Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:46 p.m. · 6 items · 13 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
- Rejected the sole bid for Officer Bradley Moody Memorial Underpass project 6-1 (Butt dissenting) and requested new bids.
- Approved 2 routine items including $115,000 contract for Fire Station 61 restrooms and $225,000 gang prevention grant.
- Approved $608,382 increase in funding for 4 housing programs.
- Approved combining 3 lots into 1 parcel at 125-127 Western Drive (Boozé abstaining).
- Received report on wastewater treatment system infrastructure options.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive report on wastewater treatment system infrastructure options
In Plain English
The city's sewer district needs infrastructure upgrades or replacements for its wastewater treatment facilities. Staff will present different options for improving the system that processes sewage from Richmond homes and businesses. The council will choose which option to pursue for future planning and budgeting.
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Votes
Extend meeting 1 hour
5 to 2
Direct staff to develop a plan for Alternative 1
6 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Reject sole bid for Officer Bradley Moody Memorial Underpass and request new bids
In Plain English
The city received only 1 bid in April 2012 for building the Officer Bradley Moody Memorial Underpass. Staff recommends rejecting this single bid and seeking new proposals from contractors. If approved, the city starts a new bidding process to find better options for the underpass construction project.
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Votes
Reject the sole bid
Direct staff to meet with Ghilotti Brothers Construction within two weeks to get their last, better, and final offer with same scope of work, and staff will communicate outcome with CALTRANS
5 to 1
Budget(2 items)
Increase funding for 4 housing programs by $608,382 total
In Plain English
The city wants to add more money to existing housing programs from the 2011-2012 budget year. The Home Improvement Loan Program gets an extra $189,297 to help homeowners fix their properties. The Richmond Ownership Dream program receives $200,000 more to help people buy homes. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program gets $200,000 additional funding to improve distressed areas.
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Votes
Close public hearing
6 to 0
Authorize the amendments
6 to 0
Adopt annual plan for federal housing and community development funding
In Plain English
The city receives federal grants each year to fund affordable housing programs and neighborhood improvements. This plan tells the federal government how Richmond will spend Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds in 2012-2013. The city must submit this plan to qualify for continued federal funding for housing assistance and community projects.
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Votes
Close public hearing
6 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 70-12
6 to 0
Zoning(1 item)
Combine 3 separate lots back into 1 parcel at 125-127 Western Drive
In Plain English
The property at 125-127 Western Drive in Point Richmond was previously divided into 3 separate lots. The owner now wants to merge them back into a single parcel. If approved, the property returns to its original configuration as one lot.
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Votes
Close public hearing
6 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 68-12
5 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Approve annual report on federal housing and community development programs
In Plain English
Federal law requires cities to file annual reports on how they spent housing and community development grants. This report covers the 2010-2011 budget year and documents programs like affordable housing assistance and neighborhood improvements. The city must approve this report before submitting it to federal agencies.
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Votes
Close public hearing
6 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 69-12
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.