What happened
The council formally censured Mayor Tom Butt for releasing confidential information, passing the reprimand 5-2 with Butt and Bates voting no. The censure accuses Butt of sharing attorney-client privileged information and private meeting details with the public.
The council hired Shasa Curl as interim city manager for three months at $21,250 per month. Curl will serve from December 2021 through March 2022 while the city searches for a permanent manager.
A rent board fee credit for small landlords was approved unanimously. Landlords with four or fewer rental units will receive fee reductions, distinguishing them from large property owners who pay standard rates.
The council approved hiring three firms to establish special financing districts for the Point Molate development. These districts allow developers to fund public improvements like roads and utilities through land-secured financing.
The council approved 19 routine items on consent, including a $1.8 million emergency repair of the North Richmond Pump Station and accepting a $7,500 donation from Share the Spirit East Bay charity.
Auto-summarized from official minutes and vote records
Stay informed
Get a briefing before and after each meeting.
Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $1.8M North Richmond Pump Station emergency... · $1M Security guard services contract amen... · $284K Legal representation contract amendment