What happened
The council approved 7 routine items on consent, including a $1.23 million federal workforce development grant and a 5-year contract with Aramark for uniform services costing $102,000 per year.
The council unanimously ratified an emergency order banning evictions during the COVID-19 crisis. The order prevents landlords from evicting tenants for non-payment of rent or without cause during the pandemic.
A resolution supporting the Schools and Communities First ballot initiative was approved unanimously, with Martinez absent. The statewide measure would change how California taxes commercial and industrial properties to increase funding for public schools.
The council unanimously approved new pay scales for union employees in city services. The decision affects hundreds of workers represented by Service Employees International Union Local 1021, including administrative staff and maintenance crews.
Staff was directed to develop a plan for activating the Richmond Transportation Plaza, which currently sits underused despite being a major transit hub. The unanimous vote will explore adding commercial kiosks, better landscaping, and improved public safety measures.
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Biggest items: $1.2M Adopted Resolution No. 27-20 · $102K Approved a five-year contract with Ar... · $71K Approved a contract with Greenlife Co...