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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, February 18, 2025
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 Evening Open Session was called to order at 4:34 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:
Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived after the roll was called.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Clerk
Title: City Attorney
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, Lisa Charbonneau
Employee organizations:
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
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
C.4 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
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Chief Assistant City Attorney Shannon Moore announced that item C.3 was improperly agendized and as such the item would not be heard. The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:37 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 Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:
None.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Items O.1 (Guiding Fiscal Policy Update) and O.2 (Financial Policies and Administrative Policy Manual Update) were moved to the consent calendar.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
• Title: City Clerk
• Title: City Attorney
Discussed. No reportable action taken.
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
• Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, Lisa Charbonneau Employee organizations:
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
Not Discussed.
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C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) • City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
Not Discussed.
C.4 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 taken.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl provided a report. Link to view report: City Manager's Report 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)
The following individuals gave comments in person:
Cordell Hindler suggested an item be brought to the council regarding traffic calming.
Mr. Hindler also gave comments regarding the beautification of local business buildings.
Patricia Perez thanked Councilmember Bana and Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Tony Tamayo for attending Julie Perez's memorial services. Ms. Perez also thanked the council for their support throughout the years.
Rick Perez thanked the Council for renaming a section of Spring Street to Pedie Perez Avenue and expressed that the gesture was appreciated by Julie Perez. Mr. Perez also expressed appreciation that City representatives attended Julie Perez's memorial services.
Mary Stewart, Jose Luis Gonzalez, and Patricia Rodriguez gave comments regarding Patricia Rodriguez's difficulties with Building and Planning division processes to acquire a permit to complete an accessory dwelling unit project.
Irania DeLaMora gave comments promoting her efforts as a musician and author.
Jonas Juhlin and Clarita Griffin gave comments in support of Patricia Rodriguez.
Jamin Pursell thanked the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council for their event recognizing Myrtle Braxton, Naomi Williams, and Joe Fisher. Mr. Pursell also gave comments regarding police reform and the Guardians of Justice.
Don Gosney expressed concerns regarding the upcoming change in council meeting start time on March 4, 2025.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Terri Hinte gave comments regarding the dangers of fireworks.
Michael Fitzhugh expressed concerns regarding the upcoming change to the council meeting start time. Mr. Fitzhugh thanked the council and city staff for support given to the Othering & Belonging Institute and suggested increased outreach to promote the upcoming Our Future Economy events.
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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 Doria Robinson
Seconded by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
To approve all items on the consent calendar including Items O.1 (Guiding Fiscal Policy Update) and O.2 (Financial Policies and Administrative Policy Manual Update).
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed
N.1 City Clerk's Office
N.1.a Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the January 7, 2025, and February 4, 2025, regular City Council meetings and the January 14, 2025, Swearing-In Ceremony - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
N.2 Finance Department
N.2.a Budget Book Compilation and Publishing Services
APPROVE a contract with Govdollars Consulting in an amount not to exceed $66,000, over a three-year term from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, with two one-year extension options for $16,000, annually to provide budget book compilation services – Finance Department (Andrea Miller 510-620-6790/ Mubeen Qader 510-412- 2077/Jerry Gurule 510-620-6591).
N.2.b Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, and Documentary Transfer Tax Report for the Month of December 2024 RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, and Documentary Transfer Tax Report for the month of December 2024 – Finance Department (Andrea Miller 510-620-6740).
N.3 Human Resources
N.3.a Receive the 2024 Annual Report of the Personnel Board RECEIVE the 2024 Annual Report of the Personnel Board to adhere to the requirement that the annual report is transmitted to the City Council on an annual basis - Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
O. BUDGET SESSION
O.1 Guiding Fiscal Policy Update
REVIEW and ADOPT updates to the Guiding Fiscal Policy – Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Nickie Mastay 510-620-6609/ Andrea Miller 510-620-6790/ Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
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O.2 Financial Policies and Administrative Policy Manual Update ADOPT a resolution approving the updates to the Finance Policies and Administrative Policy Manual and adopting the Unclaimed Funds Policy - Finance Department (Andrea Miller 510-620-6790/Mubeen Qader 510-412- 2077/Jerry Gurule 510-620-6591).
Adopted Resolution No. 15-25
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
P.1 Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium- Adoption of Urgency Ordinance ADOPT an urgency ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, establishing a temporary moratorium (45 days) on the issuance of building permits requiring a new sewer connection to the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer (KBSS) and declaring the urgency thereof pursuant to Government Code Section 65858. The ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it maintains the existing physical environment and prevents changes in the environment, thereby having no potential for direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)). It is also exempt under Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility that adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment because it maintains the existing condition of the environment - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
Deputy Public Works Director Robert Armijo introduced the item. Mr. Armijo and Water Resource Recovery Manager Mary Phelps presented a PowerPoint. Link to view presentation: Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer Moratorium.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing. Norm Hantzsche gave comments in person. Rudi Garbelmann and Rodrick Satre gave comments via teleconference.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Jamelia Brown
To approve the item using an updated version of the proposed ordinance which inserts an additional section after section 5 that reads as follows: During the term of this moratorium, the Department of Public Works is hereby directed to prepare a scope of work for a feasibility study to determine if the existing sewage flow into the Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer may be reduced, through measures including but not limited to rerouting sewage flow from homes located on Golden Gate Avenue, Bishop Aly, Bishop Avenue, and Washington Ct.; and to report to the City Council prior to the expiration of the moratorium on actions needed to complete the feasibility study.
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed
Adopted Ordinance No. 06-25 N.S.
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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) Councilmember Bana announced that on March 22, 2025, there would be a Nowruz celebration at Marina Bay Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Vice Mayor Zepeda reported that he attended the following: Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council's Black History Celebration, a meeting regarding the Tobacco Ordinance, Our Future Economy event, and a Neighborhood Complete Streets Project event. Vice Mayor Zepeda announced that there would be an unveiling of a mural sign at the Point Richmond Tunnel on February 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m., to meet again on February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor