Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:33 p.m. · 5 items · 9 votes · 9 public comments
What happened
- Heard report on Richmond Homeless Taskforce activities with one public comment.
- Approved 8 consent items including new rent program positions with salaries up to $14,364 monthly.
- Received reports on Fair Chance housing law, 2017 community survey, and China tourism trip.
- Approved presentation on Zero Net Energy building practices unanimously.
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Housing(2 items)
Receive report on Fair Chance housing law implementation progress
In Plain English
The city passed a Fair Chance law to help people with criminal records access affordable housing. Staff will report on barriers preventing the law from working as intended. The council will hear recommendations to fix implementation problems and make the law more effective.
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Receive report on Richmond Homeless Taskforce activities
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The city's Homeless Taskforce will present an update on their recent work and findings. This taskforce was created to coordinate the city's response to homelessness issues. The report covers current programs, challenges, and recommendations for addressing homelessness in Richmond.
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Miscellaneous(2 items)
Receive results from 2017 citywide community survey
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The city conducted a survey in 2017 to gather resident opinions on city services and priorities. Staff will present the findings to council members. Council may give staff direction on how to respond to survey results or use them for future planning.
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Receive report on Richmond delegation's trip to China tourism conference
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Richmond sent representatives to attend an international tourism conference in Zhoushan, China. The delegation participated in the 3rd Annual International Island Tourism Conference as part of Richmond's sister city relationship. The commission will present findings from their trip to council members.
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Environment(1 item)
Receive presentation on Zero Net Energy building best practices
In Plain English
Staff will present information about Zero Net Energy buildings, which produce as much renewable energy as they consume. The city council will hear about construction techniques and policies that help buildings achieve net-zero energy use. After the presentation, council members may give staff direction on potential ZNE policies for Richmond.
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Votes
Accept recommended action directing staff to develop 1) a ZNE ordinance with minimum requirements that go beyond California Building Energy Code; and 2) ZNE incentive-based programs using Environmental and Community Investment Agreement funding
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.