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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, March 15, 2022
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
The Special Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Chair Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Chair Eduardo Martinez, and Chair Thomas K. Butt.
Absent: Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott arrived after the roll was called.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The public comment instructional video was shown.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) Executive Director Nannette Beacham presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: RHA human resources updates; Nevin Plaza; Hacienda development; Nystrom Village; and the RHA and Easter Hill housing corporations quarterly meetings.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
Item M.1 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
Lisa Fulton gave comments via teleconference regarding animal rescue services, spaying, and neutering cats. Ms. Fulton urged the council to review the Contra Costa County (CCC) Animal Services draft agreement for inadequacies to address the needs of Richmond concerning excessive stray cats. Ms. Fulton requested the council considered that CCC Animal Services reinstated some of its reduced or eliminated programs.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion made by Commissioner Bates, seconded by Vice Chair Martinez, to approve all items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar except Item M.1 passed by the unanimous vote of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
M.1 Continued use of teleconference technology for meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Housing Authority pursuant to the provisions of AB 361
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Housing Authority pursuant to the provisions of AB 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
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City Clerk Pamela Christian introduced the matter. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Leisa Johnson, Mark Wassberg, Don Gosney, and Jessi Taran.
A motion made by Commissioner Bates, seconded by Commissioner Johnson III, to adopt said resolution passed by the unanimous vote of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Adopted Resolution No. 2155
M.2 Contract with Automatic Door Systems, Inc.
ADOPT a resolution approving a contract with Automatic Door Systems, Inc. to complete the Nevin Plaza front door repair project, for an amount not to exceed $24,591 including a ten (10) percent contingency ($2,229) – Richmond Housing Authority (Nannette Beacham 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2156
M.3 Emergency Contract with JT Plumbing
ADOPT a resolution approving an emergency contract with JT Plumbing to complete plumbing repairs at Nevin Plaza for an amount not to exceed $11,485 – Richmond Housing Authority (Nannette Beacham 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2157
M.4 Contract Amendment with CD & Power DBA Got Power
ADOPT a resolution approving an emergency contract amendment with CD & Power DBA Got Power to continue to provide load testing, and emergency or urgent repairs to generators at Nevin Plaza in the amount of $8,457.66, for a not to exceed total contract amount of $11,457.66, and extending the term to June 30, 2022 – Richmond Housing Authority (Nannette Beacham 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2158
M.5 Housing Authority Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the January 25, 2022, special Richmond Housing Authority meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Chair