Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 3 items · 0 votes · 17 public comments
What happened
The council received a report on extra pay given to city employees for taking on additional duties beyond their regular jobs. The report detailed how department heads can approve these pay increases by filling out forms explaining the extra work.
The council also received the annual report from the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission, which oversees the city's nearly 60-year sister city relationship with Shimada, Japan. The commission organizes cultural exchanges, business programs, and festivals to strengthen ties between the two cities.
A rent control program annual report was presented, showing how the city's Rent Program tracks rent increases and handles tenant-landlord disputes. The report covered property enrollment numbers, petition outcomes, and resident education about rental rights.
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