Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:33 p.m. · 5 items · 18 votes · 32 public comments
What happened
- Approved 15 routine items including $339,000 contract with PES Environmental for contaminated site cleanup.
- Heard annual report on the city's rent control program covering 2017-18.
- Approved development agreement for city-owned land near downtown.
- Heard presentation on homeless services from Greater Richmond Interfaith Program.
- Approved sewer service charges report 6-0-1 with Beckles abstaining.
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Budget(1 item)
Approve sewer service charges report to collect fees on tax bills
In Plain English
The city must formally approve its annual sewer charges before collecting them through property tax bills. This covers both sanitary sewer and stormwater fees for the 2018-19 fiscal year. If approved, these fees appear on your annual property tax statement alongside other city charges.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 70-18
6 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Approve development agreement for city-owned land near downtown
In Plain English
The city owns vacant land bounded by Nevin Avenue, Macdonald Avenue, 13th Street, and 11th Street. SAA-EVI Richmond Partners wants to develop housing on this property. If approved, the city transfers the land to the developer in exchange for building affordable units.
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Votes
Approve the item as recommended
7 to 0
Housing(1 item)
Receive annual report on city's rent control program for 2017-18
In Plain English
The Rent Program oversees rent control laws that limit how much landlords can raise rents each year. The annual report shows how many cases the program handled, what violations were found, and how much money was collected in fees. This helps the city council track whether rent control is working to keep housing affordable.
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Miscellaneous(2 items)
Receive report on jail tour by Human Rights Human Relations Commission
In Plain English
The Human Rights Human Relations Commission toured the West Contra Costa Detention Center in July. The commission will present their findings about jail conditions and operations. This oversight helps ensure the county facility meets standards for people from Richmond who are detained there.
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Receive presentation on homeless services from Greater Richmond Interfaith Program
In Plain English
The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program provides homeless services in Richmond including shelters and support programs. GRIP staff will present their current programs and explain what homeless residents still need. This is an informational presentation with no city action required.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.