Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 5 items · 1 votes · 15 public comments
What happened
The council voted down appointments to regional committees and liaison positions for 2019. These assignments coordinate issues like transportation, housing, and environmental policy across Bay Area cities.
The Water Resource Recovery Department presented plans for wastewater system improvements and rate increases. The city plans to raise sewer rates from 5% to 7.5% annually to fund sewer system and treatment plant upgrades.
Republic Services, the city's waste contractor, presented data on recycling contamination rates and proposed surcharge options. The presentation addressed contamination issues and global market conditions affecting recycling.
The Transportation Division presented updates on citywide transportation planning efforts. The presentation covered how Richmond coordinates with neighboring West Contra Costa County cities on regional transportation projects.
The police chief presented details about the School Resource Officer Program. The presentation included program history and current costs for officers assigned to local schools.
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