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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, July 26, 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 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent:
Councilmember Melvin Willis arrived after the roll was called.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)
GEICO
Douglas Frevele v. City of Richmond
Terry Ellis v. City of Richmond
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
Riggers Loft Wine Company
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Jaclyn Gross, Sharrone Taylor, Teresa Fairbanks 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.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: South 45th Street to the west, Wall Avenue to the south, Interstate 80 to the east, and the BART tracks to the north Agency negotiator: Lizeht Zepeda, Dave Aleshire, and Shasa Curl Negotiating parties: Miraflores Community Devco, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (public comment limited to Closed Session items only)
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Scott Hanks, Madalyn Law, and Bendrick Foster regarding Item C.4, Miraflores housing development.
Mark Hall, Peggy Chou, John Ecker, Joanna Grivetti, Michael Pagaling, Jose Salala, Tom Tran, Gonzalo Ochoa, Jason Mallari, Benjamin Therriault, Kelsey Shanks, Alyssa Alvarado, Donald Patchin, Ethan Katz, and Elizabeth Bashan regarding Item C.3, Richmond Police Officers Association labor negotiations.
Mayor Butt announced his recusal from Item C.2 because PG&E was a client of his architectural firm.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:38 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
F. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Special Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chairperson Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, Chairperson Thomas K. Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: None.
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 Executive Director Nannette Beacham presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the results of the Project-Based Voucher waitlist for the Hacienda and Terraces senior apartments. Ms. Beacham announced that the waitlist application deadline was extended through September 2022.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner McLaughlin
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Martinez
To approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Ayes (8): Commissioners Bates, Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, Willis, Vice Chairperson Martinez, Chairperson Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott
Passed (8 to 0)
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L.1 Contract Amendment with Financial Consultant Anthony Ma Regarding RHA Financial Matters
ADOPT a resolution approving a first contract amendment with Anthony Ma to provide financial consulting services (including Federal, State and Internal Revenue Service Audits) for the Richmond Housing Authority, in the amount of $90,000, for a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and extending the term to June 30, 2023 - Richmond Housing Authority/Finance Department (Nannette J.
Beacham 510-621-1300/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6740).
Adopted Resolution No. 2165
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS
M.1 Update on the Public Housing Agencies Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) Agreement and Financial Update
RECEIVE a presentation updating the Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners and City Council on the 2019 Public Housing Agencies Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) Agreement and overall, RHA outstanding financial matters - Richmond Housing Authority (Nannette J. Beacham/Delmy Cuellar 510-621-1300).
RHA Executive Director Nannette Beacham and Senior Accountant Rita Martinez presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: background; tasks status; and financial update. Discussion ensued. Mark Wassberg and Jessi Taran gave comments via teleconference.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
O. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 7:41 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
P. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Demnlus Johnson III, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: None.
Q. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
R. AGENDA REVIEW
Motion by Mayor Butt
Seconded by Councilmember Bates
To limit speakers to one minute per item for public comment.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, Mayor Butt Noes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis
Failed (3 to 4)
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Item Y.10 was moved for discussion before Open Forum. Item W.1.a and W.6.b were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda. Item Y.8 was continued to the October 25, 2022, City Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To move Item W.1.a immediately following approval of the Consent Calendar. A friendly amendment made by Councilmember Jimenez to also move Item W.6.b after approval of the Consent Calendar immediately following Item W.1.a was accepted.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis Noes (2): Councilmember Bates and Mayor Butt
Passed (5 to 2)
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported that Council direction was given as follows: to the negotiators regarding Item C.2 in the arbitration matter involving PG&E; to the negotiators regarding Item C.3 concerning the Richmond Police Officers Association; and for further discussions with the developer, Mira Flores Community Devco, LLC, regarding item C.4.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl announced that a PG&E virtual town hall meeting was scheduled for July 28, 2022, to discuss plans and wildfire safety. Ms. Curl also announced the 7th Annual Richmond Promise Scholarship Celebration was scheduled for July 30, 2022. Ms. Curl welcomed the City of Richmond's new Deputy Director of Community Services Library Diana Lopez. Ms. Curl announced that the Library Children Services Division's summer outreach in the community was underway and free books were being offered at King Elementary School on July 27, 2022. More information was available by calling the Library at (510) 620-6557 or by visiting the Richmond Library's Facebook social media page.
U. CRIME REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF - 4th Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Chief of Police Bisa French reported the following Richmond crime statistics: violent crime overall decreased by 14 percent with increases in robberies and decreases in all other assaults; overall decrease in property crime of 17 percent with the most significant decrease in residential burglaries from 17 to 3; Police Beat 7 in the North and East neighborhood continued to be the area for the highest calls for service and incident reports. Police Chief French also reported that there was currently only one parking enforcement officer and there was 185 vehicle impounds over the past month.
V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding voting and potential future mayors of Richmond.
Philip Rosenthal commended the Richmond Housing Authority for its accomplishments.
Mr. Rosenthal expressed concerns regarding long City Council meetings. Mr. Rosenthal gave comments regarding Richmond crime statistics and unreported crimes.
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Yenny Garcia expressed concerns regarding politics in the world and specifically in Richmond. Ms. Garcia urged the council to set aside political egos and consider the consequences of their actions on the community collectively.
Don Gosney announced that the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 342 was accepting online apprenticeship applications starting on August 1, 2022, by visiting www.ua342.org or calling Mr. Gosney at (510) 685-2403.
Sally Tobin expressed concerns regarding the wording in the contract for Item W.9.d. concerning "up to three" presentations to City Council and public information meetings.
Ms. Tobin suggested the wording should be more specific.
Karla Perez invited the community to the Richmond National Night Out Kickoff Party at the Coronado Neighborhood Council site at 5:00 p.m. on August 2, 2022. Ms. Perez urged community members that were voting in the November 2022 General Election to do their homework and make wise choices.
Soheila Bana gave comments regarding safety and how essential it was for neighbors to get together. Ms. Bana urged the council to consider waiving fees for neighborhood block parties.
Carolyn Conry gave comments in support of Item W.2.a. regarding digitizing fire prevention records.
Carole Johnson commended the council for moving the community in a progressive direction.
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Willis
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar except Items W.1.a and W.6.b.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, Councilmember Willis, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
W.1 City Attorney's Office
W.1.a Rent Control Amendment for November 2022 Ballot
ADOPT a resolution to submit to the City of Richmond electorate at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, an initiative to adjust the maximum allowable rent increase on rent-controlled units to 60 percent of CPI or three percent, whichever is lower – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
Interim City Attorney Dave Aleshire introduced the matter. Discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Elsa Stevens, Michael Gliksohn, Carole Johnson, Rocio Pina, Vinay Pimple, Mark Wassberg, Eduvilla (last name not stated), Edith Pastrano, Ilona Clark, Gaby (last name not stated), unknown phone caller, Mister Phillips, Amanda Jenkins, Robin (last name not stated), Peter (last name not stated), Xin Ma, Christina Redse, Shiva Mishek, Juan Rodriguez, Jessi Taran, Fassil Fenikile, Sara Cantor, Andrea Mullarkey, and Tuan Ngo.
Further discussion ensued.
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Main Motion
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To adopt said resolution. A friendly amendment made by Councilmember Bates to include a sunset clause of two years or that the sunset clause was for two years with the authorization of the majority council to extend at a later date was not accepted.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis
Noes (2): Councilmember Bates, and Mayor Butt
Passed (5 to 2)
Adopted Resolution No. 109-22
Substitute Motion
Motion by Councilmember Bates
To include a sunset clause of two years.
Died for lack of a second
W.2 City Council
W.2.a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Scanning of Fire Prevention Services Division Files
DIRECT City staff to create a Request for Proposals (RFP) for third-party scanning of Richmond Fire Department Prevention Services Division files to digitize Wildland Urban Interface Inspections (WUI) inspection reports, notices, and other related processes, and for a software product to store the scanned information – Councilmember Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6593).
W.3 Economic Development
W.3.a CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellows Contract Amendment
APPROVE a first amendment to the contract with Civic Well (formally Local Government Commission) for two fellows during the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CivicSpark service year, increasing the contract amount by $63,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $120,000, with a new agreement expiration term of December 31, 2023 – City Manager’s Office, Economic Development (Samantha Carr 510-620-5407).
W.4 Human Resources
W.4.a Approve a Third Contract Amendment with the Segal Group (Western States) DBA Segal to Update Classification and Compensation Data APPROVE a third amendment to the contract with The Segal Group, Inc. in the amount of $50,000, for a total amount not to exceed $330,000, to update compensation and classification data; and APPROVE the appropriation of these funds from the general fund reserve balance - Human Resources Department (Sharrone Taylor/Teresa Fairbanks 510- 620-6602).
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W.5 Information Technology
W.5.a Contract with Granicus for KCRT Audio-Video
APPROVE the purchase of legacy audio video equipment and services from Granicus in an amount not to exceed $19,102 – Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 510-620-6874).
W.5.b Eleventh Contract with Tyler Technologies MUNIS for Application Upgrade Support, Training, and an Investment Assessment.
APPROVE the eleventh amendment to the contract with Tyler Technologies MUNIS Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System for the purchase of software and support services, increasing the amount by $30,400, with a total amount not to exceed $9,033,774.75 – Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 510-620-6874/Sandi Wong 510- 620-6745).
W.6 Library and Community Services
W.6.a Fiscal Years 2021-2024 Richmond Department and Fund for Children and Youth Grant Awardee Renewals
APPROVE the renewal of 20 Richmond Fund for Children and Youth (RFCY) grants to youth-serving public and nonprofit organizations in a total amount not to exceed $1,620,000, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with a one (1) one-year renewal option to extend through Fiscal Year 2023-2024, contingent upon performance and available RFCY funds; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to negotiate and execute grant service agreements, and any extension, with approved grantees – Department of Children and Youth (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
W.6.b Contract with Urban Strategies Council to Conduct Research and Analysis of Various Community Crisis Response Program options
APPROVE a contract with Urban Strategies Council to conduct research and analysis of various Community Crisis Response Program options, for a total amount not to exceed $112,844, with a term beginning August 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6512).
Mayor Butt introduced the matter. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Randy Joseph, Deborah Small, Jessi Taran, Mark Wassberg, Sara Cantor, Marisol Cantu, Carole Johnson, and Luis Chacon. Discussion ensued. Interim Director of Community Services LaShonda White gave an overview of the staff recommendation.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To approve said contract.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis
Noes (1): Mayor Butt
Passed (6 to 1)
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W.6.c Blink Network, LLC Contract Amendment for Charging Station Infrastructure and Maintenance
APPROVE a first contract amendment with Blink Network, LLC., increasing the sole source contract by $44,076.02, for a total not to exceed amount of $90,308.02, and to extend the term expiration to June 30, 2025 - Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
W.7 Mayor's Office
W.7.a Vacant Seats on Richmond Boards, Commissions, and Committees ANNOUNCE current vacancies on the City of Richmond boards, commissions, and committees and ask that interested individuals send applications to the City Clerk’s Office - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6502).
W.7.b Appointment(s) to update the Planning Commission
APPROVE an appointment(s) to the Planning Commission: APPOINT Jonathan Harrison, re-appointment, seat #1, term expiration date June 30, 2024; Bruce Brubaker, re-appointment, seat #4, term expiration date June 30, 2024; Masoomeh Sharifi Soofiani, re-appointment, seat #6, term expiration date June 30, 2024; Alpa Agarwal, re-appointment, seat #7, term expiration date June 30, 2024 - Office of the Mayor (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
W.8 Police Department
W.8.a Five-Year Contract with NEOGOV to Provide Police Department Services.
APPROVE a five-year, sole-source contract with NEOGOV to provide automated customer notification (subscription) and informational services for citizens, and to provide online training and policy management for the Police Department's Personnel and Training Unit, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with a term from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027 – Police Department (Bisa French/Louie Tirona 510-621-1802).
W.8.b Redaction Service for Body Worn Camera (BWC) Footage and Other Videos
APPROVE a first contract amendment with Veritone, Inc. to add $14,250, for a total not to exceed amount of $23,750, for redaction services to comply with State law under SB1421 pursuant to Public Record Act (PRA) requests for Body Worn Camera footage (BWC) and other videos possessed by the Richmond Police Department, for an extended term through November 30, 2023 – Police Department (Bisa French/Louie Tirona 510-621-1802).
W.9 Public Works
W.9.a Contracts for Swimming Pool Equipment, Parts, Supplies, and Services APPROVE contracts with (1) SCP Industries dba Lincoln Aquatics, and (2) Knorr Systems INT’L, LLC. to provide as needed equipment, parts, supplies and services to the Richmond Swim Center and Richmond Plunge, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per vendor over a three-year period, with an option to extend an additional two years at $100,000 per vendor – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478).
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W.9.b Hilltop Landscape District Office Trailer and Yard Lease APPROVE a fifth lease amendment with North Richmond Properties, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $31,182, for a month-to-month term, for the rental of two office trailers and space to store containers and landscaping equipment – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6920).
W.9.c Approval of Final Map and Authorize Execution of Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Cherry Blossom Row Development, a 100- Unit Condominium Development
ADOPT a resolution approving the Final Map for Subdivision [9609], “Cherry Blossom Row”; and AUTHORIZE the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the subdivider, City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC., and complete recording thereof – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 110-22
W.9.d Phase I of the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Study ADOPT a resolution approving a sole-source contract with Coastland Engineering to conduct Phase I of the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Line Feasibility Study, in a total amount not to exceed $475,000, with a term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023 – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478 /Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 111-22
W.9.e Resolution proposing Contract Amendment to Phase I of the Sludge Thickener Project
ADOPT a resolution to issue a contract amendment to Veolia Water for the contract change orders for the Sludge Thickener Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Myers and Sons (construction), in an amount not to exceed $683,829 (contractor cost of $596,455 plus a
16.5 percent Veolia mark-up of $74,125), plus a contingency of $147,213 ($67,386.30 plus a 9 percent Veolia mark-up of $13,249) - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/ Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 112-22
W.9.f Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Recurring Contracts with Contra Costa County, Stege Sanitary District, West County Wastewater District, West County Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute reoccurring contracts for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 with Contra Costa County, Stege Sanitary District, West County Wastewater District, West County Agency, and the State of California Water Resources Control Board at an aggregate annual amount of $931,683. The execution of these contracts shall not exceed the limits as set forth for the following: Contra Costa County North Richmond Storm Drain Pump Station - $75,000; Contra Costa County Clean Water Program - $365,000; California Water Resources Control Board - WWTP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - $125,000; California Water Resources Control Board - City of Richmond Stormwater NPDES permit - $37,500; California Water Resources Control Board - Sanitary Sewer Overflow Waste Discharge
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Requirement (SSO - WDR) Permit - $40,500; West County Agency - $250,000; Stege Sanitary District Sewer Use Fees Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) - $38,683 – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510- 620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 113-22
W.9.g Parchester Community Center ADA Improvements Contract Amendment APPROVE an additional appropriation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, in the amount of $138,511, for a total contract amount not to exceed $478,511 with OK Construction, to complete ADA Improvements at the Parchester Community Center, located at located at 900 Williams Drive, Richmond – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5486).
W.9.h Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for Third Amendment to the Cooperative Implementation Agreement with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
ADOPT a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for the third amendment to the Cooperative Implementation Agreement with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to utilize additional funding for Construction of a Full Trash Capture Device at Bayview Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3,270,000 – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 114-22
W.9.i Amend Contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
ADOPT a resolution amending the construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc., for construction of portions of Phase I of the Richmond Wellness Trail Project, in the amount of $100,000, utilizing ECIA Transportation Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,100,000 - Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 115-22
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X.1 Public Hearing for the Collection of the Sanitary and Storm Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
HOLD a public hearing; and ADOPT a resolution approving a report of sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 allowing for the sanitary and stormwater fees to be collected on the annual 2022-2023 tax rolls – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold a public hearing. Water Resource Recovery Project Manager Mary Phelps introduced the matter. Mayor Butt declared the public hearing opened. There were no public speakers via teleconference. Mayor Butt closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To adopt said resolution.
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Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, Councilmember Willis, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 116-22
Y. NEW BUSINESS
Y.1 Police department and Fire department recruitment efforts RECEIVE a status report on the Police department and Fire department recruitment efforts – Human Resources Department (Sharrone Taylor 510-620- 6803).
Acting Interim Director of Human Resources Sharrone Taylor introduced the matter. Consultant Patricia Franciso of Municipal Resource Group (MRG) presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the recruitment goals and strategy.
Discussion ensued. Interim Human Resources Manager Teresa Fairbanks provided the police and fire vacancy report. The council requested the percentage of police new hires that left within the first year of service for the last five years; and the number of candidates for police and fire posted positions with recruitment and retention data. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Jan Mignone, Amanda Jenkins, Mark Wassberg, Deborah Small, Randy Joseph, Carole Johnson, Michelle Milam, Alyssa Alvarado, Joanna Grivetti, L. Zephyr, Oscar Garcia, Luis Chacon, Sara Cantor, Steve Bischoff, Louis (last name not stated), Shiva Mishek, Mister Phillips, Jessi Taran, Soheila Bana, Raymond Wendell, Andrea (last name not stated), and Benjamin Therriault.
Y.2 Richmond Police Department Minimum Staffing Levels
APPROVE a minimum Richmond Police Department staffing of 165 sworn officers – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503) and Councilmember Nathaniel Bates (510-620-6547).
Items Y.2 and Y.3 were introduced together by Councilmember Bates and Mayor Butt. (At 10:59 p.m. - a motion was made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, to suspend the rules to complete the remaining items on the agenda. A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Johnson III, seconded by Mayor Butt, to extend the meeting to complete Items Y.2 and Y.3. A friendly amendment made by Councilmember McLaughlin to complete Items Y.2, Y.3., and Y.4 was not accepted. The substitute motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Johnson III and Mayor Butt. Noes: Councilmembers Bates, Jimenez, McLaughlin, Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Abstained: None. Absent: None. The motion maker amended the main motion to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to complete Items Y.2, Y.3., and Y.4. The Main motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jimenez, McLaughlin, Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Noes: Councilmembers Bates, Johnson III, and Mayor Butt.
Abstained: None. Absent: None. Another motion made by Councilmember Bates, seconded by Councilmember Johnson III, to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council). Chief of Police Bisa French provided the current state of affairs, police staffing issues, and the benefits of the proposed minimum staffing level. Discussion ensued. The council requested the financial impact of the proposed minimum staffing level. (At 11:28 p.m. - a motion made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Johnson III, to suspend the rules to extend the meeting to complete Items Y.2 and Y.3 passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council). The following
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individuals gave comments via teleconference: Mark Wassberg, Oscar Garcia, Alix Mazuet, Eleanor Thompson, Michael Gliksohn, Mister Phillips, Deborah Small, Luis Chacon, Don Gosney, Randy Joseph, Emily Ross, Helene Burks, Olivia Johnson, Steve Bischoff, Yenny Garcia, Phillip Rosenthal, Jessi Taran, Andrea Mullarkey, Shawn Dunning, Jamin Pursell, Marisol Cantu, and Eunice (last name not stated).
Main Motion
Motion by Councilmember Bates
Seconded by Mayor Butt
To approve Item Y.2.
Substitute Motion
Motion by Councilmember Willis
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To not commit to the 165 police recruitment levels and make the matter an ongoing item to address police staffing and service challenges to continue to develop strategies to effectively address it.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis Noes (2): Councilmember Bates and Mayor Butt
Passed (5 to 2)
Y.3 Ballot Measure Regarding Richmond Police Department Minimum Staffing Levels
ADOPT a resolution to submit to the City of Richmond electorate at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, an Advisory Question to restore staffing levels in the Police Department to 165 sworn police officers to create a healthy workforce with minimum overtime – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503) and Councilmember Nathaniel Bates (510-620-6547).
Items Y.2 and Y.3 were introduced together.
Motion by Councilmember Bates
Seconded by Mayor Butt
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Mayor Butt Noes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Councilmember Willis
Failed (3 to 4)
Y.4 Rydin Road Encampment Sunsetting Program
MANDATE the sunset date of the Rydin Road encampment as August 31, 2022; APPROVE a fifth contract amendment in an amount not to exceed $135,966, with Housing Consortium of the East Bay and extend the contract term to August 31, 2022, for a total not to exceed amount of $695,966; AUTHORIZE the city manager or her designee to negotiate and execute contracts for the administration of flex funds with a community-based organization; and CONTINUE collaboration with Contra Costa County (CCC) H3 and C.O.R.E. programs to
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provide needed supportive services to residents at Rydin Road prior to abatement – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
Continued to the August 1, 2022, City Council special meeting.
Y.5 R3f Strategic Planning and Governance Advisor Contract APPROVE a contract with Dalberg, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for a term beginning July 26, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, to prepare a Strategic Plan and Governance Structure for the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F); and AUTHORIZE the city manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the West Contra Costa Public Education Fund to accept their $25,000 contribution towards this work – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6741).
Continued to the August 1, 2022, City Council special meeting.
Y.6 Contract for Castro Encampment Resolution Project Manager APPROVE a contract with Way2Love, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $235,000, for a term beginning July 26, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024, to provide project management services for the Castro Encampment Resolution Project to be funded by the City’s Encampment Resolution Funding grant – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
Continued to the August 1, 2022, City Council special meeting.
Y.7 Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance 2021 Annual Report by Contra Costa Health Services
RECEIVE a presentation by Contra Costa Health Services of the 2021 Annual Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinance report pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Section 6.43.160 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).
Continued to the October 25, 2022, City Council meeting.
Y.8 Receive a Quarterly Update from PG&E
RECEIVE a quarterly presentation from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) – Public Works Department/City Manager’s Office (Joe Leach/Samantha Carr 510- 620-5407).
Continued to the October 25, 2022, City Council meeting.
Y.9 Recommendation from the Community Police Review Commission RECEIVE a report from the Community Police Review Commission Council Liaison on recommendations to the City Council – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
Continued to the October 25, 2022, City Council meeting.
Y.10 2005 Pension Bond Refinancing/Restructuring, approving bond sale documents and revised fees for underwriter and consultants ADOPT a resolution authorizing the sale of the taxable pension refunding bonds, and approving an official statement for such bonds, approving the execution of the bond purchase agreement, a continuing disclosure certificate, and escrow agreements, and approving and directing related matters in connection therewith and approving increased fees for underwriter, bond counsel disclosure counsel,
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and other city consultants as provided in the Staff Report – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Municipal Advisor Mark Northcross of NHA Advisors provided an oral overview. Mr. Northcross advised that there was a glitch between the information provided in the staff report and the revolution regarding the underwriter's fee. Mr. Northcross clarified that the staff report contained the correct number of 4/10ths of 1 percent and the number in the resolution erroneously stated .51 percent. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Bates
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
ADOPT said resolution with the revision to the underwriter's fee as stated by Mr.
Northcross.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, Councilmember Willis, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 117-22
Z. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
None.
AA. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m., to meet again on August 1, 2022, for a special meeting.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor