Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 6 items · 20 votes · 6 public comments
What happened
The council approved a $2 million contract for a wastewater plant computer control system upgrade to replace outdated monitoring equipment. The new system will allow remote monitoring and automated control from a central location.
The council voted 6-1 to direct staff to draft a law requiring landlords to offer tenants the first chance to buy their building before selling to others. Mayor Butt cast the lone dissenting vote on the tenant purchase proposal.
International travel to Japan for three councilmembers and one staff member was approved despite public opposition. Four residents spoke against the trip during public comment, raising concerns about city services and infrastructure priorities versus travel expenses.
The council approved 13 routine items on consent, including a $235,000 state grant to combat impaired driving and $100,000 to increase legal services with Best Best & Krieger. Emergency contracts totaling $278,116 were also approved to repair a Valley View sinkhole that posed public safety risks.
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Biggest items: $235K Traffic Safety Grant · $100K Contract amendment with Best Best & K... · $84K Richmond Community Foundation Brownfi...