Gayle's Richmond City Council (RCC)
Votes, Actions, and Comments

Voted in favor of:
In the matter to consider appointments and reappointments to Boards and Commissions: the appointments and reappointments by the unanimous vote of the Council: (1) Economic Development Commission: Reappointed Hermann E. Welm, (2) Youth Baseball Advisory Board: Appointed Tracy Reed and (3) Library Commission: Appointed Karen Roy and Luis Perez. Motion passed.

In the matter to authorize the Office of the City Attorney to hire two full time employees or contractors to meet legal obligations, generate revenue, and provide legal services. A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Marquez seconded by Councilmember Penn to hire two full time employees under contract, and the employee contract will expire upon hiring of the permanent City Attorney. Motion passed.

Emergency Equipment Purchase requests from Public Services.
a. Purchase 1 truck as replacement for1 older model truck. Total cost of purchase is $28,290.25.
b. Purchase of 1 truck as replacement for 1 older model truck. Total cost of purchase is $28,689.30.
c. Purchase 3 trucks as replacement for 3 older model trucks. Total cost of purchase is $111,219.42.
d. Purchase 8 trucks as replacement for 8 older model trucks. Total cost of purchase is $111,471.52.
Motion passed.

Voted against:

An ordinance extending the viability of the Local Employment Program Ordinance (LEP) for an additional six months from April 30, 2005, through October 31, 2005. Gayle had concerns that this LEP has not shown an actual benefit in local hiring and the absence of a viable compliance/monitoring mechanism. She was concerned that an extension would be a rubberstamp of something that has shown itself to be ineffective. Motion failed .

Addendum: In a subsequent meeting, Gayle agreed to support the extension with the understanding that satisfactory revisions must be made in terms of a real, concrete, and enforceable program that truly offers Richmond residents employment opportunity.

An ordinance extending the viability of the Richmond Opportunity Ordinance for an additional six months. Gayle had similar concerns (as with the LEP) in terms of the need for a viable compliance/monitoring mechanism. Motion passed.

Resolution No. 38-05 regarding the Position Classification Plan Amendment, received introduction of an Ordinance establishing wages, salaries, and compensation for the classification of Confidential Investigative and Appeals Officer, and approved a Tentative Employment Agreement with Donald Casimere to serve as Confidential Investigative and Appeals Officer. Councilmember McLaughlin stated that she would not vote in favor of the matter. She stated that she disagreed with the process used to hire Mr. Casimere. She stated that the process concerned her because the public was not included. She stated that she opted out of participating because she felt that violation of the Brown Act occurred during the process. Motion passed.

Gayle's Report of Office:
Attended the Workshop sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District held on March 24, 2005. Attended the Point Molate Scoping Meeting at the Richmond Convention Center. Announced the unveiling by Richmond Teens of a Mural “Beautiful Life” by Muralist Isis Rodriguez and Richmond Teens, and is an artistic expression against gun violence on Sunday, April 10, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at the Nevin Community Center.

For Gayle's votes, actions, and comments at other Richmond City Council meetings, go to the previous RCC meeting, the next RCC meeting, or other RCC meetings.