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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, May 2, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Absent: None.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 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
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
• Two Cases
C.3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
• Title: City Manager
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) • Winehaven v. City of Richmond
• Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al. • North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
C.5 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
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
There were no public comments.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 7:14 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jimenez, Robinson, Willis, Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Bana arrived after the roll was called.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item P.6.a (Rent Board appointments) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda. Mayor Martinez subsequently announced that Item P.6.a would be heard immediately following Item P.3.a.
Item P.3.a (solid waste franchise agreements) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion immediately following Item Q.1 (budget session).
Item S.1 (The Latina Center and RCF Connects presentations) was moved immediately following the Consent Calendar.
Item S.6 (Raftelis contract for workforce analysis) was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
Item P.2.d (support for Senate Bill 567 Homelessness Prevention Act) was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Item C.1 (labor negotiations) was discussed and direction was given to continue negotiations.
Item C.2 (anticipated litigation for two cases) one case was discussed and no reportable action was taken.
Item C.3 (city manager performance evaluation) was not discussed.
Item C.4 (existing litigation) a report was given on the Winehaven matter. There was no reportable action taken.
Item C.5 (real property negotiation) was not discussed.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl announced that the City of Richmond, in collaboration with the City of San Pablo, was hosting a Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Ms.
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Curl also announced the City of Richmond's Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Ms. Curl reported that the Nevin Plaza Rehabilitation commenced and a kick-off celebration event was scheduled for May 19, 2023. Ms. Curl encouraged the community to call the City Manager's Office at (510) 620-6512 with questions. (Mayor Martinez announced that Item P .6.a would be heard immediately following Item P .3.a, after the budget session).
L.1 NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT
Interim Director of Human Resources Sharrone Taylor announced several new employees hired from January 2023 to May 2023 in the following departments/divisions: Police, Fire, Finance, Building Regulations, Public Works, Office of Neighborhood Safety, Economic Development, and Employment and Training.
M. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) (public comments allowed under Open Forum)
Vice Mayor McLaughlin reported that she attended the Community First Village Symposium in Austin, Texas regarding chronic homelessness. The vice mayor also reported that the City of Richmond held a Literacy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Councilmember Bana reported that she attended the Texas symposium with Vice Mayor McLaughlin and expanded her trip to San Antonio, Texas to learn about its homeless community. Councilmember Bana also reported that she had been working to bring an equity and medical research van to Richmond for people of color to have their DNA included in future medical science and encouraged the community to visit the van at the Richmond Cinco de Mayo event. Councilmember Bana advised that she was working on violence against women and that additional information would be heard in October 2023.
Councilmember Zepeda acknowledged all of the city's new hires. Councilmember Zepeda reported the following: attended the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee meeting regarding traffic movement; the Environmental and Community Investment Ad Hoc Committee was seeking more members; and he visited the Reentry Success Center in Richmond. Councilmember Zepeda announced the Career Fair hosted by the Fairmede-Hilltop Neighborhood Council and Hilltop Community Church scheduled for May 20, 2023. Councilmember Zepeda reminded District 2 residents that the Strategy and Goal Setting meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2023.
Mayor Martinez acknowledged the NALEO Educational Fund for awarding him a scholarship to attend the Policy Institute Conference on economic mobility in New York City. Mayor Martinez gave a report on the various sessions he participated in at the conference.
Councilmember Robinson reported there was a community stakeholder meeting with the developer regarding the status of the Mira Flores Project; and advised that a monthly update process on Mira Flores was established.
N. ABATEMENT REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - 1st Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Director of Public Works Daniel Chavarria presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: neighborhood dumpster days; illegal dumping; encampment abatement; recreational vehicle dismantling; tonnage collected; weed abatement; tree and graffiti removal; staff abatement hours; and illegal dumping hot spots.
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O. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals gave comments in person:
Santiago Morales, Ana Gonzalez, Suilma Navarrete, Raul Vasquez, Edith Patrano, Irma Beltran, and Asuncion Carmona expressed support for Item P.2.d (support for Senate Bill [SB] 567 Homelessness Prevention Act). Several of the speakers expressed concerns regarding rental housing rent increases, habitability issues, and evictions.
Councilmember Willis gave comments regarding community and staff feedback he received regarding hostility at council meetings and council-staff relationships.
Councilmember Willis invited staff to leave anonymous comments regarding issues and areas for improvement. Councilmember Willis encouraged everyone, including the council, to talk to people the way they would like to be talked to.
Don Gosney announced that Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342 was accepting applications for its apprenticeship program and a rewarding career opportunity. Mr.
Gosney urged interested community members to contact him at (510) 685-2403 or via email to [email protected].
Patricia, Julie, and Rick Perez expressed concerns regarding the Richmond police shooting of Pedie Perez on September 14, 2014. Mr. Perez gave comments in support of the public defender recently appointed to the Richmond Community Police Review Commission. Mr. Perez recommended funding for police de-escalation training.
Crystal Steward gave comments regarding the following legislation: Assembly Bill (AB) 481 (military equipment and funding); Senate Bill (SB) 1421/SB 16 (peace officers release of records); AB 1506 (officer-involved shooting); AB 392 (peace officer deadly force); and SB 2 (declaration of police officers with multiple misconduct incidents). Ms.
Steward suggested the bills were a good part of why there was a shortage of police officers. Ms. Steward pointed out that all the bills were signed into law on September 30th, Pedie Perez's birthday.
Jamin Pursell announced the Reimagining Public Safety Community Taskforce was hosting its "Community Conversations" series at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School on June 3, 2023. Mr. Pursell acknowledged the state of Texas for its homelessness efforts and reminded the community of some controversial prohibitions and laws in Texas. Mr. Pursell expressed support for item P.2.d and opposition to Item P.2.e, opposing SB 423 (Streamlined Housing Approvals).
Deborah Bayer and Sara Cantor urged the council not to oppose Item P.2.e because more affordable housing was needed. Ms. Cantor expressed that the California Environmental Quality Act laws were an important consideration she would support and the proposed letter in the agenda packet citing other considerations related to the matter should be rewritten.
P. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Zepeda
To approve all items on the Consent Calendar excluding Items P.2.d, P.3.a, and P.6.a.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez Absent (1): Councilmember Willis
Passed (6 to 1)
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(Item P .2.e was not approved. Councilmember Jimenez requested a no vote, Vice Mayor McLaughlin and Councilmember Robinson requested to abstain, and Councilmember Willis was absent during the approval of the Consent Calendar).
P.1 City Clerk's Office
P.1.a City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the Special City Council meeting on April 3, 2023, and the minutes of the April 4, 2023, regular meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
P.2 City Council
P.2.a May is National Bike Month
PROCLAMATION recognizing May as National Bike Month and encouraging residents to participate in biking events - Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565), Doria Robinson (510-620-6593) and Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
P.2.b Support for the Reinstatement of State Funding for Older Adult Education AUTHORIZE a Support Letter from the City Council to state officials to reinstate funding for older adult education - Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636).
P.2.c Council Direction on Ordinance to Enact Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrence Measures
DIRECT staff in the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance within 45-60 days that includes strategies to deter catalytic converter theft by imposing required actions of recyclers who purchase catalytic converters - Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
P.2.d Support for SB567 (Durazo) Homelessness Prevention Act ADOPT a resolution in support of Senate Bill 567 (Durazo) Homelessness Prevention Act - Councilmember Melvin Willis (510-412-2050).
Continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
P.2.e Oppose California Senate Bill 423 Streamlined Housing Approvals ADOPT a resolution opposing California Senate Bill 423, as introduced (Wiener) Streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments: SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) expansion – Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743). This item was continued from the April 4, 2023, and April 18, meetings.
Item P.2.e was not approved. During Agenda Review, the council requested the following votes for this item:
Ayes (3): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Zepeda, and Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Jimenez
Abstentions (2): Councilmember Robinson and Vice Mayor McLaughlin Absent (1): Councilmember Willis
Failed (3 to 4)
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P.3 Economic Development
P.3.a Solid Waste Franchise Agreements Procurement Recommendations DIRECT City staff to initiate procurement of a new solid waste collection service agreement through a competitive procurement Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and RECOMMEND RecycleMore proceed with an RFP process for the Post-Collection Solid Waste Franchise Agreement – Economic Development Department (Shasa Curl/Samantha Carr 510- 620-5407).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Environmental Manager Samantha Carr and Garth Schultz of R3 Consulting Group, Inc. presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: background, analysis, and next steps. Discussion ensued. The council expressed concerns regarding the following: cost and necessity for an RFP procurement process; incomplete community survey results; impacts of waste transportation; and potential increased costs to residents. Richmond Sanitary Service/Republic Services General Manager Shawn Moberg gave comments in-person. Mr. Moberg requested the council to consider the alternate option "Pathway Two" as stated in the staff report to, “conduct sole-source contract negotiations with incumbent providers (Republic), while still preserving the City’s ability to proceed to RFP processes if negotiations are unsuccessful.” Further discussion ensued. The council suggested that the RFP should include a statement that the new service provider would provide a fee adjustment if the transition did not move forward completely; and prioritize the transition of employees from the existing service provider. (At 11:00 p.m. - a motion made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Zepeda, to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m., passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council). Further discussion ensued.
Main Motion
Motion by Vice Mayor McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To accept the staff recommendation with the additions of Councilmember Zepeda's concerns that a company had to acknowledge in the RFP that it was willing to take the employees as they were (i.e., seniority, pay level, and benefits had to match what they currently had so they were not affected); ensure a performance guarantee that the company was willing to put its costs at risk should it not have a successful implementation into the community; and allow the council to review the draft RFP.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Zepeda
Main Motion Passed (6 to 1)
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Substitute Motion
Motion by Councilmember Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Bana
To adopt "Pathway Two" directing staff to conduct sole-source contract negotiations with incumbent providers (Republic), while still preserving the City’s ability to proceed to RFP processes if negotiations were unsuccessful.
Ayes (2): Councilmember Bana and Councilmember Zepeda
Noes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez Substitute Motion Failed (2 to 5)
P.4 Finance Department
P.4.a Investment and Cash Balance Report and Monthly Overtime Reports for the Month of March 2023
RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report and Monthly Overtime Reports for the month of March 2023 – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
P.4.b Revision to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 13.45 to Update Procedures Regarding Adoption of City of Richmond Fees
INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 13.45 [Tax, Fee, and Charge Adjustments] of the Richmond Municipal Code to change the frequency of the fee updates from quarterly to yearly – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qadar/Antonio Banuelos 510-620- 6741).
P.4.c State Auditor’s Recommendations Corrective Action Plan May 2023 Update
RECEIVE a report regarding the City’s Corrective Action Plan update to State Audit No. 2021-806 – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay 510-620- 6609/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
P.5 Library and Community Services
P.5.a Production Agreement Contract with Pyro Spectaculars North Inc.
APPROVE the Production Agreement Contract with Pyro Spectaculars North Inc., in the amount of $65,000, to provide a fireworks display show for the City of Richmond on July 3, 2023, at the Marina Bay Park – Community Services Department (Ranjana Maharaj/Kymberlyn Carson- Thrower 510-620-6789).
P.5.b Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) Grant Award from the California Employment Training Panel and the California Department of Rehabilitation
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $210,720 in grant funds for the Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) from the California Employment Training Panel, in conjunction with the California Department of Rehabilitation, passed through the Foundation for California Community Colleges; and APPROVE a third contract amendment with the Foundation for California Community Colleges for
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the administration of the STEP grant, in the amount of $375,000, for a new total contract amount of $1,375,000, with a term ending June 30, 2023 – Community Services Department (Tamara Walker 510-307- 8006/Bouakhay Phongboupha 510-307-8050).
Adopted Resolution No. 37-23
P.6 Mayor's Office
P.6.a Appointments to the Rent Board
APPOINT Sara Cantor, Tomasa Espinoza, and Karina Guadalupe to the Rent Board to fill three open positions with a term ending March 21, 2025 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez introduced the matter. The council expressed concerns that there was not a fair ratio of landlords and tenants on the board.
Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Shiva Mishek gave an oral report to address concerns. Don Gosney and Jim Pursell gave comments in person. Emily Ross and Leisa Johnson gave comments via teleconference. (11:30 p.m. - a motion made by Councilmember Zepeda, seconded by Councilmember Willis, to suspend the rules and extend the meeting until the end of Item R.1, passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council).
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To approve said appointments to the Richmond Rent Board.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Bana
Abstentions (2): Councilmember Robinson, and Councilmember Zepeda Passed (4 to 3)
P.7 Police Department
P.7.a Purchase of Replacement Service Weapons for the Richmond Police Department
APPROVE a purchase order with All State Police Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $98,485, to allow the Richmond Police Department to acquire replacement service weapons – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
P.7.b Contra Costa County Health, Housing, and Human Services Contract for Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) Homeless Outreach Services
RATIFY and APPROVE a sole-source contract with Contra Costa County for Coordinated Outreach Referral Engagement (CORE) services retroactive to July 1, 2022, with a term expiring June 30, 2023, for a total contract compensation amount not to exceed $144,333 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
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P.8 Public Works
P.8.a Contract with Silverado Contractors Inc. for Terminal Four Wharf Removal Project
APPROVE a contract with Silverado Contractors Inc. for the Terminal Four Wharf Removal Project, in an amount not to exceed $5,297,926, including Base Bid and Alternate “A”, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders, if necessary, for up-to a contingency amount of $529,800 to be funded by the State Coastal Conservancy grant, EPA Grant, and other funds appropriated to this project – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478 / Robert Armijo 510-620- 5477).
P.8.b Contract with Swinerton for Construction Management Services for the Terminal 4 Wharf Removal Project
APPROVE a contract with Swinerton Management & Consulting, in the amount of $639,882, for a term extending through December 31, 2025, to provide construction management services during the bid and construction phase of the Terminal Four Wharf Removal Project, to be funded by the State Coastal Conservancy grant – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/ Robert Armijo 510-520-5477).
Q. BUDGET SESSION
Q.1 Acknowledge receipt of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed First Draft Budget and Government Finance Officers Association’s General Fund Fund-Balance Guidelines
ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the first draft of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2023-2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget; ESTABLISH the review process and schedule for their review and adoption; and RECEIVE Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) General Fund Fund-Balance Guidelines as part of City’s Corrective Action Plan – City Manager’s Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Ms. Curl, Deputy City Manager Internal Services Nickie Mastay, Deputy Director of Finance Mubeen Qader, and Accounting Manager Antonio Banuelos presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: organizational priorities; financial headwinds; budget development, key milestones, and schedule; budget envelope; General Fund; best practices; and the state audit. Discussion ensued. The council requested more information regarding the following: long-term financial planning; property and sales taxes revenue; cost pool methodology; weekend recreational and youth activities; decreased parking enforcement revenue; increased health care costs; electric city vehicles; Richmond Main Library renovation; funding for unhoused services and staff; Community Crisis Response Program; potential grant department; intentions to address state audit issues; other post-employment benefits; and forming a capital campaign team.
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R. PUBLIC HEARINGS
R.1 Settlement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Amending Ordinances
HOLD a public hearing to APPROVE and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in revenue for Fiscal Year 2023-24 per the Settlement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E); INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Ordinance 1579 which granted a franchise for the transmission and distribution of electricity within the City to PG&E to revise the franchise fee and add a franchise fee surcharge; and INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Ordinance 1580 which granted a franchise for the transmission and distribution of gas within the City to PG&E to add a franchise fee surcharge - City Manager’s Office/City Attorney’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512/Samantha Carr 510-620-5407/Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
Environmental Manager Samantha Carr presented a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted Richmond PG&E customer data and components of the settlement agreement. Discussion ensued. City Attorney Dave Aleshire advised there may not be a California Public Utilities Commission hearing for the matter as noted in the staff report. Mr. Aleshire stated that PG&E requested a modification to say the city will receive notice if there was going to be a CPUC hearing, and the council's action on this matter was subject to the modification. Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing opened. There were no public speakers. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To approve said appropriation, receive the first reading of the ordinances, lay the ordinances over for two weeks for the second readings, and include the modification requested by the city attorney regarding the CPUC hearing.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Willis, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez
Passed (7 to 0)
S. NEW BUSINESS
S.1 The Latina Center & RCF Connects Presentations
RECEIVE a presentation from The Latina Center and RCF Connects in recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512). This item was continued from the March 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023, meetings.
The Latina Center Executive Director Miriam Wong presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: mission, vision, and staff; Young Latin Future Leaders; programs and services; community responsiveness; and impact. Richmond Community Foundation Connects President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Becker presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: Equity for Black Women and Girls Initiative recommendations; taskforce members; and programs.
Discussion ensued.
S.2 Contract with the Richmond Police Activities League to Provide Workforce Training and Work Experience Opportunities
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APPROVE a contract with the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) to provide workforce training and employment services to 20 youth, for a term commencing April 5, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $73,700 funded by the California for All Youth grant – Community Services Department/Employment and Training (Tamara Walker 510-307-8006).
This item was continued from the April 4, 2023, and April 18, 2023, meetings.
This item was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
S.3 Purchase of Four Police Motorcycles
APPROVE the purchase of four 2023 BMW R 1250 RT motorcycles from Long Beach BMW, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $160,000, including a contingency of $10,158.44 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478/Dee Karnes 510-231-3044). This item was continued from the April 18, 2023, meeting.
This item was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
S.4 Purchase of One Crosswind Street Sweeper
APPROVE the purchase of a new Elgin Crosswind 1 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper from Owen Equipment in an amount not to exceed $430,000, including a contingency of $38,708.32 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478/Dee Karnes 510-231-3044). This item was continued from the April 18, 2023, meeting.
This item was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
S.5 Homelessness Strategic Plan
ADOPT the draft Homelessness Strategic Plan; and RECEIVE a presentation of current and planned programming in support of the City’s unhoused residents – Community Development (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
This item was continued to the May 23, 2023, City Council meeting.
S.6 Contract with Raftelis to Provide a Workforce Analysis APPROVE a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to provide a workforce analysis, in alignment with a state audit recommendation, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with a term beginning June 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024; and APPROPRIATE the necessary funding – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay 510-620-6609/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6803).
This item was continued to the May 16, 2023, City Council meeting.
T. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m., to meet again on May 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor