Tuesday, January 27, 2015
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 3 items · 3 votes · 11 public comments
What happened
- Approved street paving project using Measure U tax money 5-1 (Martinez dissenting).
- Heard presentation on program to buy troubled mortgages and prevent foreclosures.
- Discussed creating Richmond Proud and Beautiful campaign to keep city clean.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Approve street paving project using Measure U tax money
In Plain English
The city plans to fix roads using money from Measure U, the local sales tax voters approved for infrastructure. The formal decision allows the city to spend money now and pay itself back later if it issues bonds. This lets road repairs start sooner rather than waiting for all funding to arrive.
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Votes
Motion to adopt a resolution declaring official intent of the Richmond City Council to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of indebtedness
3 to 3
Motion to obtain the following reports from staff: (1) how much interest per year to expect from Strategy 3A; (2) the amount the City currently pays per year for street repairs; (3) further analysis of jobs to address more jobs over a longer period of time; (4) what would be the improvement of streets with Strategy 2 (Pay as you go); and (5) a smaller bond analysis for $20 million
3 to 3
Motion to adopt the resolution with no action to implement and gather more information including obtaining the following reports from staff: (1) how much interest per year to expect from Strategy 3A; (2) the amount the City currently pays per year for street repairs; (3) further analysis of jobs to address more jobs over a longer period of time; (4) what would be the improvement of streets with Strategy 2 (Pay as you go); and (5) a smaller bond analysis for $20 million
5 to 1
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Discuss creating Richmond Proud and Beautiful campaign to keep city clean
In Plain English
City council will explore launching a public awareness campaign focused on reducing litter and maintaining clean neighborhoods. The discussion covers potential messaging, activities, and partnerships to encourage residents to take pride in their community's appearance. No funding decisions are being made at this meeting.
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Housing(1 item)
Hear presentation on program to buy troubled mortgages and prevent foreclosures
In Plain English
A national nonprofit will present their program that buys mortgages from homeowners facing foreclosure. The program aims to help residents keep their homes and create more affordable housing options. The city council originally planned to vote on joining this program but withdrew that decision for now.
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