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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, September 12, 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 4:31 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Doria Robinson arrived after the roll was called. Councilmember Melvin Willis was absent for the entire Closed Session.
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
City Designated Representative: Dave Aleshire, City
AttorneyUnrepresented employee: City Manager
C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
• Property: 425 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804 (Homekey Program at Motel 6 location)
Agency Negotiators: Nannette Beacham, Lina Velasco, Jesus Morales Negotiating Parties: Novin Development, Corp, Journey Hospitality, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
• Property: Metro Walk Phase II at Richmond Transit Village Agency Negotiators: Lina Velasco, Nannette Beacham
Negotiating Parties: Pacific West Communities, Inc., San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment (12th Amendment/Disposition and Development Agreement)
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C.4 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.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Two Cases
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Eric Smith gave comments in person and Mike Velazquez gave comments via teleconference, regarding Item C.1.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:37 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 7:26 p.m. by Chairperson Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chair Gayle McLaughlin, Chair Eduardo Martinez, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Commissioner Melvin Willis was absent for the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Interim Richmond Housing Authority Executive Director Gabino Arredondo presented a PowerPoint regarding an update on the Nevin Plaza rehabilitation project.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
Sharon Sanders expressed concerns regarding the homelessness crisis and stated that she did not see very many councilmembers in the community. Ms. Sanders urged the council to prioritize housing for the homeless.
Mark Wassberg expressed concerns regarding security at the Hacienda Senior Apartments. Mr. Wassberg reported that he was a victim of theft at the property and urged the council to resolve the security issues.
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M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott
Seconded by Vice Chair McLaughlin
To approve all items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Bana, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Robinson, Commissioner Willis, Commissioner Zepeda, Vice Chair McLaughlin, Chair Martinez, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott.
Absent (1): Commissioner Willis.
Passed (7 to 1)
M.1 Emergency Contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE) for Part 58 Environmental Review
ADOPT a resolution authorizing an emergency contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) for $13,600 plus a 10 percent contingency of $1,360, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,960, with a term ending August 1, 2024, to complete a Part 58 Environmental Review - Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
Adopted Resolution No. 2189
M.2 Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the April 18, 2023, Special Meeting; June 6, 2023, Regular Meeting; June 20 and June 27, 2023, Joint Special Meetings of the Richmond Housing Authority - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
M.3 Contract Amendment with Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rental ADOPT a resolution approving a first contract amendment with Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rental increasing the contract amount by $30,858, for a total contract amount not to exceed $40,858, with a term extending through June 30, 2025, for the rental of a truck used for maintenance and unit turnover activities – Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
Adopted Resolution No. 2190
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
O. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Martinez.
P. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Bana, Jimenez, Robinson, Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Willis was absent for the entire meeting.
Q. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
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R. AGENDA REVIEW
Items Y .4 (Sea Level Rise and Shoreline Development) and Y .5 (Wildfire Prevention Memorandum of Understanding) were continued to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dave Aleshire gave the following report:
Item C.1 (employee labor negotiations) was not discussed. There was no reportable action taken regarding the unrepresented employee matter.
Item C.2 (City Manager performance evaluation) was completed.
Item C.3 (real property negotiations) the Home Key Program matter was discussed and direction was given for further negotiation. The Metro Walk matter was not discussed.
Items C.4 and C.5 (anticipated litigations) were not discussed.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following upcoming events: Richmond High School Modernization Community Meeting on September 13, 2023; Movies in the Plaza on September 15, 2023; Community Safety Academy on September 28 through November 18, 2023; and Pajama Storytime at the West Side Branch Library on September 11 and October 16, 2023.
T.1 NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT - 1st Tuesday
None.
U. 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) Councilmember Bana called for a moment of silence in memory of all victims of the following recent natural disasters: wildfires in Maui, Hawaii; earthquake in Morocco; and flood in Libya. Councilmember Bana reported that she attended the Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Conference in Sacramento, California.
Councilmember Zepeda announced that dinner for the council was provided by Bubaloo Cafe in Richmond and urged the community to support small businesses.
Councilmember Zepeda announced that Mexican Independence Day was upcoming and the Mexican flag was being raised for the first time at the Civic Center Plaza on September 14, 2023.
Vice Mayor McLaughlin announced that the Tiny Youth Village Ground Honoring and a Bench Memorial in honor of long-time Planning Commissioner and environmentalist, Carol Teltchick, were on September 30, 2023. The vice mayor also announced that she was working with staff to bring a farmers market to Marina Bay Park.
Councilmember Jimenez reported that she and Mayor Martinez hosted the California Energy Commission during its tour of the Richmond Port seeking offshore wind power opportunities. Councilmember Jimenez also reported that she attended the North and East Neighborhood Picnic and acknowledged organizations and others for their participation. Councilmember Jimenez announced that the Annual Dimm-Key Neighborhood Watch Party was on September 23, 2023. Councilmember Jimenez also announced that a Traffic-Calming Community Forum with the city's Public Works Department was on September 30, 2023.
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Councilmember Robinson announced Thrive Thursdays weekly health and wellness event at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Councilmember Robinson invited the community to join the Urban Forest Advisory Commission to celebrate Arbor Day at Lucas Park on October 21, 2023. Councilmember Robinson reported on the following Recreation and Parks Commission's activities: identified possible locations for soccer fields across Richmond parks; heard from pickleball players requesting more courts in Richmond; working to make sure the city's recreational assets such as scoreboards were functional; and had a discussion regarding the need for more field space in parks. Councilmember Robinson urged the community to attend the city's Recreation and Parks Commission meetings scheduled every first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Richmond Memorial Auditorium (Bermuda Room).
Mayor Martinez announced that the West Contra Costa Community School System Change Collaboration met at Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's office on September 9, 2023, regarding how to move forward with transitions to community schools. Mayor Martinez acknowledged Point Richmond Music Festival sponsors.
Mayor Martinez also acknowledged councilmembers Bana and Zepeda for attending the Contra Costa Mayor's Conference with him.
V. ABATEMENT REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - 1st Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Deputy Director of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Tawfic Halaby presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following activities from the month of July through August 2023: dumpster days; illegal dumping; encampment abatement; private property cleanup and board ups; total tonnage collected; weed abatement; graffiti removal; abatement staff hours; illegal dumping costs and hot spots; and partnerships. Discussion ensued. The council requested additional data to determine if the dumpster days were making an impact on illegal dumping.
W. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remained on the Consent Calendar or items that were not on the agenda – was limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council was prohibited)
Jamin Pursell acknowledged Councilmember Zepeda for his Banned Book Readings series and Councilmember Robinson for hosting the Thrive Thursdays event. Mr. Pursell acknowledged Mayor Martinez and Vice Mayor McLaughlin for coming out to Crescent Park to address toxic shoreline issues. Mr. Pursell expressed concerns regarding the lack of advertising support provided to neighborhood councils for the city's Dumpster Days program. Mr. Pursell reminded the council of its funding allocation for portable bathrooms at the El Sobrante Stroll and encouraged the community to attend the event on September 17, 2023.
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding homicides in Richmond and violence in the African-American neighborhoods.
Christine Trujillo and Wesley Alexander urged the council to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds for increased city staff, community needs, and small business owners to improve economic recovery.
Patricia Perez and Debra Marks gave comments regarding police reforms she and her family were advocating. Ms. Perez invited community members and city officials to a memorial service in honor of Pedie Perez on September 16, 2023. Ms. Marks announced there was a pending city art project to memorialize Pedie Perez. Ms. Marks gave comments in support of new police reforms and the Richmond Police Department's Cultural Sensitivity Training.
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Sally Hindman, Adrian Carmago, Stephen Horsley, and Enrique Salas gave comments in support of Item X.3.a. regarding a lease amendment with the Richmond Police Activities League to allow for the Richmond Tiny Home Village, farm, and garden project.
Sherry Padgett gave comments regarding the Richmond Zeneca development site agreement approved by the prior City Council. Ms. Padgett raised a question regarding the fulfillment of legal indemnity requirements.
Naomi Williams invited the council to a Commission on Aging senior event on September 27, 2023. Ms. Williams requested information regarding future plans for Richmond's historic International Hotel destroyed by fire.
X. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar were considered to be routine and noncontroversial. The items were enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item was deemed to have received the action recommended.)
Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Vice Mayor McLaughlin
To approve all items on the Consent Calendar.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez Absent (1): Councilmember Willis
Passed (6 to 1)
X.1 City Attorney's Office
X.1.a Sixth Amendment of the Downey Brand Legal Services Agreement APPROVE the sixth amendment to the legal services agreement with Downey Brand, in the amount of $100,000, to represent the City in pending appeals and any further proceedings in the current Point Molate Alliance, et al. v. City of Richmond litigation involving the Point Molate property and the City’s prior CEQA and land use entitlement process(es), for a total contract amount of $1,225,000 – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
X.1.b First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Bennett, Gelini, and Gelini
APPROVE a first amendment to the legal services agreement with Bennett, Gelini, and Gelini increasing the compensation by an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total contract amount of $109,990, with a term ending June 30, 2025 – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire/Alan Cohen 510-620-6709).
X.2 City Clerk's Office
X.2.a City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the April 18, May 23, June 6, June 20, June 27, and July 11, 2023, regular City Council meetings; and the July 19, 2023, special City Council meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510- 620-6513).
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X.3 City Council
X.3.a Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) lease amendment DIRECT staff to negotiate and finalize the final form of a Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) lease amendment at 175 23rd St. within 14 days to allow for the Richmond Tiny Home Village, Farm, and Garden Project to be built once permits and approvals are obtained - Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636)
X.4 Community Development
X.4.a Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $8,602,587 Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 award from the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) to connect at least 115 unhoused city residents with urgently needed services and pathways to housing to resolve encampments in the City, including those located along Interstates 80 and 580 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620- 6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
Adopted Resolution No. 86-23
X.4.b Sole-Source Contract with Just Cities, LLC
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Just Cities, LLC in the amount of $150,000 for development of a Housing Equity Roadmap that builds upon the recently completed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Analysis prepared in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, for a term beginning September 12, 2023, and ending December 31, 2025 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
X.4.c Contract Amendment No. 3 with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates (HTA) for On-Call Grant Writing and Project Evaluation Services for Awarded Grants
APPROVE contract amendment no. 3 with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates (HTA) for $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $140,000, to provide on-call grant writing for the Housing Division for homelessness services and supports, for a term extending through June 30, 2025 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620- 6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
X.4.d City of Richmond Response to Grand Jury Report No. 2306, Affordable Housing: A Plan Without a Home
APPROVE the City of Richmond response to the 2022-2023 Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury Report No. 2306 entitled “Affordable Housing: A Plan Without a Home” and submittal of the response to the Grand Jury – City Manager’s Office/Community Development Department (Shasa Curl/Lina Velasco 510-620-6841). This item was continued from the July 11, 2023, meeting.
X.4.e Contract Amendment No. 1 with United Site Services for Portable Toilets APPROVE a first amendment to the contract with United Site Services to increase the contract amount by $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $225,000, with a contract term ending June 30, 2025, with two
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one-year options to renew at a combined total of $150,000 for the two option years – Public Works Department/Community Development Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620- 6920/Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).
X.4.f Homekey Project Purchase Sale Agreement Amendment and Assignment ADOPT a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property to implement a Homekey Project at 425 24th Street if a grant is awarded – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
Adopted Resolution No. 87-23
X.5 Fire Department
X.5.a Computer Aided Dispatch System Services and Equipment for Fire Department
APPROVE a second amendment to the contract with Mark43, Inc. in the amount of $188,800, for a new total contract not to exceed amount of $2,615,800 to upgrade the Richmond Fire Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system software and for annual service costs; APPROVE a purchase order with DuraTech USA, Inc. in the amount of $175,000 including a $1,787.21 contingency to purchase related computer hardware and accessories; APPROVE a contract with Stommel, Inc. dba Lehr in the amount of $192,062.50, with a term beginning September 16, 2023, through December 31, 2023, to install the hardware and accessories to Fire Department vehicles; and ADOPT a resolution amending the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and appropriating $438,862.50 to cover the costs of the upgrade – Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307-8041/Deputy Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021).
Adopted Resolution No. 88-23
X.6 Library and Community Services
X.6.a Grant Award from the East Bay Community Foundation ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $30,000 grant award from the East Bay Community Foundation for the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) Operation Peacemaker Fellowship program - Community Services Department (Sam Vaughn 510-620-5404).
Adopted Resolution No. 89-23
X.6.b First Contract Amendment with Universal Safety & CPR Solutions to provide training and certifications for RichmondBUILD and YouthBUILD participants
APPROVE a first amendment to the contract with Universal Safety & CPR Solutions increasing the contract by $126,000, for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $157,000, and extending the term from June 30, 2025, to March 30, 2028, to provide various trainings and certifications as outlined in the Environmental Protection Agency 500 grant at the RichmondBUILD facility – Community Services Department (Tamara Walker 510-307-8006/Fred Lucero 510-621-1562).
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X.6.c Standard Contract with Trans Metro, Inc. for On-Call paratransit services and Outreach
APPROVE the standard contract with Trans Metro, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from September 12, 2023, through September 30, 2024, to support community outreach and existing paratransit van services for seniors and disabled individuals residing in Richmond and incorporated and unincorporated areas in West County per Measure J guidelines – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620- 6828/ Lori Reese 510-620-6869).
X.6.d Sports Officiating Services for Danny Walker
APPROVE a contract with Danny Walker in an amount not to exceed $70,000, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2025, to provide sports officiating services – Community Services Department (Ranjana Maharaj 510-620-6972/Tetteh Kisseh 510-620-6919).
X.6.e Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Tennis Advantage for Instructional Programs at Nicholl Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. Tennis Courts
APPROVE the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and Youth Tennis Advantage, for a term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, to provide tennis instructions at Nicholl Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. tennis courts at no cost to the participants and the City of Richmond – Community Services Department (Ranjana Maharaj 510-620- 6972/ Tetteh Kisseh 510-620-6919).
X.6.f Clean Mobility Options Electric Shuttle Calstart Funding Agreement Amendment 1
APPROVE a first amendment to the funding agreement between the City of Richmond and the State of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Clean Mobility Options Project V oucher Pilot Program to increase the funding agreement by $500,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000, in support of the expansion of the Richmond Moves shuttle program; ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $500,000 from CARB; and APPROVE a third contract amendment with Nomad Transit, LLC (dba Via Transportation, Inc.) adding an amount of $450,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,100,731, to expand the Richmond Moves shuttle operations through July 7, 2024 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
X.6.g California State Library English as a Second Language Services Project Grant Award
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget a California State Library grant, in the amount of $69,602, to support English as a Second Language educational services offered at the Library’s literacy services program, Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP) – Community Services Department (Kate Eppler 510-620- 5452/Abigail Sims-Evelyn 510-307-8082).
Adopted Resolution No. 90-23
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X.6.h Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II (WIOA II) Grant Award for $65,296
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and appropriate the WIOA II grant award of $65,296, to support educational programs offered at the library’s literacy services program, Literacy for Every Adult Program – Community Services Department (Kate Eppler 510-620-5452/Abigail Sims-Evelyn 510-307-8082).
Adopted Resolution No. 91-23
X.7 Mayor's Office
X.7.a Urban Forest Advisory Committee
APPOINT Janet Flint to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term that expires on November 17, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
X.7.b Human Rights and Human Relations Committee
REAPPOINT Victoria Sawicki to the Human Rights and Human Relations Committee, Seat 3, Term Expires March, 30, 2026 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
X.7.c Economic Development Commission Appointment
APPOINT Crashelle Jackson to the Richmond Economic Development Commission, term expires, March 30, 2025 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
X.7.d Richmond Youth Council Appointment
APPOINT Jocelyn Nichole Hernandez Trueba to the Richmond Youth Council, term expires, October 1, 2024 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
X.7.e International Travel Approval to Zhoushan, China to ratify the 2024-2026 Mutual Agreement and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship.
AUTHORIZE travel for Mayor Eduardo Martinez, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Shiva Mishek to Zhoushan, Republic of China, to celebrate the Sister Cities 30th Friendship Anniversary; attend the fifth annual International Island Tourism Conference; and update the Mutual Agreement between Sister Cities Richmond and Zhoushan— Mayor's Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502) and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
X.8 Police Department
X.8.a First Contract Amendment with Bay Area Marine Services, LLC.
APPROVE a first contract amendment with Bay Area Marine Services, LLC. to continue providing repair and maintenance services to Richmond Police Department’s Marine Unit, increasing the contract by $30,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $80,000, with a term beginning August 1, 2022, and ending July 31, 2025 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
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X.8.b Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office for 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $80,619 in funding from the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase of police safety equipment; and AUTHORIZE the city manager to execute and accept the Memorandum of Understanding with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
Adopted Resolution No. 92-23
X.9 Public Works
X.9.a Agreement Execution Authority for Certain Agreements with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
ADOPT a resolution that grants the authority to the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer to execute Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements, and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation for transportation projects funded by Federal and/or State sources – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478/ Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
Adopted Resolution No. 93-23
Y. NEW BUSINESS
Y.1 Community Crisis Response Program Update
RECEIVE a draft report and presentation from Urban Strategies Council regarding Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) model options; and PROVIDE DIRECTION to City staff – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/ Patrick Seals 510-307-8016). This item was continued from the July 11, 2023, meeting.
Deputy City Manager Community Services LaShonda White introduced the matter and presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the CCRP background, timelines, and current status. David Harris and Anne Janks of Urban Strategies Council presented community engagement; development process; community response elements; common dispatched calls; potential pilot implementation structural options; and budget assumptions. The proposed options were as follows: (1) non-profit, (2) existing city office, (3) new city department, (4) nonprofit hybrid model, and (5) partnership with the county). Mrs. White advised that the budget salary projections were low and did not include potential salary changes or cost pool. Mrs. White outlined ongoing stakeholder and community engagement including recommendations for a community advisory board. Project Manager Patrick Seals presented the next steps. Discussion ensued. The council expressed concerns regarding costs, liability, training, and safety of the program staff. The council requested the following: legal review regarding liability concerns; data from other cities that implemented similar programs; grant funding; refined budget estimates; interns from Contra Costa College; electric vehicles; different phone number from 911; status of job descriptions; percentages of calls that could be diverted to the program; and additional information regarding the proposed Community Advisory Board. The following individuals gave comments in person: Jamin Pursell, Don Gosney, Mark Wassberg, Andrew Melendez, Jocelyn Hernandez, Karina Salmeron, Angela Aranda, Yaymi Perez,
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and Carole Johnson. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Ben Therriault, Marisol Cantu, Petronila Fernandes, Sahai Burrowes, Leisa Johnson, and Sara Cantor. Further discussion ensued. The council requested future discussions regarding neighborhood councils and block captains.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Vice Mayor McLaughlin
To direct staff in partnership with Urban Strategies Council to move forward with Option 2 (institute the Community Crisis Response Program within an existing city department), specifically within the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS); bring the ONS director to the table to propose new community crisis response program division structural options by November 2023 presenting a proposal for the program design implementation plan and timelines for launch by August 2024; and draft job descriptions to ensure they are approved and posted publicly by December 15, 2023.
A friendly amendment made by Vice Mayor McLaughlin to have staff work with the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force to develop the proposal for the structure of the Community Advisory Board including purpose, powers, and composition was accepted.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Robinson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor McLaughlin, and Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Bana
Absent (1): Councilmember Willis
Passed (5 to 2)
Further discussion ensued. The council suggested that the program could be combined or worked as a sister-organization with ONS and the first step could be to hire a program manager. The council requested continued coordination with the county's programs. The council acknowledged that a meet and confer with the city's labor bargaining units regarding job descriptions was part of the implementation process.
(At 10:50 p.m. - a motion by Vice Mayor McLaughlin, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m., passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council).
Y.2 Emergency Services Data Analysis Report by Matrix Consultants RECEIVE a report from Matrix Consulting Group regarding their emergency services data analysis – City Manager’s Office/Human Resources Department (Shasa Curl/Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6803). This item was continued from the July 11, 2023, meeting.
Deputy City Manager Internal Services Nickie Mastay introduced the matter.
Richard Brady of Matrix Consulting Group presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: scope of work and approach; police analysis; patrol principles and proactivity levels; alternative response; investigations; other opportunities; fire service performance; overtime issue; emergency operations and communications; fire service opportunities; and overall conclusions. Discussion ensued. The council requested the following information: hiring data for additional dispatchers; information regarding emergency services turnout time; and the budget for proposed additional emergency services. (At 11:30 p.m., a motion made by Vice Mayor McLaughlin, seconded by Councilmember
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Jimenez, to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to hear public comment for Item Y.2, passed by the unanimous vote of the City Council). Jamin Pursell and Ben Therriault gave comments in person. The following speakers gave comments via teleconference: Steve Bischoff, Marisol Cantu, Eli Moore, Emily Ross, and Leisa Johnson.
Y.3 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City-Wide Accomplishments
RECEIVE a presentation from the city manager on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City-wide accomplishments – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
This item was continued from the July 11, 2023, meeting.
Continued to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting.
Y.4 Sea Level Rise and Shoreline Development
RECEIVE a presentation from Jessica Fain, Director of Planning, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, on sea level rise preparation, shoreline development, and BCDC regulations - Councilmember Bana (510-620- 6743)
Continued to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting.
Y.5 Wildfire Prevention Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) RECEIVE a presentation; and ADOPT a resolution authorizing the City of Richmond to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among jurisdictions in the East Bay Hills to form a wildfire coordinating group to improve regionwide collaboration on wildfire mitigation activities and reduce wildfire risk throughout the East Bay Hills – Vice Mayor McLaughlin (510-620- 6636).
Continued to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting.
Z. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:46 p.m., to meet again on September 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor