Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:38 p.m. · 5 items · 5 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
- Heard options for paratransit service for disabled residents with 5 people speaking.
- Approved endorsing Oakland's public bank efforts 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Received budget presentations from 3 departments and union representatives.
- Approved rules for distributing Environmental Community Investment Agreement grants.
- Approved 2 routine items including $198,000 lease to Dutra Group.
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Governance(1 item)
Endorse Oakland's efforts to create a public bank
In Plain English
Oakland is exploring creating a city-owned bank that would hold public funds and make local loans. Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland will present their proposal to Richmond's council. If approved, Richmond formally supports Oakland's bank effort and agrees to study partnering with any future public bank in the region.
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Votes
Adopt resolution to endorse Oakland's public bank efforts
6 to 1
Contracts(1 item)
Review options for paratransit service for disabled residents
In Plain English
The city currently provides paratransit service for residents with disabilities who cannot use regular buses. Council previously asked staff to explore 3 alternatives: hiring a contractor, splitting service between city and ride-sharing companies, or merging with another provider. This discussion continues from a 2017 meeting to decide the future of this specialized transportation service.
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Budget(2 items)
Receive budget presentations from 3 city departments for next fiscal year
In Plain English
The Successor Agency, Water Resource Recovery, and Port departments present their proposed spending plans for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2017. These presentations continue from the May 16 council meeting where other departments presented their budgets. The council reviews each department's priorities and costs before approving the final city budget.
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Receive budget recommendations from employee union representatives
In Plain English
The city council formed a committee of employee union representatives to review the upcoming budget. The committee studied city spending priorities and employee needs for the 2017-18 fiscal year. If accepted, their recommendations could influence how the city allocates money for salaries, benefits, and services.
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Environment(1 item)
Set rules for distributing Environmental Community Investment Agreement grants
In Plain English
The city received grant money through an Environmental Community Investment Agreement but needs rules for how to distribute it. Staff proposes 2 categories: larger grants that require city council approval and smaller community mini-grants. If approved, the city begins accepting applications for the 2017-18 budget year.
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Votes
Accept staff recommendations and re-address award criteria for Category 3 when staff returns to the Council to review the ECIA budget at a future meeting
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.