Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 5:04 p.m. · 4 items · 5 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
The council approved partnering with the Calle 23 group to help 23rd Street businesses access federal housing grants for storefront improvements. The 6-0 vote (with Beckles absent) will provide technical assistance for low-interest loans.
Three presentation-only items took up much of the meeting's four-and-a-half hours. The Home Team presented ideas for protecting North Richmond's shoreline from flooding and sea level rise. The Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging shared their Senior Policy Platform addressing challenges facing older residents.
The Richmond Community Foundation also presented details about their housing renovation program that helps residents repair and improve their homes. No votes were taken on any of the three presentations.
The council approved 4 routine items on consent, including support for a state bill to increase school funding and reinstating an immigrant visitation program at West County jail.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.