What happened
The council rejected a plan to develop a Richmond Green-Blue New Deal for transitioning to environmental jobs. The proposal failed 3-4, with Johnson, Martinez, and Bates voting no and Willis abstaining.
The council approved 12 routine items on consent, including a $3.2 million amendment with Caltrans for a trash capture device and $1.8 million to build bike lanes on Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South. Other major items included accepting $2.8 million for 13th Street safety improvements and $1 million for shuttle service through Nomad Transit.
A new law prohibiting landlord harassment of tenants was approved 6-1, with only Butt voting no. The council also passed a measure requiring LLCs to disclose their actual owners when applying for city permits, approved 5-2 with Bates and Butt dissenting.
The council approved urging U.S. Senators to support permanent residency for immigrant program beneficiaries. Residents raised concerns about language and civic knowledge requirements and voting rights and eligibility during public comment on this item.
Several items were continued to future meetings, including strengthening fireworks law enforcement and studying whether to allow undocumented residents to vote in local elections.
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Biggest items: $3.2M CALTRANS Cooperative Implementation A... · $2.8M 13th Street Complete Streets Project ... · $1.8M Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way Sou...