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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
February 21, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
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 meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Absent:
Councilmember Melvin Willis arrived after the roll was called.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9) One case
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One Case
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) DKD of Hilltop, Inc., et al. v. City of Richmond
Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of Richmond C.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1324 Canal Boulevard (General Warehouse, Port of Richmond) Agency negotiator: Dave Aleshire, Lizeht Zepeda, and Nannette Beacham Negotiating parties: Richmond Grown Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes 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
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4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
Joe Summers, John Varga, Kevin Tisdell, Gregory Everetts, Isaac Martine, Jamaica Reddick, and Henry Powell gave comments regarding support of the immediate implementation of the Class and Compensation Study and continued negotiations with SEIU Local 1021.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
F. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chair Eduardo Martinez via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Melvin Willis, Vice Chair Gayle McLaughlin, Chair Eduardo Martinez, and 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
Interim Executive Director Gabino Arredondo reported on the Hacienda Leasing Update; and Nevin Plaza Heat Issue.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
None.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Vice Chair Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (8) Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chair Gayle McLaughlin, Chair Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott.
(Passed 8 to 0)
M.1 Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the Richmond Housing Authority December 20, 2022, and January 17, 2023, special meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
M.2 Continued use of teleconference technology
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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 scheduled to end February 28, 2023 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 2177
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
O. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eduardo Martinez at 6:52 p.m. via teleconference.
P. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent: None.
Q. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Robinson stated conflict of interest on Item W.6.a. - Grant Application for the California Department of Food and Agriculture Fairground and Community Resilience Centers Program.
R. AGENDA REVIEW
Items W.1.a. - Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement, and W.5.d - Fourth Contract Amendment with the Segal Group were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Item W.7.d. - Community Police Review Commission Appointment was tabled by Mayor Martinez.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9)
· One case - Discussion with no reportable action
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
· One Case - Discussion with no reportable action
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) · DKD of Hilltop, Inc., et al. v. City of Richmond - Not discussed · Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of Richmond - Status report given and no reportable action taken
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) - Not discussed
· Property: 1324 Canal Boulevard (General Warehouse, Port of Richmond) Agency negotiator: Dave Aleshire, Lizeht Zepeda, and Nannette Beacham Negotiating parties:
Richmond Grown Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment C.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) - Discussed with no reportable action
· Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:
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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
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl reported the following: Commended the City Council and Finance Department for an upgrade of the City's Credit Rating to A.3; Several Black History Month programs were scheduled in honor of recreation and sports leaders on Thursday, February 26, 2023, at 6.p.m. in the Council Chambers; The Art of the African Diaspora Exhibit would be at the Richmond Art Center until March 1, 2023, for more information contact [email protected] or by calling the City Manager's Office at 510-620-6513; Odor reports could be made by contacting Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) at 800-334-3667, baaqmd.gov. or by contacting the City Manager's Office at 510-620-6512.
Councilmember Jimenez requested that the employee vacancy report was given at each City Council meeting under the Report from the City Manager agenda item.
U. REPORT FROM THE REIMAGINING TASK FORCE - 3rd Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Reimagining Task Force Chair Deborah Small reported that the task force received an update by Urban Strategies regarding a plan for the Community Emergency Response Plan. Ms. Small also welcomed Jamin Pursell and Lea Murray as newly appointed members to the task force.
V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Rita Barouch asked the city council to support Item W.3.a. urging that Cuba be removed from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
Don Gosney gave comments regarding the importance of democracy and being open to varying ideas that would better Richmond as a whole.
Andrew Cann, Carolina de Barros, Richard Johnson, Sally Tobin, Graham, Rod Satre, Roger Cain, Doug Williams, Suzie, Karlyn Neel, and Tim Knowles stated concerns regarding the Keller Beach Sewer Relocation Plan due to nauseous gases, lack of public input and the need to study other alternatives.
Luis Chacon and Fernando Guzman requested that the Gary Family be recognized for their contributions to Richmond.
Councilmember Bana thanked Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria for his assistance with the Wilke Creek mudslide. Councilmember Bana would also like to acknowledge the history and contributions by the Gary Family to Riichmond.
Councilmember Robinson gave comments regarding the Gary Family and stated that the Richmond Museum of History had information about the Gary Family.
Daniel Chavarria stated that agenda Item X-2 Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Temporary Urgency Ordinance was a moratorium to not allow any more connections to the sewer line. There was a feasibility study prepared and there was not a project proposed at this time.
Councilmember Jimenez suggested that a presentation be made to the Gary Family and that Richmond High School students were invited.
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Vice Mayor McLaughlin thanked Rita Barouch for assisting with preparation of the resolution in support of removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Vice Mayor McLaughlin stated that the Gary Family was recognized by the City Council a few years ago.
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Robinson did not vote on Item W.6.a. due to conflict of interest.
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed (7 to 0)
W.1 City Attorney's Office
W.1.a Chevron Hydrogen Project Legal Services Agreement APPROVE a legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder for legal representation related to a proposed Chevron Hydrogen Fuel project, with the term expiration date of June 30, 2024, and for a total amount not to exceed $85,000 to be paid by fees collected from the project applicant - City Attorney’s Office (James Atencio 510-620-6509).
Continued the item to the March 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
W.1.b Approval of Settlement Agreement and General Release for Former Retired Annuitant, Jim Nantell
APPROVE a Settlement Agreement and General Release with former retired annuitant Jim Nantell; and AUTHORIZE the city manager to execute the agreement – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620- 6509).
W.1.c Third Amendment to a contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to assist with RHA Asset Repositioning and, as requested, citywide affordable housing projects.
APPROVE a third amendment to the legal services contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to increase contract payment limit by $55,000, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $355,000, for assistance with Richmond Housing Authority Asset Repositioning and, as requested, city-wide affordable housing projects, and extending the expiration date to June 30, 2024 - City Attorney’s Office (Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
W.2 City Clerk's Office
W.2.a City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the Richmond City Council Orientation meeting on January 17, 2023, and the minutes of the January 24 and February 7, 2023, regular meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.2.b Continued Use of Teleconferencing
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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 scheduled to end February 28, 2023 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 14-23
W.3 City Council
W.3.a Resolution urging that Cuba be removed from U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism
ADOPT a Richmond City Council resolution urging that Cuba be removed from U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism; and DIRECT City staff to send a copy of the resolution and a cover letter to President Biden and our congressional delegation – Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (510-620- 6636).
Adopted Resolution No. 15-23
W.3.b Approval to attend the Community Village Symposium in Austin, Texas APPROVE travel requests to attend the Community Village Symposium in Austin, Texas in April – Councilmembers Soheila Bana (510-620-6743) and Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
W.4 Fire Department
W.4.a Appropriate General Fund for Personal Protective Equipment and Increase Limit of Purchase Order with LN Curtis & Sons.
APPROVE a standing purchase order limit increase in the amount of $250,000, for a new total purchase order amount not to exceed of $716,000, with a term extended through January 20, 2024; and APPROPRIATE $199,500 from the General Fund, for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE), firefighting tools, and safety supplies – Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 501-307-8041/Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021).
W.4.b Appropriate Additional Funds to Allow the Rotation of Fire Personnel to Staff the 2023 Fire Academy.
APPROPRIATE additional funds in the amount of $148,469.82 to augment the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2022 –2023 Overtime Budget to allow the rotation of one firefighter, one fire engineer, and one fire captain to staff the 2023 Fire Academy for twelve weeks, and backfill the three temporarily vacant roster assignments by authorizing the overtime of existing staff – Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307-8038).
W.5 Human Resources
W.5.a Contract amendment for Municipal Resource Group (MRG), Peer Advocates and The Consulting Team
APPROVE contract amendments with Municipal Resources Group (MRG), Peer Advocates, and The Consulting Team in the amounts of $150,000 per contract, for the total contract limit amounts not to exceed $200,000 per contract, for a total of $600,000, for facilitation, conflict resolution, consultation and/or training services, for a three-year period extending through June 30, 2026; and APPROPRIATE the funds as
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needed – Human Resources Department (Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay 510-620-6602).
W.5.b Contract with GovernmentJobs.com dba NEOGOV
APPROVE a sole-source contract with GovernmentJobs.com dba NEOGOV, in an amount not to exceed $50,984.65, for a three-year subscription to Insight Enterprise and GovernmentJobs.com, with a term from January 28, 2023, through January 27, 2026 – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
W.5.c Resolution Amending Staffing (Position Control) for the Community Services Department, City Attorney’s Office, and Police Department ADOPT a resolution amending staffing (position control) for the Community Services Department, City Attorney’s Office, and Police Department; and APPROPRIATE the required wages, salaries, and benefits costs – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 16-23
W.5.d Fourth Contract Amendment with the Segal Group (Western States) DBA Segal
APPROVE a fourth contract amendment in the amount of $20,000 with The Segal Group, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $350,000, to provide consultation services regarding implementation of the classification and compensation study, with a term extending through December 31, 2023 - Human Resources Department (Nickie
Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
Continued the item to the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
W.6 Library and Community Services
W.6.a Grant Application for the California Department of Food and Agriculture Fairground and Community Resilience Centers Program
ADOPT a resolution approving the Community Services-Recreation Department’s request to authorize it to file a grant application for the California Department of Food and Agriculture Fairground and Community Resilience Centers Program; and to approve its proposed, potential partnership list in said grant - Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Ranjana Maharaj/Jene Levine-Snipes 510-620-6793).
Councilmember Robinson recused from voting on the item.
Adopted Resolution No.17-23
W.7 Mayor's Office
W.7.a Revised 2023 Appointments to Committees and Liaison Positions APPROVE the revised liaison appointment and the addition of a committee to the Regional Committees, Ad-Hoc Committees and Liaison Positions for the year of 2023 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503).
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W.7.b Richmond Arts and Culture Commission Appointment
APPOINT Carole J Porter to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission, Term Expires January 31, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.7.c Recreation and Parks Commission Appointment
APPOINT Dani Lanis to the Recreation and Parks Commission, term expires, October 26, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.7.d Community Police Review Commission Appointment
APPOINT Michael Caesar to the Community Police Review Commission, term expires, November 1, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez tabled the item.
W.7.e Economic Development Commission Appointment
Appoint Christina Kenney to the Economic Development Commission, term expires, March 30, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.7.f Youth Council Appointment
APPOINT Scarlett Perez to the Youth Council, term expires, October 1, 2023 – Mayor’s Office (Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.7.g Commission on Aging Appointment
APPOINT Darlene Drapkin Rios to the Commission on Aging, term expires, May 19, 2027 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510- 620-6503).
W.7.h Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force Appointment APPOINT Lea Murray and Jamin Pursell to the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, terms expire, June 30, 2024 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.8 Public Works
W.8.a Application for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of fiscal year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act Article 3 pedestrian/bicycle project funding for the Carlson Blvd Path & Bike Education Project; and to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE the funds should the grant be awarded – Public Works Department (Robert Armijo 510-620-5477/Ken Cheng 510- 621-1612).
Adopted Resolution No. 18-23
W.8.b Purchase of Police Pursuit Dodge Durango Vehicles APPROVE the purchase of twenty 2023 4-door Police Pursuit Dodge Durango All Wheel Drive Sport Utility vehicles from Elk Grove Auto Group in a total amount not to exceed $975,000 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
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W.8.c Private Sewer Lateral Grants for Brickyard Cove Homeowner’s Association Number Two
ADOPT a resolution authorizing participation by the Brickyard Cove Association Number 2 in the City’s private sewer lateral grant program and approval of the private sewer lateral grant award to this development, in the amount of $16,200, for the replacement of multiple laterals that is consistent with the current grant program guidelines – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 19-23
W.8.d Contract with Sonoma Technology, Inc. for the Upgrade of the Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring and Maintenance System
APPROVE a three year sole-source contract with Sonoma Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $340,046, with a term ending December 31, 2025, to upgrade the existing Jerome® Hydrogen Sulfide meters and for continuous monitoring and maintenance of the data, with a two year renewal option in the amount of $208,698, for a total not-to-exceed contract limit of $548,744 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
W.8.e Contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) for Historic Resource Evaluations
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term ending June 30, 2024, to provide evaluation and related design services of certain historic structures at Winehaven Historic District and Shipyard No. 3 Historic District – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478/Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).
Continued to the March 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
X.1 Public Hearing to consider approval of an Encroachment Agreement Application for a private landowner encroachment into the unimproved public right of way at 130 E. Scenic Avenue
The City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that this item was a public hearing to adopt a resolution to approve an Encroachment Agreement Application for a private landowner fence encroachment into the unimproved public right- of- way at 130 E. Scenic Avenue; and, DIRECT City staff to enter into an Encroachment Agreement regarding same to be recorded on the landowner’s property title – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Dave Armijo and Applicant Eli Berland gave an overview. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Leopoldo Lopez, Jami Spittler, Matthew Cotton, Ralph Jacobson, Tom Butt, Rod Satre, Leopoldo Lopez, Jean Reynolds, Daniel Butt, Bill Berland, and Richard Katz.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution, made the findings in the staff report and add reflectors to the fence.
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Motion by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (6): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Soheila Bana
Passed (6 to 1)
X.2 Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Temporary (45-day) Urgency Ordinance The City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that this item was to adopt an urgency ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, establishing a temporary moratorium (45 days) on the issuance of certain building permits for development requiring a new sewer connection to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer and Declaring the Urgency thereof pursuant to Government Code Section 65858. The Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that it maintains the existing physical environment and prevents changes in the environment and so does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)). It is also exempt under Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because it maintains the existing condition of the environment. – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478).
Jenny Melman Civil Engineer at Coastland presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: Parcels Tributary to KBSS, Major findings; Need for a Moratorium. The public hearing was opened. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Clair Arbour, Andrew Cann, Norm Hantzsche, Rod Satre, and Paula Lavine.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued.
At 10:59 p.m. a motion was made by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor McLaughlin extended the meeting until 11:30 p.m., by the unanimous vote of the city council. Further discussion ensued.
At 11:31 p.m. a motion was made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Zepeda suspended the rules and extended the meeting until the conclusion of current Item X.2.
A motion was made to adopt the urgency ordinance and scheduled a community meeting to be held no later than the first week of April 2023.
Adopted Ordinance No. 02-23 N.S.
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
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Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed (7 to 0)
X.3 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 7, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Public Hearing to Consider Encroachment Agreement Application Approval APPROVE an Encroachment Agreement Application for private landowner fence encroachment into the unimproved public right of way at 8 Western Drive; and AUTHORIZE the City to enter into a recorded Encroachment Agreement regarding same, to be recorded on the landowner’s property title - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Robert Armijo 510-520-5477).
Y. BUDGET SESSION
Y.1 Budget Presentation
RECEIVE budget presentations from the City Manager, Capital Improvement Projects, Internal Services (Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance), Economic Development, City Clerk, City Council, Mayor’s Office - Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790). This item was continued from the February 7, 2023, meeting.
Continued to the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
Y.2 Budget Presentations
RECEIVE budget presentations from Community Services (Children and Youth, Employment & Training, Environmental and Community Investment Agreement Grant Administration, Library, Office of Neighborhood Safety, Recreation, Transportation), Community Development (Building, Code Enforcement, Housing Policy, Planning, Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), and City Attorney’s Office – Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790).
Continued to the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
Z. NEW BUSINESS
Z.1 Resolution authorizing City Manager and City Attorney (or their designees) to work through next steps for forming the Public Bank East Bay with the cities of Berkeley and Oakland
RECEIVE a presentation from the Friends of Public Bank East Bay; and ADOPT a resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney (or their designees) to work through next steps along the pathway to forming the Public Bank East Bay with the Cities of Berkeley and Oakland – Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636).
Vice Mayor McLaughlin gave an overview. George Quaye from Friends of Public Bank East Bay presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: Model for the Public Bank East Bay; Viability Study; Proposed Funding; Proposed Lending; Tentative Timeline; and Next Steps. Discussion ensued. Susan Harman and Amanda Bruun gave comments via teleconference.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-23
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Motion by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed (7 to 0)
Z.2 Three-year Agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
APPROVE a three-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the acquisition, support, and maintenance of a Fixed Automated License Plate Reader System, in an amount not to exceed $249,600, for a term beginning March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2026, and with two one-year renewal options based on the same terms - Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
Continued to the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting.
Z.3 Finance Committee and Support Staff
APPROVE the creation of the Finance Committee and the hiring of the one staff person within the Mayor’s Office to support the Finance Committee. The deadline to create the Finance committee that includes the City staff will be March 21, 2023 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez gave an overview. Discussion ensued. Don Gosney, Eli Moore, Jamin Pursell, and Steve Bischoff gave comments via teleconference.
Mayor Martinez stated he would continue the item to the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting in order to include additional information and scope of the committees' responsibilities.
AA. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
None.
AB. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:36 p.m., to meet again on February 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor