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower. The council will also consider several contracts and grants, including renewing 20 youth grants totaling $1,620,000.

• Resolution to place rent control amendment on Nov 8, 2022 ballot (60% CPI or 3% cap)
• Renew 20 Richmond Fund for Children and Youth grants, total up to $1,620,000
• Contract with Urban Strategies Council for crisis response research, $112,844
• Eleventh amendment with Tyler Technologies MUNIS, increase $30,400, total up to $9,033,774.75
• Third amendment with Segal Group for classification/compensation data, $50,000

The Richmond City Council voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution placing a rent control amendment on the November 2022 ballot, adjusting the maximum allowable rent increase to 60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower. A substitute motion to set a minimum police staffing level of 165 sworn officers was passed 5-2, but a related ballot measure to restore staffing to 165 officers failed 3-4. The council also approved a $112,844 contract with Urban Strategies Council for community crisis response research and a $90,000 contract amendment for financial consulting services for the Housing Authority.

• Adopted rent control ballot measure for Nov 2022 (5-2)
• Passed substitute motion to not commit to 165 police staffing, making it ongoing (5-2)
• Failed ballot measure to restore police staffing to 165 officers (3-4)
• Approved $112,844 contract with Urban Strategies Council for crisis response research (6-1)
• Approved $90,000 contract amendment with Anthony Ma for RHA financial consulting (8-0)
• Approved $1.62M in Richmond Fund for Children and Youth grants (7-0)
• Approved $475,000 Keller Beach sewer feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved $3.27M Caltrans trash capture device budget amendment (7-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special one-hour virtual City Council meeting with a single substantive item: receiving mandatory disclosure training from the Finance Department regarding the issuance of Taxable Pension Refunding Bonds, Series 2022. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items (roll call, conflict of interest statements, and public comment limited to agenda items). No votes or decisions are listed.

• Receive mandatory disclosure training on Taxable Pension Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 (Finance Department, Delmy Cuellar)

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting to receive mandatory disclosure training related to the issuance of taxable pension refunding bonds, Series 2022. The training was conducted by Disclosure Counselor Kim Byrens and covered key aspects of bond disclosure obligations. The council requested that a memorandum be included with bond issuance documents highlighting important review points and suggested disclosing the city's existing state audit. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received mandatory disclosure training for 2022 Refunding Bonds
• Requested memorandum with bond documents identifying key review points
• Suggested disclosure of city's existing state audit

City Council

The Richmond City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for the July 26 agenda to place a rent control amendment on the November 8, 2022 ballot, adjusting the maximum allowable rent increase to 60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower. The council also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $5.37 million amendment for the Harbour 8 Park expansion, a $1.6 million annual city attorney agreement with Aleshire and Wynder, and a two-year animal services contract with Contra Costa County. The council voted 6-1 to opt out of the Monsanto litigation and approved a 2044 amortization schedule for pension refunding bonds.

• Directed staff to prepare rent control ballot measure (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved $5.37M Pogo Park contract amendment for Harbour 8 Park expansion
• Approved $1.6M/year city attorney agreement with Aleshire and Wynder
• Approved two-year animal services contract with Contra Costa County (5-2)
• Approved $120K Downey Brand amendment for Point Molate litigation (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 108-22 renewing Downtown Richmond PBID (7-0)
• Adopted 2044 amortization schedule for pension refunding bonds (7-0)
• Voted 6-1 to opt out of Monsanto litigation

City Council

The Richmond City Council approved a substitute motion directing staff to evaluate traffic safety and return with recommendations for locations and calming measures (6-1), overriding the mayor's attempt to continue the item. It also adopted the FY 2022-23 Residential Rental Housing Fee of $226 per controlled unit and $127 per partially covered unit (5-1), and established Underground Utility District No. 2022-1 on Pierce and San Mateo Streets (7-0). The council approved the consent calendar (7-0), including a $300,000 increase to a temporary services contract and a $32,448 backflow testing contract, and introduced an ordinance for rent board fee credits and a business tax amnesty program.

• Approved substitute motion to evaluate traffic safety and return with recommendations (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 101-22 establishing FY 2022-23 rental housing fees (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 102-22 establishing Underground Utility District No. 2022-1 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $300K increase to RGS contract (7-0)
• Approved three-year $32,448 contract with Community Fire Protection for backflow testing (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for rent board fee credit and business tax amnesty (first reading)
• Adopted Resolutions 99-22 and 100-22 amending salary schedule and position control (7-0)
• Continued Downtown Richmond PBID renewal to July 19, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations, followed by an open session. The consent calendar includes approvals for legal services agreements, an encroachment ordinance, worker's compensation contract extensions, and commission appointments. The agenda is largely routine administrative items.

• Approve $50,000 amendment to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore legal services agreement, total not to exceed $1,085,000
• Approve $200,000 in amendments to Holland & Knight and Maloney Employment Law agreements
• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 12.30 on encroachments and easements, rescinding Chapter 12.29
• Approve $314,386 extension with Acclamation Insurance for workers' comp claims administration
• Approve $88,560 amendment with George Hills Company for general liability claims administration

The council approved expanding the terms of $50,000 in ARPA flex funds for Rydin Road residents, allowing broader use, despite a failed substitute motion to condition funds on residents vacating by September 2022. The council also approved $1.43 million in grants for children and youth programs, a contract with the Ed Fund for Camp Achieve, and several consent calendar items including legal services amendments and a communication services agreement with El Cerrito.

• Approved expanding ARPA flex funds for Rydin Road residents (5-2)
• Failed substitute motion to condition funds on residents vacating Rydin Road (3-4)
• Approved $1,434,317 in FY 2022-2023 grants for children and youth (6-1)
• Approved $54,000 contract with Ed Fund for Camp Achieve youth programs (6-1)
• Approved $50,000 amendment to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore legal services agreement (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 amendments to Holland & Knight and Maloney Employment Law agreements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 09-22 N.S. amending encroachment regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 96-22 authorizing communication services agreement with El Cerrito (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint budget session to adopt the FY 2022-2023 housing authority budget, which requires a $1,261,082 General Fund subsidy to balance. The regular council meeting includes consent calendar items such as election notices, a municipal code contract extension, and continued teleconferencing, plus resolutions on banning oil and gas drilling and expanding ARPA flex funds for Rydin Road residents.

• Adopt FY 2022-2023 RHA budget with $4,880,044 in expenditures and $1,261,082 city subsidy
• Resolution calling for November 8, 2022 municipal election
• Contract extension with Municipal Code Corporation up to $17,000
• Resolution supporting ban on oil and gas drilling in Contra Costa County
• Expand ARPA flex funds for Rydin Road residents (previously $50,000)

The City Council adopted the FY 2022-2023 operating budget and five-year capital plan, moving $750,000 from a proposed Public Bank appropriation to ARPA funding and reallocating it to traffic safety initiatives. The council also approved the Richmond Housing Authority budget with a $1.26 million General Fund subsidy, and tabled a proposal to manage Point Molate open space.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 operating budget and CIP, with $750K moved to traffic safety (5-2)
• Adopted RHA FY 2022-23 budget with $1,261,082 General Fund subsidy (7-1)
• Tabled Point Molate open space RFP (4-3)
• Adopted resolution supporting ban on oil/gas drilling in Contra Costa County (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $927K contract amendment with Mark43 for police software
• Approved $3.5M increase for wastewater treatment plant project
• Approved $1.75M contract amendment for solar on 138 low-income homes
• Approved 3% assessment increases for Hilltop and Marina Bay maintenance districts

City Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text and no actual meeting content.

The Richmond City Council met in a special open session to hear public comment before a closed session, but no public speakers attended. The council then adjourned to closed session to discuss the City Attorney appointment and litigation involving Winehaven Legacy LLC. Upon reconvening, the Senior Assistant City Attorney reported no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned in memory of Clarence Hughes, Henry Clark, and Gerald Montgomery.

