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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, September 12, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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.
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)
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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.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Chair