Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 1 items · 14 votes · 15 public comments

What happened

  • Approved 12 routine items including $10 million asphalt contracts and $360,000 police vehicle rentals.
  • Directed staff to research requiring translation services in three languages.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
1 substantive items · 13 consent

Governance(1 item)

Research creating law requiring translation services in 3 languages

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

Richmond currently provides translation inconsistently across city meetings and events. City staff will research costs and logistics for standardizing translation services in the 3 most common non-English languages. If approved later, translation would be required at council meetings, community forums, and city event materials.

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Votes

Approved the item

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Ada RecinosAye
Melvin WillisAye
Jovanka BecklesAbsent

Approved as a group without individual discussion.