Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:43 p.m. · 2 items · 3 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Rejected ban on contractors asking job applicants about criminal history, with only Bates and Butt supporting the measure in a 5-2 vote.
- Approved coordination of planning for City Council retreat.
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Governance(2 items)
Coordinate planning for City Council retreat
In Plain English
Council members will discuss organizing a retreat to work on goals and priorities outside regular meetings. Staff will present options for timing, location, and topics. If approved, the city schedules a multi-day planning session for elected officials.
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Votes
Direct staff to schedule a retreat in October 2013 with the city manager facilitating and staff to come up with topics and also solicit input from the public
Direct the city manager to retain an outside facilitator
Ban contractors from asking job applicants about criminal history
In Plain English
Richmond contractors, subcontractors, and anyone receiving city financial aid currently can ask job applicants about past criminal convictions during hiring. This law prohibits those questions entirely. The policy aims to give people with criminal records better chances at employment with city-connected businesses.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Extend the meeting to finish the current item
Extended the meeting just for the vote
0 to 1
Approve the proposed ordinance Version No. 1 for first reading
6 to 1
Modify Section 2.65.040 of the ordinance, to make it more consistent with the practices of other cities that have adopted such policies, and with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidance Documents regarding the use of arrest or conviction records in employment decisions
2 to 5