What happened
The council approved $50,000 for RV relocation services to move unhoused residents from Rydin Road and Castro Street. The Housing Consortium of East Bay would provide services and vehicle repairs. Residents raised concerns about contract accountability and competitive bidding during public comment, with some opposing the December 31 encampment closure.
The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $1.1 million contract with Peregrine Technology for data analytics and $1.4 million for police vehicle outfitting. Other major contracts included $199,000 with Bode Cellmark Forensics for DNA testing and $144,333 with the county for homeless outreach services.
The council unanimously passed changes to the city's waste law to comply with state requirements on food scraps. State law SB 1383 requires cities to reduce organic waste going to landfills by 75% by 2025.
Several items were continued to a future meeting, including decisions on legal services contracts worth up to $140,000 and a proposal for a new Community Benefits Policy. The council also received an annual report from the Community Police Review Commission.
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Biggest items: $1.4M Police Vehicle Outfitting Contract Am... · $1.1M Peregrine Technology Contract · $600K Telecom Law Firm Contract Amendment