1 RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
December 5, 2023, 3:30 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 meeting was called to order at 3:36 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, and Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin were absent the entire meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond
Riggers Loft Wine Company v. City of Richmond et al.
Hernandez v. Hodges
Winehaven v. City of Richmond
Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al.
North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
Eric Reason v. City of Richmond, et al.
C.2 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) Two cases
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One case
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: Dave Aleshire, City
AttorneyUnrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:
2 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
None.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 3:38 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, and Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin were absent the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item Q.1. (Cannabis Ordinance Amendments) was continued to the February 6, 2024, City Council meeting. Item O.5.c. (Contract with American Global Security for Site Security at the Castro Encampment) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion after approval of the Consent Calendar.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney David Aleshire reported the following:
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond - Report was given - No reportable action taken.
Riggers Loft Wine Company v. City of Richmond et al.- Report was given - No reportable action taken.
Hernandez v. Hodges - Report was given - No reportable action taken.
Winehaven v. City of Richmond - Not discussed.
Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al. - Not discussed.
North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond - Not discussed.
3 Eric Reason v. City of Richmond, et al.- Report was given - No reportable action taken.
C.2 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) Two cases - Discussed. No reportable action taken.
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One case - Discussed.
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: Dave Aleshire, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations: - No reportable action taken.
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
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager, Shasa Curl gave the following report: Contra Costa Office of Emergency Services Informational Session would be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Oakley City Council Chambers; Richmond Library Renovation Project Community Meetings would be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. via Zoom and on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Richmond Main Public Library, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; NIAD Holiday Sale & Gallery Reception would be on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the NIAD Art Center; and the Downtown Holiday Festival would be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Iron Triangle Theater.
L.1 NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT - 1st Tuesday
Interim Human Resources Director Sharone Taylor introduced the following new hires for November 2023: Michele Ramos, Head of Reference, Library; Esmeralda Gonzales and Beatriz Guerrero Auna, Project Coordinators, Planning and Building; Rebecca Vanegas, Information Technology Manager, Information Technology; Sonomia Byrd, Recreation Program Specialist, Community Services; Michael Smith, Fire Chief Annuitant, Fire Department; Luis Angel Encino, Administrative Student Intern, Community Services; Raymond Davis, Maintenance Aide II/III, Public Works; Karina Alejandre, Parking Enforcement Representative, Police Department; Jasvinder Gahla, Administrative Student Intern, Community Services; Andrew Lozano, Combination Equipment Mechanic, Public Works; Austin Basye, Administrative Student Intern, Community Services; and Emergency Services Manager, Richard Diaz, who introduced himself.
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)
4 Councilmember Zepeda reported that there were odor problems from the Veolia Wastewater Treatment Plant. The odors were the result of taking a secondary clarifier offline to accommodate the contractor's construction work and who began draining the tank on December 4, 2023.
Councilmember Willis reported that the primary concerns in his district were human trafficking around the 24th street corridor and illegal dumping.
Councilmember Bana stated there were plans to create a gender-based violence taskforce; a petition to PG&E CPUC to underground very high voltage transmission lines in the very high fire severity zones; thanked the city manager and human resources director for the new hires, including the Office of Emergency Services Manager. Councilmember Bana also congratulated NIAD for SF MOMA that bought 100 pieces of its artwork.
Mayor Martinez announced that he would present the State of the City on December 18, 2023. The mayor and city council congratulated and sang Happy Birthday to City Clerk, Pamela Christian, who was presented with flowers.
N. 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)
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding the AIDS epidemic.
Antwon Cloird stated that more youth programs were needed to help decrease crime.
Wesley Alexander gave comments regarding the legacy of the African American community in Richmond and the need to support small businesses and the development of a task force to assist businesses in Richmond.
Jamin Pursell thanked Mayor Martinez and Councilmember Zepeda for placing a proclamation on the agenda recognizing World AIDS Day. Mr. Pursell also announced a Richmond Rainbow Pride event and toy drive at Kaleidescope Coffee on Sunday, December 17, 20203, from 4pm to 6pm.
Ruthie Dineen announced that the Downtown Holiday Festival was on December 13, 2023, from 4pm to 7:30pm at the East Bay Center. Ms. Dineen also informed that classes at the East Bay Center were tuition free and registration would begin December 11, 2023.
