March 21, 2023
Mayor's Office
DATE: March 21, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Creation of a Municipal Wastewater Oversight Ad Hoc
Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
An ad hoc committee is needed to provide additional
oversight to Richmond’s municipal wastewater services
and storm drain infrastructure, as well as explore ways to better communicate issues to the public.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
CREATE a Wastewater and Storm Drain Ad Hoc
Committee in the City of Richmond consisting of three
City Council members. – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
A Wastewater Ad Hoc committee will study the state of Richmond’s Municipal wastewater and storm drain infrastructure. The committee will work to:
AGENDA
REPORT
March 21, 2023
-Provide additional oversight to Richmond’s Municipal sewage treatment, infrastructure, and storm drains.
-Examine possible infrastructure updates that may be needed.
-Look for opportunities for grant money from the state and federal government.
-Provide public transparency around the costs and issues associated with the municipal wastewater system.