Tuesday, May 1, 2012

A proposal to develop a new Port Operations and Security Center was voted down 5-2, with only Bates and Boozé supporting the facility. The port currently lacks a centralized location for its operations and security functions.

The council unanimously approved a contract with W.R. Forde Associates to build the Meade Street Bypass Road. The new bypass will create an alternate traffic route around the current street.

A program to create Richmond resident ID cards was approved unanimously. The cards would serve as official identification and could store money like a debit card for residents.

The council approved 13 routine items on consent, including accepting completed $3.9 million Carlson Boulevard road improvements and adding $750,000 to the Ghilotti Brothers paving contract for South 23rd Street. Other major additions included $534,000 for Via Verdi road repairs and $200,000 for concrete repair work.

Discussion of joining the Marin Energy Authority for community energy programs was continued to a future meeting. The council also postponed votes on endorsing Measure K for school district funding and amending campaign contribution disclosure laws.