1 RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Special Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority was called to order at 4:00 p.m.by Chair Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Chair Eduardo Martinez, Chair Thomas K. Butt, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Commissioner Nathaniel Bates arrived after the roll was called.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The Public Comment Instructional Video was shown.
D. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
E. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
F. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved: Commissioner Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded: Commissioner Demnlus Johnson III
Result: Passed
Ayes (8): Commissioners Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Chair Eduardo Martinez, Chair Thomas K. Butt, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott.
F.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
Adopted Resolution No. 2166
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
2 H. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 4:09 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
I. 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.
J. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved: Councilmember Eduardo Martinez
Seconded: Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (7): Councilmember Nathaniel Bates, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Demnlus Johnson III, Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K.
Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
L.1 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).
Adopted Resolution No. 118-22.
L.2 Booker T. Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration Contract Termination
APPROVE termination of contract with Angotti & Reilly, Inc., for the Booker T.
Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration, located at 960 S. 47th St., Richmond, previously approved for an amount not to exceed $2,583,900 ($2,349,000 low bid plus $234,900 contingency); and AUTHORIZE City staff to negotiate with the next lowest bidder or re-bid the contract – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478).
L.3 Contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC for Emergency Bike Share Pilot APPROVE a sole source contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC., to manage the operations of the City’s bike share program, for a total amount not to exceed $345,000, with a term beginning August 24, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
L.1 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).
3 Adopted Resolution No. 118-22.
L.2 Booker T. Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration Contract Termination
APPROVE termination of contract with Angotti & Reilly, Inc., for the Booker T.
Anderson Community Center Fire Restoration, located at 960 S. 47th St., Richmond, previously approved for an amount not to exceed $2,583,900 ($2,349,000 low bid plus $234,900 contingency); and AUTHORIZE City staff to negotiate with the next lowest bidder or re-bid the contract – Public Works Department (Joe Leach 510-620-5478).
L.3 Contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC for Emergency Bike Share Pilot APPROVE a sole source contract with Charleston Mobility, LLC., to manage the operations of the City’s bike share program, for a total amount not to exceed $345,000, with a term beginning August 24, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023 – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
N. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
O. 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.
P. CLOSED SESSION
P.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Jaclyn Gross and Sharrone Taylor 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
Q. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (public comment limited to Closed Session items only)
Jan Mignone, Khoa, Steve Bischoff, Oscar Garcia, Donovan Decious, Peggy Chou, Gonzalo Ochoa, Tim Simmons, Joy Massey, Savannah Stewart, Eunice Trumball, and Benjamin Therriault spoke in support of the approval of a fair and competitive contract with Richmond Police officers.
4 Joy Massey gave comments regarding TransForm, a transportation and housing policy in the Bay Area and across California seeking healthy, safe ways of commuting.
Emily Ross expressed support for prioritizing recruitment of police officers and not giving preferential treatment to officers based on seniority.
R. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 4:37 p.m.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Open Session reconvened at 5:50 p.m.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported that direction was given to staff for further negotiations.
T. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m., to meet again on September 13, 2022.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor