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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 21, 2022
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 Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond, et al.
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Jaclyn Gross, Teresa Fairbanks, and Anil Comelo Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit
2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units
3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1324 Canal Boulevard (General Warehouse, Port of Richmond) Agency negotiator: Lizeht Zepeda
Negotiating parties: Richmond Grown
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.4 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)
221B, 225, 229 & 235 Tunnel Avenue
12200 San Pablo Avenue
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Norman La Force, Jeanne Kortz, Sally Tobin, and Pam Stello regarding Item C.1. Ben Therriault regarding Item C.2. Deborah Bayer regarding Items C.1 and C.2.
Mayor Butt announced his recusal from Item C.3 due to a conflict of interest because one of the principal lessees was a client of his architectural firm.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:44 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
F. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING
AUTHORITY/RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Special Joint Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:43 p.m. by Chair/Mayor Thomas K.
Butt via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners/Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Chair/Mayor Thomas K. Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez 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 updates: Hacienda Senior Apartments project-based voucher waiting list was opened and accepting applications June 13-30, 2022, at www.contracostahousing.org; and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee approved over $41 million in tax credits for Nevin Plaza. The council suggested staff contact Pastor Ulis Redic, President of the Richmond Baptist Ministers Conference, to allow pastors to share housing waiting lists information with their congregations. City Manager Shasa Curl announced assistance for seniors and residents without computers was available by contacting the City Manager's Office at (510) 620- 6512. The council requested staff to place visible signage outside the Hacienda Senior Apartments gates near the Barrett Avenue area advertising application details. Mark Wassberg and Naomi Williams gave comments via teleconference.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner/Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Martinez
To approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
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Ayes (8): Commissioners/Councilmembers Bates, Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, Willis, Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Martinez, Chair/Mayor Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott
Passed (8 to 0)
L.1 Continued Use of Teleconferencing
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).
Adopted Resolution No. 2162
L.2 Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the special May 17, 2022, Richmond Housing Authority meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
M. JOINT RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY / RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET SESSION
M.1 Proposed Richmond Housing Authority Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 2023
ADOPT a joint resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) budget, with estimated revenues of $3,618,962 and total expenditures of $4,880,044; and APPROVE an RHA subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund in the amount of $1,261,082, which will provide sufficient revenue to match anticipated expenditures and balance the RHA budget to $4,880,044 in estimated revenues and $4,880,044 in expenditures – Richmond Housing Authority (Nannette J. Beacham 510-621- 1300).
RHA Executive Director Nannette Beacham presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: amended budget overview; revenue and expenditures; RHA properties; and asset repositioning accomplishments. Discussion ensued.
The council recommended staff consider solar energy and rebates to reduce utility expenditures. Mark Wassberg gave comments via teleconference.
Motion by Commissioner/Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Commissioner/Councilmember McLaughlin
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (7): Commissioners/Councilmembers Bates, Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, Willis, Vice Chair/Vice Mayor Martinez, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott
Noes (1): Chair/Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 1)
Adopted Housing Authority Resolution No. 2163
and City Council Resolution No. 78-22
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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O. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 7:24 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
P. 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.
Q. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
R. AGENDA REVIEW
Item U was continued to the July 19, 2022, City Council meeting. Item AA.1 was withdrawn from the agenda. Items W.1.c, W.2.a, W.2.b, W.3.b, and W.9.e were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda. Item AA.2 was continued for two weeks to the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting. Item W.6.d was moved for discussion immediately following Item X.1.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To table without debate Item W.10.a regarding the disposition of open space at Point Molate.
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)
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported the following actions: A motion made by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, to designate Councilmember McLaughlin as a representative in certain court matters concerning Item C.1, Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond, et al., passed by a 4/3 vote. A motion made by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Johnson III, to give settlement authority to the city's representative George Hills concerning Item C.3, Tunnel Avenue liability claim, passed unanimously. A motion made by Councilmember Bates, seconded by Mayor Butt, to authorize negotiations on a settlement for future consideration concerning Item C.3, San Pablo Avenue liability claim, passed unanimously.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl reported the following: Free bicycle repairs were available on June 22, 2022, at the Richmond Main Library and more information was available by calling (510) 620-6557. Applications for a $2,500 Microbusiness Grant were being accepted until August 12, 2022, at www.microbusinessgrant.org. Ms. Curl advised community members that were interested in receiving the City Manager's Weekly Report to call (510) 620-6512.
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U. REPORT FROM THE REIMAGINING TASK FORCE - 3rd Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Continued to the July 19, 2022, City Council meeting.
V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Don Gosney expressed concerns regarding the reallocation of funds from the Police Department to other resources. Mr. Gosney shared his experience with delays reaching personnel at the non-emergency police phone number to make a report. Mr. Gosney suggested that the amount of time allowed for public comment regarding reports from the city attorney, city manager, and others was insufficient.
Mark Wassberg cited verses from the New Testament Times and gave comments regarding sexuality.
Madalyn Law expressed concerns regarding the delayed restoration of the Booker T.
Anderson Community Center. Ms. Law requested periodic updates regarding reopening the facility.
Pam Stello acknowledged the councilmembers that voted in favor of tabling Item W.10.a regarding Point Molate.
Leisa Johnson expressed gratitude for Richmond's Juneteenth event held on June 18, 2022. Ms. Johnson expressed concerns regarding Item AA.1 regarding assistance for the unhoused and urged the council to address the crisis.
Naomi Williams and Arto Rinteela announced the Career Fair at the Hilltop Community Church scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022. Ms. Williams acknowledged the participants in Richmond's National Basketball Association parade and the Juneteenth event held on June 18, 2022.
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin
To approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar except Items W.1.c, W.2.a, W.2.b, W.3.b, W.6.d, W.9.e, and W.10.a.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
W.1 City Clerk's Office
W.1.a Resolution call and giving notice of a municipal election on November 8, 2022
ADOPT a resolution: (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the holding of a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the Charter of the City of Richmond; (2) requesting the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County to consolidate the Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and (3) adopting regulations for candidates pertaining to the candidates’ statements submitted to the voters, cost of the candidates’ statements and other fees, word limit for candidates’ statements; and
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actions to be taken for a tie vote – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 79-22
W.1.b Municipal Code Contract Extension
APPROVE a contract extension with Municipal Code Corporation for ordinance, zoning code codification, and supplements of the city’s municipal code, for the City Clerk’s Office and the Planning Department, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $17,000 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.1.c Continued Use of Teleconferencing
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of all City legislative bodies pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
City Clerk Pamela Christian introduced the matter and provided an oral report. Discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Leisa Johnson, Katherine (last name not stated), and Don Gosney. Further discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Willis
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin,
Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 80-22
W.1.d City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the May 17, and 24, 2022, Richmond City Council meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.2 City Council
W.2.a Ban the Drilling of Oil and Gas in Contra Costa County ADOPT a resolution in support of banning the drilling of oil and gas in Contra Costa County - Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin and Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6636/510-620-6565).
Councilmember McLaughlin introduced the matter and gave an oral report. Discussion ensued. Mark Wassberg and Jessi Taran gave comments via teleconference.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
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Abstentions (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (6 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 81-22
(At 11:30 p.m. - a motion made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, to suspend the rules and extend the meeting until after W.2.b failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jimenez, McLaughlin, Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Noes: Councilmember Bates, Johnson III, and Mayor Butt. Abstentions: None. Absent: None).
W.2.b Expand the Terms of Appropriated ARPA Flex Funds for Rydin Road Residents
AMEND direction provided by City Council on December 21, 2021, which appropriated $50,000 for flex funds for vehicle repair and servicing, to expand the terms under which these funds can be spent, to be overseen by the Community Development Department - Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6593). Continued from the June 7, 2022, meeting.
Continued to the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting.
W.3 City Manager's Office
W.3.a FY 2022-2023 Richmond Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Community Grant Program Grant Awardee
Recommendation
APPROVE a recommendation from the Environmental & Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Committee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 grant awards to 10 organizations in an amount not to exceed $225,000; ADOPT a resolution; and AUTHORIZE the city manager to negotiate and execute Grant Service Agreements with approved grantees – City Manager’s Office (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals/Shane Johnson 510-620-6512).
Adopted Resolution No. 82-22
W.3.b FY 2022-2023 Richmond Department and Fund for Children and Youth Grant Awardee Recommendation
APPROVE a recommendation from the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth (RFCY) Oversight Board for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to award 19 grants in an amount not to exceed $1,434,317; ADOPT a resolution; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to negotiate and execute Grant Service Agreements with the approved grantees – Richmond Department of Children & Youth (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
Continued to the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting.
W.4 Community Development
W.4.a Guidelines for Implementation of the Inclusionary Housing and Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Ordinance
ADOPT a resolution approving the Guidelines for Implementation of the Inclusionary Housing and Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Ordinance - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6705).
Adopted Resolution No. 83-22
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W.4.b Execute an EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition Memorandum of Agreement and Amend the Stantec Consulting Services Contract AUTHORIZE the city manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Richmond, Contra Costa County, Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond, and Eden Housing, Inc. to identify and prioritize brownfield sites for assessment; and APPROVE a contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services to increase the payment limit by $559,000, for a total amount not to exceed $630,986, and extending the term to December 31, 2024 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6706).
W.5 Economic Development
W.5.a City’s Transformative Climate Communities Program Application and Memorandum of Understanding
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager or designee to apply, accept, and appropriate a Transformative Climate Communities grant and execute all related documents, if awarded, and authorizing the city manager or their designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Co-applicants –Economic Development Department/Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Samantha Carr 510-620-5407).
Adopted Resolution No. 84-22
W.5.b Contract with Art Builds Community to Develop a Public Art Master Plan APPROVE a contract with Art Builds Community (ABC) to create an actionable Public Art Master Plan, in a total amount not to exceed $35,000, for a term beginning June 22, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023 – Economic Development Department (Shasa Curl/Winifred Day 510-620- 6512).
W.5.c Contract with the Richmond Art Center (RAC)
APPROVE a two-year sole source contract with the Richmond Art Center to provide visual art services, in the amount of $55,000 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000, with a term from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024 - Economic Development Department (Shasa Curl/Winifred Day 510-620-6512).
W.5.d Contract Amendment for Low-Income Solar Installation Services APPROVE a fourth amendment to the contract with GRID Alternatives Bay Area to provide no cost solar systems on an additional 138 low- income homes, increasing the contract by $1,750,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,150,872, and extending the term to June 30, 2025 - Economic Development Department (Samantha Carr/Sabrina Paras 510- 620-5407).
W.6 Finance Department
W.6.a Approval of Liens and Special Assessments for Unpaid Garbage Collection Service Fees Due to Republic Services
ADOPT a resolution authorizing placement of liens and special assessments for unpaid garbage collection service fees on County property tax records – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar/Antonio Bañuelos 620- 6741).
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Adopted Resolution No. 85-22
W.6.b Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Appropriations Limit ADOPT a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 appropriations limit for the City of Richmond pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
Adopted Resolution No. 94-22
W.6.c Amend Contract with KPM as the City’s Swap Advisor to Refinance the 2005 Series B Pension Obligation Bonds ("2005 POB's")
APPROVE an amended sole-source contact with KPM to extend the term through June 30, 2023, and increase the current contract amount by $40,000, for a total payment limit not to exceed $50,000, to perform swap analysis – Finance Department (Anil Comelo/Delmy Culler 510-620- 6600).
W.6.d Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Taxable Pension Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 ("2022 Refunding Bonds")
ADOPT a resolution authorizing issuance of taxable pension refunding bonds, series 2022, to refund certain outstanding taxable pension funding bonds of the City, authorizing the execution of a first supplemental indenture, and approving and directing of other matters related thereto – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6740).
Interim Deputy City Manager Internal Services Anil Comelo introduced the matter. Mark Northcross of NHA Advisors provided an oral report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin,
Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 86-22
W.6.e City of Richmond Audited Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
RECEIVE Audited reports for Single Audit, Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority Report, and Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Schedule for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620- 6740).
W.7 Human Resources
W.7.a Approve a Two-Year Extension to Contract with Du-All Safety, LLC to Continue to Provide Safety Program Compliance Services
APPROVE a two-year contract amendment with Du-All Safety LLC, increasing the amount of the contract by $317,531, for a total amount not to exceed $760,206, to continue providing safety program compliance
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services, with a term ending June 30, 2024 - Human Resources Department (Laura Marquez 510-620-6974).
W.8 Information Technology
W.8.a Purchase of a Tabbing Machine for use by the City’s Duplicating Mail Division
APPROVE the purchase of a tabbing machine from Saddle Point Systems in an amount not to exceed $30,000 – Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 510-620-6874).
W.9 Library and Community Services
W.9.a Contract with Jason Corburn to Provide a New Online Client Database, System Maintenance, and Support
APPROVE a contract with Jason Corburn to develop a client case- management database, that provides for data collection support, maintenance, training, analysis, and reporting for the Office of Neighborhood Safety. The contract will be for two (2) years with a term from June 22, 2022, through June 30, 2024, and a payment limit not to exceed $40,000 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Sam Vaughn 510-620-5422).
W.9.b Contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North for Emergency Cooling Structures
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay- North, in an amount not to exceed $83,830, to provide design, construction, and staffing services for modular emergency cooling structures – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Jene Levine-Snipes 510-307-8132)
W.9.c Extension of Contra Costa County Health Services Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing Center at the Richmond Convention Center
APPROVE a third amendment to extend the agreement with Contra Costa County Health Services to continue the COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Center at the Richmond Convention Center terrace rooms until June 30, 2023, and WAIVE fees associated with the third amendment – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Ranjana
Maharaj/Kymberlyn Carson-Thrower 510-620-6512)
W.9.d Accept and Appropriate Share the Spirit 2021 Additional Funds Grant Award
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget $4,000 received from Share the Spirit East Bay 2021 Additional Funds Grant – Library and Community Services Department (Melinda Cervantes/Abigail Sims-Evelyn 510-307-8082).
W.9.e Contract with Ed Fund to Provide Youth Programs to Camp Achieve Youth in Partnership with Community Services-Recreation APPROVE a contract with West Contra Costa Public Education Fund to provide free youth programs in partnership with Community Services- Recreation to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders through Camp Achieve’s 8-week summer camp program. The term of the contract is July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $54,000 - Library and
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Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Ranjana
Maharaj/Troy Porter 510-620-6822).
Continued to the June 28, 2022, City Council meeting.
W.9.f Convert the West Side Tennis Court at Booker T. Anderson to Two Fixed Pickleball Courts
APPROVE the conversion of one tennis court at the Booker T. Anderson tennis courts to two permanent pickleball courts – Library and Community Services Department/Public Works Department (Ranjana Maharaj/Tetteh Kisseh/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6919).
W.9.g Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan
APPROVE the 2022/2023 North Richmond Waste and Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan (Exhibit A) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as recommended by the North Richmond Mitigation Waste and Recovery Mitigation Fee Joint Expenditure Planning Committee, to fund the listed projects and activities in the Fiscal Year that support the reduction of blight in North Richmond – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Lori Reese-Brown 510-620-6869)
W.10 Mayor's Office
W.10.a Disposition of Open Space at Point Molate
DIRECT staff to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) to be circulated as widely as possible soliciting proposals to manage the Point Molate Open Space for public use. The RFP should include solicitation of proposals for an operations plan, funding, implementation schedule, and other details essential for the City Council to make a selection of the best proposal. The RFP shall be released no later than August 1, 2022, with proposals due no later than September 15, 2022 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510- 620-6503).
Tabled without debate during Agenda Review.
W.11 Police Department
W.11.a Resolution Authorizing a Sole Source Procurement Process for Selected Specialized Police Department Services
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute reoccurring contracts for fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 with Contra Costa County and the State of California at an aggregate annual amount of $951,000. Services contracted with Contra Costa County include the following: California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) - $11,000; California Identification Division (CAL ID) - $145,000; Automated Regional Information Exchange System (ARIES) - $50,000; All County Criminal Justice Information System (ACCCJIN) - $23,500; Martinez Detention Facility intake fees - $46,000; alcohol/toxic drug and crime scene evidence analysis - $365,000; Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) examinations- $41,000; annual jail inspection and audit - $1,000; Coroner & Gunshot Residue (GSR) examination and analysis - $10,000; out of state inmate extradition - $4,000; Law Enforcement Training Center - $21,000; Department of Information Technology - $29,500; East Bay Regional Communication System Authority (EBRCS) - $182,500. The State of California contracted
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services including Live Scan fingerprinting - $16,500 and University of California Regents - $5,000 – Police Department (Acting Chief of Police Louie Tirona 510-621-1802).
Adopted Resolution No. 87-22
W.11.b Proposed 5-year, $927,000 contract amendment, with Mark43 for continued use of critical dispatching and records software.
APPROVE a first contract amendment with Mark43 to increase the contract amount by $927,000, for a total payment limit not to exceed $2,427,000, and a term extending through June 30, 2027 - Police Department (Acting Chief Louie Tirona 510-621-1802).
W.12 Public Works
W.12.a Proposed Contract with Julian Tree Care
APPROVE a contract in the amount of $17,800 for the removal of dead pine trees at the Macdonald Avenue grade separation. The contract term will be from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6920).
W.12.b Contract Amendment to Increase Total Contract Budget for the Project to Replace the Grit and Aeration Project Located at the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant
ADOPT a resolution to increase the contract budget for the Grit and Aeration Basin project located at the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $3,500,000, for a total amount not to exceed $45,606,488 - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478 / Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 88-22
W.12.c Resolution to Issue a New Contract to Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a contract extension with Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to design the Ferry Point Lift Sewer Pump Station replacement located at the intersection of Brickyard Cove Road and Dornan Road for an amount not to exceed $159,948.24 - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621- 1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 89-22
W.12.d Contract with Ninyo & Moore for Terminal 4 Wharf Removal Project APPROVE a contract with Ninyo & Moore, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to provide hazardous materials characterization services for the Terminal 4 Wharf Removal Project, to be funded by various grants awarded to the City for this project, with a contract term through December 31, 2023 – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 620-5478).
W.12.e Proposed Standing Purchase Order for Traffic Signs & Lines Materials APPROVE standing purchase orders with First Vanguard Rentals and Sales, Inc., Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc., and The Construction Zone for traffic signs and lines materials in a total combined amount of $900,000, with an allocation not-to-exceed $300,000 per vendor over a three-year period, with one (1) two-year option to renew at $200,000 per
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vendor over the two-year period. – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478 / Rob Chelemedos 510-231-3007).
X. BUDGET SESSION
X.1 Adopt Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Proposed Operating Budget and FY 2022- 2023 through 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
ADOPT resolutions approving: (1) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget, and (2) FYs 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget – City Manager’s Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6740).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Ms. Curl, Director of Finance Delmy Cuellar, Accounting Manager Antonio Banuelos, and Budget Administrator Mubeen Qader presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: proposed General Fund balanced budget; revenue and expenditures; operating transfers and adjustments; reserves; non-General Fund budget; proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget; and fiscal headwinds. Ms. Curl clarified that the $1,000,000 adjustment for "Additional Paving Index Investment" should have stated, "Additional Paving Index Investment/Sidewalk Repair/Roadway Safety Improvements". Discussion ensued. The council recommended staff move the proposed $750,000 appropriation for the Public Bank to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a future council vote and utilize the $750,000 for road safety initiatives. The council requested the following: remove the $150,000 ARPA community needs assessment funds from the CIP budget; add to the narrative in the budget the key performance indicators evaluating the progress of CIP; seek additional funding to rebuild the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center; staff to resend the council the internal audit of housing intervention expenditures for the Rydin Road encampment; and future updates on repairs to re-open the Booker T. Anderson Community Center. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Leisa Johnson, Mark Wassberg, and Amanda Jenkins.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To adopt said resolutions with the understanding that the $750,000 Public Bank appropriation will be moved to ARPA funding (if eligible) and the $750,000 will be reallocated to traffic safety initiatives. A friendly amendment made by Councilmember Jimenez that $150,000 should be removed from the Capital Improvement Projects budget for an ARPA community needs assessment was accepted.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez Noes (2): Councilmember Bates and Mayor Butt
Passed (5 to 2)
Adopted Resolution Nos. 90-22 and 91-22
Y. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Y.1 Public Hearing to Consider the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District
ADOPT a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District for the
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Fiscal Year 2022-2023, providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6920).
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold a public hearing. Project Manager Mary Phelps provided an oral report.
Discussion ensued. The council expressed concerns regarding overgrown weeds along Richmond Parkway in the Hilltop area. Staff agreed to provide the council with a maintenance schedule for the area. Mayor Butt declared the public hearing opened. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Naomi Williams, Mark Wassberg, Amanda Jenkins, Jessi Taran, Katherine (last name not stated), and Arto Rinteela gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Butt closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 92-22
Y.2 Public hearing to consider the levy of annual assessments for the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
ADOPT a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6920).
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold a public hearing. Project Manager Mary Phelps provided an oral report.
Mayor Butt declared the public hearing opened. There were no public speakers via teleconference. Mayor Butt closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 93-22
Z. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Z.1 Improve Staff Morale
RECEIVE a presentation on ideas to maximize communication, raise employee morale, and to acknowledge the dedication of staff; and provide direction to staff.
Councilmember Melvin Willis (510-412-2050) and Councilmember Claudia
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Jiménez (510) 620-6565. This item was continued from the March 22, 2022, April 26, 2022, and May 24, 2022, meetings.
Councilmembers Willis and Jimenez introduced the matter. Councilmember Willis presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the data gathered, concerns, and suggested solutions. Discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Jessi Taran, Leisa Johnson, Deborah Small, Anna (last name not stated), Anthony Woodards, and Benjamin Therriault.
Z.2 Reintroduce an Ordinance (First Reading) to Revise and Amend Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 12.30
REINTRODUCE an Ordinance (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). This item was continued from the May 17, 2022, and June 7, 2022, meetings.
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire introduced the matter and provided an oral report.
Motion by Councilmember Willis
Seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin
To reintroduce said ordinance for first reading and lay over for two weeks for the second reading.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Z.3 Private Landowner Encroachments
RECEIVE a report from the City Attorney regarding the legality of staff awarding and transferring city property without approval from the City Council - Councilmember Nathaniel Bates (510-620-6743). This item was continued from the May 17, 2022, May 24, 2022, and June 7, 2022, meetings.
Councilmember Bates introduced the matter. Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire advised that the council's action taken for Item Z.2 created a standardized process to address concerns regarding Item Z.3. Discussion ensued. The council suggested that staff should be held accountable for correcting the recent transfer of city property on Tewksbury Avenue and restoring the property to its original purpose.
Z.4 The Segal Group Inc., Classification and Compensation Study DIRECT the City Manager to release the Class and Compensation Study to the City Council – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503). This item was continued from the May 17, 2022, May 24, 2022, and June 7, 2022, meetings.
Mayor Butt introduced the matter. Interim Deputy City Manager Internal Services Anil Comelo and Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire provided an oral report.
Discussion ensued. Staff advised that the study was scheduled for release on June 23, 2022. Benjamin Therriault gave comments via teleconference.
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Motion by Mayor Butt
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To direct staff to release said study on June 23, 2022.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Z.5 Street Sweeping
DIRECT the city manager to incorporate into the 2022-23 budget funding to provide: new street sweeping signage in neighborhoods that have not previously been signed; repairs/replace existing deteriorated signage in neighborhoods that have previously been signed; sufficient staff and equipment to perform scheduled street sweeping operations in all neighborhoods; sufficient enforcement staff to issue citations for vehicles not moved on designated street sweeping days and times. AUTHORIZE vehicle towing operations in areas where citations have not provided sufficient motivation for residents to move vehicles – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503). This item was continued from the May 24, 2022, and June 7, 2022, meetings.
Mayor Butt introduced the matter. Discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Don Gosney, Arto Rinteela, and Yenny Garcia gave.
(At 11:00 p.m. - a motion made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bates, Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Noes: Mayor Butt. Abstentions:
None. Absent: None).
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To approve said direction to staff excluding the authorization for vehicle towing; direct staff to install street sweeping signage in all 16 neighborhoods and provide costs; enable text message notification reminders; and provide one-time postcard mailing and a city website link with instructions for how to opt-in for text messages. A friendly amendment made by Mayor Butt with a stipulation that vehicle towing was not authorized to enforce but printed on signage for future enforcement was not accepted. A friendly amendment made by Vice Mayor Martinez to start with heavy traffic streets and install signs equitably was accepted.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez Noes (2): Councilmember Bates, and Mayor Butt
Passed (5 to 2)
AA. NEW BUSINESS
AA.1 Collaborative approach between Safe Organized Spaces Richmond (SOS), the Richmond Rotary Club Housing First Initiative, and various related partners to assist the unhoused.
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DIRECT staff to create two contracts that outline a collaborative approach between Safe Organized Spaces Richmond (SOS), the Richmond Rotary Club Housing First Initiative, and various related partners and bring back the contracts to the City Council for approval before the August break. The fiscal sponsor for both contracts will be the Richmond Community Foundation – Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin and Melvin Willis (510) 620-6581.
Withdrawn from the agenda.
AA.2 Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Residential Rental Housing Fee
ADOPT a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Residential Rental Housing Fee in the amount of $226 per Controlled Rental Unit and $127 per Partially Covered Rental Unit – Rent Program (Nicolas Traylor 510-620-6564).
Consider if budget should be modified to provide General Fund support at historic level and if revised cost study should be performed by parties.
Continued to the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
AB. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
AC. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m., in memory of Rochelle Cartwright and Mrs. House, and congratulating the new Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Vice President Francia Márquez, to meet again on June 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
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