Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 19 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Heard proposal to hire firm for full city organization audit but took no vote.
- Approved sponsoring 2016 Soil Not Oil environmental conference at Richmond Convention Center.
- Approved directing staff to organize workshop on new California mold legislation with county.
- Approved 16 routine items including $100,000 mediator contract and $50,299 emergency flood repair at Richmond Plunge.
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Contracts(1 item)
Sponsor the 2016 Soil Not Oil environmental conference at Richmond Convention Center
In Plain English
The city would officially sponsor an environmental conference happening August 5-6 at the Richmond Memorial Convention Center. The Soil Not Oil Conference focuses on environmental issues and sustainable practices. Official sponsorship typically involves the city's name appearing on conference materials and promotional content.
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Votes
To approve the City of Richmond's sponsorship
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to organize workshop on new California mold legislation with county
In Plain English
California passed new state law SB 655 requiring cities to address mold problems in rental housing. The city needs to learn how to implement these requirements effectively. Staff would work with Contra Costa County to hold an educational workshop similar to one already held in Alameda County.
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Votes
To direct staff to engage with Contra Costa County to hold a workshop
7 to 0
Personnel(1 item)
Direct staff to hire firm for full city organization audit
In Plain English
The city wants to hire an outside company to review how efficiently city departments operate. The audit examines staffing levels, service costs, and ways to improve city operations. If approved, staff begins searching for an experienced local government auditing firm.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.