What happened
- Approved 5-2 negotiations with police union over Community Police Review Commission changes (Choi, Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Approved 6-1 policy giving developers credits on public facilities fees (Martinez dissenting).
- Approved Veolia Water to hire engineers for wastewater plant earthquake safety study.
- Approved 8 routine items including $177,033 youth program consultant and $25,000 oil spill cleanup.
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Governance(2 items)
Adopt policy for giving developers credits on public facilities fees
In Plain English
Developers currently pay impact fees to fund new parks, roads, and other public facilities that serve their projects. The new policy would establish rules for when developers can receive credits or reduced fees. If approved, the city also updates its municipal code to match the policy.
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Votes
Approve the item, adopt the policy and direct staff to amend Richmond Municipal Code Section 12.65.070b and return to City Council at future date for review and approval
6 to 1
Begin negotiations with police union over Community Police Review Commission changes
In Plain English
The city wants to revise the law that created the Community Police Review Commission, which investigates complaints against police officers. City staff must first negotiate any changes with the Richmond Police Officers Association under union rules. The current commission structure and powers may change based on these talks.
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Votes
Direct staff to begin meet and confer process with Richmond Police Officers Association regarding revisions to Richmond Municipal Code 3.54 Community Police Review Commission
4 to 3
Contracts(1 item)
Approve Veolia Water to hire engineers for wastewater plant earthquake safety study
In Plain English
The city's wastewater treatment plant needs a study to determine if its structures can withstand earthquakes. Veolia Water, which operates the plant, will hire ZFA Structural Engineers to conduct the assessment. The study will identify which buildings and equipment need upgrades to meet current seismic safety standards.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 15-20 approving Veolia Water to manage and award contract to ZFA Structural Engineers for Seismic Retrofit Study
7 to 0
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Details
In Plain English
This agenda item lacks any description or details, making it impossible to explain what the council will be discussing or deciding. Residents should contact the city clerk's office or attend the meeting to learn what this item covers.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.