From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: public comments- Open Session prior to Closed Session Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 2:53:59 PM
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Hello Mayor Martinez, Councilmembers and Staff,
I AM Submitting the Following Comments for the Record:
1. Shasa Curl Has Done a Wonderful Job as City Manager And She Would Provide Updates to the Council on a Regular Basis
And the Department Heads Admired Her Dedication to the City of Richmond.
2. I am Glad That the City Is Releasing the Class & Comp Study to Compare What Other Cities have Paid Their Employees.
Sincerely
Cordell
From: Janet at Sunflower Alliance
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: public comments – Open Session prior to Closed Session: Zeneca site questions Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:01:58 PM
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I’d like to bring your attention to This article that mentions Richmond’s Zeneca site, as well as a similar article published in the SF Chronicle last week. The UC Berkeley study referenced in those articles, led by Dr.
Kristina Hill, is here.
It seems timely to remind you that a majority of our community wants the 86-acre Zeneca Superfund-qualified site on Richmond's southeast shoreline cleaned up to the highest protective level, receiving overwhelming community support for over two decades.
You may recall that the Remedial Action Plan calls for removing less than 2% of the site’s more than 1/2 million cubic yards of contaminated soil, which contains toxins including arsenic, radioactive materials, byproducts of pesticide research, and many others. Once the 4,000-unit mega-development planned for this site is built, any hope of cleaning it up to a protective level will vanish. Documents filed with the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) prove the Zeneca site hazards in groundwater are already contaminating multiple neighboring sites as well as the Bay itself, a situation that will worsen with sea level rise until the sources at the Zeneca site are eliminated.
I don’t know if this should prompt City research and/or action, but since late May, DTSC letters have not included Shopoff reps, implying that the company the City signed the Development Agreement (DA) with is no longer part of the Zeneca site agreement. And just last week Hilco told DTSC that all future correspondence should be to a technical company rep rather than a Hilco Senior VP.
Hilco pushed DTSC to agree that they only needed to fund the financial agreement to cover a “walkaway” up through 2028, rather than covering tasks needed up to and including the actual building and selling of the mega- development.
There appear to be changes going on with financial assurances that impact what the City thought it was getting when it signed the Development Agreement. The two are linked because a requirement in the DA was approval by DTSC of the Prospective Purchaser Agreement (PPA), of which financial assurance is a critical part. DTSC had to approve that shortly after the DA was signed, but we still don’t have it after nearly three years.
What happened to the $50M promised to the City? The amount dropped to $20M, but has the money been received to renovate the Booker T Anderson Community Center? DTSC required community benefits as part of PPA.
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Janet Scoll Johnson
pronouns: she/her
Co-Chair, Richmond Shoreline Alliance
Co-Coordinator, Sunflower Alliance
I actively occupy and benefit from stolen land of the Ohlone Chochenyo people, who looked after this land for centuries and still live here. I advocate and support efforts for Indigenous land to be returned to Indigenous ownership and management. Learn more at https://sogoreate-landtrust.org.
From: Amanda Eicher
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Agenda Item #2 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:08:02 AM
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Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
I appreciate your consideration of public comments from NIAD and other small businesses and CBOs in Richmond over the past several meetings regarding distribution of ARPA funds through a simple application process.
Councilmembers will have received, as one example of proposed projects for funding, NIAD's plan to renovate street-facing elements of our property to contribute to safety and accessibility on our block of 23rd Street.
This plan, totaling $500,000, and employing Richmond artists, fabricators, and collaborators in its execution, is an ambitious part of NIAD's work to provide a state-of-the-art facility celebrating creativity and radical inclusion for disabled and nondisabled community members in Richmond.
We believe this contribution to 23rd Street's safety and beautification relates directly to goal #4a, Road, Traffic, and Pedestrian Safety, identified by the City Council as a priority in the Special Meeting on Thursday, June 15th.
However, we also know that many CBOs and small businesses in Richmond are continually generating resources and responses to identified priorities in the course of our strategic work.
NIAD, as an example, holds a strategic goal of contributing disability perspectives on creative, accessible design to all the ways our work impacts sustainable development and civic life in downtown Richmond.
There may be countless other innovative and valuable proposals in our city to collaborate in reaching the goals outlined in last Thursday's meeting.
CBOs and small businesses are strategically powerful and united in our commitment to Richmond's post-pandemic recovery. We would respectfully urge City Council to consider the proposal put forward by CoBiz and other partners, to put a simple application process in place for small businesses and CBOs to access ARPA funding for approved projects from $1,000-$500,000.
