What happened
- Approved Winehaven development negotiations extension 5-2 (Martinez, Willis dissenting).
- Approved accepting developer funding for Richmond Bay project community benefits 5-1-1 (Willis dissenting, Martinez abstaining).
- Heard presentations on $8.5 million Harbour 8 Park expansion and 2020 Census outreach efforts.
- Approved 6 routine items including $1 million annual fuel delivery contract and $200,000 Legacy Mechanical maintenance contract.
- Approved creating new city positions including Industrial Building Inspector with $118,368 maximum salary.
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Contracts(3 items)
Extend Mark43 software contract for 5 more years at $1.5 million
In Plain English
The city signed a 5-year contract with Mark43 software company that was set to expire. The extension adds 5 more years and $1.5 million in spending. The total 10-year contract now costs $3 million maximum.
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Ratify 2020 extensions of Winehaven development negotiations
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The city gave Winehaven Legacy exclusive rights to negotiate development of the historic Winehaven site. City council extended these negotiation rights twice in 2020 but never formally ratified those extensions. This item makes those extensions official through a retroactive vote.
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Votes
Accept the staff recommendation
5 to 2
Accept funding from developer to negotiate community benefits for 65-acre Richmond Bay project
In Plain English
HRP Campus Bay Property wants to build a mixed-use development on 65 acres of the former Zeneca chemical site near Richmond Bay. The developer will pay the city's costs to negotiate a community benefits agreement that could include affordable housing, parks, or job training. If approved, the city can hire lawyers and consultants using the developer's money.
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Votes
Accept the staff recommendation
5 to 1
Personnel(4 items)
Set salary range for new Deputy Building Official position
In Plain English
The city created a new Deputy Building Official job classification to help with building permits and inspections. This ordinance sets the monthly salary range at $8,978 to $10,890. The position assists the Building Official with reviewing construction plans and ensuring code compliance.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 08-20 N.S.
7 to 0
Create new Police Records and Property Manager job classification
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The police department currently has a Police Records Supervisor position that handles evidence storage and record keeping. The city wants to replace this role with a new Police Records and Property Manager position. The new classification likely reflects updated duties or requirements for managing police evidence and documentation.
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Votes
Continue the item to the first meeting in July 2020, after the adoption of the new fiscal year budget
7 to 0
Set salary range for new Police Records and Property Manager position
In Plain English
The city created a new job classification to manage police records and evidence storage. This position handles filing reports, maintaining evidence, and organizing department paperwork. If approved, the salary ranges from $7,684 to $9,322 per month depending on experience.
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Votes
Continue the item to the first meeting in July 2020 after the adoption of the new fiscal year budget
7 to 0
Create new Industrial Building Inspector job with salary up to $118,368 annually
In Plain English
The city needs specialized inspectors for industrial buildings beyond regular building inspectors. The new position pays between $97,848 and $118,368 per year. If approved, the city can hire inspectors focused specifically on factories, warehouses, and other industrial facilities.
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Votes
Said ordinance received the first reading and was laid over for one week for the second reading; and adopted Resolution No. 45-20
7 to 0
Receive first reading of ordinance and adopt Resolution No. 45-20
7 to 0
Infrastructure(2 items)
Install 575 street sweeping parking restriction signs in Richmond Annex and Panhandle neighborhoods
In Plain English
Two Richmond neighborhoods currently lack proper signage for street sweeping rules. The city plans to install signs that tell drivers when they cannot park on certain streets. If approved, residents in these areas will see clearer parking restrictions during scheduled street cleaning.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to complete the discussion for item I-7
7 to 0
Continue the matter for 90 days to allow staff time to work with the residents to develop a reasonable compromise regarding street sweeping signage to reach compliance
7 to 0
Receive presentation on $8.5 million Harbour 8 Park expansion project
In Plain English
POGO Park secured an $8.5 million state grant to expand Harbour 8 Park. The organization worked with community residents to apply for this Prop 68 funding from California Parks and Recreation Department. If approved, the project moves forward with state money rather than city funds.
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Budget(1 item)
Approve budget balancing strategies and review 5-year financial forecast
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The city faces budget challenges that require specific strategies to balance revenues and expenses. Staff will present options for cutting costs or raising revenue to maintain city services. The 5-year forecast shows whether current financial trends are sustainable long-term.
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Votes
To approve the staff recommended budget reductions totaling $15,184,000 of savings and confirm that there would not be any General Fund subsidy of the Richmond Rent Program
5 to 0
Governance(2 items)
Authorize draft amendment to cap Measures E and K spending using Measure H revenue
In Plain English
Measures E and K currently have no spending limits from the general fund. The proposed amendment would cap annual spending on these measures to match the net revenue increase from Measure H each year. The amendment would also create an emergency waiver option for Measure E requirements.
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Receive presentation on 2020 Census response rates and outreach efforts
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City staff will present data on how many Richmond residents have completed the 2020 Census so far. The presentation covers which neighborhoods have low response rates and what the city plans to do to encourage more people to participate. An accurate count affects federal funding and political representation for the next 10 years.
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Housing(1 item)
Place ballot measure to repeal rent control and eviction protection laws
In Plain English
Richmond currently has laws that limit rent increases and require landlords to show good cause before evicting tenants. If approved, voters decide in November 2020 whether to eliminate these protections and replace them with different affordable housing rules. The change would affect all rental properties in the city.
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Miscellaneous(1 item)
Details
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This agenda item lacks any description or details about what the council will be discussing or deciding. Without additional information, residents cannot know what action or topic this item addresses.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.