Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Presiding: Vice Mayor Melvin Willis · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 12 votes · 5 public comments

What happened

Approved 10 routine items including $225,000 increase for police vehicle outfitting and 3.25% garbage rate hike.
Approved purchasing 15 new chairs for council chambers.
Approved calling for federal extension of immigrant Temporary Protected Status.
Heard request to change state law on homemade food sales but took no vote.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)

Jael Myrick(Present)

Ada Recinos(Present)

Melvin Willis(Present)

Jovanka Beckles(Absent)

Eduardo Martinez(Absent)

Tom Butt(Absent)

3 substantive items · 10 consent

Governance(2 items)

Direct city manager to request changes to state law on homemade food sales

Homemade Food Regulation

In Plain English

Assembly Bill 626 allows people to sell homemade food from their kitchens through third-party apps like DoorDash. The city wants to ask state lawmakers to change this law. If approved, Richmond's city manager sends a formal letter to Assembly members outlining the city's concerns about the current rules.

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Call for federal extension of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants

Political Statements

In Plain English

Temporary Protected Status allows immigrants from certain countries facing war or natural disasters to live and work legally in the US. The federal program periodically expires and requires renewal. The city asks Congress to extend current protections and create a pathway to permanent residency for recipients.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 3-18

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Ada Recinos

Passed

4 to 0

Ben ChoiAye

Jael MyrickAye

Ada RecinosAye

Melvin WillisAye

Contracts(1 item)

Purchase 15 new chairs for City Council chambers

City Council Chambers

In Plain English

The current chairs at the council dais need replacement. The city plans to buy 9 high-back chairs and 6 medium-back chairs from Keilhauer furniture. If approved, council members and staff get new seating during meetings.

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Votes

Directed staff to use the $20,000 to assist with infrastructure maintenance needed throughout the City of Richmond

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Ada Recinos

Passed

4 to 0

Ben ChoiAye

Jael MyrickAye

Ada RecinosAye

Melvin WillisAye

Approved as a group without individual discussion.