What happened
The council approved unanimously changing meeting start times on a trial basis to help meetings finish earlier. Current meetings often run past midnight, preventing residents from participating in later agenda items.
The council approved unanimously hiring a consulting firm to secure dredging permits for port terminals and Marina Bay. The port must regularly remove sediment buildup to maintain 33-37 feet of water depth for ships at Terminal 2 and Point Potrero berths.
The council discussed a lawsuit between the city property authority and Riggers Loft Wine Company in closed session with lawyers. No vote was recorded on litigation strategy.
The council honored June Albonico for 60 years of teaching swimming at Richmond Plunge from 1956 until recently. The council also recognized February 28 as Rare Disease Day and honored 9 Black Richmond police officers who filed the first lawsuit against racial discrimination in a US police department in 1968.
Several contract and appointment items received no votes, including a $204,000 increase to Community Violence Solutions through 2027, new laser speed guns for police, and $269,000 for protected bike lanes on 7th Street. United Teachers of Richmond presented on the school district's fiscal crisis despite having three times the required reserves.
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