• No reportable actions taken in closed session
• Adjourned in memory of Clarence Hughes, Henry Clark, and Gerald Montgomery

City Council

The City Council approved the consent calendar (5-0), including extending The Summit affordable housing regulatory agreement for 30 years and accepting multiple grants. A motion to expand ARPA flex funds for Rydin Road residents failed to get a vote and was continued to June 21. Several other items, including the budget and street sweeping, were also continued.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0), including Resolution 71-22 extending The Summit regulatory agreement to 2053
• Adopted Resolution 72-22 amending position control list and appropriating funds for new positions
• Adopted Resolution 73-22 accepting $7,402 Pacific Library Partnership grant for Link+
• Adopted Resolution 74-22 accepting $250,000 California State Library grant for Bookmobile replacement
• Adopted Resolution 75-22 accepting $3,200 grant for Lunch at the Library program
• Adopted Resolution 76-22 approving Emergency Connectivity Fund request for internet devices
• Adopted Resolution 77-22 urging state legislature to enact SB 917
• Approved proclamation declaring June 2022 as Diversity Celebration Month (5-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing on the Quarry Residential Project Redesign, including certifying an EIR addendum and approving a density bonus and vesting tentative map. The council will also consider a resolution to terminate the Point Molate sale to Winehaven Legacy LLC, and vote on several consent items including a climate emergency resolution and a severance package for the Director of Finance. The agenda includes multiple study sessions on topics like staff morale, animal services fees, and a local roadway safety plan.

• Public hearing on Quarry Residential Project Redesign, including EIR addendum and density bonus
• Resolution determining Point Molate sale closing conditions not satisfied, terminating sale to Winehaven Legacy LLC
• Resolution reaffirming climate emergency and opposing fossil fuel expansion
• Severance package agreement with Belinda Brown, Director of Finance
• Presentation on Contra Costa County animal services fee increase

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 70-22 (5-2) determining that closing conditions for the Point Molate sale to Winehaven Legacy LLC were not satisfied, effectively blocking the sale. The council also approved the Quarry Residential Project Redesign (Resolution No. 69-22, 4-2) and several consent calendar items, including a climate emergency resolution and a gun violence awareness day. Several items were continued to future meetings, including budget presentations and a street sweeping directive.

• Adopted Resolution No. 70-22: Point Molate sale to Winehaven Legacy LLC not to close (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 69-22: Quarry Residential Project Redesign approved (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 67-22: Climate emergency and fossil fuel non-proliferation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 68-22: First Friday in June as Gun Violence Awareness Day (7-0)
• Approved severance package for Director of Finance Belinda Brown (consent)
• Continued street sweeping directive to June 7, 2022
• Continued budget presentations to June 7, 2022
• Continued A3 Miles Hall Crisis Hub Program report to June 7, 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2022, starting with closed-session discussions on litigation, a city attorney appointment, and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider consent items including legal services agreements, a downtown business improvement district renewal, a tax rate ordinance, and a new fee schedule, as well as a proposal to rename a baseball field and install a kiosk honoring Willie Mays.

• Approve six legal services agreement amendments and one new agreement totaling $760,000, with $125,000 budget appropriation
• Approve amendment to Interim City Attorney Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, appropriating $376,000
• Adopt resolution of intention to renew Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District
• Introduce ordinance setting Tax Override Pension Fund tax rate at 0.14% for FY 2022-2023
• Approve renaming Baseball Field 1 to Willie Mays Baseball Field 1 and install kiosk at Nicholl Park

The City Council voted 4-2 to direct the city attorney to prepare a resolution detailing why the city cannot move forward with the Point Molate project with SunCal, after determining that closing conditions were not met. The council also approved a consent calendar including legal services agreements, a teleconferencing resolution, and various contracts. A motion to direct the city manager to develop a comprehensive plan to address blight and sideshow activities passed 6-0.

• Directed city attorney to prepare resolution to end Point Molate project (4-2)
• Approved consent calendar with legal services agreements totaling $760,000 and $376,000 appropriation (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 63-22 for continued teleconferencing
• Adopted Resolution No. 64-22 to renew Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District
• Adopted Ordinance No. 07-22 N.S. for new fees in Master Fee Schedule
• Adopted Resolution No. 66-22 for pole license agreement with New Cingular Wireless
• Approved $225,000 contract for Shimada Park restrooms roof reconstruction
• Directed city manager to return with comprehensive plan to address blight and sideshows (6-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session on litigation, labor negotiations, and a real property negotiation, followed by a regular meeting to consider consent calendar items including legal service contracts, a budget report, and a housing authority debt write-off. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals or reports.

• Approve third amendment with Downey Brand for $60,000 (total $1,010,000) for Point Molate litigation and Guidiville work
• Approve second amendment with Meyers Nave for $215,000 (total $300,000) and appropriate $215,000 from General Fund
• Approve write-off of uncollectible Richmond Housing Authority receivables totaling $10,442,853
• Adopt resolution for 10-year Pole License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless for small cell deployment on city infrastructure
• Approve three-year contract with Rash, Curtis & Associates for collection services on contingency fee basis

The Richmond City Council approved a second amendment to a legal services agreement with Meyers Nave, LLP, for $215,000, bringing the total to $300,000, and appropriated the funds from the General Fund. The vote was 4-2, with Councilmembers Bates and Mayor Butt dissenting. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $10.4 million write-off of uncollectible housing authority debt and a $60,000 amendment for Point Molate litigation. Several items were continued to the May 17 meeting, and the council received the first draft of the FY 2022-23 budget.

• Approved $215K Meyers Nave legal amendment (4-2)
• Approved $60K Downey Brand amendment for Point Molate litigation (6-0)
• Approved $10,442,853 write-off of uncollectible Richmond Housing Authority debt (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 57-22 supporting DRPBID renewal (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 58-22 accepting $21,700 state library ESL grant (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 59-22 for Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District engineer's report (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 60-22 for Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District engineer's report (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 61-22 to abandon and accept storm drain easement at 6065 Giant Road (6-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted the ordinance adjusting council district boundaries based on the 2020 census, passing 4-3. A substitute motion to approve Map 102C failed 3-4. The council also continued the military equipment funding policy item to a future meeting, and approved the consent calendar unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance adjusting council district boundaries with new Map No. 201 (4-3)
• Rejected substitute motion to approve Map 102C (3-4)
• Continued military equipment funding policy to allow staff to incorporate suggestions (4-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, contracts, and salary adjustment (7-0)
• Authorized first amendment to Charles River Associates contract up to $90,000 (consent)
• Approved contracts for underwriter, swap advisor, bond counsel, and disclosure counsel for POBs (consent)
• Approved 10% salary increase for City Clerk effective March 1, 2022 (consent)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include adopting a new council district map based on the 2020 census, acquiring the Richmond Housing Authority administration building for $1, and accepting grant funds for housing and homelessness planning. The agenda also includes several routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Adopt ordinance adjusting council district boundaries and adopting Map No. 201 (second reading)
• Acquire RHA administration building at 360 S. 27th Street for $1.00
• Accept $50,000 from All Home for Homelessness Strategic Plan
• Approve $20,000 amendment for Osprey Bird sculpture (total $85,000)
• Adopt resolution to continue teleconferencing for city meetings (AB 361)

The Richmond City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a resolution to continue teleconferencing for city legislative bodies (Resolution No. 50-22) and an ordinance adjusting council district boundaries (continued to April 26). The council also directed staff to draft an ordinance amending the Fair Chance Access to Affordable Housing Ordinance to remove rental barriers, and voted to reinstate street sweeping citations with a 90-day warning period. The meeting included a budget session and a PG&E update on power outages.

• Adopted Resolution No. 50-22 to continue teleconferencing for city legislative bodies (7-0)
• Continued ordinance adjusting council district boundaries to April 26, 2022
• Adopted Resolution No. 51-22 to acquire RHA administration building for $1.00
• Adopted Resolution No. 52-22 accepting REAP grant for Housing Element Update
• Adopted Resolution No. 53-22 accepting $50,000 for Homelessness Strategic Plan
• Adopted Resolution No. 55-22 accepting $77,500 JAG grant for police safety equipment
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amending Fair Chance Access to Affordable Housing Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved reinstating street sweeping citations with 90-day warning period (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting virtually to consider consent calendar items, including approving a three-year employment agreement for Shasa Curl as City Manager at $295,000 annual salary, accepting a $4.8 million grant to address the Castro Encampment, and several other contracts and resolutions. The agenda also includes closed session items on personnel, litigation, and labor negotiations, plus public comment procedures under AB 361.

• Approve City Manager employment agreement with Shasa Curl, $295,000 base salary, 3-year term
• Accept $4.8 million Encampment Resolution Grant for Castro Encampment services
• Approve $300,000 contract with Appraccel LLC for Green-Blue New Deal Plan
• Adopt resolution supporting California Racial Justice Act for All (AB 256)
• Approve $170,000 sole-source contract with Kaiser for firefighter physicals

The Richmond City Council approved a new council district map (Map No. 201) based on the 2020 census, passing 4-3. The council also approved a $295,000 annual salary for the new city manager, Shasa Curl, and accepted a $4.8 million grant to address the Castro Encampment. Several other contracts and resolutions were approved on the consent calendar.

• Approved new council district map No. 201 (4-3)
• Approved city manager employment agreement for Shasa Curl at $295,000 base salary
• Accepted $4.8 million Encampment Resolution Grant for Castro Encampment
• Approved $2.73 million Ferry Point Lift Sewer Pump Station contract (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting California Racial Justice Act for All (AB 256)
• Adopted resolution supporting Unite Summit educators at Summit Public Schools
• Approved $300,000 contract for Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Plan
• Approved $100,000 PG&E grant for emergency cooling structures

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold its fifth public hearing on redistricting to select a final district map and determine election sequence. The council will also review and potentially adopt mid-year adjustments to the FY 2021-22 operating and capital budgets. Several presentations and policy discussions are scheduled, including a resolution supporting Ukraine, a revised Terminal One project, a general plan amendment for a school sports field, staff morale, PG&E power outages, and a transit center funding resolution.

• Public hearing to select final redistricting map and election sequence
• Mid-year budget review and adoption of FY 2021-22 budget adjustments
• Resolution in support of the people of Ukraine
• Presentation on revised Terminal One project from Terminal One Development LLC
• General plan amendment for Making Waves Hilltop Sports Facility (land use change to Public Cultural Institutional)

The council voted 4-3 to select Map 201 for district boundaries, overriding a motion for Map 102c. It also added an emergency agenda item to hear from Chevron refinery workers about the strike, over the mayor's objection. The council adopted the mid-year budget adjustments (7-0) and a resolution supporting Ukraine (6-0). Several other items were continued to future meetings.

• Selected Map 201 for redistricting (4-3)
• Added emergency item on Chevron refinery strike (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 34-22 approving FY 2021-22 budget adjustments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 35-22 supporting the people of Ukraine (6-0)
• Continued Terminal One revised project presentation to April 5, 2022
• Continued Making Waves General Plan Amendment to April 26, 2022
• Continued staff morale item to April 26, 2022
• Continued PG&E power outage update to April 26, 2022

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions to establish a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Point Molate, including authorizing a special tax and bonded indebtedness. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation related to Point Molate and other matters.

• Adopt resolution of intent to establish CFD No. 2022-1 (Point Molate) with three improvement areas
• Authorize levy of special tax to pay for facilities, services, and debt service
• Adopt resolution of intention to incur bonded indebtedness within the CFD
• Closed session on litigation: SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond, Guidiville Rancheria, North Coast Rivers Alliance/Point Molate Alliance
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (three cases) related to Point Molate

The council voted 4-0 to decline establishing a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Point Molate, citing potential General Fund support needs and developer uncertainties. The decision was made during a special meeting on March 18, 2022, after a presentation and public comment. No other substantive actions were taken; the closed session had no reportable decisions.

• Declined to establish Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Point Molate) (4-0)
• Adopted resolution declining CFD formation, citing General Fund risk and developer performance concerns

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint virtual meeting on March 15, 2022, starting with a closed session on litigation and a performance evaluation, followed by a Housing Authority meeting and a regular Council meeting. The Council will consider consent calendar items including contracts for software, emergency services, and a walking tour app, as well as resolutions on teleconferencing and salary adjustments. Public comment is limited to agenda items and can be submitted via mail, email, eComment, or Zoom.

• Contract with Automatic Door Systems, Inc. for Nevin Plaza front door repair, not to exceed $24,591
• Emergency contract with JT Plumbing for Nevin Plaza repairs, not to exceed $11,485
• Contract with Action Data Systems, LLC for a historical walking tour app, not to exceed $15,000
• Accept $360,335 from Contra Costa County for hazardous materials response program
• Contract with Matrix Consulting Group for emergency services data analysis, not to exceed $124,000

The Richmond City Council tabled a resolution to establish a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Point Molate to a special meeting on March 18, 2022. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for a historical walking tour app, debt management software, and emergency services data analysis. A motion to table the CFD was ruled out of order by the mayor but passed 4-3.

• Tabled Point Molate CFD resolution to March 18 special meeting (4-3)
• Approved consent calendar items except W.4.a (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 27-22 for continued teleconferencing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 28-22 accepting 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Approved $15,000 contract with Action Data Systems for historical walking tour app
• Approved $13,500 DebtBook software contract (up to $40,500 with extension)
• Approved $124,000 contract with Matrix Consulting Group for emergency services data analysis
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-22 accepting 6,800-sf land donation for Harbour-8 Park expansion

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $2.58 million construction contract for the Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration, a $1.32 million cannabis equity grant, and a second reading of the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes closed session evaluations of the City Attorney and Community Police Review Commission Investigative Officer, and a City Manager appointment.

• Approve $2,583,900 contract with Angotti & Reilly Inc. for Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration at 960 S. 47th St.
• Accept $1,319,360 GO-Biz cannabis equity grant and amend SCI Consulting contract by $24,000 (total $124,400)
• Adopt ordinance (2nd reading) for Master Fee Schedule and resolution setting new fees
• Increase Regional Government Services contract by $150,000 to $400,000 for temporary staffing
• Approve $236,611.60 amendment with Oakland Private Industry Council for RichmondWORKS (total $714,459.60)

The City Council approved a $2,583,900 construction contract with Angotti & Reilly Inc. for the Booker T. Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration Project, funded from the Risk Management fund balance with insurance reimbursement expected. The council also adopted resolutions to rename Nicholl Park's Baseball Diamond #2 to Willie Mays Baseball Field and the South 37th Street Underpass to Juneteenth Freedom Underpass. The mid-year budget adjustments were continued to March 15, 2022, after a motion was withdrawn for staff to update documents. A substitute motion directed staff to return in spring 2022 with a potential vacant parcel tax ballot measure.

• Approved $2,583,900 contract for Booker T. Anderson Community Center fire restoration (6-0)
• Adopted resolution renaming Baseball Diamond #2 at Nicholl Park to Willie Mays Baseball Field (6-0)
• Adopted resolution renaming South 37th Street Underpass to Juneteenth Freedom Underpass (6-0)
• Denied appeal and affirmed conditional approval of Dollar Tree store at 12300 San Pablo Ave with added conditions (5-1)
• Adopted interim ordinance extending sewer connection moratorium for Keller Beach (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for liens on unpaid garbage collection fees (6-0)
• Continued mid-year budget adjustments to March 15, 2022
• Directed staff to return in spring 2022 with vacant parcel tax ballot measure options (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a report and discuss the Winehaven Legacy/Point Molate Project. The discussion includes the financial feasibility of the project and potential risks regarding the formation of a Community Facilities District.

• Discussion of Winehaven Legacy/Point Molate Project financial feasibility
• Review of risks related to forming a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Point Molate
• Legal conference regarding existing litigation: SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond
• Legal conference regarding existing litigation: The Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. The United States of America, et. al.
• Legal conference regarding existing litigation: North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a study session to receive an update on a potential vacant property tax ballot measure and provide direction, including approving a contract amendment with SCI Consulting Group for $46,500 (total not to exceed $111,770) and appropriating funds. The council will also hear presentations from Urban Tilth and Mayor Butt's State of the City Address, and will go into closed session for litigation, real estate negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Approve contract amendment no. 2 with SCI Consulting Group for vacant property tax study, increasing payment limit by $46,500 to $111,770, extending term to Dec 31, 2022
• Receive update on potential Vacant Property Tax ballot measure and provide direction
• Receive presentation from Urban Tilth on urban agriculture, youth employment, and Richmond Greenway activities
• Approve resignations and announce vacancies on boards, commissions, and committees
• Closed session: litigation (Sprawldef v. City of Richmond, Point Molate cases), real estate negotiation for Terminal One, and performance evaluations for City Attorney and Community Police Review Commission Investigative Officer

The council approved a $46,500 contract amendment with SCI Consulting Group to continue studying a vacant property tax measure, extending the term to December 31, 2022. It directed staff to return on March 1, 2022, with options for placing the measure on the June or November 2022 ballot, contingent on campaign support. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Bates dissenting. Other items included a presentation from Urban Tilth and a report on reduced crime.

• Approved $46,500 contract amendment with SCI Consulting Group for vacant property tax study (6-1)
• Directed staff to return March 1, 2022, with ballot placement options for the tax measure
• Continued vacant board/commission seats item to March 22, 2022
• Received Urban Tilth presentation on urban agriculture and greenway activities
• Received State of the City address from Mayor Butt

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. In open session, they will elect a vice mayor for 2022 and consider consent calendar items including a $600,000 contract for COVID relief, a lease for a police activities league, and renaming a baseball field. Public comment is limited to agenda items due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve $600,000 sole-source contract with EdFund West for COVID Rapid Response Fund
• Lease agreement with Richmond Police Activities League for 175 23rd Street at $1/year
• Rename Baseball Diamond #2 at Nicholl Park to Willie Mays Baseball Field
• Resolution supporting fair contract for Chevron refinery workers
• Approve Juneteenth Freedom Mural Project and rename South 37th St Underpass

The City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Eduardo Martinez as vice mayor for 2022. The council approved a resolution supporting a safe and fair contract for Chevron refinery workers, and introduced an ordinance to allow junior accessory dwelling units in non-residential buildings during a shelter crisis. A proposal to let the city manager, mayor, and clerk prioritize council agendas failed. The council also denied an appeal of a conditional use permit for a home at 357 Western Drive.

• Elected Eduardo Martinez as vice mayor for 2022 (7-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 17-22 supporting a safe and fair contract for Chevron refinery workers.
• Introduced an ordinance (first reading) to allow non-residential junior accessory dwelling units during a shelter crisis (5-1).
• Denied an appeal and upheld the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a single-family residence at 357 Western Drive (6-1).
• Approved Resolution No. 20-22 denying the appeal and affirming the Planning Commission's decision.
• Failed to approve a motion to allow the city manager, mayor, and city clerk to prioritize council agenda items (2-3).
• Approved Resolution No. 15-22 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
• Approved Resolution No. 16-22 continuing teleconferencing for all City legislative bodies under AB 361.

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, hold a public hearing on redistricting draft maps, and discuss the potential formation of a Community Facilities District for Point Molate. They will also consider an appeal denial for a home at 357 Western Drive and several ordinances, including extending the coal/petcoke amortization period to 2026.

• Adopt ordinance extending coal/petcoke storage phase-out to Dec 31, 2026
• Approve $264,000 Hellman Foundation grant for parks maintenance equipment
• Approve 2-year $50,000 sole-source contract with T2 Systems for citation services
• Hold 4th public hearing to select redistricting map and election sequence
• Consider policy direction on forming a Community Facilities District for Point Molate

The Richmond City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-22 N.S., amending the municipal code to extend the amortization period for existing nonconforming coal and petroleum coke storage and handling uses, requiring discontinuation by December 31, 2026. The council also adopted a city-wide community benefits policy (Ordinance No. 03-22 N.S.) and approved several consent calendar items, including a $264,000 Hellman Foundation grant for parks maintenance equipment. A substitute motion to allow revised redistricting maps and delay the vote passed 5-2, continuing the redistricting decision to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 02-22 N.S. extending coal storage amortization to Dec 31, 2026 (consent calendar)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 03-22 N.S. for city-wide community benefits policy (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-22 amending salary schedule for Police Chief, City Clerk, IT Director (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-22 accepting $264,000 Hellman Foundation grant for parks maintenance equipment (consent calendar)
• Approved 2-year sole-source contract with T2 Systems up to $50,000 for citation services (consent calendar)
• Passed substitute motion to allow revised redistricting maps and delay vote (5-2)
• Continued appeal of conditional use permit at 357 Western Drive to Feb 15, 2022
• Continued Point Molate Community Facilities District discussion to Feb 24, 2022 special meeting

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority will review amended budget adjustments for the Richmond Housing Authority. The agenda also includes a grant application for bicycle and pedestrian network improvements and a study session regarding a potential Community Facilities District for Point Molate.

• Richmond Housing Authority FY 2021-22 amended budget of $4,763,120
• TDA Article 3 funding request for Richmond Ferry to Bridge Bicycle & Pedestrian Network Improvements
• Study session on Community Facilities District formation for Point Molate
• Directive to draft ordinance for Healthy Options at Point of Sale retail requirements
• Update on unhoused interventions

The Richmond City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring large retail stores to stock healthier checkout items, with a 5-1 vote (one abstention). The council also approved the Housing Authority's amended FY 2021-22 budget, authorized a grant application for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and passed a motion to enforce parking rules and provide services at Rydin Road for unhoused residents. Closed session actions included settlements in four liability cases and a decision not to participate in the Campus Bay litigation.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Housing Authority amended budget and repayment agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-22 for TDA Article 3 pedestrian/bicycle funding application (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft healthy checkout ordinance for large retailers (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Passed motion to enforce parking regs and offer services at Rydin Road (5-1)
• Approved settlement in Veretta Edwards v. City of Richmond (6-1)
• Approved settlement in Sean Radetich v. City of Richmond (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Charles Rigmaiden v. City of Richmond (6-1)
• Approved settlement in Felix Tan v. City of Richmond (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2022, starting with a closed session on litigation, followed by a Housing Authority meeting and the main council session. Key actions include introducing a city-wide community benefits policy ordinance, approving contract amendments (including $30,000 for Segal Group and $255,000 for Downey Brand), and adopting resolutions for teleconferencing and the Marina Bay maintenance district. The agenda also includes several commission appointments and routine consent items.

• Introduce ordinance for city-wide community benefits policy (first reading)
• Approve $30,000 contract amendment with Segal Group for classification study (total $280,000)
• Approve $255,000 contract amendment with Downey Brand for Baykeeper settlement legal review (total $510,000)
• Adopt resolution for continued teleconferencing for all City legislative bodies under AB 361
• Approve appointments to commissions including Zhoushan Friendship, Economic Development, and Housing Advisory

The Richmond City Council introduced an ordinance extending the amortization period for nonconforming coal and petroleum coke storage and handling uses to December 31, 2026, and adopted a 45-day moratorium on building permits requiring new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer. The council also approved a $255,000 contract amendment with Downey Brand for legal services related to the Baykeeper Settlement Agreement, with Mayor Butt voting no and Councilmember Bates abstaining. A public hearing on redistricting was held, with the next hearing scheduled for February 1, 2022.

• Introduced ordinance extending coal/petroleum coke amortization to Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 01-22 N.S. imposing 45-day moratorium on Keller Beach sewer connection permits (7-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with Downey Brand for $255,000 (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6-22 continuing teleconferencing for city legislative bodies (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Council Rules and Procedures (Mayor Butt voted no)
• Introduced first reading of city-wide Community Benefits Policy ordinance
• Adopted Resolution No. 8-22 accepting Keller Beach sewer CCTV report
• Adopted Resolutions No. 9-22 and 10-22 ordering engineer's reports for Marina Bay and Hilltop landscape districts

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting virtually to handle routine consent items, a public hearing on an appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a single-family residence at 357 Western Avenue, and several new business items including a police staffing presentation, a Chevron refinery update, and legal services agreements. The meeting also includes closed-session items on litigation and the City Attorney's performance and appointment.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for single-family residence at 357 Western Avenue (PLN20-043)
• Sole-source contract with SPARC for five murals at Richmond Senior Center, 2525 Macdonald Avenue, not to exceed $18,600
• Police Department purchase of ballistic vests from TYR TACTICAL using JAG funds, not to exceed $44,159.24
• Amendment to legal services agreement with Ellis Investigations, L.C. for $90,000, total $100,000
• Resolution condemning January 6, 2021 Capitol attack and defending voting rights

The Richmond City Council approved a consent calendar including a resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, a sole-source contract for five murals at the Richmond Senior Center, and several financial policies. They also approved a $90,000 amendment to an investigation services contract (5-1-1) and received a police staffing presentation. Several items were continued to later meetings, including the appeal of a conditional use permit and legal services agreements.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1-22 condemning the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack (7-0)
• Approved $18,600 sole-source contract with SPARC for five murals at Richmond Senior Center (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2-22 approving FY 2021-2022 Debt Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3-22 approving FY 2021-2022 Investment Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4-22 approving OPEB Funding Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5-22 amending salary schedule and adding positions (7-0)
• Approved $44,159.24 purchase of ballistic vests for SWAT team (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 amendment to Ellis Investigations contract (5-1-1)