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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, July 12, 2024
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 Richmond City Council Open Session was called to order at 9:33 a.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Cesar Zepeda arrived after the roll was called. Councilmember Soheila Bana and Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez were absent for the entire meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Point Molate (site of former Naval Shipyard Depot) Agency Negotiator: Dave Aleshire
Negotiating Parties: East Bay Regional Park District & Tribe & Upstream Point Molate LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
The following individuals gave comments in person: David Helvarg, Toni Hanna, Sally Tobin, Toney Wright, Norman LaForce, Regina Gilligan, Debbie Bayer, Tim Laidman, Robert Cheasty, Roger Huddle, and Alix Mazuet. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Jeanne Kortz, Shawn Dunning, Paul Carman, Pam Stello, Jack Scheinman, and Erin Freeman.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 10:07 a.m. The Closed Session adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
F. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL The Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 10:50 a.m. by Mayor Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers McLaughlin, Robinson, Willis, Zepeda, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent: Councilmember Bana and Vice Mayor Jimenez were absent for the entire meeting.
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I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dave Aleshire stated there was no reportable action taken on Item C.1 (Point Molate real property negotiation).
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 Disposition of 81.56 acre Developable Property at former Point Molate Naval Facility by Letter of Intent
APPROVE entering into the Letter of Intent (LOI) and execution by the Mayor with any final technical changes made by the City Attorney – City Attorney’s Office (David Aleshire 510-620-6509).
City Attorney Dave Aleshire introduced the matter. Mr. Aleshire provided an overview of prior events regarding Point Molate and the terms of the proposed Letter of Intent. The following individuals gave comments in person: Diana Wear, Norman LaForce, Sally Tobin, Martha Gruelle, Tarnel Abbott, Nina Smith, Jim Hanson, Jovanka Beckles, Robert Cheasty, Marilyn Langlois, David Helvarg, and Colin Coffey. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Doria Mueller-Beilschmidt, Paul Carman, and Shawn Dunning. Discussion ensued.
To approve the staff recommendation.
Ayes (5): Mayor Eduardo Martinez, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, and Gayle McLaughlin
Absent (2): Soheila Bana and Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez Passed (5 to 2)
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m., to meet again on September 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of
Richmond
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor