Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Revised Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – Closed Session Begins at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Richmond City Council Meeting is available on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M.
City Council Takes on Redundant Renter Protection Policies
TOM BUTT E-FORUM Richmond council rejects suspending rent, mortgage payments April 22, 2020 Richmond City Hall By Mike Kinney Richmond City Council on Tuesday rejected an emergency order that would suspend all rents and mortgages in Richmond for the duration of the...
County Small Business/Worker Call Center
The County has set up a call center to help small businesses and workers. The phone is: 833-320-1919. 8:30 to 5 pm. Monday to Friday. Information about it is in Supervisor Gioia's E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/2VT1kaN Feel free to refer residents and businesses to...
Free COVID-19 Testing by Appointment
Join Richmond Grows Seed Library for “Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Gardening!”
Join Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library for "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Gardening!" This is an on-line activity!
City of Richmond COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Friday, April 17 Recording Now Available
The recorded video is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWMantlr5yA
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 17th, 2020
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending April 17th, 2020. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st. Closed Session begins at 5:00 P.M., followed by the Regular Meeting of the...
Virtual Bring Back the Natives Tour
Sundays in the Gardens with the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour! Online, instead of in-person. Three days, instead of one. Free. Don’t miss the chance to hear inspiring speaker and author Douglas Tallamy, who will kick off this event on Sunday, April 26 at 10:00...
Richmond Community Wide College Access & Success Support
Richmond Community-Wide College Access & Success Support for HS Seniors & College Students During this time of uncertainty, the Richmond Promise and our incredible college access partners are committed to supporting our college students and high school...
Richmond COVID-19 Town Hall Friday April 17, 11:00 AM
City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hall Friday, April 17 │ 11:00 am Purpose: To connect with residents and provide an update on the Emergency Operations Center, the impact to City services and response, and how the community can help Panelists: Tom Butt, Mayor...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 10, 2020
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending April 10th, 2020. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st. Enjoy the next week off! 2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates The following...
COVID-19 Covered California Enrollment Extension and Medi-Cal Update
Covered California Enrollment Extended Until June 30th and Medi-Cal Hold on Renewal Reviews Covered California is expanding the special enrollment period until June 30th, ensuring anyone uninsured and eligible to get health coverage through Covered California is able...
COVID-19 Resources and News for Richmond and Contra Costa County
For all things Corona, there is no better source than the Contra Costa County Health Department site https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/. For a quick graphic overview, see https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/dashboard/ One of the most optimistic graphs is shown...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan – Emergency Advance
The SBA https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance Emergency Advance up to $10,000 can be applied for on-line. According to the information provided by the SBA below, this $10,000 will not have...
League of California Cities COVID-19 Update for April 4
East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: One of the League’s primary advocacy efforts during COVID-19 is ensuring that property taxes continue to be collected. A blanket statewide exemption from property tax collection would have serious fiscal impacts...
The New Virtual City Council Meeting Procedures
Subject: Updated Procedures for City Council Meetings View this in your browser On March 16, 2020, the Health Officer of Contra Costa County issued an Order through April 7, 2020, that directed that all individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending April 3, 2020
This message is being sent on behalf of City Manager Laura Snideman Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending April 3rd, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. Closed Session...
Update from Kaiser Permanente
Thank you for your continued support and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are highlights regarding Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing response. Regular updates can also be found by visiting about.kp.org. A wide array of information on the fast-moving...
Contra Costa Issues Mass Isolation and Quarantine Orders for People with COVID-19 and Their Close Contacts
For Immediate Release: April 3, 2020 Media Contact: Joint Information Center, 925-608-5463 Contra Costa Issues Mass Isolation and Quarantine Orders for People with COVID-19 and Their Close Contacts Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano announced today that the County is...
MEDIA RELEASE – Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to be Converted into a Federal Medical Station for COVID-19 Patients
For Release: April 2, 2020 Media Contact: Kim McCarl, 925-608-5463 Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to be Converted into a Federal Medical Station for COVID-19 Patients As part of local emergency preparations, Contra Costa County officials are working with Federal and...