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9
Graham Williams < GWi liams@mQft gageresolutionpartners.com
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:51 PM
From
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Patric[ Lynch
Cc:
Bill Lindsay
Subject
Re: Corrected slides
Can we meet soon?
Graham Williams
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OnMay 17,2013,at3:44PM,
"PatrickLynch"
Wednesday, APril 03,2013 12:03 PM
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
on behalf of sue Kadlec
Graham Williams
RE: Staff Report for MRP Advisory Services Agreement
l'll get backto you to confirm.
Thank you
Sue Kadlec
Executive Assistant to City Manager Bill Lindsay
City ManageCs Office
450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300
Richmond, CA 94804
51 0-621 -1264 di rect li ne
510-620-6542 fax
From: Graham Williams
Senh Wednesday, April 03, 2013 12:01 PM
To: Bill Lindsay
Subject: Re: btatr Report for MRP Advisory
Yes, I can be
Seruices Agreement
there.
GrahamWilliams
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Mortgage Resolution Partners LLC
415.971.1771
Providing Locol Solutions for CommunitÍes
plsforcommunities.org
On 4|3/L3 L1:55 AM, "BilI Lindsay" <þil!--[1¡dq.@i¡çhmo!d'ca'us>
wrote:
I am hoping our Housing Director Patrick Lynch is
Are you available tomorrow, 4/4lL3at Lpm to come to City Hall?
Lynch, I will confirm the meeting.
avaÍlable to attend as well. As soon as I hear from you and Mr.
Please reply directly to me at
Thank you.
sue kadlec@ci'richmond'ca'us
Sue Kadlec
Executive Assistant to City Manager Bill Lindsay
City Manager's Offìce
450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300
Richmond, CA 94804
51 0-621 -1 264 d i rect li ne
51 0-620-6542 fax
From : Graham Williams Imailto:GWilliams@mortoageresolutionpaftners.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 9:30 AM
To: Bill Lindsay
Subject: Re: Staff Report for MRP Advisory
Services Agreement
Great, I'm in town the rest of this week and fairly available. I'll come over to see you whenever you would like.
Graham Williams
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Mortgage Resolution Partners LLC
415.971.1771
Providing Locol Solutions for Communities
plsforcomm unities.org
on 4l3lL3
9:28 AM, "Bill Lindsay"
(
wrote:
you missed the best part. The City Council approved the advisory services agreement (unanimous vote). To the extent
that any of the Councilmembers had concerns, they had to do with the new mortgages that properÇ owners would
enter into (usurious interest rates, etc.). I indicated that the new mortgages would be based on the reduced principal,
consistent with the market, and would need to be a mortgage for which the property owner could qualify. (l believe all
of that is correct.) ln any case, they would like more information about this, although they gave approval for the
program to start.
perhaps we should talk more about this when you have a chance, and we can discuss more specifically the next steps.
From: Graham Williams lmailto:GWilliams@mortqageresolutionpartners.coml
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 B:49 AM
To: Bill Lindsay
Subjech Re: Staff Report for MRP Advisory
Seruices Agreement
B¡II,
I
watched the meeting but nodded off at about 10pm. Did the MRP motion get approved last night?
Graham Williams
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
2
Mortgage Resolution Partners LLC
415.571.1771
Providing Local Solutions for Communities
plsforcom munities.org
on 4/L/L3 8:11 PM, "Bill Lindsay" wrote
Graham:
Thanks for the email. I suggest that you skip the meeting tomorrow night. I think that you've provided all the information,
and I have had no qûestions from Councilmember. I am hoping that it stays on the consent calendar and gets
approved. Besides, tomorrow's meeting will be a long one.
Bill Lindsay
BillLindsoy
Cíty Mønøger
City of Richmond
510-620-6512
Bill
li ndsov @ cí.rich mond.
ca,us
On Apr !,20L3, at 5:02 PM, "Graham Williams"
wrote:
Bill and Graham:
please see the attached staff report regarding tomorrow night's agenda ítem concerning
approval of the M RP advisory servíces agreement. (The attachments to the staff report
are the agreement and the presentation, which you already have.) The item is on the
consent calendar; hopefully, it will stay there, get approved, and we can get started.
Thanks for your work on this.
Bill Lindsay
Bill Lindsay
City Monager
City of Richmond
3
450
C¡v¡c Center Plozd
Rich mond, Californío 94804
(s10) 620-6s12
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lindsav
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richmond.ca.us
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Exhibit
11
Nicole Vale ntino < Nicol e @offìceofthemayor.net
Friday,June 2'J-,2O\3 5:48 PM
From:
Sent:
Gayle McLaughlin
To:
Subject:
FYI: we can
>
FW: Resident looking for information on Mortgage Resolution Partners
deal wíth this on Monday with your direction.
Thanks,
l/tbolu
From: LaShonda White
Sent: Frlday, June 21, 2013 2:53 PM
To: Nicole Valentino; ](ibibi Culberbon; Patrick
Lynch
Cc: gennyzen@att.net
SubJect: Resident looking for information on Mortgage Resolution Partners
HiAII,
Genny Zentella came into our office yesterday to get information on the prògramthat the Mortgage Resolution Partnels
is offering. Ms. Zentella has a mortgage that is underwater and she would like to know if she will qualify for the
program. Can someone please contact her at 510 - 685-5382 or qt sennvzen@att.net? Ms. Zentella is copied on this
email.
Thank you,
LaShonda White
Managernent Analyst
City Manage/s Office
City of Richmond
(510) 620-6828 Direct Line
(510) 620-6543 Fax
Exhibit 12
MAYER.BROWN
MaYer Brown LLP
350 South Grand Avenue
25th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071-1503
Main Tel +1 213 229 9500
August 13,2013
VIA
MainFax+1 2136250248
www.maYeôrown,com
UPS
Bronwyn F. Pollock
Direct Tel +1 213 229 5194
Mr. William A. LindsaY
City Manager
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond,
ce
96þo+-r
Direct Fax +1 213 576 8'138
bpollock@mayerbrown.com
o:o
Dear Mr. Lindsay:
'We
represent The Bank of New York Mellon and The Bank ofNew York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A. in connection with your letter of July 31,2013'
First, I wish to clarify that The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") is not the servicer on
of New York
urry áf th" 86 trusts listed on Exhibit A to your letter. It, or its affiliate, The Bank
1y1ãilon Trust Company, N.A. ("BNYM Trust Compatry"), is the trustee of 85 of these trusts'
With respect to CFIASE 2005-S2,neither BNY Mellon nor BNYM Trust Company is the
servicer or the trustee of such trust.
Second, we do not believe that the agreements from which BNY Mellon or BNYM Trust
Company derives its authority, or the pertinent IRS regulations, permit BNY Mellon or BNYM
TrusiCompany, as trustee, to sell non-delinquent loans. This factor is not within our control. If
at
you have obt*in"d contrary legal advice on this threshold issue, we would
'We
of loans identified in your
further note that the large majority
analysis.
their payments-they are not delinquent or in any stage of foreclosure. For
experìencing difficulty making payments, however, there are numerous federal and state
a
programs designed to p¡ovide assistance'
Third, it is our understanding that with respect to any loans identified on Exhibit C to your letter
which are held by trusts for which BNY Mellon or BNYM Trust Company act as trustee but
which trusts were not listed on Exhibit A to your letter, the City has not, at this time, made an
offer to purchase sr¡ch loans.
Finally, as you know, we have filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California seeking to
enjoin the City from using eminent domain to take mortgage loans from the foregoing trusts. As
our complaint explains, we believe that such use of eminent domain is contrary in several
respects to well-established law and would result in significant losses to the trusts and
consequently to pension funds and other investors in the trusts.
Mayer Brown LLP operates in combination wilh other Mayer Brown entities with offices in Europe and Asia
and is associated with Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law parlnership.
Mayer Brown ttP
Mr.'William A. LindsaY
August 13,2013
Page2
we recognizethatthe city
has a different
view. Nonetheless,
as
I have discussed with the city
constitutional
Attorney;s office, we beliLve that we have a mutual interest in resolving important
expeot that you will provide us with notice before
issues in an orderly marurer. Accordingly, we
taking any further action in respect of the loans or the trusts'
Sincerely,
707267226.1
Exhibit 13
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
September 10, 2013
The Richmond City Council Evening Open
Session was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Bates, Butt, Myrick,
Rogers, Vice Mayor Boozé, and Mayor Mclaughlin.
Absent: Councilmember Beckles.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The city clerk announced that the purpose ofthe
Evening Open Session was for the City Council to hear
public comments on the following items to be discussed
in Closed Session:
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision [al of
Government Code Section 54956.9):
rWells Fargo vs. City of Richmond
Bank of New York vs. City of Richmond
Chevron vs. Contra Costa County
CONFERENCE \ryITH LABOR
NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section
54957.6)t
Agency designated represelltatives: Bill Lindsay,
Jack Hughes, Michael Banks, Bruce Soublet, and Lisa
Stephenson; Employee organization: Richmond Fire
Management Association (RFMA
Agency designated representatives: Bill Lindsay,
Jack Hughes, Lisa Stephenson, Bruce Soublet, and Chris
Magnus; Employee organization: Richmond Police Officers'
Association (RPOA
There were no speakers.
at 5:16
The Open Session adjoumed to Closed Session
Session adjourned aI 6:57 p.m.
p.m. Closed
The Special Regular Meeting of the Richmond
City Council was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor
Mclaughlin who led the Pledge of Allegiance to tlte
Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Bates, Butt, Myrick,
Rogers, Vice Mayor Boozé, and Mayor Mclaughlin.
Absent: Councilmember Beckles arrived at 7:13 p.m.
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STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
AGENDA REVIE\ry
Items G-1, G-2,G-4, G-10, G-13, G-14,G-17,
G-19, and G-22 were removed from the Consent
Calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember
Bates, seconded by Vice Mayor Boozé to overturn the
mayor's decision to hear from staffafter the public
speaks. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmember Noes: Abstentions: None. Absent:
None. Continued Item G-20 to September 17 , 2013.
REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF
FINAL DECISIONS MADE AND NONCONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSIONS HELD DURING
CLOSED SESSION
City Attomey Bruce Reed Goodmille¡ stated
that there were no reportable actions.
OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Wassberg stated that he was attacked by a
Richmond Progressive Alliance member during the
Saturday, August 3,2013, March on Chevron Refinery.
David Gesinger stated that he has been trying to
home in the City of Richmond for approximately
one year and was continuously outbid by Wall Street
investors that are giving cash only offers. Mr. Gesinger
also stated that realtors are listing homes for cash only
offers, and requested that the City of Richmond look
into this situation.
buy
a
Leonard Taylor gave comments regarding
personal issues with East Bay Mudd.
Antwon Cloird stated that all black
organizations in the City of Richmond were not
homophobic, specifically the Men or Purpose.
Sims Thompson stated the City Council should
be careful how it treats the community, and should
work to protect the cornmunity.
Bill Pinkham stated that over 3000 people
showed for the Saturday, August 3,2013, peaceful
Ma¡ch on Chevron Refinery. Mr. Pinkham also
commended the Richmond Police Department for its
treatment of the demonstrators.
Dana Clrase stated that her children are not
allowed to watch the Richmond City Council meetings
because of the behavior of the Councilmembers. She
stated that the CoLrncilmembers should show respect
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for
one another. Ms. Chase also stated that Mayor
Mclaughlin should try to get along with other
Councilmernbers.
Jackie Thompson stated that Stege Aventte does
not have regular street sweeping and requested that staff
address this issue. She also stated that violence
prevention in the City of Richmond should be funded.
Vinay Pimple stated that he has an altemative
for the mayor to gain control of Council Meeting as
opposed to immediately calling a recess. He stated that
the mayor should ring a bell to give a warning when
individuals and Councilmembers are out of order, and if
there is no compliance, than call a recess.
Mike Peritz invited everyone to the \üest Contra
Costa County Unified School District Meeting on
Wednesday, September 11,2013; Kennedy High raised
its Academic Performance Index and will be honored.
He also stated that the "Day at the K" will retum the
first Saturday in October 201 3
.
Eduardo Martinez stated that events such as the
Cease Fire Walks and different music festivals pull
Richmond together. Mr. Martinez announced that there
a music festival on Friday, September 13,
2013, 5:30 p.m. in Point Richmond, and also a Laurel
Street Blues Festival on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
would be
Andre Soto stated that on Friday, August 2,
2013, there was a press conference at City Hall where
the City of Richmond announced its lawsuit against
Chevron for the refinery fire and explosion. Mr. Soto
also stated that on Saturday, August 3, 2013, 3000
people showed for the peaceful Ma¡ch on Chevron
Refinery, and he thanked the Richmond Police
Department for its support. Mr. Soto also reported that
on Monday August 5,2013, Chevron pled "no contest."
He also stated that individuals gathered on Tuesday,
August 6,2013, for a memorial of the actual
anniversary of the toxic fire and explosion. Mr. Soto
also stated that it was wonderful when the citizens
confront the powers that are trying to oppress them.
Silvia Ledezma announced that there will be a
benefit concert for Los Cenzontles "Supporting Roots"
Campaign to raise funds to expand and renovate its
lacility and expand its renowned cultural arts
programming, Sunday, September 29, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
at the Craneway Pavilion. The concenl will feature
Jackson Browne, David Hidalgo, and Los Cettzontles,
and tickets may be purchased at
rvww.iacksonbrowne.corn.
Andre Carpiaux gave comments in support of
Vice Mayor Boozé and asked Mayor Mclaughlin not to
interrupt Vice Mayor Boozé when he was speaking.
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Myrick, seconded
by Councilmember Rogers all items with an (*) were
approved by the unanimous vote of the City Council.
The matter to introduce an ordinance for first
reading updating Chapter 12.22 of the Richmond
Municipal Code that pertains to Stormwater
Management and Discharge Control in order to comply
with regulatory requirements was presented by City
Manager Bill Lindsay. On motion of Councilmember
Butt, seconded by Councilmember Myrick said
ordinance received f,irst reading and was laid over to
September 17 , 2013, for second reading by the
unanimous vote of the City Council.
Continued to September 17,2013, the matter
to ¡eceive the Grand Jury Report No. l3 I 1 , "Assessing
Financial Risk," and review and approve the response to
this report.
*-Approved the annual support and user license
agreement with Faster Asset Solutions by CCG
Systems, Inc. for fleet management software used in
maintaining data records of city-owned equipment, in
an amount not to exceed $ 1 I ,350 for Fiscal Year
2013114 and in an amount not to exceed $12,000 per
year for Fiscal Years 2014115 and 2015/16.
Continued to September 11,2013, the matter
to reject all bids received for the Urban Runoff
Treatment Retrofits at I st Street and Cutting Boulevard,
and re-advertise this project.
*-Approved a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between Rubicon Programs, Inc. and Richmond
Public Library-LEAP, allowing the LEAP Program to
receive $32,030 for the period ofJuly 1, 2013, through
June 30, 20l4,in exchange for providing basic literacy
and GED preparation for Rubicon, and APPROVE an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Operating
Budget increasing library fund revenue and
expenditures in the amount of $32,030.
*-Approved a Memorandurn of Understanding
(MOU) between Bay Area Community Resources
(BACR) and Richmond Public Library-LEAP to allow
BACR to place a VISTA position at Richmond Public
Library-LEAP to support volunteer recruitment at a cost
to LEAP of $14,664.
*-Approved an agreement with the California
State Library allowing the Richmond Public LibraryLEAP to receive funding to provide literacy services for
the City of Richmond, AUTHORìZE the Library and
Cultural Services Director to accept the State funds in
the amount of $ 10,000, and APPROVE an amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Operating Budget to
increase library fund revenue and expenditures in the
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amount of $10,000
*-Adopted Ordinance No. 1ó-13 N.S. to
establish wages, salaries, and compensation for the
classifi cati ons represented by the International
Federation of Professional and Technical Employees
(IFPTE Local 21) in the city's classified service, and
repealing Ordinance No. 38-06 N.S.
*-Approved the grant-funded purchase of a
mobile office/storage combination trailer for the
Richmond Fire Department Marine Response Program
from Mark Holmes, dba Holmes Construction, using
Fiscal Year 2012 Bay Area Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASD funds in an amount not to exceed
$24,500.
Continued to September 17,2013, the matter
to approve a contract amendment with TPA
Construction Inc. for completion of the Dornan Drive
Tunnel Project, increasing the contract amount by
$330,000 for a total of $ 1 ,405,328.
*-Adopted Resolution No. 89-13 approving a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
RFMA and the City of Richmond. The MOU will be
effective from July 1,2013, through June 30, 2016, and
provides for a3o/o annual salary increase each
September 1 for the years 2013, 2014, and 2015. The
salary increase is offset by RFMA members
contributing an additional lo/o per year toward CaIPERS
pension cost (3% over the life ofthe contract, for a total
contribution of l2%o at the end of the term).
*-Introduced an ordinance for first reading to
establish wages, salaries, and compensation for the
classihcations represented by the Richmond Fire
Management Association (RFMA) in the City's
classified service, and repealing Ordinance No. 39-06
N.S.
Continued to September 17,2013, the matter
to approve a contract with Networkfleet for Global'
Positioning System (GPS) tracking and management in
an amount not exceed $95,000 for a two-year term, and
the option for two one-year extensions in an amount not
to exceed S47,500 per year.
Continued to September 17,2013, the matter
to approve a contract with AAA Feuce Company, Inc.
for chain link fence repair and replacement surrounding
the sport courts at Belding-Garcia Pa¡k and Lucas Park
in an amount not to exceed $40,582.30 which includes
a 10Yo city controlled cost contingency. The contract
term will be from September 11,2013 to June 30,2014.
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*-Approved a service contract with BMW
Motbrcycles of San Francisco to provide regular
maintenance and repair services for the Richmond
Police Department's BMW motorcycle fleet, at a cost
not to exceed $60,000 ($30,000 per year, for a two-year
term) from July 1,2013, through June 30,2015.
*-Accepted and appropriated a grant from Cities
of Service in the amount of $25,000 to expand writing
support to high school students through the
WritersCoach Connection Program at Richmond High
School; and approved the appropriation ofa bonus
grant ofup to $5,000, contingent upon the grantee
meeting the year-one impact benchmarks specified in
the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund
Memorandum of Understanding.
In the matter to approve the following
appointments and re-appointments: Historic
Preservation Commission: Kimberly Butt, incumbent,
term expiring July 31, 2017; Robin Cawelti, incumbent,
term expiring July 31, 2017;Point Molate Community
Advisory Committee: Eduardo Martinez, incumbent,
term expiring May 30,2015; Workforce Investment
Board: Uche Justin Uwahemu, new appointment; Jake
Sloan, new appointment; Economic Development
Commission: David Schoenthal, new appointment, term
expiring March 30, 2016;D. Dexter Vizinau, new
appointment, term expiring March 30, 2016; and
Commission on Aging: Kathleen Good, new
appointment, term expiring May 19, 2015; on motion of
Councilmember Butt, seconded by Mayor Mclaughlin
approved the appointments and reappointments by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bates, Beckles,
Butt, Myrick, Rogers, Vice Mayor Boozé, and Mayor
Mclaughlin. Noes: Councilmember Bates and Vice
Mayor Boozé voted Noe on the reappointment of
Eduardo Martinez to the Point Molate Community
AdvisoryCommittee. Abstentions: None. Absent:
None.
*-Approved the minutes of the July 23 and 30,
201 3, special meetings.
The rnatter to direct the Richmond City
Councilmembers that represent the Cify of Richmond
on the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste
Management Authority ("RecycleMore") Board of
Directors to p'lace on that agency's agenda, and to vote
in supporl of, an amendment to the West Contra
lntegrated Waste Management Authority Joint Powers
Authority Agreement that provides more flexibility to
members wishing to withdraw from the Authority was
presented by City Manager Bill Lindsay. Chris Leon
gave comments. On motion of Councilmember Butt,
seconded by Cotrncilmember Beckles directed the
Richmond City Councilmembers that represent the City
of Richmond on the West Contra Costa Integrated
Waste Management Authority ("RecycleMore") Board
ofDirectors to place on that agency's agenda, and to
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vote in suppofi of, an amendment to the West Contra
Integrated Waste Management Authority Joint Powers
Authority Agreement that provides more flexibility to
members wishing to withdraw from the Authority by
the unanimous vote of the City Council.
Continued to September 17,2013, the matter
to introduce an ordinance to ban alcohol billboards near
schools, in order to reduce the number of mino¡s who
become at risk for alcohol abuse due to starting to drink
before they can make an informed, adult choice.
*-Designated Councilmember Butt as voting
Cily of Richmond at the
Annual Business Meeting of the League of California
Cities 2013 Annual Conference to be held September
18-20,2013, at the Sacramento Convention Center,
Sacramento, Califomia.
delegate to represent the
In the matter to adopt a resolution authorizing
the city manager to enter into and execute all
agreements llecessary to amend and assess franchise
fees for the collection and processing oftrash,
recyclables, and green waste to compensate the city for
fiscal impacts caused by roadway maintenance, litter
abatement, and Storm Water Program management,
Chris Leon gave comments. A motion was made by
Councilmember Butt, seconded by Councilmember
Beckles to approve the item. A friendly amendment
was offered by Councilmember Bates to modifrcation to
the language to read "to adopt a resolution authorizing
the city manager, with approval of the City Council, to
enter into and execute all agreements necessary to
amend and assess franchise fees for the collection and
processing oftrash, recyclables, and green vr'aste to
compensate the city for fiscal impacts caused by
roadway maintenance, litter abatement, and Storm
Water Program management. The friendly amendment
was accepted aud Resolution No. 90-13 was adopted
by the unanimous vote of the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued to September 17,2013, ¡eceive
testimony regarding the proposed Consolidated Action
Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER) and approve the
2012-2013 CAPER.
COUNCIL AS Ä WHOLE
Mayor Mclaughlin combined Items l-1,1-2,and
l-3; however, each item had a separate vote. City
Manager Bill Lindsay gave an overview of the eminent
domain process. The following individuals gave
comments: Rosa Lara, Sylvia Gray-White, Antwon
Cloird, Paul Larudee, Bill Pinkham, Karen Franklin,
Jackie Thompson, Mike Parker, Joshua
Genser, John Frangoulis, Scott Barker, Maria
Katznelson, Jerry Feagley, Renee Bartels, Pam Bilbo,
Patty Castillo, Ariana Casanova, Megan Roberts, Susau
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Harman, J. P., Mark Wassberg, Lisa Johnson, Jeff
Romm, Katrinka Ruk, Susan Bazela, Harris Crackin,
Bea Roberson, Morris LeGrand, Edward Stevens,
Tarnel Abbott, Ali Marshall, Maximo Rivera, Don
Winters, Stephanie Harvey, Vinay Pimple, Melvin
Willis, Betty Reid Soskin, Kate Sibley. (On motìon of
Councilmenber Myrick, seconded by Councílmember
Beckles to suspend the rules pasl 11:30 p,m. and hear
the speakers and vote on each ítem passed by the
following vole: Ayes: Councilmembers Bull, Beckles,
Rogers, and Mayor McLaughlin. Noes: None.
Abstentions: Councilmember Bates ønd l/ice Mayor
Boozé, Absenl: None.) Speakers continued with:
Amy Schur, Andre Soto, Eduardo Martinez, Tracy
Fetter, Dennis Dalton, Darlina Darlgna, Brant Fetter,
Donald Johnson, Maeve Elis Brown, Tony Sustak,
Doug Gilbert, Doria Robinson, Najari Smith, Katy
Robinson, Margaret Jordan, Genny Zentelle, Juan
Reardon, Michael Leedie, Margaret Brown, Elsa
Stevens, David Gensinger, Zack Wear, and James
Zahradka.
The matter to di¡ect the city manager to
withdraw any offers made to servicers of mortgage
loans to purchase such mortgages based on fair market
vafue (letters dated July 31,2013), and to amend the
advisory services agreement with Mortgage Resolution
Partners, LLC to eliminate the option of utilizing
eminent domain as an option to acquire mortgages was
presented by Councilmember Bates and Vice Mayor
Boozé. A motion was made by Councilmember Bates,
seconded by Vice Mayor Boozé to: (l) direct the city
manager to withdraw any offers made to servicers of
mortgage loans to purchase such mortgages based on
fair market value; and (2) permanently end taking
further steps to amend the advisory service agreement
with Mortgage Resolution Partners, LLC to eliminate
the option of using or attempt to use eminent domain to
obtain mortgage loans. On motion of Councilmember
Beckles, seconded by Councilmember Butt ended
debate by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers
Beckles, Butt, Myick, and Mayor Mclaughlin. Noes:
Councilmembers Bates, Rogers, and Vice Mayol
Boozé. Abstentions: None. Absent: None. The
motion by Councilmember Bates failed by the
following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bates, Rogers,
and Vice Mayor Boozé. Noes: Councilmembers
Beckles, Butt, Myrick, and Mayor Mclaughlin.
Abstentions: None. Absent: None.
The matter to hea¡ a report from staff on
Richmond CARES - the Local Principal Reduction
Prograrn, and direct staffto: (l) to work to set up a Joint
Powers Authority (JPA) together with other interested
municipalities, as a next step forward in the
development of this programl' (2) to confirm that no
loans will be acquired by the City through eminetrt
domain before coming back to the full City Council for
a vote; and (3) to continue working with MRP to
resolve any rernaining legal issues was presented by
Mayor Mclaughlin. A rnotion was made by Mayor
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Mclaughlin, seconded by Councilmember Beckles to:
(l)
to work to set up a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
together with other interested municipalities, as a next
step forward in the development of this program; (2) to
coufirm that no loans will be acquired by the City
through eminent domain before coming back to the full
City Council for a vote; and (3) to continue working
with MRP to ¡esolve any remaining legal issues, and
direct staffto issue monthly reports, and retum to the
City Council in 30 days with an update. (A motìon was
made by Councílmember Beckles, seconded by
Councìlmember Myríck lo end debate. The City
Council recessed at 1:35 ø,m, ønd reconvened at 1:37
a.m. Councilmember Myrick wíthdrew his second
and debøte continued.) The motion by Mayor
Mclaughlin was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Beckles, Butt, Myrick, and
Mayor Mclaughlin. Noes: Councilmembers Bates,
Rogers, and Vice Mayor Boozé. Abstentions: None.
Absent: None.
The matter to consider informing Mortgage
Resolution Partners (MRP) that if they fail to provide
insurance to protect the City of Richmond from
litigation and related damages due to the city exercising
its power of eminent domain to acquire underwater
mortgages, the city will not proceed with eminent
domain actions was presented by Councilmember
Rogers. A motion was made by Councilmember
Rogers to inform Mortgage Resolution Partners (MRP)
that ifthey fail to provide insurance to protect the City
of Richmond from litigation and related damages due to
the city exercising its power of eminent domain to
acquire underwater mortgages, the city will not proceed
with eminent domain actions. Councilmember Myrick
seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to
modiff language to read "if MRP cannot provide proof
of financial responsibility, the City of Richmond will
reconsider this agreement." The friendly amendment
was accepted." Vice Mayor Boozé offered a friendly
amendment to the language to read "if MRP cannot
provide insurance than the City of Richmond will
discontinue business." The amendment was not
accepted. (A motìon by Councìlmember Bøtes,
seconded by Councílmember Beckles to end del¡ale
passed by the followíng vole: Ayes: Councìlmenber
Bates, Beckles, Butt, and Mayor McLaughlin. Noes:
CouncÍlmembers Myrick, Rogers, and Vice Mayor
Abstentíotts: None. Absenl: None.) The
original motion failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Boozé.
Councilmember Myrick and Rogers. Noes:
Councilmembers Bates, Butt, Beckles, Vice Mayor
Boozé, Mayor Mclaughlin.
Continued to September 17,2073, the matter
to oppose appeals to modif, or remove conditions of
Alcohol Beverage Licenses for Val Mar Market located
at 3630 Barrett Avenue, and Family Market located at
700 Pennsylvania Avenue.
REPORTS OF OFFICBRS: STANDING
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COMMITTEE REPORTS. REFERRALS TO
STAFF. AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING
AB 1234 REPORTS)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at2:09 a.m. in memory of Pastor Carla
Maxine Jackson and Osbom Hill, to meet again on
Tuesday, September 17,2073, at 6:30 p.m.
City Clerk
(sEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
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