Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 5 items · 1 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Rejected policy changes for Richmond Promise college scholarship program.
- Approved hiring National Resource Network to create 5-year budget forecasting model.
- Received presentations on Summer of Minecraft youth training and Love Your Block volunteering programs.
- Heard about Community Wi-Fi Project with school district and nonprofits.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive presentation on Community Wi-Fi Project with school district and nonprofits
In Plain English
The city partnered with West Contra Costa school district, Internet Archive, and Building Blocks for Kids to expand internet access. This collaboration aims to provide Wi-Fi service to residents who lack reliable home internet. The presentation will update the council on project progress and community impact.
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Governance(1 item)
Discuss policy changes for Richmond Promise college scholarship program
In Plain English
The Richmond Promise provides scholarships to local high school graduates attending college. City council will review potential changes to how the program operates. The discussion will guide staff on which policy adjustments to pursue for the scholarship program.
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Votes
Motion to include in the Richmond Promise Program all graduating students from public, private, and charter schools in Richmond
Contracts(1 item)
Hire National Resource Network to create 5-year budget forecasting model
In Plain English
The city wants to contract with National Resource Network to build a tool that predicts city finances over the next 5 years. The total contract costs $110,000, but Richmond only pays $27,500. If approved, the city gets better long-term budget planning capabilities.
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Votes
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with National Resource Network
5 to 0
Miscellaneous(2 items)
Receive presentation on Summer of Minecraft youth training program
In Plain English
City staff will present results from a Minecraft-based training program that served local youth in July 2015. The presentation covers what participants learned and how the program worked. This is an informational item with no financial impact or decisions required.
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Receive presentation on Love Your Block volunteering program and Kennedy Park project
In Plain English
City staff will present updates on two community programs. Love Your Block connects residents with volunteer opportunities to improve neighborhoods. The Kennedy Park project involves community members in building or upgrading park facilities.
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