I am including CoBiz's proposal below in my comments; however, it will appear as part of Wesley Alexander's comments as well, and it is supported by small businesses and nonprofits throughout the city as an equitable way to provide access to this valuable source of funding.
Thank you for considering the needs of small businesses and CBOs post-COVID; we are here to collaborate in support of the City of Richmond's goals.
With appreciation,
Amanda Eicher
Executive Director
Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development
551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804
510 620 0290 office
415 425 2636 cell
www.niadart.org
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High-Level Summary
Covid along with inflation has adversely impacted the runway for small businesses and CBOs here in Richmond that have survived the pandemic, especially Black and Brown enterprises. There is a need for the City to prioritize supporting the current businesses and CBOs who navigated the pandemic and now need assistance to maintain their enterprises, especially Black and Brown enterprises. ARPA funds are a great resource for providing a life-line to small businesses and CBOs as evident in other cities such as Minneapolis, Alexandria, Anchorage, Pittsburg, Seattle, Phoenix, Buffalo, Hinesville (GA), Madison (WI).
Eligible ARPA Funding Buckets for Small Businesses
At the time of the Richmond Economic Development Working Group (EDWG) ARPA Community Needs Assessment, many stakeholders involved were unaware of the diversity of ways the City could use ARPA to support the needs of small businesses, especially as identified by the National League of Cities . The buckets are:
1. provide direct financial assistance relief to small businesses in the form of grants for things such as rent, utilities, personnel, permits, or income loss,
2. patronize small businesses for their goods and services,
3. fund organizations that serve and support entrepreneurs, small businesses, and CBOs such as Richmond Main Street, CoBiz Richmond, Cooperation Richmond, etc,
4. build and support infrastructure that help small businesses secure access to space and resources needed to operate.
Proposed Process To Apply: Simple and Clean
Moving forward, I would encourage that the City allocate $4M of ARPA to economic recovery for small businesses and CBOs that survived the pandemic via a simple one-time application that addresses the following:
Did your business exist prior to Dec 31, 2020?
Is your business still in operations?
Was your business operating during the pandemic (March 2020 - December 2022)? How many employees do you have now, if any?
How many employees did you have prior to the pandemic, if any? Which pillars are you seeking immediate relief for? (choose up two from the 4 options above) Describe how ARPA funds will help you maintain your business or organization as a resource to the community? (Less than 200 words)
What is the impact to the City and community if your business closes? (Less than 200 words) What are your monthly operating expenses?
What amount are you asking for?
How? Create a Google Doc or typeform. Would take approximately 20-30 minutes to create the application with the question outlined.
Disbursement Amount
$1,000 to $500K depending on the impact and contributions of the organization to the small business ecosystem and vitality of the region.
CBOs/non-profits that directly or indirectly impact economic vitality and small businesses should also be allowed to apply for ARPA funds because their services help the City create a welcoming environment for small businesses to thrive, they hire employees, and they patronize the establishments/services of Richmond small businesses.
Urgency
Businesses and CBOs that were staples to their communities are closing across the Bay as they navigate the challenges of higher operating costs, unreliable personnel, and shrinking discretionary spending budgets by consumers. Many of those businesses did not know that ARPA funds were a vehicle for life-support. Plus, we already know that many Black and Brown enterprises were forced to close due to the pandemic and that the majority of Black and Brown enterprises did not receive relief fundings; thus, adversely impacting their runway. The City on its own can provide the first local relief program for small businesses and CBOs in Richmond. Such programs could benefit organizations such as NIAD, Way2Love, Left Side Printing, Brothers of International Faith, Cherry's Eye, and many others that served the community during the pandemic and post-pandemic. *
From: Bianca Blomquist
To: City Clerk Dept User
Cc: Antonio Aguilar
Subject: Small Business Majority comments for the record Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:37:47 PM
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Good afternoon,
Please find attached our comments to the Richmond City Council and Mayor's Office about how ARPA dollars can be used to support Richmond small business owners.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your work!
Regards,
Bianca Blomquist
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California Policy Director
Northern California Outreach Director
Small Business Majority
Mobile: (612) 309-0095
921 11th Street, Suite 902 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (279) 999-9876 www.smallbusinessmajority.org STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD BEFORE THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL:
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) INVESTMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS June 27, 2023
Bianca Blomquist
California Policy Director, Small Business Majority
Thank you Mayor Martinez and Members of the Richmond City Council:
As a leading representative of California’s four million small businesses, we offer recommendations for the most constructive ways to continue administering stimulus aid provided to state and local governments. Strategic investments can have a transformative impact on the long-term sustainability of a small business ecosystem. To this end, we support of our local partner, CoBiz Richmond, to see the City to assist in the building of a healthy and strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. We urge the City Council and Mayor to immediately implement an equitable and transparent process for businesses, non-profits and other community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for the millions of dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that the City received in 2021.
It’s been more than three years since the COVID-19 crisis began, but many small businesses are still struggling to keep their doors open. While there are currently no federal relief programs available to small businesses, many hard-hit businesses still need support. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan provided billions of dollars to state governments to support their communities. After a year, these governments still have an opportunity to support their local economies through small business support.
The City can help establish grant programs to support technical assistance providers that are critical to small business ecosystems, either on their own or in partnership with local nonprofits. These programs have had incredible success across the country, including the commercial rent relief program in a neighboring city to help impacted small businesses catch up on rent payments missed due to the economic crisis. Technical assistance (TA) providers are also critical to small business ecosystems. They provide essential education, resources and knowledge about business plans, access to capital opportunities and business growth. Many TA providers are a stretched thin; they need greater funding to expand their capacity to better meet the demand for help among small businesses. Governments and municipalities could establish grant programs directed toward organizations providing this crucial assistance.
The City can invest in innovations in financial services and institutions to help small business owners. For example, revolving loan funds are a powerful tool for state and local governments to support small businesses in their region. Allocating federal aid to establish these funds and increase loan guarantees would support the small business ecosystem by ensuring greater access to capital. One example of how states can use these federal dollars is the California Rebuilding Fund. Local, public banks also play an important role in small business growth and development. Public banks are more willing to loan to smaller businesses and directly serve the communities they are a part of. They also help build community wealth and support small businesses by participating in loans to community-based organizations by local lenders. This is particularly important for rural cities and counties because they can originate loans when a local lender is not available. Public banks can also create special financial service products for
Small Business Majority 2 www.smallbusinessmajority.org marginalized small businesses. States and localities should consider creating their own public banks to better serve their communities.
Small businesses have had to adapt quickly because of the pandemic, but they continue to struggle to meet state licensing and permit costs. This hinders their ability to contribute to their local economies and workforce and it restricts their cash flow during a difficult time. State governments should consider easing barriers and costs associated with licensing requirements so that entrepreneurs are encouraged to start or grow a business while maintaining consumer safety.
For these reasons, Small Business Majority urges the City to make strategic investments with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds still available to make a transformative impact on the long-term sustainability of the small business ecosystem in Richmond.
Sincerely,
Bianca Blomquist
California Policy Director
Small Business Majority
From: Cian Mitsunaga
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Submission for Public Comment for Richmond City Council Meeting Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 11:09:28 PM
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing on behalf of Schoolab, a global innovation company with activities in the US, Europe and Asia. We recently submitted a proposal to the federal government to request funding for a community-driven incubator and accelerator program to be launched in key cities in the Bay Area. Richmond was one of the cities we included in our proposal thanks to our partnership with CoBiz and the South East Sector Community Development Corporation.
We are looking to invest our resources into Richmond, as we see a possibility to further innovation capabilities by harnessing and nurturing a yet untapped community potential.
For this specific project we mentioned, our aim is to support entrepreneurs from disenfranchised communities and to further spur economic development in their communities.
We bring global best practices on startup incubation and acceleration (having accelerated 700+ startups) along with our digital platform (with 10,000+ members) that allows for scaling and collecting valuable metrics. We are partnering with local community organizations that bring their cultural competence to effectively engage and support the demographic we are seeking to impact.
Wesley Alexander, CEO of CoBiz, informed us of the meeting you are holding to discuss the process for distributing the ARPA funds in your city. He shared with us the framework for decision-making that he proposed to you. He also shared with us the critical support this funding can provide to various businesses in Richmond, including for a business ecosystem such as CoBiz. We are writing to voice our support.
We thank you for your consideration and are looking forward to more activities in your City soon!
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Cian Mitsunaga
COO
+1 (415) 209-5234
Schoolab is part of SL Group with RaiseLab & MoHo
From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comments-Open Forum
Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 3:06:17 PM
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Hello Mayor Martinez, Council Members and Staff,
I AM Submitting the Following Comments for the Record.
