Approve $50,000 to help Rydin Road homeless residents transition housing
$250,000
In Plain English
Richmond set a September 30 deadline to close the Rydin Road vehicle encampment where unhoused residents live. The Housing Consortium of the East Bay helps residents find new housing and provides support services. If approved, they can distribute $50,000 directly to residents for vehicle repairs, storage costs, and other basic needs during the transition.
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Votes
approve a sixth contract amendment and appropriate $50,000 to HCEB; extend the sunset deadline for transition to no later than October 21, 2022, to those with legitimate reasons; continue the contract with porta potties on Rydin Road if needed and appropriate the funds from Re-imagining Task Force funds; staff to approve transition plans within 48 hours; the contract for HCEB may be extended beyond September 30, 2022, for three months for fund dispensing only; prioritize Rydin residents for distribution of Housing First funds; and the City Council should receive an updated report from staff every two days
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved giving $50,000 directly to residents of the Rydin Road vehicle encampment to help with car repairs, storage, and other basic needs as they transition to new housing. The money will be distributed by the Housing Consortium of the East Bay, which is helping residents find permanent housing before the city closes the encampment. The council also extended the September 30 closure deadline to October 21 for residents with legitimate reasons and required staff to approve transition plans within 48 hours. The measure passed with broad support in a 5-2 vote, with Nathaniel Bates and Thomas Butt dissenting.
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Public Comments
6 public comments (6 spoken)
- Mark Wassbergteleconference
- A.M. Jenkinsteleconference
- Jessi Taranteleconference
- Deborah Bayerteleconference
- Sandy Hillteleconference
- Jesse Tobermanteleconference
Community Discussion
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