O. 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 Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (5): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (2): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, and Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin Passed (5 to 0)
O.1 City Attorney's Office
5 O.1.a Approval of settlement agreement in Jose Sotelo v. City of Richmond, et al
APPROVE the proposed settlement agreement in Jose Sotelo v. City of Richmond, et al. for a total settlement amount of $105,000 – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
O.2 City Clerk's Office
O.2.a City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the October 17 and 24, 2023, regular City Council meetings and the November 14, 2023, special meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
O.3 City Council
O.3.a World AIDS Day
PROCLAMATION recognizing World AIDS Day, to honor the 700,000 Americans and 40 million lives lost worldwide to AIDS-related illnesses over the years – Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593) and Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
O.4 City Manager's Office
O.4.a Fiscal Year 2023-24 Category 3 ECIA Grant Award Recommendations ($44,000)
APPROVE a recommendation from the City Council ECIA Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee to award $44,000 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 Environmental Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant funds (Category 3 - City Council-Approved Award) to seven (7) Richmond- serving non-profit organizations; ADOPT a resolution; and AUTHORIZE the city manager to negotiate and execute Grant Service Agreements with approved grantees – City Manager’s Office (LaShonda White 510-620- 6828/Patrick Seals 510-307-8016).
Adopted Resolution No.134-23.
O.5 Community Development
O.5.a Contract Amendment No. 2 with PES Environmental, Inc. dba NV5 APPROVE a contract amendment no. 2 with PES Environmental, Inc. (PES), dba NV5, in an amount of $166,300, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $236,300, for environmental consultation services related to the Miraflores Property, for a term ending December 31, 2025, to be paid for by funding from the Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency – Community Development
Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6706).
O.5.b Sole-Source Agreement with The Regents of the University of California for Project Evaluation for the City of Richmond’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Implementation Grant
APPROVE a sole-source service agreement with The Regents of the University of California, a California public corporation, for a total amount not to exceed $1,070,000, to document and evaluate program processes as well as outputs, outcomes, and impacts of the City’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 Richmond Rising Project focused on serving the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe, and Coronado
6 neighborhoods, with a term beginning October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2029 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Beatriz Guerrero 510-620-5450).
O.5.c Contract with American Global Security for Site Security at the Castro Encampment.
APPROVE a contract with American Global Security, in an amount not to exceed $353,524, to provide security guard services at the Castro Encampment for up to two guards, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for a term beginning December 6, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2024 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus M. Morales 510-620-6706).
Lina Velasco Director of Community Development gave an overview.
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (5): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (2): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, and Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Passed (5 to 0)
O.5.d Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from All Home
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $15,000 grant from All Home, provided via the Tides Center, to support the City’s Round 3 Homekey Application to acquire a motel to convert into Permanent Supportive Housing – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6706).
O.5.e Contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) for Case Management and Client Care Liaison Services for the Castro Encampment Resolution Project
APPROVE a contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to provide Case Management and Client Care Liaison services for former Castro Encampment residents, including administration of up to $25,000 of Flex Funds, for a total contract amount of $279,890, for a term beginning December 5, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to be funded using the City’s Encampment Resolution Funds – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6706).
O.6 Finance Department
O.6.a Ordinance changing the due date of the Business Tax for businesses (excluding rental businesses) from July 1st to April 1st and adding a section allowing for a thirty-day grace period before late fees are assessed.
ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) changing the due date for the business tax (excluding those due from rental businesses) from July 1 to April 1, and add a section allowing for a thirty-day grace period before late fees are assessed – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Andrea Miller/Mubeen Qader/Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6741).
7 Adopted Ordinance No. 10-23 N.S.
O.7 Fire Department
O.7.a Resolution Designating Officials and Authorizing Submission and State Financial Disaster Assistance
ADOPT a resolution designating officials and authorizing submission of an application to the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act – Fire Department (Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Osorio 510- 307-8021/Andrea Miller 510-620-6790).
Adopted Resolution No. 135-23.
O.8 Human Resources
O.8.a City Holiday Closure from December 26 through December 29, 2023 ADOPT a resolution approving the Side Letters between the City of Richmond and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 (Full-Time and Part-Time Units) and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 21 (Mid- Management and Executive Management Units) regarding the holiday closure for December 2023 – City Manager’s Office/Human Resources Department (Shasa Curl/Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 136-23.
O.9 Library and Community Services
O.9.a Memorandum of Understanding with All Season’s Ice Company to Provide Ice/Snow at Nicholl Park
APPROVE the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and All Season’s Ice Company to provide 20 tons of ice/snow to Richmond residents at Nicholl Park during the Winter Break at no cost to the City of Richmond and for a term from November 23, 2023, to December 31, 2023 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Ranjana Maharaj 510-620-6972).
O.10 Mayor's Office
O.10.a Appointment to the Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Transportation Oversight Committee
APPOINT Darlene Drapkin to a vacant seat on the ECIA Transportation Oversight Committee, Term Expires July 25, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.10.b Richmond Arts and Culture Commission Appointment APPOINT Virginia Jourdan to an unexpired term in the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission, Term Expires June 19, 2025 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.10.c Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission Appointment APPOINT Mindy Pines to an unexpired term in the Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission, Term Expires January 18, 2024 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
8 O.10.d Urban Forest Advisory Committee Appointment
APPOINT Ethan Rayner to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term that expires on November 17, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.11 Police Department
O.11.a Executive Management Training Course Held in Boston, Massachusetts for Captain Matthew Stonebraker
ACCEPT and APPROVE the course registration amount not to exceed $11,400, and the out-of-state travel form, for the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) program at Boston University School of Law for Captain Stonebraker to attend from July 8, 2024, through July 26, 2024 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
O.12 Public Works
O.12.a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Recurring Contracts and Agreements with Contra Costa County, Stege Sanitary District, West County Wastewater District, West County Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board for Service
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute reoccurring contracts for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with Contra Costa County, Stege Sanitary District, West County Wastewater District, West County Agency, and the State of California Water Resources Control Board at an aggregate annual amount of $1,437,085. The execution of these contracts shall not exceed the limits as set forth for the following: Contra Costa County North Richmond Storm Drain Pump Station - $75,000; Contra Costa County Clean Water Program - $385,000; California Water Resources Control Board - WWTP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - $125,000; California Water Resources Control Board - City of Richmond Stormwater NPDES permit - $40,500; California Water Resources Control Board - Sanitary Sewer Overflow Waste Discharge Requirement (SSO - WDR) Permit - $40,500; West County Agency - $727,585; Stege Sanitary District Sewer Use Fees Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) - $43,500 – Public Works Department (Robert Armijo 510-621-5477/Mary Phelps 510-621-1269).
Adopted Resolution No. 137-23.
O.12.b Smart Signals Project Funding Agreement with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA)
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a Funding Agreement between Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA) and City of Richmond for the allocation of Smart Signals Project funding to City of Richmond for 21 locations; and ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE the matching contribution of $182,336 from the Gas Tax fund Balance – Public Works Department (Robert Armijo 510-620-5477/ Ken Cheng 510-621-1612).
Adopted Resolution No. 138-23.
P. BUDGET SESSION
P.1 Update and Funding Options Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Environmental and Community Agreement (ECIA)
9 RECEIVE an update regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and Environmental Community Investment Agreement (ECIA); DISCUSS recommendations to utilize ARPA and ECIA funds to offset identified shortfalls in Capital Projects and programs/projects aligned with the City Council Strategic Goals; and ADOPT a resolution appropriating ARPA and ECIA to fund proposed expenditures – Finance Department/City Manager’s Office (Andrea Miller 510- 620-6790/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077/LaShonda White 510-620-6828). This item was continued from the November 28, 2023, meeting.
City Manager Shasa Curl gave an overview. Finance Director Andrea Miller, and Deputy City Manager LaShonda White presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: General Fund Adjustments; Capital Improvement Projects Update; Possible ARPA-Funded CIP Shortfall Projects; Pavement Condition Index; Overview of ARPA; ARPA Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Investment Plan; Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans for Local Businesses; Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans for Local Businesses; ARPA Funding Possibilities; Proposed ARPA Allocation Options; Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA); ECIA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Budget; ECIA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs; ECIA Community Programs Budget; ECIA Community Programs; ECIA Funding Recommendation; and Proposed Next Steps.
Discussion ensued.
Wesley Alexander gave comments in person and the following individuals gave comments via Zoom: BK Williams, Ruthie Dineen, Eli Moore, and Samantha Torres.
