Community Services Building

440 Civic Center Plaza

Richmond, CA  94804

AGENDA

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Mayor	Vice Mayor
Gayle McLaughlin	Jim Rogers

Councilmembers

Nathaniel Bates

Jovanka Beckles

Courtland “Corky” Boozé

Thomas K. Butt

One Vacancy

The Richmond City Council also serves as Board Members and Commission Members for the following:

Housing Authority

Joint Powers Financing Authority

Surplus Property Authority

Local Reuse Authority

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EVENING OPEN SESSION

5:30 p.m.

A.

ROLL CALL

B.	PUBLIC COMMENT

C.	ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

Shimada Room of the Community Services Building

A.	CITY COUNCIL

A-1.	CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8):

Property: Port of Richmond

Agency negotiators: Bill Lindsay and Jim Matzorkis

Negotiating parties: Auto Warehousing Company

Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

REGULAR MEETING OF

THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

6:30 p.m.

A.	PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

B.

ROLL CALL

C.	READING OF THE CODE OF ETHICS

D.	STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

E.	AGENDA REVIEW

F.	OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

G.	PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND COMMENDATIONS

G-1.	PROCLAMATION acknowledging Ms. Menbere Aklilu, Owner of Salute Ristorante at Marina Bay, for hosting their Second Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless - Mayor McLaughlin (620-6503) and Vice Mayor Rogers (867-5725).  This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

H.	REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE AND NON-CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSIONS HELD DURING CLOSED SESSION

I.	CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

I-1.

APPROVE a three-year contract, with the option of two one-year renewal options, with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. for the rental of street paving equipment as needed to supplement city crews on larger paving projects, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year (This item was not reviewed by the Finance Committee due to cancellation of its December 7, 2012, meeting) - Public Works Department (Yader A. Bermudez 231-3008). This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

I-2.	APPROVE a three-year contract with CRW for continued maintenance and support of the TRAKiT community development software application for a total cost not to exceed $78,000 over the life of the agreement - Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 620-6874).

I-3.

ADOPT a resolution approving a three percent annual cost-of-living increase, in addition to the two percent minimum cost-of-living increase, for the recipients of the General Pension Fund, for a total annual cost-of-living increase of five percent for these recipients - Finance Department (James Goins 620-6740).

I-4.	APPROVE a two-year contract with Oscar Solano, dba ZumbaRico Fitness, to provide Zumba Fitness classes and Aqua Zumba classes at recreation facilities in an amount not to exceed $30,000, with a term ending December 31, 2014 -  Recreation Department (Keith Jabari 620-6791).

I-5.	APPROVE the minutes of the December 18, 2012, meeting - City Clerk's Office (Diane Holmes 620-6513).

I-6.

APPROVE a sole-source, three-year grant-funded contract with Richmond Kaiser Permanente Medical Group to perform physical examinations for up to 60 Fire Department Hazardous Materials Specialists using funds from the Contra Costa County Health Services Hazardous Materials Division, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 - Fire Department (Chief Michael Banks 307-8041).

I-7.	APPROVE a contract with NBS Government Finance Group (NBS) in an amount not to exceed $48,325 to prepare the full cost and OMB Circular A-87 compliant cost allocation plans and user fee study - Finance Department (James Goins 620-6740).

I-8.

APPROVE a grant-funded contract with In2change, Inc. to make improvements to the Police Department's Line-up Room that will improve officers' ability to exchange information and receive training, for the period January 1, 2013, to April 29, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $99,500 - Police Department (Chief Chris Magnus 621-1802).

I-9.	RECEIVE a report from the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority ("RecycleMore") on the Statement of Interest (SOI) procurement process for post-collection processing and disposal services - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512).

I-10.

APPROVE the purchase of 20 new Chevrolet Caprice police cars from Winner Chevrolet of Elk Grove, California, for use by the Richmond Police Department as replacement for existing vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $625,000 (This item was not reviewed by the Finance Committee due to cancellation of recent Committee meetings) - Public Works Department (Yader A. Bermudez 231-3008).

I-11.

APPROVE an amendment to the contract with Tyler Technologies for Application Service Provider (ASP) services for the MUNIS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, extending the term of the contract for five years, at a total cost of $2,439,400 for the five-year renewal period for ASP services, and for acquisition of the Tyler Content Manager document management system for a one-time cost of $57,400 (This item was not reviewed by the Finance Committee due to cancellation of recent committee meetings) - Information Technology (Sue Hartman 620-6874).

I-12.

APPROVE the following re-appointments:  Police Commission: Felix Hunziker, incumbent, term expiring November 1, 2015; Bea Roberson, incumbent, term expiring November 1, 2015; Glen Stephenson, incumbent, term expiring November 1, 2015; Economic Development Commission: Cynthia Burke, incumbent, term expiring April 21, 2015; Michelle Itagaki, incumbent, term expiring March 30, 2015 - Mayor McLaughlin (620-6503).

I-13.

APPROVE a contract for the National Institute for Art and Disabilities (NIAD) to support ongoing arts programs and collaborations with the city in an amount not to exceed $60,000 as allocated in the Fiscal Year 2012-13 General Fund Budget - Library and Cultural Services Department (Katy Curl 620-6554). This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

I-14.

APPROVE a contract with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to support ongoing performing arts programs and collaborations with the city in an amount not to exceed $60,000 as allocated in the Fiscal Year 2012-13 General Fund Budget - Library and Cultural Services Department (Katy Curl 620-6554).  This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

I-15.

APPROVE the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Auto Warehousing Company and the Port of Richmond for a portion of Terminal 3, extending the term for an additional five years through December 31, 2018, providing not less than $42,000 in annual revenue during this term - Port of Richmond (Jim Matzorkis 215-4600).

I-16.

ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with the Regents of the University of California in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to develop a Richmond Bay Campus strategic business plan - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512).

I-17.

ADOPT a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with the Regents of the University of California in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the development of a strategic business plan for a Destination Marketplace at 12th Street and Macdonald Avenue - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512).

I-18.

RECEIVE a status report on the implementation of projects upgrading street lights using Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology, and evaluating the feasibility of solar LED technology along Richmond Parkway - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512).  This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

I-19.

ACCEPT a report from city staff on the status of the Richmond Municipal Identification/Stored Value Card Program - City Manager's Office (Bill Lindsay 620-6512).  This item was continued from the December 18, 2012, meeting.

J.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

J-1.

(1) ADOPT the Resolution in Attachment 1 adopting the Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR and adopting the Richmond General Plan Housing Element Update with amendments recommended by city staff;  OR (2) ADOPT the Resolution in Attachment 2 adopting the Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR and adopting the Richmond General Plan Housing Element Update with amendments recommended by the Planning Commission - Planning and Building Services Department (Richard Mitchell 620-6706).

K.	ORDINANCES

K-1.	ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) amending Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 6.43 to improve industrial safety and update and clarify other sections of Chapter 6.43 - Planning and Building Services Department (Richard Mitchell 620-6706).

K-2.	INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 6.38 of the Richmond Municipal Code requiring the registration of vacant buildings in the City - Police Department and City Attorney's Office (Chief Magnus 621-1802).

L.	COUNCIL AS A WHOLE

L-1.	ANNOUNCE City Council seat vacancy as of January 8, 2013, and establish January 31, 2013, as the deadline for submitting statements of interest and February 12, 2013, as the date for a public meeting to fill the vacancy - Mayor McLaughlin (620-6502).

M.	REPORTS OF OFFICERS: STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS, REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)

N.	ADJOURNMENT

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