What happened
- Heard closed session discussion about union contract negotiations with 13 public comments.
- Approved continuing virtual city council meetings for another 30 days unanimously.
- Heard proposal to let Richmond Housing Authority continue virtual meetings.
- Heard plans to terminate fire restoration contract for Booker T. Anderson Community Center.
- Heard proposal to contract with Charleston Mobility to restart abandoned bike share program.
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Personnel(1 item)
Meet privately with union negotiators to discuss employee contracts
In Plain English
The city regularly negotiates wages, benefits, and working conditions with 6 employee unions representing police, firefighters, and city staff. State law allows the city council to discuss these negotiations privately before making public decisions. This closed session covers contracts for about 800 city employees.
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Governance(2 items)
Allow Richmond Housing Authority board to continue virtual meetings
In Plain English
State law requires the Housing Authority board to vote every 30 days to keep holding virtual meetings instead of requiring in-person attendance. The board has done this monthly since October 2021 when pandemic emergency rules changed. If approved, commissioners can continue meeting remotely while still allowing public participation.
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Continue allowing virtual city council meetings for another 30 days
In Plain English
State law requires the city council to vote every 30 days to keep holding virtual meetings during the COVID-19 emergency. The city has been meeting virtually since March 2020 when the pandemic started. If approved, all city boards and commissions can continue meeting online for the next 30 days instead of requiring in-person attendance.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Contracts(2 items)
Terminate fire restoration contract for Booker T. Anderson Community Center
In Plain English
The community center at 960 S. 47th St. suffered extensive fire damage in October 2020 from homeless activity. The city awarded a $2.6 million restoration contract to Angotti & Reilly in March 2022. If approved, the city terminates this contract and seeks a new contractor to complete the fire restoration work.
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Contract with Charleston Mobility to restart abandoned bike share program
In Plain English
Bolt Mobility abruptly shut down Richmond's electric bike share program in July, leaving 60 dead bikes scattered across the city and 150 more in a warehouse. Charleston Mobility owns the exclusive supplier for these electric bikes and can restart operations quickly. If approved, the city pays up to $345,000 through June 2023 to restore bike rentals for short trips around town.
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