PLEASE NOTE: HYBRID MEETING FORMAT

AGENDA(S):

- SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:30 P.m. - 11:30 P.m.

Community Services Building

440 Civic Center Plaza

Richmond, CA 94804

Members Present

• Eduardo Martinez, Mayor at Large
• Melvin Willis, Councilmember District 1
• Cesar Zepeda, Councilmember District 2
• Doria Robinson, Councilmember District 3
• Soheila Bana, Councilmember District 4
• Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember District 5
• Claudia Jimenez, Vice Mayor, District 6

Councilmember Doria Robinson will be joining the meeting via Zoom from the following location:

Moxy Washington, Downtown DC 

1011 K St NW

Washington, DC 20001. 

 

Link to City Council Agendas/Packets
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4157/City-ofRichmond-Council-Meetings

 

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HOW TO WATCH THE MEETING FROM HOME:

1. KCRT – Comcast Channel 28 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99
2. Livestream online at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3178/KCRT-Live

 

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

In Person: Anyone who desires to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda, must complete and file a pink speaker’s card with the City Clerk prior to the City Council’s consideration of the item.  Once the City Clerk has announced the item, no person shall be permitted to speak on the item other than those persons who have submitted their names to the City Clerk. 

 

Via Zoom: Anyone who desires to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda, must raise their hand once public comment is open.  The public speakers attending in person will be called first, followed by Zoom participants.  Only those public speakers that have their hand raised once the speakers are called will be recognized.

 

Open Session and City Council: Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aehrwCgISx

 

To comment by video conference: click on the Participants button at the bottom of your screen and select the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being asked for. When called upon, press the unmute button. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.  **

 

To comment by phone: you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing “*9” to request to speak when Public Comment is asked for. When called upon, you will be asked to unmuted by pressing *6.  After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Instructions of how to raise your hand by phone are available at: 

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663 -Joining-a-meeting-by-phone. **

 

**The mayor will announce the agenda item number and open public comment when appropriate. 

 

Via mail: received by 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, sent to 450 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Office of the Clerk, Richmond, CA 94804.

 

Via eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until the conclusion of public comments for the agenda item. Email your comment to  should you have difficulty submitting an eComment during a meeting.

 

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Emails MUST contain in the subject line 1) public comments

 

Properly labeled public comments will be considered a public record, put into the official meeting record, available after the meeting as supplemental materials, and will be posted as an attachment to the meeting minutes when the minutes are posted: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/Archive.aspx?AMID=31

 

The City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments, you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting.

 

CONDUCT AT MEETINGS:  Richmond City Council meetings are limited public forums during which the City strives to provide an open, safe atmosphere and promote robust public debate. Members of the public, however, must comply with state law, as well as the City’s laws and procedures and may not actually disrupt the orderly conduct of these meetings. The public, for example, may not shout or use amplifying devices, must submit comment cards and speak during their allotted time, may not create a physical disturbance, may not speak on matters unrelated to issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council or the agenda item at hand, and may not cause immediate threats to public safety.

 

Click here for City Harassment Policy

 

Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities:  Upon request, the City will provide for written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services and sign language interpreters, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in and provide comments at/related to public meetings. Please submit a request, including your name, phone number and/or email address, and a description of the modification, accommodation, auxiliary aid, service or alternative format requested at least two days before the meeting.  Requests should be emailed to or submitted by phone at 510-620-6513, ext. 9, or 510-620-6509.  Requests made by mail to City Clerk’s Office, City Council meeting, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 must be received at least two days before the meeting. Requests will be granted whenever possible and resolved in favor of accessibility.

 

Unless otherwise noted in an agenda description, all actions taken by the Council include a determination that CEQA does not apply (i.e., the action is not a project and therefore exempt from CEQA).

 

Disclaimer:  The City Clerk's Office translates agendas to enhance public access.  Translated agendas are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute legal notice of the meeting or items to be discussed.  In case of discrepancy, the English agenda will prevail.

 

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A.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

5:30 p.m.

B.

PLEDGE

C.

ROLL CALL

D.

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

E.

AGENDA REVIEW

F.

CONSENT CALENDAR

F.1

Resolution in support of Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail

• ADOPT a resolution in support of Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail - Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6568) and Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).

F.2

Proclamation Celebrating the 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity Parade and the Cinco de Mayo Festival

• PROCLAMATION celebrating the Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the organizers - Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503) and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).

F.3

May is National Bike Month

• PROCLAMATION recognizing May as National Bike Month and encouraging residents to participate in biking events – Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6593) and Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).

F.4

Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation

• PROCLAMATION recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Richmond - Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6593), Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636), and Melvin Willis (510-412-2050).

F.5

Budget Increase to City-Sponsored Festivals (Cinco de Mayo, Richmond Rainbow Pride, and Juneteenth)

• APPROVE a budget increase for the remaining City-sponsored festivals for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in a total amount not to exceed $24,000 (Cinco de Mayo Parade budget increase of $5,000 for a total budget of $7,500, Cinco de Mayo Festival budget increase of $5,000 for a total budget of $7,500, Richmond Rainbow Pride budget increase of $4,000 for a total budget of $5,000, and Juneteenth Parade and Festival budget increase of $10,000 for a total budget of $15,000) – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl/LaShonda White 510-620-6828).

F.6

Recommendations from the Management and Performance Audit of the Port of Richmond

• DIRECT the city manager to appropriate funds in the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget for finance manager and maintenance manager positions for the Port of Richmond; to consider all increased costs associated with these two staff positions and incorporate them when setting future fees, tariffs, and lease rates; and work with all City departments referenced in the Recommendations List of the Port of Richmond Audit to return in September of 2024 with action plans and timelines for the listed recommendations - Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6502), Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565), and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).

G.

NEW BUSINESS

G.1

Adding Restrictions to the City of Richmond's Investment Policy

• DIRECT City staff to review and modify the City of Richmond Investment Policy, eliminating the investment of City funds into industries that facilitate violence, war, oppression, and apartheid - Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6502), Councilmembers Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636) and Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743).

G.2

Consideration of a Possible Ballot Measure to Transition Richmond’s Municipal Voting Method to Instant Runoff Elections

• RECEIVE a presentation on Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) from Cal RCV and DIRECT the City Attorney’s Office to draft 1) language for an IRV ballot measure and 2) ordinance language to allow City Council to place that IRV ballot measure language on the 2024 General Election ballot —  Mayor's Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502).

   

H.

ADJOURNMENT