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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, September 24, 2024
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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. 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, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:
Councilmember Melvin Willis.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Claimant: Khala Finley
Agency claimed against: City of Richmond
Claimant: Mark Hall
Agency claimed against: City of Richmond
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond
Winehaven v. City of Richmond
Thomas Butt v. Eduardo Martinez
Thomas Butt v. Gayle McLaughlin
C.3 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.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Confidential Investigative & Appeals Officer
C.5 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 Pt.
Molate LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:
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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)
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person. Ben Therriault gave comments via teleconference.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:39 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Absent: None.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item N.8.h (Appointment of Oscar Flores to the Community Police Review Commission) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A correction was made to Item P.2 (Chevron Settlement Fund Intentions). The following revisions were made to Section 2, subsection f of the proposed resolution:
Ensuring the availability of robust and fully supported City infrastructure and personnel resources, essential to carry out the objectives of this section and well-staffed union jobs in services such as parks, job training, housing and homelessness, youth programs, libraries, senior centers, and essential services impacted by climate change like fire protection and fire prevention.
Items P.1 (Direct Staff to Conduct an Assessment, Study and Community Outreach on the Usage of Chevron's $550 Million Payment Over the Next 10 Years) and P.2 (Chevron Settlement Fund Intentions) were combined to be heard together.
A correction was made to item P.4 (Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendments to Ordinance on Political Affiliates and Democratic Representation for Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces). Section 1 of Attachment 1 was removed.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9) Claimant: Khala Finley
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Agency claimed against: City of Richmond
Claimant: Mark Hall
Agency claimed against: City of Richmond
Direction given to staff to proceed with settlement of both matters.
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond
Winehaven v. City of Richmond
Thomas Butt v. Eduardo Martinez
Thomas Butt v. Gayle McLaughlin
Status report given on Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond; no reportable action. Winehaven v. City of Richmond was discussed during C.5. The other matters were not discussed, however the City Attorney announced that the City had won tentative victories in those cases.
C.3 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
Discussed. No reportable action.
C.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Confidential Investigative & Appeals Officer
Discussed. No reportable action.
C.5 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 Pt. Molate LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Status report given. No reportable action.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Deputy City Manager Nickie Mastay presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following:
Mobile Vendor Program scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays at 1401 Macdonald Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Community Police Academy scheduled on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (October 3 through November 21, 2024) at 1701 Regatta Boulevard; Wings Lift-Off Cohort scheduled for Fridays, October 4 through November 8, 2024, virtually and at the Family Justice Center; Greater Richmond Interfaith Program Harmony Walk scheduled for October 5, 2024, at Nicholl Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and the Community Services Department's Fall activity guide.
M. 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) - PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS RESPECTFUL!!
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The following individuals gave comments in person:
Cordell Hindler gave comments regarding street conditions and the need for an increase in police presence.
Naseem Essa gave comments in support of Richmond Police Officer Bashan.
Rick Perez gave comments regarding the Community Police Review Commission's limitations. Mr. Perez expressed concerns regarding police accountability.
Diana Wear announced that Taste of Richmond was scheduled for October 7, 2024, through October 13, 2024, at restaurants across the city. Ms. Wear invited the council to attend.
Mark Wassberg gave comments on the Proclamation recognizing August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness month.
Daniel Barth gave comments regarding suicide awareness, the Community Crisis Response Program's upcoming work, and transitional villages.
Veronica Ramos gave comments in support of local animal rescue Jelly's Place. Ms.
Ramos spoke of the closure Jelly's Place is facing.
Julie Bainbridge gave comments regarding the potential closure of Jelly's Place. Ms.
Bainbridge shared details on the work Jelly's Place does for the animals in the community.
Musa Tariq gave comments regarding the Proclamation recognizing August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness month and thanked the city for the recognition.
Harry Wiener gave comments congratulating the City Council on their successful negotiations with Chevron.
Jamin Pursell gave comments regarding pride events. Mr. Pursell suggested using Human Resources department budgeted funds to assist the Police department with personnel matters.
Monroe introduced himself to the audience.
Councilmember Cesar Zepeda announced that Jelly's Place had puppies available for adoption.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Keri Sullivan thanked the City Council for considering her to serve on the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board.
Elsa Stevens gave comments in support of Councilmember Melvin Willis.
Hakeem Johnson invited the community to the annual Chevron Richmond Refinery Community Tour Day and car show on October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Deborah Smalls gave comments in support of the Community Crisis Response Program and Councilmember Melvin Willis.
N. 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 Melvin Willis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez
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To approve all items on the consent calendar excluding item N.8.h (Appointment of Oscar Flores to the Community Police Review Commission).
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
N.1 City Attorney's Office
N.1.a Fifth Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Newdorf Legal APPROVE a fifth amendment to the legal services agreement with Newdorf Legal for $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 and term ending June 30, 2025 – City Attorney’s Office (Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
N.1.b Legal Services Agreement with the City, Bradley Miller and Keller Rohrback LLP to evaluate claims on interest rate swap transactions APPROVE a contingency fee representation agreement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P. and R. Bradley Miller, Esq. for legal services in a matter involving financial and other advice provided to the City by various parties regarding swaps and derivatives and AUTHORIZE the city attorney to make any necessary technical modifications to agreement before final execution - City Attorney’s Office (David Aleshire 510-620- 6509).
N.2 City Clerk's Office
N.2.a Carahsoft/DocuSign Agreement
APPROVE a fourth contract amendment with Carahsoft/DocuSign piggybacking on CMAS contract #3-20-70-2247G between the State of California and Carahsoft/DocuSign for the term of September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,170.70 - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
N.3 City Council
N.3.a Proclamation recognizing August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness as designated by the State of California
PROCLAMATION recognizing the month of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month as designated by the State of California, and commending Muslim communities in California for the positive impacts they have made towards the advancement of our city and country - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743) and Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
N.3.b Proclamation to declare the month of September as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
PROCLAMATION declaring the month of September as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Richmond - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).
N.4 Community Development
N.4.a Repeal of Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 9.64 - Prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in Newly Constructed Buildings
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INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) repealing Chapter 9.64 to the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC), which bans natural gas infrastructure in new construction - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Avery Stark 510-620-6714).
N.4.b Final Third-Party Review Report of the Chevron Richmond Refinery February 9, 2021, Oil Spill Incident Investigation
RECEIVE the written Final Third-Party Review Report of the Chevron Richmond Refinery February 9, 2021, Oil Spill Incident Investigation – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).
N.5 Economic Development
N.5.a Resolution to Approve Final Payment to WR Forde Associates, Inc. for Services Rendered for Leak Repair in 2020
ADOPT a resolution to approve the final payment of $16,290.08 to WR Forde Associates, Inc. for services rendered for the Leak Repair Project in the year 2020; and ACCEPT the completed project and formal close out the project; and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute any necessary documentation to process the final payment and close out the agreement – Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-829-2253/Lizeht Zepeda 510-620-6653/Kyle Lam 510-620- 6802).
Adopted Resolution No. 103-24
N.6 Finance Department
N.6.a Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, and Documentary Transfer Tax Report for the Month of July 2024 RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, and Documentary Transfer Tax Report for the month of July 2024 – Finance Department (Andrea Miller 510-620-6740).
N.7 Fire Department
N.7.a Service Contract with Bauer Compressors, Inc. to Provide Preventative Maintenance and Repairs to Air Products and Air Compressor Systems APPROVE a sole-source contract with Bauer Compressors, Inc for preventative maintenance and repair of the Fire Department’s self- contained breathing apparatus systems in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for a three-year term effective September 11, 2024, through September 10, 2027, with two one-year extension options not to exceed an additional $20,000 for the total extended term – Fire Department (Chief Michael E. Smith 510-307-8041/Deputy Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307- 8021/Battalion Chief Anthony Woodards 510-620-6989/Den Mark Marcelo 510-307-8038).
N.8 Mayor's Office
N.8.a Appointment of Kiara Kempski Richmond Arts and Culture Commission APPOINT Kiara Kempski to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission with a term that expires on January 31, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
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N.8.b Appointment of Michael Gliksohn to the Economic Development Commission
APPOINT Michael Gliksohn to the Economic Development Commission with a term ending March 30, 2025 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
N.8.c Appointment of Eric Moseley to the Commission on Aging APPOINT Eric Moseley to the Commission on Aging with a term that expires on May 19, 2025 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510- 620-6503).
N.8.d Appointment of Keri Sullivan to Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
APPOINT Keri Sullivan to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. The current term ending on December 31, 2025, serves as a placeholder. Terms will be established at a later date once a quorum has been appointed – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503).
N.8.e Appointment of Alice LoCicero to Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
APPOINT Alice LoCicero to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. The current term ending on December 31, 2025, serves as a placeholder. Terms will be established at a later date once a quorum has been appointed – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503).
N.8.f Appointment of Rosie Rendon to Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
APPOINT Rosie Rendon to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. The current term ending on December 31, 2025, serves as a placeholder. Terms will be established at a later date once a quorum has been appointed – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503).
N.8.g Appointment of Sahai Burrowes to Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
APPOINT Sahai Burrowes to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. The current term ending on December 31, 2025, serves as a placeholder. Terms will be established at a later date once a quorum has been appointed – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503).
N.8.h Appointment of Oscar Flores to the Community Police Review Commission
APPOINT Oscar Flores to the Community Police Review Commission with a term that expires on November 1, 2027 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez introduced the item. Mayor Martinez gave background information on the appointment process and why the choice was made to appoint Oscar Flores. Ben Therriault and Deborah Smalls gave comments via teleconference. Discussion ensued.
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Motion by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
To appoint Oscar Flores to the Community Police Review Commission with a term that expires on November 1, 2027.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Soheila Bana
Passed (6 to 1)
N.9 Public Works
N.9.a Abatement Report from the Director of Public Works RECEIVE written abatement reports from the Director of Public Works for the months of June, July, and August - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
O. PUBLIC HEARINGS
O.1 Renaming the Section of Spring Street South of Cutting Boulevard to Pedie Perez Avenue to Memorialize the Life of Richard “Pedie” Perez III HOLD a public hearing to rename the section of Spring Street South of Cutting Boulevard to Pedie Perez Avenue to memorialize the life of Richmond “Pedie” Perez III - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).
Councilmember Bana gave an overview of the item. Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing. Cordell Hindler, Patricia Perez, Rick Perez, Karen, and Jamin Pursell gave comments in person. Davjanee, Emily Ross, and Marisol Cantu gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve the item. Councilmember Bana invited the community to the unveiling of the street's new name on October 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Motion by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
Adopted Resolution No. 104-24
O.2 Appeal of Encroachment Permit (#EN23-00843) Denial for Up and Under Pub & Grill BBQ Smoker
ADOPT a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the City Engineer’s decision to deny encroachment permit application #EN23-00843 submitted by Nathan Trivers, owner of Up & Under Pub & Grill, to place a BBQ smoker on the public sidewalk/street in front of 2 West Richmond Avenue based on fire safety concerns, municipal code violations, community complaints, public right-of-way issues and failure to comply with other applicable state and local regulations – Public Works Department (Robert Armijo 510-620-5477/Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478).
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Deputy Public Works Director Robert Armijo introduced the item. Mr. Armijo presented a PowerPoint highlighting the following: background; city engineer's reasons for denial; denial point 1- incomplete application; denial point 2 - fire code compliance; denial point 3 - municipal code violations; denial point 4 - community complaints; denial point 5 - public right of way management; denial point 6 - planning division comments; denial point 7 - building division comments; staff analysis; and staff recommendation. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing. Appellant Nathan Trivers gave a statement. Deputy Public Works Director Armijo and Fire Marshall Eric Munson gave a statement.
Cordell Hindler, Carol Burdick, Ashley Skinner, Goodarz Abolghasem, Kerri Smith, Jaclyn Brewer, Gerry Mcavoy, Tony Carreci, Josh Wilson, and Marche Ciello gave comments in person. Katie Carter, Daniel Butt, Shawn Dunning, and Lynne Therriault gave comments via teleconference.
Mr. Trivers gave a rebuttal statement. Deputy Public Works Director Armijo gave a rebuttal statement. Discussion ensued. Council suggested staff try working with the appellant on a solution that allows the BBQ smoker to be kept but also become compliant with City regulations.
Mayor Martinez made a motion calling the question to end the discussion and vote on the matter. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Vice Mayor Jimenez, to continue the item for 60 days. Councilmember Robinson offered a friendly amendment that after the 60 days, an agreeable plan must be brought forth to address all issues that were presented by the City, in addition to issues with the parklet, and if no agreeable plan was brought forth within the 60 days, the smoker was then to be removed.
Councilmember Willis and Vice Mayor Jimenez accepted the friendly amendment and amended the time frame to continue the item to December 3, 2024.
Motion by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez
To continue the item to December 3, 2024, and at that time an agreeable plan must be brought forth to address all issues that were presented by the City, in addition to issues with the parklet, and if no agreeable plan was brought forth by then, the smoker was to be removed.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed (7 to 0)
P. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
P.1 Direct Staff to Conduct an Assessment, Study and Community Outreach on the Usage of Chevron's $550 Million Payment Over the Next 10 Years DIRECT staff to issue a request for proposals, IDENTIFY a funding source and ALLOCATE up to $100,000 to hire consultants to facilitate community outreach efforts and conduct assessments, and to DIRECT the city manager and appropriate staff to design and implement comprehensive community outreach to gather input on enhancing public safety and quality-of-life services, support and assist with the assessment of the City's unmet infrastructure needs, and assess the City's unfunded obligations and develop a strategy to reduce these within 10 years and to create a reserve fund to relieve future generations of debt burdens - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).
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Items P.1 and P.2 were introduced to be heard at the same time. Councilmember Bana introduced item P.1 and gave background on the intention of the item.
Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Councilmember Robinson presented information regarding item P.2 highlighting sections of the proposed resolution and the intention of the item.
Cordell Hindler, Karen, Megan Zapanta, Mark Wassberg, Bella, Lujain Al-Saleh, Lazuli, Katherine Lee, Lejon Reese, and Don Gosney gave comments in person. (At 10:57 p.m. - a motion by Councilmember Zepeda, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, to extend the meeting to finish items P .1 and P .2 passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bana, McLaughlin, Robinson, Zepeda, Willis, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Martinez. Noes:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None).
Wesley Alexander, Mariana Moore, Myeshia Woodards, Yolanda Flores, Suilma Navarette, Alejandro Villegas, and Jamin Pursell gave comments in person. (At 11:18 p.m. - a motion by Councilmember McLaughlin, seconded by Vice Mayor Jimenez, to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to finish items P .1 and P .2 passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bana, McLaughlin, Robinson, Willis, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Martinez. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None).
John Varga, Michelle Milam, Elsa Stevens, Edith Pastrano, Shawn Dunning, Deborah Small, Jim Becker, Abtehal A., Joey Schlemmer, Cheryl Sudduth, Alya Alazani, Ben Therriault, and Jose Abastida gave comments via teleconference.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Councilmember McLaughlin, seconded by Councilmember Robinson, to decline item P.1, and approve item P.2. Further discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, calling the question to end the discussion and vote on the matter.
The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers McLaughlin, Robinson, Willis, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Martinez. Noes:
Councilmember Bana. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Motion by Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Doria Robinson
To decline item P.1, and approve item P.2., which was to adopt a resolution expressing City Council’s overarching intention with respect to expenditure of the Chevron settlement funds, outlining types of expenditures that would be consistent with this intention, and prohibiting City employees from making alternative plans or commitments of the funds without first obtaining City Council consent.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Noes (1): Councilmember Soheila Bana
Passed (6 to 1)
Adopted Resolution No. 105-24
P.2 Chevron Settlement Fund Intentions
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ADOPT a resolution expressing City Council’s overarching intention with respect to expenditure of the Chevron settlement funds, outlining types of expenditures that would be consistent with this intention, and prohibiting City employees from making alternative plans or commitments of the funds without first obtaining City Council consent - Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565), Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636) and Doria Robinson (510-620-6593).
P.3 Receive Performance Improvement Plan for the Measure J funded R-Transit Program and Lower the Cost Pool Rate for R-Transit
RECEIVE a presentation regarding the Richmond Paratransit Audit commissioned by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority; APPROVE the City of Richmond’s responses to the Audit and the Performance Improvement Plan; and AUTHORIZE the reduction of the cost pool amount allocated to the Richmond Paratransit Program by $351,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 which would increase the General Fund’s obligation by $351,000 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828).
Continued to the October 1, 2024. meeting.
P.4 Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendments to Ordinance on Political Affiliates and Democratic Representation for Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces
DISCUSS proposed amendments to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 3.14 limiting the percentage of members of boards and commissioners that belong to any one political advocacy group or organization and DIRECT the City Attorney’s Office to prepare the amendments - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620- 6743).
Continued to the October 1, 2024. meeting.
Q. 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) The item was not heard.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:18 a.m., to meet again on October 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor