RHA21Jun2022 – sl/prc
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 21, 2022
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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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.
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
RHA21Jun2022 – sl/prc
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.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Chair/Mayor