Tuesday, January 4, 2005
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:06 p.m. · 8 items · 21 votes · 2 public comments
What happened
- Approved 16 routine items including $47,092 youth court grant and new internal auditor position.
- Approved SAP training software for employees 7-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved hiring law firms to defend Point Molate development lawsuits in two separate votes.
- Heard proposals for Point Molate security contract and neighborhood improvement districts without voting.
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Contracts(4 items)
Hire law firm to represent city in 2 Point Molate lawsuits
In Plain English
The city faces 2 separate lawsuits over Point Molate development decisions. Miller, Starr & Regalia specializes in land use law and will handle both cases. If approved, the city pays legal fees to defend its actions regarding the former naval shipyard site.
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Votes
Approved the agreement
7 to 0
Hire Bajan Security to provide security services at Point Molate
In Plain English
Point Molate is a 270-acre former Navy fuel depot that the city owns on San Francisco Bay. The site needs ongoing security to prevent unauthorized access and vandalism. If approved, Bajan Security will patrol the property and monitor access points.
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Contract with Clorox Company for federal job training grant
In Plain English
The city received a federal H-1B grant from the Department of Labor to provide advanced information technology training. This contract with Clorox Company helps deliver that training program. The H-1B grant program uses fees from work visa applications to fund job training for American workers.
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Votes
Approved the contract with Clorox Company
8 to 0
Purchase SAP training software for city employees
In Plain English
The city uses SAP software to manage finances, payroll, and other operations. Staff need specialized training to use this complex system effectively. The new software provides online training modules and tutorials for employees learning SAP.
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Votes
Approved the contract in the amount of $16,098
7 to 1
Litigation(1 item)
Hire law firm to defend Point Molate development lawsuits
In Plain English
Two groups sued Richmond over environmental reviews for the Point Molate development project. The East Bay Regional Parks District and Citizens for the Eastshore State Park claim the city violated state environmental law. If approved, Miller Starr Regalia law firm represents Richmond in both cases.
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Votes
Added to the agenda a contract with Miller, Starr, Regalia
7 to 0
Personnel(1 item)
Adopt pre-tax payroll deduction plan for CalPERS retirement credit purchases
In Plain English
City employees can currently buy extra retirement credit from CalPERS but must pay with after-tax dollars. If approved, employees pay with pre-tax dollars instead, reducing their taxable income. This saves employees money on taxes while costing the city nothing extra.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 2-05
8 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Create new law allowing neighborhoods to form special districts for improvements
In Plain English
The city currently has no process for neighborhoods to organize improvement districts. The proposed law would let residents create NICE districts to fund local projects like streetlights, landscaping, or security. If approved, participating property owners pay special fees on top of regular taxes to fund neighborhood-specific improvements.
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Miscellaneous(1 item)
Discuss temporary exhibit plans for Seaver Gallery and Hamilton estate funds
In Plain English
The Richmond Museum of History operates the Seaver Gallery for rotating exhibits. The city received funds from Clara-Bell Lorraine Hamilton's estate. City council will discuss how to use these estate funds and what temporary exhibits to plan for the gallery.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.