1 RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
April 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
The evening Open Session was called to order by Mayor Thomas K. Butt at 5:00 p.m. via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: None.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government
Code Section 54957)
Title: City Clerk
Title: City Manager
C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Number of potential cases: One
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) SPRAWLDEF et al. v. City of Richmond
The Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. The United States of America, et. al.
North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
City of Richmond v. Thomas K. Butt
C.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Three cases:
2 In light of the California Court of Appeal's decision in Fowler v. City of Lafayette, the City Attorney's Office is
attaching to this agenda four communications regarding
the amended judgment and various agreements related to
Point Molate. These letters provide the existing facts and circumstances for going into closed session on these items pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3).
C.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Jaclyn Gross, Anil Comelo
Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit
2. SEIU Local 1021 Part Time Unit
3. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit
4. IFPTE Local 21 Executive Management Unit
5. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
6. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
7. IAFF Local 188
8. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
None.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
________________________________________________________ Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 7:05 by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent:
Councilmember Nathaniel Bates arrived at 7:12 p.m.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The Public Comment Instructional video was shown.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
3 Items O.1.a. and O.11.a. were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda. Item O.9.a was withdrawn from the agenda.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire stated there were no reportable actions.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Interim City Manager Shasa Curl reported that an I Heart Richmond Clean-Up Event was on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Nystrom Village at 250 South 13th Street from 10 am to 2 p.m. and the Spring Egg Hunt was at Nicholl Park on April 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
M. ABATEMENT REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - 1st Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Public Works Director Joe Leach reported the following: Neighborhood Dumpster Day at Parchester, Eastshore and Parkview; Richmond Parkway Maintenance; Encampment Abatement from Castro and Rydin Road; Graffiti Removal; and After Hours Board Ups.
N. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Suzanne Nielson requested information regarding the moratorium of owner move in properties.
Justin Kim gave comments regarding support of a fair contract for Summit Public School.
Debi McIntyre stated that the street sweeping moratorium should be lifted to help keep the city clean.
Jovanka Beckles stated a billboard and education campaign should be considered to clean and maintain the city.
Annie Wright, Lisa Fulton, and Charlette stated concern with the proposed contract with Contra Costa County Animal Control Services with various cities, which would increase fees and decrease services.
Eli B. expressed concern regarding the project associated with agenda Item O.1.a. and the need to get the project going.
Mark Wassberg stated the city should work to abate abandoned vehicles throughout the city.
Leisa Johnson gave comments regarding councilmember's cameras being turned off during Council meetings and various other meetings and suggested hybrid meetings should be conducted.
Yvanna Lobos gave comments regarding the rise in canine distemper and the importance of dog vaccinations.
Lee Daniels stated there are individuals and organizations that can work with the city to help clean it.
Shawn Dunning stated concern regarding public safety issues caused by the consequences of defunding the Richmond Police Department.
O. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion by Councilmember Johnson III, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, approved the Consent Calendar by the unanimous vote of the City Council.
4 O.1 City Attorney's Office
O.1.a Ordinance to Revise and Amend Richmond Municipal Code Chapter
12.30 CONSIDER and INTRODUCE, if desired, an ordinance for a first reading amending RMC Chapter 12.30 (“Video Service Provider, Utility and Special District Encroachments”) by incorporating Chapter 12.29 (“Street Opening and Pavement Restoration Regulations”); adding provisions that address private landowner encroachments into the public Right-of-Way (ROW); easements; and street vacations; retitling Chapter 12.30 “Encroachments and Easements,” and rescinding Chapter 12.29 in its entirety - City Attorney’s Office/Public Works Department (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509/Joe Leach 510-620-3008).
Mayor Butt stated issues with the minimum right of way widths and measurements. Eli Bertran gave comments via teleconference. Discussion ensued. The motion was made to include the following modifications: to place a sign with information regarding the project and who to contact; a minimum 9 foot travel lane plus a 4 foot sidewalk for a one-way street and a minimum 18 foot travel lane plus a 4 foot sidewalk for a two-way street passed.
Motion by Mayor Butt
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
Ayes (5): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, and Mayor Butt
Noes (1): Vice Mayor Martinez
Absent (1): Councilmember Willis
Passed (5 to 1)
O.1.b Approval of City Manager Agreement
APPROVE an employment agreement with Shasa Curl as Richmond City Manager, providing for a three-year term commencing April 6, 2022, at an initial base salary of $295,000 annually (approximately $443,596 total compensation) – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire verbally stated the terms of the employment agreement.
O.2 City Council
O.2.a Support for California Racial Justice Act for All (AB 256) ADOPT a resolution in support for California Racial Justice Act for All (AB 256) - Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636) Melvin Willis (510-412-2050) and Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
Adopted Resolution No. 36-22.
O.2.b Support Unite Summit affiliated with California Teachers Association for a fair contract at Summit Public Schools
ADOPT a resolution in support of Unite Summit educators, who represent teachers at Summit Tamalpais in Richmond and Summit K2 in El Cerrito (both schools have a majority Richmond students) in their struggle to
5 negotiate a fair first contract that includes basic job protections and support for English learner students – Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636), Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565) and Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6593).
Adopted Resolution No. 37-22.
O.3 Community Development
O.3.a Encampment Resolution Grant
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $4.8 million Encampment Resolution Grant to provide services and support people living in the Castro Encampment onto paths to safe and stable housing and result in sustainable restoration of this public space, a segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620- 6706).
Adopted Resolution No. 38-22.
O.4 Economic Development
O.4.a Contract Approval to Develop a Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Plan APPROVE a contract with Appraccel LLC to provide professional services to develop a Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Plan, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the contract term ending October 31, 2023 – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl/Samantha Carr 510-620-5407).
O.5 Finance Department
O.5.a Approve Contract with NHA for Municipal Advisor Services APPROVE a sole-source contract for Municipal Advisor services with NHA Advisors, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, for a term ending June 30, 2024 - Finance Department (Anil Comelo/Delmy Culler 510-620- 6600).
O.5.b Contract Amendment to Implement Measure U Gross Receipts Tax APPROVE the first amendment to the contract with Management Partners, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $30,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $139,135, for an extended contract term through December 31, 2022 – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620- 6740/Antonio Banuelos 620-6741).
O.5.c Investment and cash balance report for the month of February 2022 RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report for the month of February 2022 – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790).
O.5.d DRAFT: Approve contract with CRA to provide an independent compliance and regulatory review related to the history of its swap and bond program and to assist in advising on questions as may be requested in the refinance or and disposition of the Pension Obligati O.5.e DRAFT: Appoint/and or Approve Contracts to provide Underwriter, Swap Advisor, Bond Counsel, and Disclosure Counsel services.
O.6 Fire Department
O.6.a Approval of Contract with the Permanente Medical Group Inc (Kaiser)
6 APPROVE the sole-source contract with The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser) to perform physical examinations, tests, and immunizations to Richmond Firefighters who are certified as hazardous materials specialists, as well as other sworn department personnel, for a total amount not to exceed $170,000, for a term of April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024 - Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307- 8041).
O.6.b Resolution and Interagency Agreement to Support Hazardous Materials Program
ADOPT a resolution to accept and appropriate $360,335 in funding from the Contra Costa County Health Services Hazardous Materials Division; and APPROVE a one-year interagency agreement from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, in support of the Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Program – Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307- 8041). This item was continued from the March 15, 2022, meeting.
Adopted Resolution No. 39-22.
O.7 Human Resources
O.7.a Approve a Pool of Temporary Agencies to Temporarily Fill City-Wide Critical Vacancies and to Staff Special Projects
APPROVE a pool of temporary staffing agencies to be utilized by the Finance Department and the Community Services Department – Employment and Training Division, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, with a $100,000 limit per contract, for a three-year period from April 5, 2022, to June 30, 2025 - Human Resources Department (Anil Comelo/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6600).
O.8 Library and Community Services
O.8.a Resolution to Accept and Appropriate the PG&E Corporation Foundation Better Together Communities Grant Funds for Emergency Cooling Structures
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE grant funds in the amount of $100,000, from the PG&E Corporation Foundation, to construct and operate emergency cooling structures during extreme heat events – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Jene Levine-Snipes 510-307-8132).
Adopted Resolution No. 40-22.
O.8.b Resolution to Accept and Appropriate the PG&E Resilience Hubs Grant Funds for the Nevin and Shields-Reid Power Hubs Project ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE grant funds in the amount of $100,000, from PG&E to create power hubs at Nevin and Shields-Reid Community Centers – Library and Community Services Department – (LaShonda White/Jene Levine-Snipes 510-307-8132).
Adopted Resolution No. 41-22.
O.8.c Accept and Appropriate Bay Area Library and Information System Grant for Library Staff Development, Public Programming, and Strategic Planning
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget a Bay Area Library and Information System grant
7 for staff development, public programming, and strategic planning – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Melinda Cervantes 510-620-5452).
Adopted Resolution No. 42-22.
O.8.d Accept and Appropriate California State Library NASA@MyLibrary CopyCat Grant Award
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget a California State Library grant, in the amount of $3,550, for the purchase of NASA@MyLibrary program kit materials – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Melinda Cervantes 510-620-5452).
