Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The council discussed paratransit service options for disabled residents but took no vote. Five residents spoke about the city's transportation services for people with disabilities who cannot use regular buses. Staff had previously been asked to explore three alternatives including hiring a contractor.

The council approved endorsing Oakland's efforts to create a public bank that would hold city funds and make local loans. The measure passed 6-1, with Mayor Butt voting no. Friends of the Public Bank of Oakland had requested Richmond's support for their proposal.

The council approved rules for distributing Environmental Community Investment Agreement grants unanimously. The new system creates two categories: larger grants requiring council approval and smaller grants that staff can approve directly.

The council received budget presentations from three city departments for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2017. The Successor Agency, Water Resource Recovery, and Port departments presented their spending plans, continuing budget discussions from the May 16 meeting.

The council approved 2 routine items on consent, including a lease of Point Potrero Marine Terminal space to Dutra Group for $198,000 annual revenue for tug and barge operations.