1. For the September 26th Agenda, The Council Should Invite Danny Wan or Representative to Schedule a Presentation on the Port of Oakland.
2. Also to Direct Staff to Connect with UC Berkeley Chancellor to Identify a Date and Location in the Spring for a Joint Meeting in the Spring of the Richmond City Council and the UC Berkeley Staff to hear Updates and explore Solutions.
Sincerely
Cordell
From: Elea Carey
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Agenda Item #2 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 8:19:15 AM
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Hi, Eduardo and council members.
I am writing to request that you immediately implement an equitable and transparent process for businesses, non-profits and other community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for the millions of dollars in ARPA funding that the City received from the Federal Government in 2021.
Eleanor Carey
From: Hope Henson-Lehman
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Agenda Item #2 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL 6/27/23 Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 2:46:09 PM
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Greetings Mayor and Councilmembers,
I would like to take a moment to publicly comment by email on Agenda Item #2 for the Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council tomorrow on June 27th at 4pm.
As a small business owner in Richmond, CA and member of CoBiz (a transformative space of business incubation for Richmond entrepreneurs), I am requesting urgent action in service to supporting struggling local small businesses. Many local businesses in the area (especially Black and Brown businesses) have not recovered in this new COVID-19 world we are operating within and are in danger of closing, further suppressing the local economy. One powerful way the Mayor and Councilmembers can support small businesses is by moving capital to these businesses and the ecosystem that supports them in the form of grants via the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided to the City of Richmond. I ask that a transparent easful process be developed for small businesses, community based organizations (CBOs), and nonprofit organizations (that directly or indirectly impact economic vitality and small businesses) to apply for funds that they can access expediently within 1 - 3 months from approval. In solidarity with CoBiz, I am proposing a simple application process for Richmond businesses and CBOs to apply for ARPA funding below.
In closing, I would like to note that nationally and locally we are experiencing an extinction of Black and Brown businesses that is devastating our communities, families, and economy. It is our duty and responsibility, as a Richmond community, to leverage the resources we have access to in service to long-term economic sustainability. And small businesses are the engine and lifeblood of the local Richmond economy. Please take action now.
PROPOSAL
High-Level Summary
Covid along with inflation has adversely impacted the runway for small businesses and CBOs here in Richmond that have survived the pandemic, especially Black and Brown enterprises.
There is a need for the City to prioritize supporting the current businesses and CBOs who navigated the pandemic and now need assistance to maintain their enterprises, especially Black and Brown enterprises. ARPA funds are a great resource for providing a life-line to small businesses and CBOs as evident in other cities such as Minneapolis, Alexandria, Anchorage, Pittsburg, Seattle, Phoenix, Buffalo, Hinesville (GA), Madison (WI).
Eligible ARPA Funding Buckets for Small Businesses
At the time of the Richmond Economic Development Working Group (EDWG) ARPA Community Needs Assessment, many stakeholders involved were unaware of the diversity of ways the City could use ARPA to support the needs of small businesses, especially as identified by the National League of Cities. The buckets are:
1. provide direct financial assistance relief to small businesses in the form of grants for things such as rent, utilities, personnel, permits, or income loss,
2. patronize small businesses for their goods and services,
3. fund organizations that serve and support entrepreneurs, small businesses, and CBOs such as Richmond Main Street, CoBiz Richmond, Cooperation Richmond, etc,
4. build and support infrastructure that help small businesses secure access to space and resources needed to operate.
Proposed Process To Apply: Simple and Clean
Moving forward, I would encourage that the City allocate $4M of ARPA to economic recovery for small businesses and CBOs that survived the pandemic via a simple one-time application that addresses the following:
Did your business exist prior to Dec 31, 2020?
Is your business still in operations?
Was your business operating during the pandemic (March 2020 - December 2022)? How many employees do you have now, if any?
How many employees did you have prior to the pandemic, if any? Which pillars are you seeking immediate relief for? (choose up two from the 4 options above)
Describe how ARPA funds will help you maintain your business or organization as a resource to the community? (Less than 200 words)
What is the impact to the City and community if your business closes? (Less than 200 words)
What are your monthly operating expenses?
What amount are you asking for?
How? Create a Google form or typeform. Would take approximately 20-30 minutes to create the application with the question outlined.
