Wednesday, January 10, 2018
JointPresiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 9 items · 0 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
- Approved teacher housing partnership concepts with West Contra Costa school district after hearing 5 public comments.
- Received status reports on school district's community programs, facilities upgrades, and student activities.
- Heard updates on approved residential developments, Richmond Promise scholarships, and summer camp partnerships.
- Received reports on feminine hygiene product compliance and annual Snow Ball event.
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Attendance
Tom Butt(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
9 substantive items
Housing(2 items)
Approved/Planned Residential Development Presentation
Housing
Official Agenda Text
The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a presentation regarding approved/planned residential development in the City of Richmond from City Planning and Building Services Director Richard Mitchell. 1,981 new residences either under construction or going through entitlement process as of January 2018.
City/WCCUSD Teacher Housing Partnership Concepts
Housing
Official Agenda Text
The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers discussed concepts for City of Richmond/WCCUSD partnerships for teacher housing. Concept includes loan at 10% of purchase price up to $50,000, no interest, loan forgiveness at 20% per year after year 5, must be first-time home buyer in Richmond.
Votes
Extended the meeting until 11:30 p.m.
Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed
Governance(1 item)
AB 10 Compliance - Feminine Hygiene Products
Governance
Official Agenda Text
The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a report regarding how WCCUSD would comply with California Assembly Bill 10 (Assemblymember Cristina Garcia) on feminine hygiene products in public school restrooms. Products provided free through school offices and health centers, dispensers to be purchased for restroom availability.
Miscellaneous(6 items)
WCCUSD Activities Presentation
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The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Boardmembers received a presentation regarding activities at the West Contra Costa Unified School District from WCCUSD Superintendent Matt Duffy. District goals: 80% graduating students college ready, 80% parent/student satisfaction, 80% employees remain 5+ years.
WCCUSD Facilities Upgrade Program Status Report
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The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a status report on WCCUSD facilities upgrade program from WCCUSD Superintendent Matt Duffy and Associate Superintendent of Facilities Lisa Leblanc. Wilson Elementary to be replaced, Kennedy High School seismic retrofit/replacement planned, 15 Richmond schools getting solar panels.
WCCUSD Full Service Community Schools Program Status Report
Official Agenda Text
The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a status report on West Contra Costa Unified School District full service community schools program presented by Elizabeth Carmody, Director of Community Engagement. Program purpose to increase student and family well-being through partnerships with city, county, and community organizations.
Richmond Promise Program Update
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The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received an update on the Richmond Promise program from Richmond Promise Executive Director Jessie Stewart. Community-wide college scholarship fund with $35 million allocated over 10 years through Environmental and Community Investment Agreement, began with class of 2016.
ACHIEVE Summer Camp Partnership Report
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The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a report on ACHIEVE summer camp partnership among WCCUSD, City of Richmond, and West County Ed. Fund from Community Services Director Rochelle Monk, Recreation Coordinator Troy Porter, and Robert Bunt. Full day camps for nine weeks combining recreation, enrichment, and academics.
65th Annual Snow Ball Report
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The Richmond City Council and the West Contra Costa Unified School District Boardmembers received a report on the 65th Annual Snow Ball from Community Services Administration Manager Ranjana Majaraj and Sharolyn Babs. Coronation of king and queen took place, Friends of Recreation gave $5,000 scholarship donation.