Tuesday, April 4, 2023
24 agenda items recorded · 8 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Absent)
23 items
Discuss 2 police workers' compensation claims in closed session
Police & Community Safety
Formally recognize Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr with ceremonial proclamation
Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr
Oppose state bill that would bypass local approval for apartment developments
Political Statements
Send 2 staff to Austin homelessness symposium despite Texas travel ban
Motion failed 2-2Housing & Homelessness
Ratify $174,000 in emergency spending for January 2023 storm response
Police & Community Safety
Receive February 2023 investment balance and overtime spending reports
Labor & City Workers
Approve 5% salary increase for City Clerk from $169,109 to $177,563 annually
City Clerk Salary
Approve out-of-state travel for 2 IT staff to attend Tyler Technology conference
Motion failed 2-2Police & Community Safety
Partner with West Coast Chess Alliance for free afterschool chess lessons and tournaments
Labor & City Workers
Expand Weigh of Life workforce contract by $12,000 for job training services
Political Statements
Contract with Richmond Police Activities League to provide job training for 20 youth
Police & Community Safety
Approve 3-year high-speed internet contract for Richmond Public Library
Library Internet Contract
Accept $35,000 Chevron grant for youth employment program
Police & Community Safety
Appoint Jim Hite to the Rent Board through March 2025
Rent Board & Tenants
Appoint Elaine Dockens to the Rent Board
Rent Board & Tenants
Add gym deep cleaning to existing police crime scene restoration contract
Police & Community Safety
Approve fence encroachment agreement for 8 Western Drive property
8 Western Drive Fence
Extend moratorium blocking new sewer connections to Keller Beach system
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Adopt new Form-Based Code zoning rules for Richmond Livable Corridors
Motion passed 4-0Police & Community Safety
Receive presentations from 2 women-focused organizations for Women's History Month
Police & Community Safety
Hire law firm to handle Chevron hydrogen fuel project application review
Motion passed 5-0Chevron & the Refinery
Hire consultants to facilitate City Council retreat and create citywide strategic plan
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Receive update on Richmond Rapid Response Fund assistance to residents
Police & Community Safety
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