What happened
- Approved $50,000 for Rydin and Castro resident relocation help 5-2 (Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Approved hiring interim city attorney for 6 months 4-2 (Martinez, Bates dissenting).
- Approved temporarily hiring retired CalPERS employee Bruce Soublet for up to $94,916 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved $850,000 contract for Hilltop area planning and accepted $750,000 regional grant.
- Approved 24 routine items including $2 million for rental housing inspections and $700,000 increase for Ghilotti Bros construction.
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Housing(2 items)
Allow small landlords to reduce business taxes by Rent Board fees paid
In Plain English
Small landlords who own 4 or fewer rental units currently pay both Rent Board fees and gross receipts tax to the city. This law lets them subtract their annual Rent Board fees from their business tax bill. The change reduces city tax revenue but helps small property owners manage regulatory costs.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 159-21
6 to 1
Support independent advisory committee and allocate $50,000 for Rydin and Castro resident relocation help
In Plain English
The city plans to relocate residents from the Rydin and Castro areas. This creates an independent committee of housed and unhoused residents plus community leaders to advise on the process. The $50,000 covers vehicle repairs, storage costs, and help moving personal belongings for affected residents.
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Votes
Allow time for study and homeless road map plan and include unhoused residents in decision-making body
4 to 2
Governance(1 item)
Motion to overrule Mayor Butt regarding Item K-1 Measure U continuation
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Votes
Motion to overrule Mayor Butt
3 to 2
Contracts(2 items)
Accept $750,000 regional grant and approve $850,000 contract for Hilltop area planning
In Plain English
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission awarded Richmond $750,000 to plan development in the Hilltop area. The city hired Environmental Science Associates to create this neighborhood plan. If approved, the contract increases to $850,000 total to complete the work using grant funds.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution 158-21
6 to 0
Hire law firm to serve as interim city attorney for 6 months
In Plain English
The city needs temporary legal leadership while searching for a permanent city attorney. The agreement runs from December 2021 through June 2022 at a cost of $380,000. Dave Aleshire from the hired firm becomes the interim city attorney during this period.
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Votes
Approve the agreement
4 to 2
Appointments(1 item)
Temporarily hire retired CalPERS employee Bruce Soublet for up to $94,916
In Plain English
CalPERS allows retired employees to return as temporary workers under specific rules. The city needs temporary help and wants to hire Bruce Soublet, a CalPERS retiree. If approved, his pay cannot exceed $94,916 during this temporary assignment.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution 157-21
6 to 1
Budget(1 item)
Approve budget for dissolved redevelopment agency's remaining obligations
In Plain English
Richmond's redevelopment agency was dissolved in 2012, but the city still manages its leftover debts and commitments through a successor agency. This budget covers the agency's expenses from July 2022 through June 2023. The successor agency primarily pays off old bonds and maintains properties the original agency owned.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 21-1
7 to 0
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Details
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.