Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:25 p.m. · 6 items · 18 votes · 13 public comments
What happened
- Approved draft housing plan for state review 6-2 (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved lease transfers from social services group to YMCA for 4 city properties 5-1 (Viramontes dissenting).
- Approved 6 routine items including $500,000 Richmond Bay Trail contract and $387,000 Ferry Point Tunnel work.
- Extended Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance through October 2005 with McLaughlin dissenting.
- Extended Local Employment Ordinance 6 months through October 2005.
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Governance(3 items)
City Council Meeting Procedures Revision
Official Agenda Text
Votes
Approve Mayor's recommendations for Commission on Aging and Human Relations Commission appointments
7 to 0
Accept staff recommendation by establishing payment plan for $238,000 owed to City's General Fund
6 to 0
Direct staff to draft ordinance and submit to Council for consideration at May 17, 2005 meeting
Support Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Dolores Hembree to Police Commission
5 to 1
Extend Local Employment Ordinance for 6 more months through October 2005
In Plain English
The city's Local Employment Ordinance currently expires on April 30, 2005. This law requires certain businesses to hire local residents for a percentage of jobs. If approved, the ordinance continues operating until October 31, 2005.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 22-05 N.S.
6 to 0
Extend Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance through October 31, 2005
In Plain English
The Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance currently expires on April 30, 2005. This law helps local businesses compete for city contracts. If approved, the ordinance remains active for 6 more months until October 31, 2005.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 21-05, N.S. extending the Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance
6 to 2
Adopt Ordinance No. 20-05 N.S.
7 to 1
Housing(1 item)
Submit draft housing plan to state for review
In Plain English
Richmond must update its housing plan every 8 years to show how it will accommodate new homes for all income levels. The Planning Commission reviewed the city's draft plan and recommended approval. If approved, the city sends the plan to state housing officials who will check whether it meets legal requirements.
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Votes
Continue public hearing to May 17, 2005
Submit Housing Element with changes including comments from McLaughlin and Landshoff, Point Richmond Neighborhood Council paragraph, Faith Works investigation, and Ahwanee Principles
3 to 4
Approve staff recommendation
3 to 3
Accept Housing Element as submitted by staff and add three amendments from McLaughlin motion but exclude Faith Works letter
3 to 5
Submit Housing Element document as recommended by staff
6 to 2
Contracts(2 items)
Authorize lease transfers from social services group to YMCA for 4 city properties
In Plain English
Greater Richmond Social Services Corporation currently leases 4 city buildings on 8th Street, Kelsey Street, and Harbor Way South. The organization wants to transfer these leases to the YMCA of East Bay. If approved, the YMCA takes over the lease terms and becomes the city's new tenant at these locations.
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Votes
Authorize contract amendment with Trisha A. Aljoe
5 to 1
Award Purchase of Services Contract to KPA Group
7 to 0
Authorize lease assignments
Authorize contract with A&B Construction for underground utility work on North Richmond Street
In Plain English
The city plans underground utility improvements as part of the North Richmond Street Improvement Program. A&B Construction would handle work like water lines, sewer pipes, or electrical systems beneath the street. The underground work must happen before any street paving or sidewalk construction begins.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 48-05
Approved as a group without individual discussion.