Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Special

Presiding: Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 6:25 p.m. · 3 items · 3 votes

What happened

  • Approved $33,908 addition to emergency heating repair contract at Nevin Plaza apartments.
  • Approved extending landscaping contract for public housing properties through June 2025.
  • Approved routine Housing Authority business items.

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Attendance

Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jaycine Scott(Absent)
3 substantive items

Contracts(2 items)

Extend landscaping contract for public housing properties through June 2025

Housing & Homelessness

In Plain English

The Richmond Housing Authority currently pays Pacific Site Management to maintain landscaping at public housing properties. The original contract began in 2019 after complaints about poor maintenance at these sites. If approved, the contract extends 2 more years and total spending rises to $342,900.

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Votes

ADOPT a resolution approving a contract amendment with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services at Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) properties, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, and increasing the compensation in an amount not to exceed $117,900, for a total contract compensation amount not to exceed $342,900

Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Soheila Bana
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Melvin WillisAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jaycine ScottAbsent

Add $33,908 to emergency heating repair contract at Nevin Plaza apartments

Nevin Plaza

In Plain English

Nevin Plaza residents reported heating problems in December 2022. The city provided space heaters while attempting repairs. Multiple vendors concluded the aging heat pumps must be replaced rather than repaired. If approved, the total project cost rises from $21,790 to $55,698.

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Votes

ADOPT a resolution authorizing a First Amendment to the Emergency Contract with Legacy Mechanical and Energy Services for $30,825 plus a revised 10 percent contingency of $3,083, for a total contract amendment amount not to exceed $33,908, to complete the replacement of the two heat pumps at Nevin Plaza, and authorize the payment of City permit fees in the revised amount of $3,200, for a total project cost amount not to exceed $55,698

Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Soheila Bana
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Melvin WillisAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jaycine ScottAbsent

Housing(1 item)

Approve routine Housing Authority business items

Housing & Homelessness

In Plain English

The Housing Authority handles public housing and rental assistance programs for low-income residents. This approves multiple routine items together in one vote. The specific items being approved are not detailed in the agenda materials.

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Votes

To approve both items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar

Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Soheila Bana
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Melvin WillisAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jaycine ScottAbsent