A motion by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Robinson, adopted all staff recommendations for ECIA expenditures and adopt Option 1 with the following amendments: reduce CIP shortfall funding from $5.8M to $3M and use the remaining $2.8M for $1.25M for small business support and use the city's definition of small businesses via Measure U, which was a business with less than $250,000 in gross receipts, location within a qualified census tract, impacted industries such as barbershops, hair salons, childcare; and businesses that had not already received assistance from federal governments; an additional $500,000 for rental assistance for what was already recommended in Option 1; and $500,000 for unhoused support.
Councilmember Robinson made a friendly amendment to allocate $750,000 for stormwater and $250,000 for art and collapse the title of soccer fields, parks, trails, and public restrooms and add an additional $50,000. The $500,000 allocation for Unhoused was removed and allocated to stormwater. Mayor Martiez accepted the friendly amendment.
(At 9:19 p.m. the City Council took a break in order to revise the slide presentation to reflect the changes to the allocations made by city council.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 9:31 p.m.) Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Doria Robinson
Adopted Resolution No. 139-23.
10 Ayes (5): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (2): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, and Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin Passed (5 to 0)
Q. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Q.1 Cannabis Ordinance Amendments
HOLD a Public Hearing; and INTRODUCE (first reading) an ordinance making certain amendments to Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Section 15.04.610.270 Marijuana/Cannabis Commercial Uses, that includes, but is not limited to, increasing the number of storefront retail permits and adding new non-storefront retail (delivery only) permits, with a certain amount of the new retailer licenses to be reserved for equity applicants – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841). This item was continued from the November 7, 2023, and November 28, 2023, meetings.
Continued to the February 6, 2024, City Council meeting.
R. NEW BUSINESS
R.1 East Bay Municipal Utility District Presentation
RECEIVE a presentation from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) regarding the Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) program - Public Works Department (Robert Armijo 510-620-5477/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Yanad Burrell, East Bay Mud Community Affairs gave an overview. Susan Teefy from East Bay MUD presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following:
What was a Service Line; Who owns the Service Line; History, Former lead service line locations; When were the lead lines removed?; New Federal regulations; How does this impact EBMUD; What was a Galvanized service line?; Inspection of former lead locations; Customers served by GRRs must be notified; and Actions customers could take. Discussion ensued. City Council requested that this information be posted at the city libraries and city website to inform the public and that presentations were made to the neighborhood councils.
City council also requested that Federal representatives were asked to assist with the cost to replace the service lines.
R.2 Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan
RECEIVE a presentation; and PROVIDE comments on the uses in the initial concept alternatives developed for the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan (PLN23- 344) – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620- 6841/Hector Rojas 510-621-1220).
Community Services Director Lina Velasco presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: Reimagining underutilized commercial spaces; Project description; Project team overview; Meeting objectives Beverly Choi, ESA; Project Recap; Concept Alternatives; Progression of Concept Alternatives; Outreach Takeaways; Schedule Overview; Informing the Alternatives. Top Planning Drivers/Main Themes; Woody Hanson, Site Lab - Early mall landowner concept alternatives; Early city developed concept alternatives; Evolving city- developed concept alternatives; Refined mall landowner concept alternatives; Similarities in concept alternatives summary; Development Timeline; Differences
11 in concept alternatives; Employment/Industrial Examples; Retail Examples; and Housing Examples.
(At 10:58 p.m. - A motion by Councilmember Zepeda, seconded by Councilmember Bana, extended the meeting until 11:30 p.m., by the unanimous vote of the City Council).
Discussion ensued. City Council recommended the following to include in the plan: a walkable "green" overpass connection from the freeways with possible assistance from CalTrans; development of permanent transitional housing; a hospital, transit hub, senior housing, a tall, signature building that could be seen from the freeway, enhance the lake, high density, plans for mass transit, public events/concerts, sports facilities, promote affordable :market home ownership, evacuation study, and BART connection.
Don Gosney and Mike Dolmetti gave comments in person.
This matter would return to the city council during the first quarter of 2024 with a recommended concept proposal.
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:46 p.m. in memory of Sandra Day O'Conner a U.S Supreme Court justice and in celebration of City Clerk Pamela Christian's birthday to meet again on December 19, 2023.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor