Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 1 items · 12 votes · 18 public comments
What happened
- Rejected new land use rules for private property in Northshore area 3-2 (Beckles, McLaughlin dissenting, Ritterman abstaining).
- Approved partnership with service provider to reduce junk mail and catalogs.
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Zoning(1 item)
Set land use rules for private property in Northshore area
In Plain English
The city is updating its General Plan and needs to decide how private property in the Northshore area can be used. Staff will choose between allowing only open space, only business and light industrial uses, or a mix of both. This decision affects what can be built on these private lots in the future.
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Votes
Adopt Option A (Open Space)
2 to 4
Adopt Option B (Business/Light Industrial)
3 to 3
Adopt Option C
Call the question
2 to 4
Adopt Option C with development standards
3 to 3
Return the matter to the Planning Commission
4 to 1
Allow city manager to answer Councilmember Bates' question
3 to 2
Environment(1 item)
Partner with service provider to reduce junk mail and catalogs
In Plain English
The city is considering working with a company to help residents stop unwanted mail, catalogs, and phone books. This partnership aims to reduce waste going to landfills and support climate goals. If approved, residents could get help removing their addresses from mailing lists.
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Votes
Appoint Councilmember Rogers Vice Mayor
Approve contract with Oscar I. Solano Jr., dba Zumba Rico Fitness for $20,000 from January 4, 2012 through December 31, 2012
4 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 1-12 authorizing acceptance and appropriation of Richmond Fire Safe Fund donation
Adopt Resolution No. 2-12 approving TDA Article 3 funding application
4 to 0
Approve City Council 2012 Standing Committee, Regional, and Liaison position appointments
5 to 0
Extend meeting to finish current item
0 to 1
Direct staff to provide legal and staff recommendations for several alternatives
5 to 0
Extend meeting for one hour to 12:00 a.m.