Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:48 p.m. · 5 items · 21 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
The council approved $162,000 in protective gear for firefighters from Globe brand through L.N. Curtis & Sons over three years. The purchase was approved as a sole-source contract without competitive bidding.
The council voted to support a homeless workforce conference and waive venue rental fees at Richmond Memorial Auditorium. The annual event connects homeless individuals with job opportunities and services hosted by Saffron Strand. Mayor Butt cast the only no vote, with Councilmember Beckles abstaining.
The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $293,381 grant for creating transportation plans to transit stops and $150,000 in three-year contracts for swimming pool maintenance at the Richmond Swim Center and Plunge.
The council unanimously agreed to sponsor an environmental justice conference focused on climate change at Richmond Memorial Convention Center. They also received draft city budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Discussion of granting a 10-year franchise to SFPP for an oil pipeline in city streets was continued to a future meeting.
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Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $293K Transportation Planning Grant · $150K Swimming Facilities Contracts · $24K Police Vehicle Repairs