Disbursement Amount
$10,000 to $500K depending on the impact and contributions of the organization to the small business ecosystem and vitality of the region.
CBOs/non-profits that directly or indirectly impact economic vitality and small businesses should also be allowed to apply for ARPA funds because their services help the City create a welcoming environment for small businesses to thrive, they hire employees, and they patronize the establishments/services of Richmond small businesses.
Urgency
Businesses and CBOs that were staples to their communities are closing across the Bay as they navigate the challenges of higher operating costs, unreliable personnel, and shrinking discretionary spending budgets by consumers. Many of those businesses did not know that ARPA funds were a vehicle for life-support. Plus, we already know that many Black and Brown enterprises were forced to close due to the pandemic and that the majority of Black and Brown enterprises did not receive relief fundings; thus, adversely impacting their runway.
The City on its own can provide the first local relief program for small businesses and CBOs in Richmond. Such programs could benefit organizations such as NIAD, Way2Love, Left Side Printing, Brothers of International Faith, Cherry's Eye, and many others that served the community during the pandemic and post-pandemic
I recognize that you and your staff are very busy, therefore, I thank you in advance for your time and consideration on behalf of small businesses and CBOs here in Richmond. - - - - - - -
In Community,
Hope Henson-Lehman
Hope Henson-Lehman
CEO & Founder
[email protected]
A Black Women Entrepreneur Community that Vibrates Higher, Together.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY • SHOP THE MARKET • CONNECT ON IG From: Lamarla Stevens
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Agenda Item #2 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:03:06 PM
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As a Richmond Resident that works with
numerous nonprofits and businesses in
Richmond. I think it is important to invest in
the organizations that continually every day
invest into our community. Also being from a
family that has been in Richmond for five
generations we have seen communities change
and nonprofits as well as businesses come and
go.
What has remained the same is the PRIDE that
we all have in being from this city. I urge the
city council to consider the PURPOSE of the
ARPA Funds and how the funds can be
invested into nonprofits and businesses that
impact the residents for generations to come.
From: Ronnie Mills
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comments – Open Forum
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:45:05 AM
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My name is Ronnie Mills, and I am the Project Manager of Richmond Main Street.
I am writing to you to stress the vital importance of ARPA funding for our Downtown Richmond small businesses.
These businesses are the heartbeat of our community, representing dreams, diversity, and local pride. However, they have encountered significant barriers in accessing relief funds, with limited local options available.
These businesses are not just faceless entities; they are the dreams and aspirations of hardworking individuals and families. They represent the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit that makes our city unique. Many of them are small, family-run establishments owned by BIPOC individuals, providing employment opportunities for our very own Richmond residents.
Our team, along with other local organizations, have passionately advocated for ARPA funds to support community-based organizations dedicated to preserving and creating small businesses. We have also submitted detailed recommendations to City staff, outlining programs to directly aid our Downtown businesses.
Unfortunately, concerns have arisen about the fairness of the decision-making process. Some community-based organizations approached council members directly for funding, bypassing established channels. This undermines trust in our community-based process.
I kindly request clarification on the decision-making process to ensure transparency and equal opportunities for all deserving organizations. Investing in Downtown Richmond's small businesses through ARPA funding not only boosts our economy but also nurtures a thriving community that celebrates entrepreneurship and supports all Richmond residents.
Let us prioritize the allocation of ARPA funds to help fortify our Downtown Richmond small businesses. Together, we can create a vibrant future for all members of our community.
Thank you for your attention.
Best,
Ronnie Mills
Project Manager
Richmond Main Street Initiative
PO Box 1414, Richmond, CA 94802
Revitalizing Historic Downtown Richmond
P: (510) 236-4049 | F: (510) 236-4052
www.richmondmainstreet.org
From: Tuliisa M
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Agenda Item #2 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:37:36 AM
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To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to note as a business owner here in Richmond,CA and as a member of CoBiz, it is imperative and urgent that the City immediately establish a process for businesses and non- profits to secure funding from the ARPA fund.
This is to ensure the businesses and non-profits that survived the pandemic and served this community via employment, products and services are stabilized and supported so they can continue to employ and offer their products and services to this community.
I believe Wesley Alexander has laid out a process that can be immediately implemented to serve this community. As it is easy and accessible and truly demand that the Council take immediately action.
Thank you and best regards,
TuLiisa M.
Managing Director | KBeverages LLC
Contact: 510-730-1566
www.kbeverages.com
Email: [email protected]
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