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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, February 6, 2024
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 6:44 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, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chair Claudia Jimenez, 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
Richmond Housing Authority Executive Director Gabino Arredondo presented a PowerPoint that highlighted an update on the Nevin Plaza renovation. Mr. Arredondo advised Nevin Plaza tenants to call (510) 374-4658 with questions or concerns.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
Mark Wassberg expressed concerns regarding numerous complaints against a disruptive resident at the Hacienda senior housing complex.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner Zepeda
Seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin
To approve both items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Bana, Commissioner McLaughlin, Commissioner Robinson, Commissioner Zepeda, Vice Chair Jimenez, Chair Martinez, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott.
Absent (2): Commissioner Willis.
Passed (6 to 2)
M.1 Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
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APPROVE the minutes of the November 7, 2023, regular meeting and the December 19, 2023, special meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
M.2 Express Professionals Contract Amendment #4
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a fourth contract amendment with Express Professionals for as-needed staffing services to support unit turnover activities at Nystrom Village in an amount of $300,000, for a new total not to exceed amount of $750,000 – Richmond Housing Authority (Gabino Arredondo 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2194
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of
Richmond
Eduardo Martinez, Chairperson