Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 8 items · 33 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
- Approved rent control limits and tenant relocation payments 5-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved withdrawing from regional waste partnership 5-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved 24 routine items including $285,000 street sweeper from Atlantic Machinery.
- Rejected design for Carlson Boulevard bike and walking path improvements.
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Infrastructure(2 items)
Review design for Carlson Boulevard bike and walking path improvements
In Plain English
The city received grant funding to build better sidewalks and bike lanes on Carlson Boulevard. Staff will present the final design plans to the council. If approved, the city advertises for construction companies to bid on building the project.
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Votes
Approve the item
4 to 1
Substitute motion to approve the alternative option to maintain two lanes on Carlson Boulevard, and also include a bike lane
Approve environmental review for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
In Plain English
The city plans major improvements to its wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. Environmental review found no significant impacts if the city follows specific mitigation measures. If approved, the project can move forward to design and construction phases.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 116-16
5 to 1
Governance(2 items)
Request county to build horse boarding facility at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park
In Plain English
The city wants to ask the county to develop a horse boarding facility at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park. The park currently has trails but no stables or boarding options for horses. If approved, Richmond formally requests the county consider adding horse boarding infrastructure to support equestrian activities at the waterfront park.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 117-16
5 to 1
Consider withdrawing from regional waste management partnership
In Plain English
Richmond currently partners with other West Contra Costa cities through RecycleMore to coordinate garbage and recycling services. The city council wants to explore ending this partnership and potentially managing waste services independently. If approved, staff begins the formal process to evaluate withdrawal options and requirements.
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Votes
Approve the item and that this does not include final withdrawal and the City of Richmond wants to work with the Joint Powers Authority to figure out how to make the new agreement work; and any final decision to withdraw would come back to the City Council for a decision
5 to 1
Housing(1 item)
Set 2016 rent increase limits and require relocation payments for displaced tenants
In Plain English
The city's rent control law from 2015 needs annual updates to set maximum rent increases. This sets the 2016 limit and creates a budget for the Rent Board that oversees disputes. New rules require landlords to pay relocation costs when they evict tenants for major renovations or owner move-ins.
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Votes
Approve staff's recommended interim budget for the Rent Board with modifications: reduce the total management contract services to $350,000; send letter informing landlords and tenants about new law; hold classes with landlords and tenants; convene meeting with legal providers; approve the annual general adjustment; adopting the relocation ordinance, and adopted Resolution No.'s 113-16, 114-16, 115-16, and Ordinance No. 22-16 N.S.
4 to 1
Contracts(2 items)
Approve reimbursement agreement for Terminal One site environmental cleanup
In Plain English
Terminal One Development will clean up contamination at the Terminal One site and seek reimbursement from the city afterward. The agreement sets terms for what cleanup costs the city will repay. The site likely contains industrial pollution that must be removed before any development can occur.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 16-7, authorizing the execution of an Environmental Remediation Reimbursement Agreement with Terminal One Development, LLC for the remediation of the Terminal One site
6 to 0
Approve 2 repayment agreements with federal housing agency for ineligible costs
In Plain English
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found the city spent federal grant money on costs that don't qualify under program rules. The city must sign agreements to pay back the money. If approved, Richmond avoids potential penalties and maintains eligibility for future federal housing grants.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No.110-16, approving the execution of two repayment agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
5 to 1
Personnel(1 item)
Recognize IFPTE Local 21 as bargaining agent for executive managers
In Plain English
Executive management employees recently chose International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 to represent them in contract negotiations. The city must formally recognize this union as their official bargaining agent. If approved, Local 21 negotiates wages, benefits, and working conditions for department heads and senior managers.
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Appointments(1 item)
Appoint general employee representative to Personnel Board
In Plain English
The Personnel Board oversees city hiring, promotions, and employee discipline issues. The board needs a new general employee representative chosen from 3 nominees. This position gives regular city workers a voice in employment decisions that affect all staff.
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Budget(1 item)
Review first quarter budget performance and approve spending adjustments
In Plain English
The city examines how actual spending and revenue compared to projections in the first 3 months of the fiscal year. Staff proposes moving money between different budget categories based on actual needs. If approved, these adjustments help ensure departments have adequate funding for the rest of the year.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.