Tuesday, April 17, 2018

The council approved 18 routine items on consent, including a $434,300 pilot program for on-call bulky item pickup at apartment complexes and contracts with six engineering firms totaling $3.6 million. Other notable items included $300,000 for emergency road repairs from SYAR Industries and designating the Osprey as Richmond's official city bird.

The council received an update on a favorable court ruling in the Point Molate development dispute. The city won a federal court case about developing the former Navy fuel depot, ending a long legal fight over the 413-acre waterfront site.

A new bike and pedestrian path along West Ohio Avenue was approved unanimously to connect the Richmond Greenway to the San Francisco Bay Trail. The route will run from South 2nd Street to Garrard Boulevard.

The council approved extending the wastewater treatment contract with Veolia for five years while reducing the company's markup on capital projects from 24% to a lower rate. The current contract expires in May 2022.

Council members also directed staff to present a briefing on parking citation policies and available accommodations for low-income residents. Staff will explain current notification procedures and assistance programs for people who receive tickets.