Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:36 p.m. · 7 items · 7 public comments · View official: Minutes
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The council will receive two presentations on public safety, continuing a topic that has appeared on 28 agendas in the past year. The Office of Neighborhood Safety will present their anti-gun violence programs, while the Police Department shares data on Richmond homicide trends.
A budget update dominates the agenda with presentations on the draft 2019-20 operating budget, the 5-year capital plan, and a new forecast model through 2029. Consultant Russ Branson created the financial forecasting tool that will likely show budget challenges ahead.
The council will consider a new law allowing the city to charge fees for audio and video public records requests. Currently, all public records are provided free under California's Public Records Act.
The council also needs to appoint members to three city boards: the Rent Board, Police Review Commission, and Planning Commission. These volunteer positions handle tenant rights, police oversight, and development decisions.
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