Richmond public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting alongside special sessions for the Richmond Housing Authority and the Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency. The agenda includes closed session discussions regarding litigation, real property negotiations for 222 Marina Way, and labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Real property negotiation for 222 Marina Way (Nystrom Village)
• Public hearing for the Richmond Housing Authority Annual Plan
• Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 24-25) and Administrative Budget
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, RPOA, and other employee organizations

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) odors emitted from the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant between December 4 and December 6, 2023. The Council will also provide direction to the Public Works Department following this presentation.

• Presentation by Veolia Water North America regarding Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) odors at the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant

City Council

The council will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The regular meeting includes a vote on a $105,000 settlement agreement and a proclamation for World AIDS Day.

• $105,000 settlement agreement in Jose Sotelo v. City of Richmond
• Proclamation recognizing World AIDS Day
• Approval of October and November 2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and RPOA

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations and various litigation matters in closed session. During the regular meeting, the council will consider a resolution for an annual contribution to the Shuumi Land Tax. The agenda also includes proclamations for emergency preparedness service and the Diwali Festival of Lights.

• Resolution for annual payment to Shuumi Land Tax
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA
• Proclamation recognizing Diane Richwine for emergency preparedness service
• Proclamation recognizing the Diwali Festival of Lights
• Approval of October 3, 2023, meeting minutes

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council will discuss and consider modifications to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order. The discussion includes enhanced protocols for effective communication between the City Council and City Staff.

• Modifications to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order

City Council

The Richmond City Council will conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations and litigation. The Richmond Housing Authority will meet to consider a contract assignment and a cost allocation plan.

• Contract assignment of $170,918.42 from David Paul Rosen & Associates to NELB Consultants, LLC
• Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Cost Allocation Plan for Richmond Housing Authority budgeting
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators including SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and RPOA
• Closed session discussion regarding existing litigation: Sotelo v. City of Richmond

City Council

The City Council will meet for a regular session including a closed session. Discussions include real property negotiations for Nystrom Village, labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, and a proposal to establish an Arts District.

• Real property negotiation for 222 Marina Way (Nystrom Village)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA
• Proposal to issue a Request for Proposals to establish an Arts District in Richmond
• Resolution to amend the City's salary schedule and position control
• Cancellation of the November 21, 2023, Regular City Council meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting including a closed session to discuss existing litigation, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation. The open session includes a consent calendar featuring several legal service agreements.

• First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Jackson Lewis PC (total limit $84,990)
• Legal Services Agreement with Nevers, Palazoo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC ($175,000)
• Approval of September 12, 2023, City Council meeting minutes
• Closed session discussion regarding Alonzo Shelton v. City of Richmond et al.
• Closed session discussion regarding Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond et al.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting regarding the Metrowalk Phase 2 Project and a regular meeting for city business. Agenda items include labor negotiations with several employee organizations and updates on existing litigation. The council will also address property negotiations involving land near I-80 and BART tracks.

• 12th Amendment to the Metrowalk Phase 2 Disposition and Development Agreement
• Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land involving land from BART
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, and police/fire associations
• Real property negotiations near South 45th Street and I-80

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a report regarding the timeline, progress, cost, and funding for approved goals. The body is scheduled to accept updated priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-24 through Fiscal Year 2025-26.

• Presentation and discussion of metrics, tracking, timelines, and responsibility for City Council goals

City Council

The City Council will meet for a regular session including a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. The open session includes several items on the consent calendar regarding road dedications and environmental services.

• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA
• Litigation discussions regarding Hilltop v. City of Richmond and Winehaven Trust v. City of Richmond
• Acceptance of Brickyard Cove Road dedication including a $261,220 contribution to the pavement management program
• Sole-source contract with PES Environmental, Inc. (dba NV5) for Marina Bay environmental services not to exceed $383,750
• Purchase of two R-Transit electric passenger vans

City Council

The council will vote on a settlement agreement regarding the Richmond Shoreline Alliance lawsuit. They will also meet in closed session to negotiate price and payment terms for Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village.

• Settlement of the Fourth Cause of Action in Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond
• Negotiation of price and payment terms for Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, and police/fire associations
• Proclamation honoring Richard 'Pedie' Perez III and an art project for refuse receptacles

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and real property. The Richmond Housing Authority will consider emergency engineering contracts and vehicle rental amendments.

• Negotiations for 425 24th Street (Homekey Program at Motel 6 location)
• Negotiations for Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village
• Emergency contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers up to $14,960
• Contract amendment for Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rental increasing amount by $30,858

The Richmond Housing Authority approved an emergency contract for an environmental review and a contract amendment for vehicle rentals. The City Council conducted a closed session regarding labor negotiations and property, though most items resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved emergency contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers for $14,960 (7-1)
• Approved contract amendment with Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rental for total not to exceed $40,858 (7-1)
• Approved Housing Authority meeting minutes from April 18, June 6, June 20, and June 27, 2023 (7-1)
• Completed City Manager performance evaluation in closed session
• Provided direction for further negotiation on Home Key Program property at 425 24th Street

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding a special in-person meeting to adopt an ordinance setting the tax rate for the Tax Override Pension Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at 0.14 percent. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest of the meeting consists of procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Adopt ordinance setting tax rate for Tax Override Pension Fund at 0.14% for FY 2023-2024

The City Council adopted an ordinance on second reading to establish the tax rate for the Tax Override Pension Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The measure passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Adopted ordinance setting Tax Override Pension Fund tax rate at 0.14 percent for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering multiple items, including a feasibility study for pedestrian under/overpasses, a vote on a Public Bank East Bay CEO, a resolution to exonerate the Port Chicago 50, and several housing and grant-related actions. The agenda also includes closed session items on labor negotiations and litigation.

• Direct staff to analyze feasibility of under/overpasses at Parchester Village and Point Richmond at Canal Blvd
• Authorize Vice Mayor McLaughlin to cast a vote for Public Bank East Bay CEO selection
• Adopt resolution supporting exoneration of the Port Chicago 50
• Approve $625,084.80 contract amendment with RCF Connects for Housing First and Emergency Housing Assistance Programs
• Approve $12,000 contract amendment with Chain Link Fence and Supply for fence repairs at Castro Encampment

The City Council passed a series of consent calendar items including funding for housing assistance and infrastructure studies. The council also adopted resolutions to support the exoneration of the Port Chicago 50 and apply for state and federal grants.

• Approved $625,084.80 funding increase for Housing First and Emergency Housing Assistance Programs (7-0)
• Approved $12,000 contract increase for fence repairs at Castro Encampment (7-0)
• Directed staff to analyze feasibility of under/overpasses at Parchester Village and Point Richmond at Canal Blvd (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 71-23 supporting efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 72-23 to apply for California’s Prohousing Designation Program (7-0)
• Approved $131,450 contract increase for R3 Consulting for joint solid waste RFP with San Pablo (7-0)
• Approved $93,000 sole-source contract with CSW|ST2 for Port of Richmond engineering (7-0)
• Directed staff to seek a consultant for a municipal fleet electric vehicle Action Plan (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special joint meeting with the Housing Authority to review and adopt financial policies for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24, including cash reserve, OPEB funding, and pension funding policies, as well as an administrative services agreement. During the regular meeting, the council will consider consent calendar items such as amendments to legal services agreements with Downey Brand ($75,000) and Goldfarb & Lipman ($75,000), a lease amendment with Marine Spill Response Corporation, and approval of Neighborhood Public Art Mini Grants totaling $89,589. The agenda also includes a crime report from the police chief and proclamations recognizing the Cinco de Mayo organizers and Dr. Carol Weyland Conner.

• Adoption of Cash Reserve, OPEB Funding, and Pension Funding policies for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24
• Fifth amendment to Downey Brand legal services agreement for $75,000 (total $1,125,000) for Point Molate litigation
• First amendment to Goldfarb & Lipman legal services agreement for $75,000 (total $375,000) through June 2025
• First lease amendment with Marine Spill Response Corporation for a ten-year term starting July 1, 2023
• Approval of FY 2023-24 Neighborhood Public Art Mini Grants totaling $89,589 to twelve artists

The City Council and Housing Authority adopted updated financial policies regarding cash reserves, pension funding, and post-employment benefits. They also approved a cooperative agreement between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Housing Authority.

• Adopted Resolution No. 64-23 setting the Cash Reserve Policy at 21 percent (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 66-23 for Pension Funding Policy contributing 10 percent of year-end operating surplus in excess of cash reserves to the 115 trust (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 65-23 regarding the OPEB Funding Policy with an amendment for staff to provide analysis on forecasted annual payments (7-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement between Richmond Housing Authority and City of Richmond by City Council (7-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement between Richmond Housing Authority and City of Richmond by Housing Authority Board (8-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint special meeting to consider adopting the Housing Authority's FY 2023-2024 budget, which includes a $1,261,082 subsidy from the city's General Fund. The council will also discuss several legal settlements, including a $510,000 FLSA settlement with the police officers' association, and amendments to legal services agreements totaling up to $525,000. Closed session items include negotiations for the Homekey program at 425 24th Street and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Adopt RHA FY 2023-2024 budget with $4.3M revenue, $5.56M expenditures, and $1.26M city subsidy
• Approve $510,000 settlement for potential FLSA claims by Richmond Police Officers Association
• Amend legal services agreements: $150,000 to Allen Glaessner, $125,000 to Orbach Huff, $250,000 to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Approve $86,100 for cloud-based document management system with iManage and O2 Cloudworks
• Closed session: negotiate price and terms for Homekey program at 425 24th Street (Motel 6)

The Richmond Housing Authority and City Council approved a budget for FY 2023-2024 with estimated expenditures of $5,563,388. The budget includes a $1,261,082 subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund. The council also authorized an agreement extension for the redevelopment of Nystrom Village.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Richmond Housing Authority budget with $1,261,082 City General Fund subsidy (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2187 to extend the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for Nystrom Village (8-0)
• Approved legal services agreement amendments for Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP (up to $150,000), Orbach Huff & Henderson, LLP (up to $125,000), and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (up to $250,000) (7-0)
• Approved cloud-based document management agreements with iManage, LLC (up to $72,000) and O2 Cloudworks Company (up to $14,100) (7-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023, Richmond Housing Authority special meeting minutes (8-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council will conduct a special meeting to review proposed city council goals and objectives. Council members are tasked with prioritizing these objectives and providing direction to the City Manager’s Office.

• City Council Goal Setting Session

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting on June 6, 2023. The agenda includes closed session discussions on litigation, property negotiation, and labor, followed by public meetings. The Housing Authority will consider contract assignments and purchase orders, while the City Council will vote on consent calendar items including new fees, a port audit contract, and a resolution supporting state legislation.

• Contract reassignment for vacant property security to Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. for $69,525.48
• Standing purchase order with HD Supply for maintenance and repairs up to $180,000
• Resolution supporting AB 1465 to triple fines for refinery violations
• Contract with GPP Analytics for Port of Richmond auditing services up to $81,750
• Introduction of ordinance setting tax rate for Tax Override Pension Fund at 0.14%

The Richmond Housing Authority adopted three resolutions regarding contract reassignments, purchase orders for site maintenance, and bank account signatories. The City Council held a closed session and received a presentation on the I-80 paving project.

• Approved contract reassignment to Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. for $69,525.48 (7-0)
• Approved standing purchase order with HD Supply for maintenance and repairs not to exceed $180,000 (7-0)
• Approved updating authorized signatures for Mechanics Bank depository and checking accounts (7-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special in-person meeting of the Richmond City Council for a goal-setting session. The council will review and prioritize a consolidated list of objectives under proposed City Council goals and provide direction. No votes or decisions on specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled.

• City Council Goal Setting Session — review and prioritize objectives under proposed goals

The City Council unanimously approved the use of an Overarching City Council Goals document created by Councilmember Robinson to guide the setting of goals and objectives. The Council completed reviews of goal areas one and two. Staff will review goal areas three through six and provide status updates at the next meeting.

• Approved use of Overarching City Council Goals document as a guide (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Quarter 3 budget, including a $15 million transfer for the Main Library Upgrade and $1 million in ARPA funds for the 13th Complete Street project. They will also consider adopting a Homelessness Strategic Plan, approving union contracts with IAFF Local 188 and SEIU Local 1021, and introducing a revised Master Fee Schedule. Several items were continued from previous meetings.

• Appropriate $15 million from General Fund to Capital Fund for Main Library Upgrade project
• Appropriate $1 million in ARPA funds to complete the 13th Complete Street project
• Adopt draft Homelessness Strategic Plan and receive presentation on unhoused services programming
• Approve contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for workforce analysis, not to exceed $200,000
• Introduce ordinance establishing new fees for revised Master Fee Schedule

The City Council approved the cancellation of the Regular City Council meetings scheduled for July 18 and 25, 2023. Other routine items on the Consent Calendar were approved, while a workforce analysis contract was removed for further discussion.

• Approved cancellation of July 18 and 25, 2023 Regular City Council meetings (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items excluding Item P.3.a (7-0)
• Removed Contract with Raftelis to Provide a Workforce Analysis from Consent Calendar for discussion

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Richmond City Council focused on reviewing, developing, and approving the council's goals and objectives. The council will discuss goals submitted by the mayor and members, rank the top five, and develop objectives for those priorities. The meeting is procedural and does not include any specific legislative or financial actions.

• Discuss, develop, and approve City Council goals and objectives
• Rank top five goals from submitted proposals
• Develop objectives for the top five goals

The City Council discussed and consolidated individual member priorities into six overarching goals. The council deferred the ranking and development of specific objectives for these goals to future meetings.

• Established Goal 1: Improve access and quality of housing, and reduce homelessness
• Established Goal 2: Increase revenue and improve economic development
• Established Goal 3: Improve quality of life and community health
• Established Goal 4: Improve public safety
• Established Goal 5: Strengthen the City’s Internal Infrastructure
• Established Goal 6: Address Shoreline Issues and ecological sustainability
• Tabled ranking of top 5 goals to May 31, 2023 meeting
• Tabled development of objectives for top 5 goals to May 31, 2023 meeting

City Council

This is a special and regular meeting of the Richmond City Council and Housing Authority. The Council will discuss and provide direction on developing City Council goals and objectives. The agenda also includes closed session items on existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiation for Terminal One. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items such as amending PG&E franchise ordinances and approving contracts for environmental consulting and financial analysis.

• Closed session on litigation: Winehaven v. City of Richmond, Guidiville Rancheria, North Coast Rivers Alliance/Point Molate Alliance
• Closed session on real property negotiation for Terminal One with Terminal One Development LLC
• Adopt ordinance (second reading) amending PG&E franchise to revise franchise fee and add surcharge
• Approve contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers for CEQA/NEPA services, not to exceed $984,296.48
• Approve contract amendment with David Paul Rosen & Associates for financial analysis, increase of $150,000

The Richmond Housing Authority approved two contract amendments for landscaping and boiler pump replacement. The City Council discussed the framework for developing future goals and objectives.

• Approved landscaping contract amendment with Pacific Site Management for up to $342,900 (7-1)
• Approved boiler pump replacement contract amendment with Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services for up to $55,698 (7-1)
• Tabled Master Fee Schedule to May 23, 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, anticipated litigation, and a real estate negotiation for 1324 Canal Boulevard. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items on solid waste franchise procurement, a fireworks contract, and several policy resolutions.

• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire unions
• Real property negotiation for 1324 Canal Boulevard with Richmond Grown
• Direction to draft ordinance on catalytic converter theft deterrence
• Resolution opposing SB 423 streamlined housing approvals
• Contract with Pyro Spectaculars North Inc. for $65,000 fireworks display

The City Council voted against a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 423 regarding streamlined housing approvals. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a proclamation for National Bike Month and a directive to draft a catalytic converter theft ordinance.

• Resolution opposing SB 423 Streamlined Housing Approvals failed (3-4)
• Approved proclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month
• Authorized support letter to state officials for older adult education funding
• Directed City Attorney to draft catalytic converter theft deterrence ordinance
• Approved April 3 and April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled support for SB 567 Homelessness Prevention Act to May 16, 2023
• Tabled Raftelis contract for workforce analysis to May 16, 2023
• Directed labor negotiators to continue negotiations (Closed Session)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session for legal, labor, and property negotiations, followed by a Housing Authority meeting and a regular City Council meeting. The Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including a second reading of a zoning ordinance for the Livable Corridors Form-Based Code, a temporary change to the business tax due date for rental properties, and a contract amendment for security services at Nevin Plaza.

• Adopt ordinance (second reading) adding Form-Based Code zoning districts (Series 15.04.400) to the Richmond Municipal Code
• Resolution temporarily changing business tax due date for rental businesses from March 1 to July 1, 2023
• Approve $211,000 contract amendment with Intergraded Security Management Group for security at Nevin Plaza (total not to exceed $2,389,511)
• Approve purchase of K-rails with gawk screens for Bay Trail detour at Castro Encampment, not to exceed $41,129.75
• Authorize application for Maritime Administration grants

The Richmond Housing Authority approved a contract amendment for security services at Nevin Plaza and adopted a compliant Cost Allocation Plan. The City Council provided direction for workers' compensation and labor negotiations during closed session.

• Approved $211,000 contract amendment for security services at Nevin Plaza (8-0)
• Approved Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations 200 Compliant Version Cost Allocation Plan (8-0)
• Gave direction for settlement negotiations regarding five Police Department workers' compensation claims
• Gave direction for continued labor negotiations with six employee organizations

City Council

The Richmond City Council will vote on a resolution opposing California Senate Bill 423, which would expand streamlined housing approvals. The council will also ratify three emergency expenditures totaling $174,000 for tree care, security, and hotel costs from January's rainstorms. Other consent items include approving travel for staff to conferences, a chess program MOU, and a salary adjustment for the City Clerk.

• Resolution opposing California Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) on streamlined housing approvals
• Ratification of $174,000 in emergency expenditures for January storm response (Julian Tree Care, Allied Universal Security, Hyatt Place Emeryville)
• Approval of $12,000 contract amendment with Weigh of Life for workforce development services
• Memorandum of Understanding with West Coast Chess Alliance for chess programs at community centers
• Salary adjustment for City Clerk from $14,092.38 to $14,797 per month

The City Council extended a moratorium on building permits requiring new sewer connections to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer. Council also introduced a new Form-Based Code for livable corridors and approved a legal services agreement for the Chevron Hydrogen Fuel project.

• Extended Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer building permit moratorium for 22 months and 15 days (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance for Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code zoning amendments (4-0)
• Approved $85,000 legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder for Chevron Hydrogen Fuel project (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for a City Council and staff retreat to set goals and agenda (4-2)
• Ratified $174,000 in emergency expenditures for January rainstorm mitigation (6-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase for City Clerk to $14,797 per month (6-0)
• Denied travel requests for staff to attend conferences in Texas (2-2)
• Appointed Jim Hite and Elaine Dockens to the Rent Board (6-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially authorize an agreement with BART and Pacific West Communities for an Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant application. The grant would support the Metro Walk Phase II project, which includes 150 affordable housing units and transit improvements. The meeting also includes a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of payment for the same property.

• Authorization to execute an Implementation and Mutual Indemnity Agreement with BART and Pacific West Communities for an AHSC grant application for Metro Walk Phase II
• Metro Walk Phase II project includes 150-unit affordable housing development and related transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements
• Closed session to negotiate price and terms of payment for Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village (11th Amendment/Disposition and Development Agreement)
• Item continued from the March 28, 2023 meeting

The City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to enter into agreements with BART and Pacific West Communities. These agreements are required to apply for and receive AHSC grant funds for a 150-unit affordable housing project and related transit improvements.

• Approved authorization for city manager to execute Implementation and Mutual Indemnity Agreement with BART and Pacific West Communities for Metrowalk Phase 2 project (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue negotiations regarding Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting, joint housing authority meeting, and regular meeting. Key items include a mid-year budget review with proposed adjustments increasing General Fund revenue by $8,460,793 and expenditures by $7,926,484, and a joint housing authority budget session. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including contracts for encampment services and a grant application for the Metrowalk Phase 2 project.

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Review with proposed General Fund revenue increase of $8,460,793 and expenditure increase of $7,926,484
• Emergency contract with Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services for boiler replacement at Nevin Plaza, not to exceed $18,590
• Contract with Safe Organized Spaces for encampment services, not to exceed $738,693.59
• Authorization to enter agreements for AHSC grant application for Metrowalk Phase 2 project, up to $40 million
• Appointment to Community Police Review Commission

The City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments including specific funding for the Carlson Crosstown Connection and storm costs. The council also approved a contract for encampment services and a boiler replacement for Nevin Plaza.

• Adopted Resolution No. 32-23 for FY 2022-2023 mid-year budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved $750,000 for Carlson Crosstown Connection and $100,000 for storm related costs (7-0)
• Approved contract with Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) for encampment services not to exceed $738,693.59 (7-0)
• Appointed Rachel Lorber to the Community Police Review Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2178 for Nevin Plaza boiler replacement not to exceed $20,385 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Richmond Housing Authority amended budget and subsidy increase of $91,122 (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of April 25, 2023, Regular City Council meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, real property, and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider consent calendar items including a settlement agreement with Angotti & Reilly, several contracts, and a resolution supporting CEDAW.

• Settlement with Angotti & Reilly and rescind termination of Booker T. Anderson construction contract
• Contract amendment with WSP USA for $163,800 (total $1,018,550) for Terminal One environmental work
• Legal services agreement with Civica Law Group for $485,600.44 for code enforcement and receivership
• Contracts for five artists totaling $580,000 for Shields Reid Park public art
• Sole-source contract with GovInvest for $336,400 for financial software

The City Council established a three-member ad hoc committee to oversee wastewater and storm drains. The council also approved a series of consent calendar items including public art contracts, infrastructure repairs, and a modified consulting contract for ARPA funds.

• Created Wastewater and Storm Drain Ad Hoc Committee (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 ARPA consulting contract with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for two years (7-0)
• Approved $2.07M for sanitary sewer pipeline replacement via Veolia Water
• Approved $580,000 for five artists for Shields Reid Park Renovation Project
• Approved $485,600.44 legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, APC
• Approved $183,000 purchase of Madvac LS175 Litter Vacuum Sweeper
• Approved $217,000 purchase of three replacement mowers
• Voted to proceed with settlement negotiations in the Michel Beamer case

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation, real estate negotiations, and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider a resolution opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, which would restrict voters' input and local taxing authority. The consent calendar includes contract amendments for security and fencing at the Castro Encampment, a library materials contract, and several appointments.

• Resolution opposing Initiative 21-0042A1
• Contract amendment with Ascend Professional Services for $732,996 (total $1,107,996) for security at Castro Encampment
• Contract amendment with Chainlink Fence and Supply for $69,029 (total $93,538) for fencing at Castro Encampment
• Contract with Baker and Taylor for library materials up to $1,500,000 over three years
• Sole-source contract with Police Strategies, LLC for $45,000 for use-of-force data analysis

The City Council approved a series of routine consent calendar items, including library materials and security for the Castro Encampment. A public hearing resulted in the approval of a private landowner fence encroachment at 8 Western Drive. The FY 2022-2023 mid-year budget review was postponed for further staff data.

• Approved $1.5M contract with Baker and Taylor for library materials
• Approved $1,107,996 total contract for security at Castro Encampment (Ascend Professional Services, LLC)
• Approved $93,538 total contract for fencing at Castro Encampment (Chainlink Fence and Supply, Inc.)
• Approved $45,000 contract with Police Strategies, LLC for use-of-force data analysis
• Approved encroachment agreement for fence at 8 Western Drive (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 opposing initiative 21-0042A1
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-23 for unpaid garbage collection fee liens
• Tabled FY 2022-2023 mid-year budget review for further staff reporting

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special and regular meeting, including closed session for litigation, real estate, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will receive budget presentations, hear updates from the school district and fire safety council, and vote on several contracts, including a three-year automated license plate reader agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for $249,600.

• Approve $249,600 three-year contract with Flock Group for automated license plate readers
• Approve $40,000 contract with Alliance Graphics for graphic arts products
• Approve $24,509 contract with Chain Link Fence & Supply for fencing at Point Molate
• Approve $85,000 legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder for Chevron Hydrogen project
• Adopt resolution terminating local COVID-19 emergency declaration

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-23 to end the local emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also approved several contracts for city services, including a new automated license plate reader system. Additionally, the council directed the city attorney to negotiate settlements for two legal cases.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-23 terminating COVID-19 local emergency (6-0)
• Approved $249,600 agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate reader system (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract amendment with The Segal Group, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Alliance Graphics (6-0)
• Approved $24,509 contract with Chain Link Fence & Supply, Inc. (6-0)
• Directed city attorney to negotiate settlements for Ferreira-Dias v. City of Richmond and DKD of Hilltop, Inc. v. City of Richmond (unanimous)
• Approved direction for further labor negotiations with six employee organizations

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority are holding a special joint meeting with closed session items, followed by regular council business. The council will vote on several consent calendar items, including a legal services agreement for the Chevron Hydrogen project, a resolution urging removal of Cuba from the U.S. terrorism list, and additional funding for fire academy staffing and equipment. The Housing Authority will consider continuing teleconferenced meetings and approving prior minutes.

• Approve $85,000 legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder for Chevron Hydrogen project
• Adopt resolution urging removal of Cuba from U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list
• Appropriate $148,469.82 for fire academy overtime staffing
• Increase purchase order limit by $250,000 for firefighter PPE
• Approve $55,000 contract increase for Burke, Williams & Sorensen for housing projects

The City Council approved a 45-day urgency ordinance pausing new sewer connections at Keller Beach. The Council also authorized steps to form the Public Bank East Bay and approved several public safety and infrastructure contracts.

• Adopted 45-day moratorium on new sewer connections to Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager and Attorney to pursue forming Public Bank East Bay with Berkeley and Oakland (7-0)
• Approved $975,000 purchase of 20 Dodge Durango police vehicles
• Approved $340,046 contract with Sonoma Technologies for hydrogen sulfide monitoring
• Approved $199,500 for fire department PPE and safety supplies
• Adopted resolution urging U.S. removal of Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
• Approved encroachment agreement for fence at 130 E. Scenic Avenue (6-1)
• Approved $16,200 private sewer lateral grant for Brickyard Cove HOA No. 2

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, approving contracts, and receiving financial reports. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations, litigation, and real estate negotiations.

• Adoption of the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP)
• Sole-source contract with PlanetBids, Inc. for online vendor registration and bid management, not to exceed $18,675 per year for 3 years with a 2-year option
• Contracts with The Watershed Project ($61,200) and Groundwork Richmond ($59,208) for Youth Outdoors Richmond Program
• Ninth contract amendment with Glen Price Group, increasing payment limit by $150,000 to $488,085 for grant proposal development
• Donation of Library Book Van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500) to Richmond Public Library Foundation

The City Council voted to rescind the Terminal One project transaction, requiring the property to be deeded back to the city. Other key actions included adopting a bicycle and pedestrian action plan and approving over $2 million for police radios and prosecution services.

• Rescinded Terminal One transaction and required property be deeded back to City (5-1)
• Adopted Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (7-0)
• Approved $2,064,146.06 for 175 portable and 150 mobile police radios (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement for a Community Based Prosecutor (7-0)
• Approved $18,675 annual contract for PlanetBids online registration system (7-0)
• Approved $61,200 contract for The Watershed Project and $59,208 for Groundwork Richmond (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 contract increase for The Glen Price Group (7-0)
• Approved settlement offer for mediation in Stephenson v. City of Richmond (unanimous)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting convened primarily to enter closed session for labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, including SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire associations. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the closed session, and a report from the City Attorney on any final decisions made. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6) for SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Public comment before closed session at 4:00 p.m.
• Report from City Attorney on final decisions made during closed session

The City Council held a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding labor negotiations. The Council decided to continue negotiations with all represented employee organizations.

• Directed the continuation of negotiations for all labor unions

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2023-2031, which includes a General Plan Amendment and an EIR addendum. The council will also receive budget presentations from the city manager and police/fire departments, and hear updates on the Community Crisis Response Program and the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study. Several consent calendar items include contracts, proclamations, and appointments.

• Adopt 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031) with EIR addendum
• Approve $17,290 contract with Matrix Consulting Group for Cost Allocation Plan
• Approve $1,000,000 amendment for I-80 Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Phase II
• Receive mid-year budget presentations from Police and Fire departments
• Proclamations for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Black History Month

The City Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and a $17,290 contract for a Cost Allocation Plan. Council members also finalized 2023 committee appointments and approved a resolution for the I-80 Central Avenue Interchange project. The council directed staff to proceed with settlement agreements for two legal cases.

• Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (7-0)
• Approved $17,290 contract with Matrix Consulting Group for Cost Allocation Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2023 appointments to committees and liaison positions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6-23 for I-80 Central Avenue Interchange Improvements Phase II
• Directed staff to proceed with settlement agreements for Arriaga v. City of Richmond and City of Richmond v. PG&E
• Adopted Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study and integrated additional traffic improvements (7-0)
• Declared January 2023 Human Trafficking Awareness Month and February 2023 Black History Month

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for an orientation session. The body will receive a presentation and a handbook from city staff.

• City Council orientation presentation and handbook

The City Council held a special meeting for orientation. Council members received presentations and a handbook from city staff regarding roles, responsibilities, and city operations.

• Received City Council orientation presentation and handbook from City staff

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special and regular meeting that includes closed-session legal and labor negotiations, followed by a housing authority session and a regular council meeting. The council will elect a new vice mayor for 2023, consider consent calendar items including contract amendments, a fire code update, and receive financial reports. Public comment is limited to agenda items due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Election of new vice mayor for 2023
• Approve $50,000 increase to Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley legal contract, total not to exceed $334,000
• Approve $175,000 amendment to Ascend Professional Services security contract for Castro Encampment, total $375,000
• Adopt ordinance adopting 2022 California Fire Code with local amendments
• Approve $17,290 contract with Matrix Consulting Group for cost allocation plan

The City Council elected a new Vice Mayor and approved several contract amendments and staffing resolutions. The Richmond Housing Authority also met to authorize the continued use of teleconferencing. The council granted settlement authority for two police department workers' compensation claims.

• Elected Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin as Vice Mayor for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved settlement authority for Police Department workers' compensation claims (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3-23 to continue use of teleconferencing for legislative bodies (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract increase for Colantuono, Highsmith, & Whatley, PC (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 contract amendment for Ascend Professional Services, LLC security at Castro Encampment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 01-23 adopting the 2022 California Fire Code (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 4-23 and 5-23 regarding staffing and salary schedules (6-0)
• Approved $60,259 emergency HVAC duct replacement for Developing Personal Resource Center (6-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This is a special virtual meeting of the Richmond City Council with a single substantive action: adopting a resolution to canvass the returns and results of the recount of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 ballots. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Adopt resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election for District 2
• Recount of District 2 ballots certified by City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian)

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2-23 to certify the canvass of returns for the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 ballots. Mayor Butt voted against the measure, citing a lack of precinct-level vote counts in the provided documents.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2-23 to canvass the returns of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 Ballots (5-2)

Swearing In Ceremony

This is a ceremonial meeting where the City of Richmond administers the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Councilmembers Cesar Zepeda (District 2), Doria Robinson (District 3), and Soheila Bana (District 4). The agenda also includes farewells to outgoing Mayor Thomas K. Butt and Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates and Demnlus Johnson III, plus proclamations and public comments. No legislative or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for Mayor Eduardo Martinez
• Oath of office for Councilmembers Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, Soheila Bana
• Proclamations to outgoing Mayor Thomas K. Butt and Councilmembers Bates and Johnson
• Public comment limited to one minute for new and departing councilmembers

The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Election to Eduardo Martinez, Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, and Soheila Bana. The ceremony included proclamations for outgoing officials and public comments.

• Administered Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Election to Eduardo Martinez, Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, and Soheila Bana

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting to take two actions: certify the results of a recount of District 2 ballots from the November 8, 2022 election, and ratify the city manager's January 3, 2023 proclamation of a local emergency due to flooding and a landslide on Seaview Drive that forced evacuations. The meeting is virtual, with public comment limited to agenda items.

• Adopt resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election for District 2
• Adopt resolution ratifying proclamation of local emergency due to heavy rains, flooding, and large landslide on Seaview Drive
• Emergency proclamation issued January 3, 2023 by city manager
• Landslide forced evacuation of residents in impacted area

The City Council approved a resolution ratifying a local emergency proclamation issued on January 3, 2023, following heavy rains, flooding, and a landslide on Seaview Drive. A separate item to canvass the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 ballot recount failed to pass.

• Ratified local emergency proclamation due to flooding and Seaview Drive landslide (4-3)
• Canvass of November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 ballot recount failed (3-4)