Adopted Resolution No. 43-22.
O.8.e Amend Contract with the Glen Price Group to Develop Grant Proposal Applications.
APPROVE a contract amendment in the amount of $8,085, for a total contract amount not to exceed $338,085, with the Glen Price Group to develop and submit a proposal and attachments for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program grant application in support of the Richmond Public Library, for an extended term through June 30, 2023 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Tamara Walker/Melinda Cervantes 510-620-5452).
O.8.f Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Employment & Training Division Budget for the Receipt of Additional Grant Funds ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget $250,000 in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) pass-through grant funds received from the California Employment Development Department – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Tamara Walker 510- 307-8006)
Adopted Resolution No. 44-22.
O.8.g Approval of Amended Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding Agreement Amendment and Grant Funded Service Contract Increase.
RATIFY an amendment to increase the funds in Supplement No. 4 of the Master Funding Agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City of Richmond increasing the contract by $21,520, for a total of $369,371.12 while maintaining the same term expiration; and APPROVE a contract amendment with NEMA Construction increasing the contract by $21,520, for a total of $107,725, and extending the term expiration to June 30, 2022 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denee Evans 510-621-1718).
O.8.h Richmond Electric Shuttle Service Contract Amendment APPROVE a contract amendment with Nomad Transit, LLC (dba Via Transportation, Inc.) in the amount of $338,231, for a not to exceed total of $1,338,231, as a cash match to support the grant funded Clean Mobility Options Project Voucher Pilot Program – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/ Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
O.9 Mayor's Office
8 O.9.a California State Assembly Bill 1814 (Support)
ADOPT a resolution urging the California State Legislature to enact California State Assembly Bill 1814 – Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
WITHDRAWN from the agenda.
O.9.b Vacant Seats on Richmond Boards, Commissions, and Committees ANNOUNCE recent resignation from City of Richmond boards, commissions, and committees; and ANNOUNCE vacancies as of March 30, 2022, and ask that interested individuals send applications to the City Clerk - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
O.9.c Appointment to the Oakland Airport Community Noise Forum APPROVE appointment to the Oakland Airport Community Noise Forum; APPOINT David Drisdale, new appointment, seat #2 non-elected resident representative, term expiration date December 21, 2022 - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
O.9.d Appointment(s) to the Economic Development Commission APPROVE appointment(s) to the Economic Development Commission; APPOINT Diana Wear, re-appointment, seat #9, term expiration date March 30, 2025; Orrian Willis, re-appointment, seat #14, term expiration date March 30, 2025 – Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620- 6503).
O.9.e Appointment(s) to the Workforce Development Board APPROVE appointment to the Workforce Development Board; APPOINT Fernando Campos, new appointment, seat #2, labor representative, term expiration date September 22, 2026; Wesley Alexander, new appointment, seat #8, government, economic development, and community representative, term expiration date March 1, 2026 - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
O.9.f Appointment(s) to Update the Shimada Friendship Commission APPROVE appointment(s) to update the Shimada Friendship Commission; APPOINT Valerie Snider, re-appointment, seat #9, term expiration date December 31, 2025 - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
O.9.g Appointment(s) to the Human Rights and Human Relations Commission APPROVE appointment(s) to the Human Rights and Human Relations Commission; APPOINT Sahar Delijani, new appointment, seat #5, term expiration date March 30, 2025 - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
O.9.h Richmond Intermodal Transit Center Neighborhood Transformation Project
ADOPT a resolution confirming that the funding request for this project has the support of the Richmond City Council – Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503). This item was continued form the March 22, 2022, meeting.
Adopted Resolution No. 45-22.
9 O.10 Police Department
O.10.a Contract Amendment for $15,000 with Get Polygraphed, Inc. for pre- employment polygraph examiner services.
APPROVE a contract amendment for $15,000 with Get Polygraphed, Inc., for a total contract amount of $30,000, to continue providing pre- employment polygraph services, for a term of November 1, 2020 to November 1, 2023. Police Department - Louie Tirona (510-621-1802).
O.10.b Contract for $20,000 with Napa-Solano SANE/SART for Continued Sexual Assault Exam Services.
APPROVE a contract with Napa-Solano SANE/SART in the amount of $20,000, to continue providing sexual assault exam services, for a term of March 11, 2022 to June 30, 2023 – Police Department (Louie Tirona 510- 621-1802).
O.11 Public Works
O.11.a Ferry Point Lift Sewer Pump Station Replacement Project at Dornan Drive and Brickyard Cove Road.
ADOPT a resolution approving Veolia Water to manage and award contracts for the Ferry Point Lift Sewer Pump Replacement Project at Dornan Dr. and Brickyard Cove Rd., to Thompson Builders Inc. for pump replacement, Applied Materials Engineering (special inspection) and Questa Engineering (Geotech testing), for an amount not to exceed $2,732,742 [project cost of $2,376,297 plus a 15 percent contingency cost of $356,445] – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/ Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Councilmembers inquired if there would be an increase in sewer rates to residents or if the pump station replacement would be included and paid for by the Terminal 1 Project. Public Works Director Joe Leach stated that the Terminal 1 Project was only required to pay their impact fees and existing and new residents would also pay fees for the lift sewer project as detailed in the Sewer Lift Station Master Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin,
Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Passed (7 to 0)
O.11.b Richmond Country Club Final Map, PUE and SIA
ADOPT a resolution approving the Final Map for Subdivision [9528], “Richmond Country Club,” dedication of Public Utility Easement; and AUTHORIZE the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the subdivider, Meritage Homes of California, and complete recording thereof – Public Works (Joe Leach 620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 47-22.
P. NEW BUSINESS
P.1 Public Bank of the East Bay (PBEB)
10 RECEIVE a presentation from Friends of Public Bank East Bay (PBEB); and ADOPT a resolution to: (1) Approve the PBEB Viability Study, (2) Approve Richmond as a founding member of PBEB; and (3) Approve Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin as Richmond’s representative to PBEB – Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6563), Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565), and Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6593).
Councilmember McLaughlin gave an overview. Benjamin Streim, Director of Public Bank of the East Bay, (PBEB) presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: PBEB Overview; Values and High-Level Goals; Bank Board Candidates representing the East Bay Community; Model for the Public Bank East Bay; Viability Study/Funding/Lending; Financial Benefits to the City of Richmond; and Tentative Timeline. Discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Garland Ellis, Leisa Johnson, Jamin Pursell, Nikki Beasley, Yenny Garcia, and Shawn Dunning. Further discussion ensued. A motion was made and Resolution No. 48-22, was adopted with the exception of the third resolve of the resolution that would approve Councilmember McLaughlin as a representative to PBEB. The appointment was placed on the next city council meeting agenda for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
Ayes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Bates
Abstentions (2): Councilmember Johnson III, and Mayor Butt Passed (4 to 1)
P.2 Adjusting the Boundaries of Council Districts Based on the 2020 Decennial Census and Amending Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Section 2.16.050 ADOPT a resolution of the City Council of the City of Richmond adjusting the boundaries of the six City Council Districts and adopting a new official Council District Map No. 201, for the City of Richmond based on the results of the 2020 decennial census and amending RMC section 2.16.050;and INTRODUCE an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Richmond adjusting the boundaries of the six City Council Districts and adopting a new official Council District Map No. 201, for the City of Richmond based on the results of the 2020 decennial census and amending RMC section 2.16.050 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
City Clerk Pamela Christian gave an overview. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Oscar Garcia, Mister Phillips, Susan Wehrle, Nick Despota, Sue Britson, David Swanson, Leisa Johnson, Naomi Williams, Jim Hanson, Jovanka Beckles, AJ Jelani, Floridalma Bac, Sue Wilson, Linda Whitmore, Emily Ross, Steve Bischoff, Madeline Law, Santiago Morales, and Nikki Beasley.
Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To approve Map No. 201.
11 Ayes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Noes (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Mayor Butt Passed (4 to 3)
Amendment:Motion by Councilmember Bates
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
Substitute motion to approve Map No. 102c.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Mayor Butt Noes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Failed (3 to 4)
P.3 Presentation of a Potential Revised Project for the Terminal One Site.
RECEIVE a presentation regarding a potential revised project for the Terminal One site from Terminal One Development LLC – City Manager’s Office/ Community Development Department (Shasa Curl/Lina Velasco 510-620-6512).
This item was continued from the March 22, 2022, meeting.
Planning Director Lina Velasco gave an overview. Paul Menzies, CEO of Laconia Development, presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following:
Project Scope; Entitlement Process; Impact of the Pandemic; Project Cost; and Site Plan. Discussion ensued. Nikki Beasley and Leisa Johnson gave comments via teleconference. The city council requested a study and deposit from the developer and the matter would return to a future meeting.
Councilmember Willis left the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
(10:53 p.m. - A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson III, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m. to discuss Items O.1.a and O.11.a, passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bates, Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Noes: Mayor Butt.
Absent: Councilmember Willis. Abstain: None).
Q. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
None.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. in memory of Johnny Holmes, to meet again on April 19, 2022.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor