Monday, August 2, 2010

The council rejected a vendor list for neighborhood safety programs that would have provided life skills training and support services. The Office of Neighborhood Safety had requested approval to work with community organizations on these programs.

The council approved a $726,025 contract with W. Bradley Electric Inc. to convert street lights in the Park Plaza neighborhood to new LED fixtures. The project includes a $108,000 contingency fund for unexpected costs.

The council accepted a $382,639 state grant from the California Emergency Management Agency to reduce gang violence through the California Gang Reduction and Intervention Program. The council also approved the spending plan for this grant, which allocates money for partnerships with San Pablo ($114,791), job training programs ($66,961), and youth services.

The council increased an existing contract with Neighborhood House of North Richmond by $196,912 for waste mitigation programs. The additional funding will match an updated spending plan funded by waste mitigation fees.

The council approved 1 routine item on consent, including a lease deal for the Solar Richmond training center at 2730 Maine Avenue.