Tuesday, February 20, 2024
22 agenda items recorded · 3 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
21 items
Meet privately with lawyers about 3 ongoing lawsuits
Point Molate
Add $100,000 to law firm contract defending Point Molate development lawsuits
Motion passed 7-0Point Molate
Direct staff to create Richmond's first official legislative platform
Legislative Platform
Receive annual report on citywide accomplishments from 2023
City Accomplishments Report
Hire Rosendin Electric to install $3.3 million shore power system at marine terminal
Police & Community Safety
Approve $107,500 contract to paint 2 buildings at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
Police & Community Safety
Receive financial reports for city investments and employee overtime in December 2023
Labor & City Workers
Receive update on city workforce analysis required by state auditor
Workforce Analysis
Add 4 positions across city departments and reallocate 3 existing roles
Labor & City Workers
Allow weekly farmers' market at Marina Bay Park parking lot
Ford Point & Richmond Village
Accept $81,934 grant to help formerly incarcerated residents find jobs
Youth & Community Programs
Appoint 2 new planning commissioners
Police & Community Safety
Reappoint 2 members to Workforce Development Board
Youth & Community Programs
Appoint JannVenus Espadera Monreal to Richmond Youth Council
Youth & Community Programs
Issue proclamation recognizing 2024 Lunar New Year celebration
Lunar New Year
Hire Tactical K-9, LLC to train Richmond Police Department's 5 police dogs
Police & Community Safety
Receive monthly report on city cleanup activities
Public Works Cleanup
Allocate $241,000 to fix broken traffic signal at 6th Street and Macdonald Avenue
Macdonald Avenue
Extend City Manager's contract 2 years with guaranteed 5% annual raises
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Replace July 4th fireworks with drone light shows for environmental and safety benefits
Motion passedEnvironmental Justice
Receive presentation on regional impacts of Berkeley hospital closure
Alta Bates Hospital
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