Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 4:03 p.m. · 19 agenda items recorded · 9 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Nathaniel Bates(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Thomas Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Absent)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Demnlus Johnson III(Present)
19 items
Discuss 2 liability claims against the city in closed session
Legal Claims
Reaffirm climate emergency and formally oppose new fossil fuel projects
Motion passed 7-0Political Statements
Declare first Friday in June as Gun Violence Awareness Day
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Approve $100,200 severance package for departing Finance Director Belinda Brown
Motion passed 7-0Finance Director Severance
Announce 19 board vacancies and ask residents to apply
Motion passed 7-0Labor & City Workers
Approve redesigned housing project with 76 homes near Miller Knox Regional Shoreline
2 motions · see outcomesEnvironmental Justice
Receive poetry readings from city's poet laureates for National Poetry Month
Poetry Month Recognition
Honor children's book and proclaim it citywide reading book
City-Wide Reading Book
Receive presentation on ideas to improve city employee morale and communication
Labor & City Workers
Receive legal opinion on staff transferring city property without council approval
Private Landowner Encroachments
Direct city manager to release completed employee pay study
Labor & City Workers
Receive presentation on Contra Costa County animal services fee increase
Animal Services Contract
Receive report on county's non-police mental health crisis response program
A3 Miles Hall Crisis Hub
Block Point Molate land sale to Winehaven Legacy LLC for missing closing requirements
3 motions · see outcomesPoint Molate
Present draft plan to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries citywide
Local Roadway Safety Plan
Add street sweeping signs and enforcement to all Richmond neighborhoods
Police & Community Safety
Receive update on refinancing $130 million pension obligation bonds
Labor & City Workers
Receive budget presentations from City Manager, Police and Fire departments
Police & Community Safety
Receive budget presentations from Community Development and Community Services departments
Police & Community Safety