Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:33 p.m. · 3 items · 6 votes · 7 public comments

What happened

The council approved developing new policies to expand electric vehicle charging stations citywide. Staff will present options for making it easier to build charging infrastructure throughout the city. Three residents provided input on electric vehicle readiness policies during public comment.

The council approved receiving an update on paratransit service for disabled and elderly residents with a 5-1-1 vote, with Martinez voting no and Willis abstaining. Four residents spoke about paratransit services, discussing how well the current service works. The city will review the program and discuss possible changes.

The council approved 2 routine items on consent, including submitting a Kids First initiative ballot measure for the June 2018 election and rezoning the Quarry Residential Project site from parks to mixed zoning.

The council received a presentation on updating affordable housing requirements for new developments but took no vote. Staff presented options for changing rules that require new housing to include affordable units or pay fees instead.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
4 items · 2 consent
TopReceive update on paratransit service for disabled and elderly residents
Failed 3-14 speakersPolice & Community Safety
Develop policies to expand electric vehicle charging stations citywide
Passed 7-03 speakersPolice & Community Safety
Receive presentation on updating affordable housing requirements for new developments
Housing & Homelessness
Receive presentation on Richmond wastewater system improvement plans
Wastewater System

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

H-3Meeting minutes approval