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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 5, 2006 SCHEDULE of MEETINGS SUBJECT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 5, 2006 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS SUBJECT COUNCIL RECESS NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 City Hall Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2006 in observance of Labor Day AND Friday, September 8, 2006 in observance of Admissions Day 1 of 9 NOTICES Proposed Cleanup Remedies for Groundwater Former Witco Corporate Site 3655 Collins Avenue/860 Morton Avenue Richmond, CA 94806 EPA ID No. CAD 009 137 779 Public Comment Period: through September 26, 2006 Public Meeting/Public Hearing: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is requesting public comment on the proposed cleanup remedies for groundwater contamination at the former Witco Corporation (previously known as Crompton and now known as Chemtura Corporation) located at 3655 Collins Avenue/850 Morton Avenue, Richmond, California. Witco Corporation has been subject to Corrective Action and post closure requirements for hazardous waste material releases of tetramethyl-tetrahydrofuran (TMTHF) and benzene in the groundwater. The proposed cleanup remedies include installing a dual phase extraction system, sampling and monitoring groundwater, and entering into a land use covenant to restrict the land use to commercial and industrial use. The purpose of this public notice is to provide the community an opportunity to learn more about the project and to submit comments to DTSC concerning the proposed groundwater cleanup remedies. Your participation is encouraged. Comments concerning the proposed cleanup remedies must be submitted in writing and postmarked by 5:00 pm on September 26, 2006 to: Cherry Padilla, Standardized Permitting and Corrective Action Branch, Department of Toxic Substances Control, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94710, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Ms. Padilla can be reached by phone at (510) 540-3967 A copy of the Corrective Measures Study Report, Land Use Covenant Implementation and Enforcement Plan, and Proposed Notice of Exemption are available for review at the Information Repositories listed below. The full Administrative Record for this project is available at the DTSC Berkeley File Room. Richmond Public Library DTSC Berkeley File Room 325 Civic Center Plaza 700 Heinz Avenue Richmond, California 94804 Berkeley, California 94710 (510) 620-6561 (510) 540-3800 (please call for appointment) DTSC has scheduled a Public Meeting for the proposed remedies on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the Parchester Community Center, 900 Williams Drive, Richmond, California. A public hearing will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the same location. At the close of the comment period and after considering all the comments received, DTSC will make a final decision on the cleanup remedy. All who submit comments will be notified by mail of the final decision. For more information about public participation or the public meeting/hearing, you may contact Nancy Cook, DTSC Public Participation Specialist, at (510) 540-3923 or e-mail her at [email protected]. For media questions, please contact Angela Blanchette, DTSC Public Information Officer at (510) 540-3732 or e-mail her at [email protected] 2 of 9 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY The Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency invites non-profit providers of housing, economic development or community development services to submit proposals by 5:00 p.m., on October 2, 2006, for funding in March 2007. Funding is available through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The Bidders’ Conference will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at 9 a.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1401 Marina Way South, Richmond. Application packets are available at the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency, 1401 Marina Way South, Door AW1, Richmond. For additional information, contact Ana Cortez at (510) 307-3079. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1974 to assist cities in meeting the national goals of preventing or eliminating slums or blight and benefiting low or moderate-income persons. Since 1974, the City of Richmond has provided over $56 million to meet these national goals through the Community and Economic Development Department which currently administers the CDBG program. HUD established the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program in 1992 to specifically address the problems low income families and individuals face in finding quality housing by providing funds to increase the supply of affordable rental and ownership housing. The City has provided more than $8 million to meet the affordable housing needs of its citizens. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – HIV SERVICES Contra Costa Health Services AIDS Program is seeking proposals from community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide HIV services in Contra Costa County. The AIDS Program is looking for CBOs with 501(c)3 non- profit status that are experienced in providing the following types of services to people who are HIV positive: - psychosocial case management - day center services - substance abuse coordination - housing advocacy services - outreach coordination services ¾ The RFP is now available on August 23, 2006 ¾ Proposals are due to the AIDS Program on Friday, October 6, 2006 by 3:00 p.m. To request an electronic version of the RFP, either email your request to Peter Ordaz at [email protected] or visit Contra Costa Health Services’ website at www.cchealth.org. For more information, please attend the Bidder’s conference or call Peter Ordaz at (925) 313-6601. 3 of 9 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2006 NEW!! MERCURY THERMOMETER EXCHANGE & SAFE MEDICINE DISPOSAL Sunday, September 10, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Solano Stroll (Save the Bay/EBMUD booth), Albany Visit Save the Bay and EBMUD's booth (under the BART tracks, 1270 Solano) for safe, free disposal of mercury and pharmaceuticals, two household items that can pollute the Bay. Exchange mercury thermometers for FREE digital ones, and bring expired or unused medicine for proper disposal. Please bring mercury thermometers sealed in two plastic Ziploc bags and medicine in original containers with personal information marked out. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Athena Honore, Save the Bay (510) 452-9261 x118 or [email protected] NEW!! FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING Saturday & Sunday, September 9 and 10, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Save the date: Saturday & Sunday, January 6 & 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. El Cerrito Department of Motor Vehicles 6400 Manila Avenue, El Cerrito OPEN to all residents and businesses; no residency restrictions and no appointment necessary. ACCEPTED ITEMS: computer monitors, computers/computer components, televisions, VCR and DVD players, toner cartridges, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephone equipment, cell phones and MP3 players. UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: NO appliances, batteries, microwaves, paints, pesticides, etc. West Contra Costa County residents can take these items to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, in Richmond. For HHW facility information, please call 1-888-412-9277. The HHW facility will be open September 9 and January 6. If you have questions about this event, please call 1-888-832-9839 or visit www.unwaste.com FREE TUTORING AT THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Richmond Public Library is pleased to announce the Homework Help Program, which offers free tutoring for children in grades one through six. Tutors will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to getting help with homework, children can practice new skills, read for pleasure, play learning games, and earn prizes for attendance. Please call (510) 620-6557, or drop by the library to enroll your child. The Richmond Public Library is located at 325 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond. The library is wheelchair accessible. 4 of 9 YOUTHBUILD RICHMOND IS RECRUITING! Youthbuild Richmond is now recruiting! Participants accepted into the program will have an opportunity to work toward a high school diploma or GED, earn money while enrolled in the program, and learn construction skills. Eligibility requirements: ¾ Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 years old ¾ A Richmond resident ¾ Both women and men are encouraged to apply ¾ Must be willing to bring appositive attitude for success Applications are available at 330 – 25th Street, Richmond. For more information, call (510) 412-2048. COMMUNITY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING The City of Richmond’s Office of Emergency Services will offer disaster preparedness training at the Pt. Richmond Community Center, Park Place and West Richmond, on the following dates, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: y September 7 y September 21 y October 5 y October 19 y October 28 (Saturday class – disaster drill) To sign up or for additional information, contact Kathryn Gerk, (510) 620-6866. NEW!! YMCA ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST The 50th Annual Pancake Breakfast is just around the corner, September 9, 2006, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Hilltop Family YMCA parking lot, 4200 Lakeside Drive from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Contact the Hilltop Family YMCA at (510) 222-9622 for additional information. SAVE THE PLUNGE FUNDRAISER The Save the Plunge Trust will host a fundraiser for the Richmond Plunge at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, September 9, 2006, noon to 3:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 dollars. This includes valet parking, buffet lunch, tax, tip, and a chance to try your luck at the races. The Turf Club does have a dress code. For more information contact: June Albonico at (510) 232-5264 or [email protected] MEMORIES OF MACDONALD: COMMUNITY HISTORY EVENTS Memories of Macdonald is an invitation to the people of Richmond to share their recollections and reflections of Macdonald Avenue, the City’s main downtown thoroughfare.
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