Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:48 p.m. · 5 items · 21 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Approved 14 routine items including $293,381 transit planning grant and $150,000 pool maintenance contracts.
- Approved supporting homeless workforce conference with waived venue fees 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved $162,000 three-year contract for firefighter protective gear.
- Heard proposal for 10-year oil pipeline franchise to SFPP but took no vote.
- Approved sponsoring environmental justice conference at Richmond Memorial Convention Center.
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Housing(1 item)
Support homeless workforce conference and waive venue rental fees
In Plain English
Saffron Strand hosts an annual conference connecting homeless individuals with job opportunities and services. The city owns Richmond Memorial Auditorium where the event takes place. If approved, the city waives rental fees for the 8th year of this conference.
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Votes
Approve the auditorium rental fee waiver for one year and work with Saffron Strand to reduce the cost
3 to 1
Support the resolution and waive the auditorium rental fee for two years
5 to 1
Contracts(2 items)
Approve $162,000 sole-source purchase of firefighter protective gear over 3 years
In Plain English
The fire department needs new protective suits and equipment for firefighters. The city wants to buy from Globe brand through L.N. Curtis & Sons without taking competitive bids. If approved, the city spends $54,000 per year for the next 3 years on helmets, coats, pants and other safety gear.
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Votes
Approve the sole-source purchase of Globe firefighter personal protective equipment
7 to 0
Grant 10-year franchise to SFPP for oil pipeline in city streets
In Plain English
SFPP operates oil pipelines that run underneath Richmond's streets and public areas. The company needs the city's permission to continue using these rights-of-way. If approved, SFPP gets a new 10-year agreement to maintain and operate their existing pipeline infrastructure.
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Budget(1 item)
Acknowledge receipt of draft city budgets for next year
In Plain English
The city manager has delivered draft spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The operating budget covers day-to-day expenses like staff salaries and park maintenance. The capital budget plans major projects like road repairs and building renovations over 5 years. This acknowledgment starts the formal review process before final approval.
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Votes
Acknowledge receipt of the draft budgets and accept staff's recommendations
7 to 0
Environment(1 item)
Sponsor environmental justice conference at Richmond Memorial Convention Center
In Plain English
The city would sponsor a 2017 conference focused on climate change and environmental justice issues. The event takes place at Richmond Memorial Convention Center. The agenda does not specify the sponsorship amount or what the city's support includes.
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Votes
Approve sponsorship with provision that City's subsidy amount of $2,770.50 be paid by the Mayor's Office
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.