Study ways to improve city services for non-English speakers

Language Access ServicesGovernance

In Plain English

Many Richmond residents speak languages other than English as their primary language. The city wants to identify barriers these residents face when accessing city services or participating in council meetings. If approved, staff will research solutions like extended speaking time for residents who need translators.

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Votes

Move Item K-1, Operations and Security Center, before Item J-1, the general plan, to allow individuals an opportunity to address the Council that did not have an opportunity when the item was previously presented

Moved by: Nat BatesSeconded by: Corky Boozé

Failed

3 to 4

Nat BatesAye

Corky BoozéAye

Jim RogersAye

Jovanka BecklesNay

Tom ButtNay

Jeff RittermanNay

Gayle McLaughlinNay

Direct staff to come back with recommendations to the City Council to improve City services for residents who do not speak English as their primary language, including notifying public speakers at Council meetings that they have extra time for the translator to speak

Moved by: Jim RogersSeconded by: Jeff Ritterman

Passed

5 to 0

Jovanka BecklesAye

Tom ButtAye

Jeff RittermanAye

Jim RogersAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye

Nat BatesAbstain

Corky BoozéAbstain