Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:33 p.m. · 5 items · 9 votes · 1 public comments

What happened

The council approved 8 routine items on consent, including new salary ranges for Rent Program positions with an Executive Director earning $9,024-$14,364 per month.

The council received a report on Richmond Homeless Taskforce activities, which coordinates the city's response to homelessness issues. One resident provided public comment on this topic.

Staff presented findings from the 2017 citywide community survey that gathered resident opinions on city services and priorities. The council also heard about progress implementing the Fair Chance housing law, which helps people with criminal records access affordable housing.

The council approved unanimously a presentation on Zero Net Energy building best practices, which covers construction techniques for buildings that produce as much renewable energy as they consume. The council also received a report on Richmond's delegation trip to a tourism conference in China.

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Attendance

Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
5 items · 8 consent
TopReceive report on Richmond Homeless Taskforce activities
1 speakerHousing & Homelessness
Receive report on Fair Chance housing law implementation progress
Housing & Homelessness
Receive results from 2017 citywide community survey
Community Survey
Receive presentation on Zero Net Energy building best practices
Passed 6-0Zero Net Energy Buildings
Receive report on Richmond delegation's trip to China tourism conference
Zhoushan Sister City

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

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