Direct staff to find new job programs for formerly incarcerated residents

Re-entry Job ProgramsGovernance

In Plain English

The city currently contracts with Richmond Improvement Association to help formerly incarcerated people find jobs. The city's population of people returning from prison continues to grow. If approved, staff will research other organizations that could provide these employment services instead of extending the current contract.

Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.

Votes

Approve $40,000, close out the contract, and move to an RFP going forward

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: <UNKNOWN>

Failed

Extend the contract to the end of the fiscal year with an additional $90,000

Moved by: Vice Mayor MarquezSeconded by: <UNKNOWN>

Failed

Approve a two-month extension of the current contract with the understanding that the City of Richmond is not determining to continue or not continue to fund RIA at the end of the contract; it is a chance to work out details

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Bates

Failed

Close out the current contract with RIA and give direction to staff to come back to the City Council with a report on recommendations for an RFP process for multiple re-entry programs

Moved by: Councilmember LopezSeconded by: Councilmember Sandhu

Passed

5 to 2

ViramontesAbstain

MarquezAye

SandhuAye

BatesNay

McLaughlinAye

ButtAye

RogersNay

LopezAye