Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:46 p.m. · 10 items · 29 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Approved North Richmond annexation study 5-2 with Martinez and Beckles dissenting after receiving presentation on options.
- Heard presentations on new rent program positions and police community policing but took no votes.
- Approved 10-year oil pipeline franchises for Chevron and Phillips 66 to use city streets.
- Approved 25 routine items including $317,693 Du-All Safety contract and $250,000 increase for Interwest Consulting.
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Governance(2 items)
Grant Chevron 10-year franchise to use oil pipes in city streets
In Plain English
Chevron operates oil pipelines that run underneath city streets and rights-of-way. The company needs a formal franchise agreement to legally continue using this public space. If approved, Chevron gets permission to maintain and operate these pipelines for the next 10 years.
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Votes
Approve first reading of ordinance with amendment to change maximum pipe line size from six to eighteen inches and lay over for two weeks
6 to 0
Receive presentation on North Richmond annexation options and provide direction
In Plain English
North Richmond is an unincorporated area adjacent to the city that receives some city services but has no voting representation. Staff will present different ways the city could formally annex this neighborhood. The council will decide how to proceed with the application process and community education efforts.
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Votes
Direct staff not to start LAFCO application process and return with proposal for option 4 outlining annexation outreach mailing schedule to all unincorporated North Richmond residents, content of mailer information, cost of mailing in multi-lingual text, and request Contra Costa County assist with payment
Proceed with option 4 by mailing out informal survey with Frequently Asked Questions sheet, ballots, and prepaid return-postage simultaneously with LAFCO application process
5 to 2
Personnel(7 items)
Create new Hearing Examiner position for rent program disputes
In Plain English
The city plans to hire a Hearing Examiner to handle rent control disputes and tenant-landlord cases. This new position would earn between $9,024 and $14,364 per month. The examiner would provide neutral decisions on rent increase appeals and other housing disputes instead of using outside contractors.
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Create new Executive Director position for Rent Program with $108,000-$172,000 salary
In Plain English
The city wants to establish a new management position to oversee rental housing programs. This Executive Director would earn between $9,024 and $14,364 per month. If approved, the city can hire someone to lead rent control enforcement and tenant protection services.
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Create new Deputy Director position for Rent Program with $97,000-$154,000 salary
In Plain English
The city wants to add a new management position to oversee rental housing programs. This Deputy Director role would earn between $97,000 and $154,000 per year. The position likely helps manage rent control enforcement and tenant protection services.
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Create new Hearing Examiner position for rent program disputes
In Plain English
The city needs a dedicated official to handle disputes between tenants and landlords under Richmond's rent control program. This creates a new job classification for someone who would conduct formal hearings when tenants appeal rent increases or other landlord actions. The position helps enforce the city's rent stabilization rules.
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Create new Executive Director position for Rent Program
In Plain English
The city wants to add a new job classification called Executive Director for the Rent Program. This position would oversee Richmond's rent control and tenant protection programs. The city needs formal approval to create this job title before it can hire someone for the role.
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Create new Deputy Director position for Rent Program
In Plain English
The city wants to add a new management role to oversee rental housing regulations and tenant protections. Richmond currently has a Rent Program that handles rent control and tenant rights issues. If approved, the city can hire someone for this Deputy Director position to help run the program.
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Set salary range for new Office of Neighborhood Safety Program Manager position
In Plain English
The city created a new manager position within the Office of Neighborhood Safety to oversee violence prevention programs. This establishes the official salary range at $7,832 to $9,520 per month. If approved, the city can begin recruiting and hiring for this role.
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Public Safety(1 item)
Receive presentation on police service delivery and community policing approach
In Plain English
The Police Department will present its current approach to serving residents and how it incorporates community policing principles. The presentation covers leadership accountability and how officers integrate community engagement into daily operations. This gives council members and residents insight into police priorities and methods.
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Contracts(1 item)
Grant Phillips 66 a 10-year franchise to operate oil pipes in city streets
In Plain English
Phillips 66 wants permission to run oil pipelines under city streets and sidewalks for the next 10 years. The company currently operates these pipes but needs renewed authorization. If approved, Phillips 66 can continue using public rights-of-way for their oil transport infrastructure.
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Votes
Approve first reading of ordinance and lay over for two weeks
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.