Direct staff to continue Richmond CARES housing program negotiations
In Plain English
The Richmond CARES program involves partnerships to address housing issues in the city. Staff needs direction on creating a joint powers agreement with other agencies. The city council wants to ensure no property can be seized through eminent domain without a council vote.
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Votes
To direct staff to set up JPA, confirm no eminent domain without Council vote, continue working with MRP, issue monthly reports, and return in 30 days
4 to 3
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