Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:51 p.m. · 2 items · 22 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Rejected $625,000 federal grant to hire additional police officers 4-3 (Beckles, McLaughlin, Myrick dissenting).
- Failed to approve amendments to Richmond Police Commission operations law.
- Approved mid-year budget adjustments unanimously.
- Approved 17 routine items including $275,000 street sweeper and $435,414 ADA restroom upgrades.
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Budget(2 items)
Accept $625,000 federal grant to hire additional police officers
In Plain English
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Richmond Police this grant to expand officer hiring. The city must contribute $2.1 million of its own funds over 3 years as a required match. If approved, the total $2.7 million supports new police positions beyond current staffing levels.
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Votes
That this matter be continued to the March 1, 2016, City Council meeting and that staff report back regarding the overtime costs
6 to 1
To adopt the resolution
3 to 3
Review mid-year budget performance and approve spending adjustments
In Plain English
The city reviews its budget halfway through the fiscal year to see how actual spending compares to projections. Staff identifies areas where departments need more or less money than originally planned. If approved, the adjustments reallocate funds between different city services and projects to match actual needs.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 14-16
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Amend law governing Richmond Police Commission operations
In Plain English
The city council is making changes to the law that created and governs the Police Commission. This is the second and final vote on these amendments. The Police Commission oversees police department policies and investigates complaints about officer conduct.
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Votes
Leave #5b as it is, do not strike out #5C, keep #'s 6, 8, 9, and 10, as they are and strike out #7 from the staff report
4 to 3
That said ordinance be adopted
Approved as a group without individual discussion.