Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 1 items · 2 votes · 13 public comments
What happened
- Approved support for repealing state housing laws that limit rent control 5-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved directing staff to draft city-wide Project Labor Agreement.
- Approved 27 routine items including $210,000 roof replacement contract and 10-year oil pipeline agreements.
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Housing(1 item)
Support state efforts to repeal 2 housing laws that limit rent control
In Plain English
The Ellis Act lets landlords evict all tenants to remove rental units from the market. Costa Hawkins prevents cities from expanding rent control to newer buildings or single-family homes. If approved, Richmond formally asks state lawmakers to repeal both laws to give cities more power over rent increases and tenant protections.
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Votes
Motion to adopt resolution in support of efforts to repeal the Ellis Act and Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
4 to 1
Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to draft city-wide Project Labor Agreement
In Plain English
The city currently has no standard labor agreement for construction projects. A Project Labor Agreement sets wage rates, hiring practices, and work rules that apply to all contractors on city projects. If approved, staff will research and draft such an agreement for future council consideration.
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Votes
Motion to approve directive to staff to draft a city-wide Project Labor Agreement
5 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.