Tuesday, March 25, 2025
27 agenda items recorded · 2 motion records · View official: Minutes | Agenda
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Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
27 items
Meet privately with lawyers about lawsuit involving city property sale
Riggers Loft Lawsuit
Add $150,000 to legal contract with Maloney Employment Law through 2027
Motion passed 7-0Maloney Employment Law
Adopt law limiting city cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
Political Statements
Honor installation of new pastor at Hillcrest Baptist Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Issue formal statement recognizing Nowrūz and city's first annual celebration
Ford Point & Richmond Village
Grant $300,000 to Hope Solutions for Richmond's first Tiny House Village project
Housing & Homelessness
Extend R3 Consulting contract by $60,000 for waste collection negotiations
Police & Community Safety
Lease office space to Congressman John Garamendi for $13,689 per year
Garamendi District Office
Accept $600,000 state grant for Cannabis Equity Program
Cannabis
Receive update on city's progress fixing problems identified in 2022 state audit
State Audit Response
Increase temporary staffing contract by $60,000 to total $260,000
Labor & City Workers
Increase spending limit for temp staffing contract by $100,000 to $250,000
Labor & City Workers
Increase consulting contract limit by $200,000 for paratransit improvements and staff training
Police & Community Safety
Retitle Code Enforcement Supervisor and update City Attorney salary range
City Employee Classifications
Expand contract with consultant to create immigration enforcement protocols
Police & Community Safety
Correct board member Andrew Melendez's term end date to December 2026
Police & Community Safety
Correct term expiration date for Community Crisis Response Program board member
Police & Community Safety
Declare March 10, 2025, as Tibetan National Uprising Day
Tibetan National Uprising Day
Declare March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility
Political Statements
Review police use of tactical equipment and renew authorization
Police & Community Safety
Hire Pablo Restorations to repair Fire Station 68 roof for $92,420
Police & Community Safety
Expand biohazard cleanup contract to include dangerous substance removal
Biohazard Cleanup Contract
Apply for $2.95 million regional grant for 4 walking and biking projects
Transportation Grant
Issue 10-day report on sewer line moratorium to allow extension
Keller Beach Sewer
Receive February 2025 report on city cleanup and abatement activities
Public Works Abatement
Receive presentation on using Chevron settlement funds to pay pension debts early
Motion passed 6-0Labor & City Workers
Receive presentation on West Contra Costa school district enrollment and budget trends
Police & Community Safety