What happened
The council approved allowing the city manager to sign agreements for a $15 million affordable housing grant application. This state grant would fund a 150-unit affordable housing project near Richmond BART station plus transit and bike improvements. The city previously applied for this grant in 2021 but was rejected.
Discussion of Metro Walk Phase II development with Pacific West Builders had no vote recorded. The council addressed financial terms and payment negotiations for the next phase of housing at Richmond Transit Village near the BART station.
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Attendance
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
2 items
TopAllow city manager to sign agreements for $15 million affordable housing grant application
1 speakerHousing & Homelessness
Negotiate price and payment terms for Metro Walk Phase II development
Metro Walk Phase II