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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
May 23, 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 Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 4:33 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village Agency Negotiators: Nannette Beacham, Lina Velasco, Susan Bloch Negotiating Parties: Pacific West Builders, Inc., San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Successor Agency, and City of Richmond Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment (11th
Amendment/Disposition and Development Agreement)
C.3 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.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
None.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. Closed Session adjourned 6:32 at p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Mayor Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Absent: None.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item P.3.a (Contract with Raftelis to Provide a Workforce Analysis) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Items P.3.a (Contract with Raftelis to Provide a Workforce Analysis) and S.4 (Hilltop Green Emergency Evacuation Road) were moved to be heard immediately after the approval of the Consent Calendar.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING 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
Status report given. No reportable action. Direction given to negotiator.
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village
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Agency Negotiators: Nannette Beacham, Lina Velasco, Susan Bloch Negotiating Parties: Pacific West Builders, Inc., San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Successor Agency, and City of Richmond Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment (11th Amendment/Disposition and Development Agreement)
Status report given. Direction given to negotiator.
C.3 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
Not discussed.
C.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
Discussed. No reportable action.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl reported on recent and upcoming events:
Caltrans Bay Area Career Fair on May 31, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. located at 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612.
YouthWORKS 2023-2024 Summer Youth Employment started accepting requests for sponsorship.
Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program started accepting requests for sponsorship with up to $1,000 worth of supplies available for recipients. Nevin Plaza Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Groundbreaking was held on May 19, 2023.
Pogo Park Lunch was held at Elm Playlot on May 16, 2023. Blight Removal and Neighborhood Revitalization Program started on April 1, 2023.
Crime Prevention Manager Michelle Milam was honored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks as the California Legislative Women's Caucus Woman of the Year on May 19, 2023.
Special City Council Meeting regarding goal setting was held on May 22, 2023. Police Swearing-In Ceremony occurred on May 16, 2023. Bike to Work Day was held on May 18, 2023.
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 she attended the Nevin Plaza Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Groundbreaking, an event at Lovonya DeJean Middle School organized by Rich City Kids, and Miranda's Family Daycare 35th anniversary ceremony in Marina Bay Park.
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Councilmember Zepeda reported he attended the first District 2 strategy goal setting meeting. Councilmember Zepeda congratulated Crime Prevention Manager Michelle Milam for being recognized as California Legislative Women's Caucus Woman of the Year. Councilmember Zepeda also reported he attended the Nystrom Elementary sixth grade class graduation pizza party.
Councilmember Bana thanked City staff for helping with Cinco de Mayo events.
Councilmember Bana also thanked the Fire Department and volunteers for holding the first post pandemic CERT class and announced there would be a second series of classes near the end of summer. Councilmember Bana reported that she was invited to join the CivicWell Board of Directors and urged fellow Councilmembers to attend the organization's next conference.
Councilmember Robinson reported she attended the Nevin Plaza Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Groundbreaking and the Nystrom Elementary sixth grade graduation.
Councilmember Robinson also reported working with fellow Councilmembers to seek opportunities to create new infrastructure such as soccer fields.
Councilmember Jimenez reported she attended the Richmond High School Youth Action Research Night.
N. CRIME REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF - 4th Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Police Chief Bisa French provided a report on crime trends and other items the Richmond Police Department (RPD) was working on.
Crime trends during the month of May 2023: 60 aggravated assaults; 23 robberies; 5 sexual assaults; 33 burglaries; 86 thefts; 115 stolen vehicles; 255 vehicles towed; responded to 160 traffic collisions; conducted 17 DUI investigations; and recovered 18 firearms. There was a 27 percent increase in robberies and a 33 percent increase in vehicle thefts.
Chief French also provided the following highlights:
Cameras - 26 of the 30 previously approved Flock cameras were installed in 16 different locations throughout the City. As a result of Flock camera alerts, the Police department located multiple stolen vehicles, including a wheelchair accessible van which the owner needed to transport a disabled family member. Chief French also reported that the Flock camera alerts assisted the Police department with detecting a vehicle traveling through the City with two armed suspects, locating a vehicle with a firearm and the suspect, and seizing a vehicle previously reported as being involved in sideshow activity within the City of Livermore.
A total of 1,144 traffic collisions were reported throughout the City for 2023 (468 collisions were reported in the Northern district, 372 collisions were reported in the Southern district, and 304 collisions were reported in the Central district). The area between the Civic Center to San Pablo Avenue to the furthest point North of the City had the most traffic collisions within the last three years. The Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Avenue intersection was the location reported to have had the most traffic collisions. Other intersections reported to have high traffic collision rates were McBryde Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, 37th Street and Barrett Avenue, Richmond Parkway and Atlas Road, 37th Street and MacDonald Avenue, 25th Street and MacDonald Avenue.
Chief French also reported the following:
The Richmond Police department, in partnership with the Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL), commenced work to relaunch the Police Explorers program; RPD and the Public Works department were working on a joint Council meeting item to receive
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direction on street sweeping enforcement; RPD recently met with business owners and others along the 23rd street corridor regarding crime issues in the area; The department was working with the Code Enforcement division on issues pertaining to street vendors; RPD was coordinating with Caltrans and CORE to find long term solutions for the unhoused issues in the Point Richmond Area; and RPD was preparing for the Juneteenth and third of July celebrations to be held around the City.
Chief French also reported that the Police department hired a property technician, a jailer, a crime scene technician, and a parking enforcement officer. The Richmond Police department also graduated two police officer trainees from the Oakland Police Academy.
O. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)
The following individuals gave comments in-person:
Philip Rosenthal gave comments regarding an increase in homelessness and drug use in Point Richmond. Mr. Rosenthal also expressed concern related to incidents, assaults, and deaths that recently occurred in the area.
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding homelessness, crime, and unemployment.
Inti Gonzalez gave comments regarding the Richmond Tiny House Village Farming Garden Project located at 175 23rd Street. Ms. Gonzalez also gave comments on young people who struggle with homelessness.
Sally Hindman gave comments regarding Tiny Village Spirit and their collaboration with other local organizations to help address homelessness. Ms. Hindman also gave comments regarding emergency housing for youth and the Richmond Tiny House Village Farming Garden Project.
Acasio Kouromenos gave comments regarding his prior experience in assisting with the design of an Oakland tiny house village for homeless youth. Mr. Kouromenos encouraged the City Council to adopt a similarly designed tiny house village in Richmond.
Don Gosney gave comments regarding local career opportunities with Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342. Mr. Gosney urged interested community members to contact him at (510) 685-2403 or via email at [email protected].
Rick Perez gave comments regarding a news article discussing in custody deaths. Mr.
Perez also gave comments regarding the Pedie Perez police shooting case.
Patricia Perez gave comments regarding the Pedie Perez case. Ms. Perez also gave comments regarding police brutality and misconduct.
Jamin Pursell gave comments regarding Pride Month history and upcoming events. Mr.
Pursell announced that the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force would be hosting an event at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School on June 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mr. Pursell also announced that a Pride event would be held in front of the City Council Chambers on June 4, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Jessi Taran gave comments regarding the closure of local homeless encampments and expressed concerns regarding relocation options.
Mike Velasquez thanked the Council and staff for their work during the negotiation process between the City and Local 188.
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Savitri Khalsa expressed concerns regarding plans to build a tiny home village in a lot near GRIP and MacDonald Avenue.
P. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item shall be deemed to have received the action recommended.)
Motion by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
To approve all items on the Consent Calendar excluding Item P.3.a. (Contract with Raftelis to Provide a Workforce Analysis).
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
P.1 City Clerk's Office
P.1.a Cancellation of the July 18 and 25, 2023, Regular City Council meetings APPROVE the cancellation of the July 18 and 25, 2023, Regular City Council meetings to increase administrative productivity, deploy new equipment, and enhance community direct services - City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
P.2 Community Development
P.2.a 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 Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649). This item was continued from the May 2, 2023, meeting.
P.3 Human Resources
P.3.a 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 from the May 2, 2023, and May 16, 2023, meetings.
Deputy City Manager Nickie Mastay introduced the item. Ms. Mastay gave an overview of the state audit recommendation to conduct a workforce analysis and the RFP process to select a consultant to perform the work. Discussion ensued. Mayor Martinez asked for public comment; there were no public speakers.
Motion by Councilmember Doria Robinson
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
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To approve the staff recommendation with an addition to the scope of work that Division Directors be interviewed.
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
P.3.b Proposed resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 188
ADOPT a resolution approving a successor Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Richmond and the IAFF Local 188 for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; and DIRECT the city manager or designee to update the publicly available salary schedule with the adopted wage increases during the term of the MOU – Human Resources Department/City Attorney’s Office (Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay/Dave Aleshire 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 43-23
P.3.c Resolutions adopting the SEIU Local 1021 ratified contract amendment, and Amending Associated Salary Schedules
ADOPT a resolution approving the ratified contract amendment between the City and SEIU Local 1021 Full-Time General Employees and Part- Time & Intermittent Bargaining Units, providing for implementation of the Segal Classification and Compensation Study for SEIU Local 1021 Full-Time General Employees Bargaining Unit and a four percent (4%) base wage increase effective July 1, 2023, for both the Full-Time General and the Part-Time & Intermittent Bargaining Unit; and ADOPT a resolution approving the associated salary schedule for the four percent (4%) base wage increase – Human Resources Department – Human Resources Department/City Attorney’s Office (Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay/Dave Aleshire 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 44-23 and Resolution No. 45-23
Q. BUDGET SESSION
Q.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Quarter 3 Budget Report and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update
RECEIVE the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Quarter 3 budget report for the period of July 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023; ADOPT a resolution to APPROPRIATE $15 million for the Main Library Upgrade project via a transfer in from the General Fund to the Capital Fund; RECEIVE a report regarding the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget, Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Investment Plan; and APPROPRIATE $1 million in ARPA funds to complete the 13th Complete Street project – Finance Department (Shasa Curl/LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Nickie Mastay 510-620-6609/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
THIS ITEM IS FOR COUNCIL DELIBERATION ONLY - THE ITEM WAS
PRESENTED AND PUBLIC COMMENT WAS RECEIVED AT THE MAY
16, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THE COUNCIL VOTED
UNANIMOUSLY TO BRING THE ISSUE OF THE ALLOCATION OF
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FUNDS BACK TO THE COUNCIL AFTER THE MAY 22, 2023,
RETREAT.
Deputy Finance Director Mubeen Qader introduced the item. Mr. Qader, Capital Projects Manager Joseph Munoz, and Deputy City Manager of Community Services LaShonda White presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following:
Unspent Funds; Excess Funds; Surplus Funds; Reserves; Sample Project Timeline for 13th Complete Street; California State Library Building Forward Grant Overview; Grant funded projects; Project timeline for Revitalizing the Historic Main Library Project. Discussion ensued. Mayor Martinez called for public comment; there were no public speakers.
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
To approve the staff recommendation.
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 46-23
Q.2 Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 2024 through FY 2027-2028, with a focus on the CIP for FY 2023-2024, and an update of the CIP for FY 2022-2023.
RECEIVE a report; and PROVIDE DIRECTION regarding the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – Fiscal Year 2027-2028) – Public Works Department/Finance Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/ Robert Armijo 510-620-5477/Josef Munoz 510-620-6671/Mubeen Qader 510- 621-2077).
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria introduced the matter. Mr. Chavarria, Capital Projects Manager Joseph Munoz, Engineering and Infrastructure Administrator Mark Lightner, Deputy Finance Director Mubeen Qader, Senior Budget Analyst Vrenesia Ward presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following: Organizational Priorities; Typical Timeline of a Capital Improvement Project; Timeline of Going to Bid/Processing a Service Contract; Sample Project Timeline; Grant Differences; Capital Improvement Program Status; Capital Improvement Program Overview; Public Works Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 23- 24; Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 23-24 by Department; Proposed Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 23-24 by Fund; Draft List of Pending Projects/Programs; Draft List of Known Projects/Plans with Funding Gaps/Unfunded; Examples of Capital Improvement Projects Completed and Under Construction; Capital Improvements Program Plan Next Steps; Capital Improvement Projects Webmap. Discussion ensued. The Council agreed that all Councilmember questions would be noted and answered subsequently via email, with all answers being published online for the public.
The Council requested that the budget be formatted in a way that separates long term projects and annual/ongoing projects and that in addition to the Capital Improvement Plan budget, a list be created that details the current total estimated cost of each project, amount secured/encumbered, and amount expended. Mayor Martinez asked for public comment; there were no public speakers.
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The Council requested that, if possible, citizen request forms and status be published on the City's website for citizens to follow up on their requests. The Council additionally requested more information on the impact of cameras on traffic calming, Councilmember requests, project timelines, and the needs/challenges the Public Works department faces.
The Council also provided the following suggestions/requests: $1 million in CIP budget funds to be allocated towards purchase of land for additional parks; prioritization of hazards and the creation of a tree replacement plan; comparison of paving material prices for potential cost savings; and an update on the status of the local road safety plan.
R. PUBLIC HEARINGS
R.1 Approval of New Fees for a Revised Master Fee Schedule INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) establishing certain fees for the proposed Master Fee Schedule - Finance Department (Mubeen Qader/Antonio Banuelos 510-620- 6741). This item was continued from the May 16, 2023, meeting.
Accounting Manager Antonio Banuelos introduced the matter. Mr. Banuelos, Deputy Finance Director Mubeen Qader, and Deputy City Manager of Internal Services Nickie Mastay presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following:
Updated Fees; New Fees; and Next Steps. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing open; there were no public speakers.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Further discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
To introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve only cannabis fees and review the other fees at a later date. Said ordinance received first reading by the following vote:
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
R.2 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 6, 2023, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
HOLD a public hearing on an appeal filed objecting to the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of a Vesting Tentative Map, Major Design Review, and Density Bonus waivers to certain development standards, including a consistency checklist under CEQA for a 94-unit townhome project on a site located on Brickyard Cove Road; and ADOPT a Resolution denying the appeal and affirming the Planning Commission’s action on the Brickyard Cove Residential Project - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510- 620-6841).
S. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
S.1 Appointment of a Retired Annuitant to Perform Critically Needed Special Project Work in the Finance Department
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APPROVE the appointment of Delmy Cuellar as extra help/special project retired annuitant for a limited term, special project role not to exceed one year; and ADOPT the resolution approving the 180-day wait period exception – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602). This item was continued from the May 16, 2023, meeting.
Interim Human Resources Director Sharrone Taylor introduced the matter. Ms.
Taylor provided an overview of the specific projects Delmy Cuellar would be appointed to work on within the Finance department. Mayor Martinez asked for public comment; there were no public speakers.
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 47-23
S.2 Resolution in Support of AB617 Community Air Protection Program RECEIVE a presentation from Bay Area Air Quality Management District Boardmembers Marisol Cantu and Jeffrey Kilbreth; and ADOPT a resolution in support of AB617 Community Air Protection Program - Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
Jeffrey Kilbreth announced a correction to the item. Mr. Kilbreth stated that he and Marisol Cantu were members of the Community Steering Committee, not Bay Area Air Quality Management District Boardmembers as stated in the recommended action.
Marisol Cantu introduced the item. Ms. Cantu and Mr. Kilbreth presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following: Reasons why AB 617 is important; Background; Maps Detailing Toxic Air Areas; Asthma Concerns in the Area; Health Damaging Emissions; Strategies to Improve Conditions; Timeline for Review and Finalization of Strategies; and Examples on How the City Council Can Help. Discussion ensued.
(At 11:00 p.m. a motion was made by Councilmember Zepeda, seconded by Vice Mayor McLaughlin to extend the meeting to finish the current item and hear memorials. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Noes: None. Absent:
None. Abstentions: None.)
Further discussion ensued. The following individuals gave comments: Mark Wassberg and Jamin Pursell.
Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
To approve the item.
Ayes (6): Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Abstentions (1): Councilmember Soheila Bana
Passed (6 to 0)
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Adopted Resolution No. 48-23
S.3 Presentation from Richmond Police Department and Family Justice Center on Addressing Sex Trafficking
RECEIVE a presentation from the Richmond Police Department, the Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Family Justice Center on anti-sex trafficking efforts - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).
This item was continued to the June 6th meeting.
S.4 Hilltop Green Emergency Evacuation Road
DISCUSS and APPROPRIATE funding from the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $30,000, and from the Fire Trail Access fund in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for the design and management of the Hilltop Green Emergency Evacuation Road - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).
Councilmember Soheila Bana introduced the matter. Councilmember Bana presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following: High Fire Severity Zones; Public Emergency Exit Cases; Map of Hilltop Green Emergency Exit; Vegetation Adjacent to Pinole Shopping Center; Approval for City of Richmond Emergency Egress Project; City of Richmond Park Central Court Fire Trail Submittal; and Project Cost. Discussion ensued. Jayne Dean-McGilpin gave comments in-person.
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
To approve the item with the condition that no funds were to be spent if permits, Measure X funds, or other things necessary were not in place, and to direct staff to create a Fire Safety plan to be included in the Capital Improvement Plan budget even if unfunded.
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
T. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:19 p.m., in memory of Carol Weyland Conner, to meet again on June 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor