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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 6, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairperson Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chair Gayle McLaughlin, Chair Eduardo Martinez and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Commissioner Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Interim Housing Authority Director Gabino Arredondo reported that the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County would be opening up wait lists for Friendship Manor, Hacienda Senior Apartments, and The Terraces Family Apartments. The project-based voucher wait list would open on Monday June 12, 2023. Flyers were available in the Council Chambers in English and Spanish.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
The following individuals gave comments in person: Andrea McKelvy, Justin Sandicich, Christine Tangney, and Natalie Fitzgerald gave comments regarding the Castro Street encampment and housing they were offered and subsequent issues. Jessie Taran gave comments regarding Richmond Community Foundation and suggested that the city gave more oversight to its operations. City Manager Shasa Curl stated if individuals needed additional Housing First services, or for emergency housing, they could contact the Richmond Community Foundations at 510-234-1200 for further assistance.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (7) Commissioners Sohelia Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chairperson Gayle McLaughlin, Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott.
Absent (1) Commissioner Doria Robinson
M.1 Contract Reassignment from Vacant Property Security, LLS (VPS) to New Owner Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. (DAWGS)
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ADOPT a resolution assigning the Vacant Property Security, LLS (VPS) contract to Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. (DAWGS), for a total contract amount of $69,525.48, with a term ending on July 1, 2024 – Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
Adopted Resolution No. 2184.
M.2 Standing Purchase Order for Maintenance, Repair, and Unit Turnover Activities for Public Housing Sites
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a standing purchase order with HD Supply for an amount not to exceed $180,000, for maintenance, repairs, and unit turnover activities ending June 30, 2025 - Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2185.
M.3 Amendment of Authorized Signatures on Richmond Housing Authority Mechanics Bank Depository and Checking Accounts
ADOPT a resolution removing the former City of Richmond Accounting Manager Delmy Cuellar, updating Nannette Beacham’s title to Director of Economic Development, and adding Interim Richmond Housing Authority Executive Director Gabino Arredondo, City of Richmond Deputy Director of Finance Mubeen Qader, Accounting Manager Jerry Chak, and Deputy City Manager Nickie Mastay as authorizing signatory on the Mechanics Bank depository and checking accounts - Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-621- 1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2186.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Chairperson