Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The council will consider $225,000 in legal services contracts through 2025, including a $150,000 increase for Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth law firm and a new $75,000 agreement with Manning & Kass. This marks the third time in recent months the council has taken up legal services contracts, with similar items appearing in December and October.

A 45-day emergency ban on new tobacco store permits appears twice on the agenda while the city reviews its regulations. The council will also create a new policy preventing council members from appointing family to city boards and commissions to avoid conflicts of interest.

The police department requests three contracts totaling $133,842: motorcycle maintenance with Motorrad LLC for $90,000, speed radar trailers for $28,842, and additional safety equipment from Du-All Safety for $15,000. Police and community safety items have appeared on 34 agendas in the past year, making this the most frequently recurring topic.

The Port of Richmond gets security upgrades with 18 additional cameras at Point Potrero Marine Terminal costing $39,300 through the existing Flock Group contract. The council will also approve $19,339 for window treatments at the Main Library and accept an $8,363 grant for professional membership fees.

A closed session on three liability claims filed against the city is scheduled, with similar claims appearing on agendas twice this year. The council will also cancel its regular meeting to hold a special session on council working relations."}