Tuesday, January 23, 2024
21 agenda items recorded · 5 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Melvin Willis(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Absent)
20 items
Meet privately to discuss employee contract negotiations with 6 unions
Labor & City Workers
NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT
Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human Trafficking Prevention
Direct staff to create plan for using $268,000 to update MLK Community Center design
Police & Community Safety
Direct staff to provide update on resuming street sweeping parking enforcement by Feb 29
Street Sweeping Enforcement
Expand mental health services contract for unhoused clients by $407,000
Housing & Homelessness
Add $45,000 for 3 arts organizations to continue programs through 2024
Arts Organizations Funding
Approve wage contract for police supervisors and managers through 2025
Labor & City Workers
Approve wage increases for Richmond Fire Department managers through 2025
Labor & City Workers
Declare February 2024 as Black History Month in Richmond
Political Statements
Declare February 29, 2024 as Rare Disease Day in Richmond
Rare Disease Day
Receive monthly crime report from police chief
Police & Community Safety
Move $237,678 from last year's budget to continue Point Molate security through June 2024
Police & Community Safety
Receive Public Works Director's report on citywide cleanup activities
City Cleanup Operations
Award $439,000 construction contract for Dirt World Park improvements
Police & Community Safety
Hire contractor to remove rust from emergency generator at City Hall
Civic Center Generator
Receive county presentation on new presidential primary election procedures
Presidential Primary Election
Receive report on wastewater plant odor incident and prevention plans
3 motions · see outcomesChevron & the Refinery
Consider new law making adults responsible for underage drinking on their property
Cannabis
Receive update on East Bay Rescue Mission programs and building renovations
Motion passed 7-0Macdonald Avenue
P.1.aCity Council Meeting Minutes