Tuesday, April 30, 2024
SpecialOfficial term: Special Meeting. Category: Brown Act / Council Procedure. A meeting called outside the regular schedule to address a specific, urgent topic. Only 24 hours notice is required, and the council can only discuss items listed in the special meeting notice.Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 5:34 p.m. · 8 agenda items recorded · 10 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
8 items
Formally support Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail for bikers and walkers
Motion passed 6-0Political Statements
Proclaim May 4-5 as official Cinco de Mayo celebration days
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Recognize May as National Bike Month in Richmond
Motion passed 6-0National Bike Month
Proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Richmond
Motion passed 6-0Jewish American Heritage Month
Increase budgets for 3 upcoming city festivals by $24,000 total
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Hire finance and maintenance managers for Port of Richmond operations
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Add restrictions to city investment policy to avoid funding violence and war
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Consider putting instant runoff voting on November ballot for future city elections
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety