Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:44 p.m. · 5 items · 3 votes · 6 public comments
What happened
- Approved hiring a firm for full city operations audit 4-2 (Bates, Pimplé dissenting).
- Received presentation on city's 5-year budget forecast and financial challenges.
- Approved draft 5-year strategic plan for city operations and priorities.
- Approved My Brother's Keeper plan to support boys and young men of color.
- Received intern report on tiny house villages for homeless residents.
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Contracts(1 item)
Direct staff to hire firm for full audit of city operations
In Plain English
The city wants to hire an outside company to review how efficiently it operates. The audit would examine staffing levels, service delivery, and cost per service across all city departments. If approved, the audit could identify ways to save money or improve services for residents.
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Votes
Table the item until after Councilmembers adopted the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget
4 to 2
Budget(2 items)
Receive presentation on city's 5-year budget forecast and financial challenges
In Plain English
A consulting firm presented their analysis of Richmond's financial outlook through 2029. The presentation covered projected expenses, revenue shortfalls, and potential cost-cutting measures. The city hired PFM to identify long-term budget problems and recommend solutions to balance future budgets.
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Present draft 5-year strategic plan for city operations and priorities
In Plain English
City Manager Bill Lindsay will present the city's draft strategic plan covering 2016-2020. The plan outlines long-term goals for maintaining and improving city services. Strategic plans help guide budget decisions and set priorities for departments across the city.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to 11:21 p.m.
6 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Approve My Brother's Keeper plan to support boys and young men of color
In Plain English
The city created a plan to help boys and young men of color access education, jobs, and other opportunities. The plan sets specific goals for reducing barriers these young people face. If approved, the city formally commits to implementing programs and partnerships outlined in the plan.
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Votes
Approve the MBK Local Action Plan
6 to 0
Housing(1 item)
Receive intern report on tiny house villages for homeless residents
In Plain English
City council interns studied tiny house villages as a housing solution for homeless people. The interns will present their findings to the council. If approved, city staff will research whether Richmond could build its own tiny house village.
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