What happened
The council approved $50,000 in relocation assistance for Rydin and Castro residents and created an independent advisory committee to oversee the process. The item passed 5-2, with Bates and Butt voting no after 8 residents spoke about community advisory committee powers, flex fund management, and demands for an HCEB contract audit.
A $380,000 contract to hire an interim city attorney for six months was approved 4-2, with Martinez and Bates voting no. The council also approved a $850,000 contract with Environmental Science Associates for Hilltop area planning and accepted a $750,000 regional grant to fund the work.
The council failed to override the mayor's decision to delay the Measure U business tax vote until January. The override attempt failed with Jimenez, Martinez, and McLaughlin voting yes but Bates and Butt voting no.
The council approved 24 routine items on consent, including $2 million in rental housing inspection contracts, a $700,000 increase to the Ghilotti Bros construction contract for the Richmond Wellness Trail, and $500,000 for City Auditorium lighting upgrades.
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Biggest items: $1M Approved two-year contract with Outso... · $700K Adopted Resolution No. 154-21 · $500K Approved contract with Pro-Cal Lighti...