What happened
The council approved 12 routine items on consent, including a $48 million bond for a 105-unit affordable apartment project and $10.3 million from Caltrans to build four large trash capture devices.
The council heard a presentation about requiring local hiring for construction projects on city-owned land. The building trades union proposed the policy to ensure Richmond residents get jobs and training opportunities on these projects. The council approved unanimously moving forward with developing this requirement.
Other consent items included $228,126 for ImageTrend to provide a new emergency medical records system and $200,000 for Terminal 4 wharf removal environmental monitoring. The council also expanded the immigrant services program to include emergency food, rent, and utility assistance.
The council scheduled closed session discussions with six employee unions representing police, fire, and city workers to negotiate contracts. They also received reports on Point Potrero Marine Terminal repair needs and youth program funding effectiveness, but took no votes on these items.
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