Weekly Report for the Week Ending January 10, 2020
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending January 10th, 2020. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th. Closed Session begins at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Regular Meeting of the...
Join Us This Week at Richmond Rotary — Jan. 17
Join Us This Week at Richmond Rotary . . . Program for Friday, January 17: Supporting Richmond’s Homeless and Highly-Mobile Student Population The Community Education Partners (CEP) has been providing academic support and mentoring to homeless and highly-mobile...
Assemblyman’s crusade for a new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge: All he needs is $8 billion
Assemblyman’s crusade for a new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge: All he needs is $8 billion Rachel Swan Jan. 6, 2020 Updated: Jan. 6, 2020 4 a.m. Bicyclist David Bullen takes in the view of the crumbling bridge from Point Molate Beach Park in Richmond. Photo: Photos by...
Join us this week at Richmond Rotary-Friday, Jan 10: PowerPlant Park Update
Join Us This Week at Richmond Rotary . . . Program for Friday, January 10: PowerPlant Park Update PowerPlant Park - An Update Richard Treiber will bring us up-to-date on the 18 acre cannabis production facility on Richmond’s North Shoreline. The complex will employ...
Happy New Year 2020!
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Federal Railroad Administration: New Blocked Crossing Portal
I recently received this from the Federal Railroad Administration. At least they are listening. From: Poole, Sean (OST) [mailto:sean.poole@dot.gov] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2019 12:28 PM To: OST Government Affairs Cc: Russo, Michael D (PHMSA) Subject: Federal...
January 1970 – Back from R&R
I was in Sydney for New Year 1970 (50 Years Ago - Christmas in Vietnam, December 9, 2019) but a couple of days later I was back in Vietnam. At he end of January, I would have a little over a month left in Vietnam. I had pretty much worked myself out of my regular job,...
Join Us Next Week at Richmond Rotary – Jan 3: The Unintended Consequences of Polio Eradication
Join Us This Week at Richmond Rotary . . . Program for Friday, January 3 2020: The Unintended Consequences of Polio Eradication Brad Howard, a Past District Governor of 5170 (Silicon Valley), a former member of the Rotary International’s Board of Directors and a...
Wishing You a Happy Holiday and a New Year Filled With Joy, Peace and Prosperity
I sketched the Sierra Country Store at Sierra City several years ago.
Voting Districts Final Workshop January 6
“Join the City of Richmond to learn about the move from at-large elections to district-based elections for City Council! The meeting will be hosted at the Veterans Memorial Hall on January 6th, 2020 from 6:30-8:30. Food, translation, and child care will be provided....
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending December 20, 2019
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending December 20th, 2019. Holiday Closure City Hall Holiday Closure Tuesday, December 24th – Wednesday, January 1st Richmond City Hall and other programs and facilities will be closed during...
Volunteer for the 2020 Point in Time Count
Let's Make Everyone Count! 2020 POINT IN TIME COUNT Let's Make Everyone Count! On January 23, 2020, we will be conducting our annual Point in Time count to identify service needs for our community members who are facing homelessness. We need your help! Can we count on...
Tacos with Tom – La Selva Taqueria December 20
When Eater SF named five Richmond locations as having the best tacos in the East Bay, we decided to check them out and invite others. So, on five different evenings, I will be at each of the five taquerias for Tacos with Tom. Join me at La Selva Taqueria (1049 23rd...
A Week in the Life of a Mayor
What does the mayor do? Following is a typical week. Monday, December 9 Met with a large group of stakeholders to discuss possible implementation of water taxi service along the Richmond waterfront. Conference call with EPA staff and other panel members to discuss...
EBRPD Ward 1 Director
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending December 13th, 2019. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th. Closed Session begins at 5:00 P.M., followed by the Special Meeting of the...
New City Manager’s Contract on Agenda for December 17
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th. Closed Session begins at 5:00 P.M., followed by the Special Meeting of the Housing Authority at 6:25 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council will begin at 6:30 P.M. The agenda may be...
New Richmond Air Quality App
You can check Richmond’s air quality related to particulates any time with this new app at app.ramboll-shair.com. Ramboll Shair. Right now, the air quality is excellent.
City Manager Search Progress
The City Council in closed session yesterday selected a preferred candidate for city manager. The next step is to negotiate a contract that might be brought back to City Council on December 17. The identity of the candidate will not be revealed publicly until a...
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Traffic
We know there were 5,000 people who crossed the bridge on bicycles the weekend it opened. Following are updates from the week of November 18 through December 6. New bike path on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge leads to future of transportation Steve Rubenstein Nov. 17,...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending December 6th, 2019
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending December 6th, 2019. Meeting Notes The next meeting is a Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council and is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, at 9:00 A.M. The agenda may be found by...