Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 4 items · 1 votes · 9 public comments
What happened
- Approved 26 routine items including $823,033 state grant for tree planting and maintenance.
- Approved creating taskforce with council members and homeless residents to address homelessness.
- Approved letting Housing Authority tenants help select new executive director.
- Approved supporting state bill for universal single-payer health care program.
- Approved renewing Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District.
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Governance(4 items)
Renew Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District
In Plain English
The Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District collects fees from downtown property owners to fund extra services like cleaning, security, and marketing. The district's current authorization expires and needs renewal to continue operating. If approved, downtown businesses continue paying the assessment fees for another term.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 32-17
Support state bill creating universal single-payer health care program
In Plain English
Senate Bill 562 would create a statewide health care system where the government pays all medical bills instead of private insurance companies. The city council is considering a formal statement supporting this proposed state legislation. If the bill passes in Sacramento, all California residents would receive health care coverage through a single government program.
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Votes
Approve the item and adopt the resolution
Expand Commission on Aging membership to include school district residents
In Plain English
The Commission on Aging currently requires members to live within city limits. This change allows residents from anywhere in the West Contra Costa Unified School District to serve on the commission. If approved, people from unincorporated areas like North Richmond could join the commission that advises the city on senior services.
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Votes
Refer this matter to staff to review changes needed and discuss with commission chair, then bring back to City Council
Create taskforce with council members and homeless residents to address homelessness
In Plain English
The city currently has no formal group focused on homeless issues. This taskforce would bring together council members, community volunteers, and people experiencing homelessness to develop strategies. The group would explore solutions and make recommendations to address local homeless needs.
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Votes
Approve the item
Housing(1 item)
Develop process for Housing Authority tenants to help select new executive director
In Plain English
The Richmond Housing Authority needs a new executive director to run its operations. Currently, tenants have no formal role in choosing who leads the agency that manages their homes. If approved, the city creates a process for residents to provide input on candidates before the final hiring decision.
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Votes
Approve the item
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.