Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:38 p.m. · 4 items · 11 votes · 8 public comments
What happened
- Approved creating annual budget for 4 part-time student council interns with Bates dissenting 8-1.
- Approved 6 routine items including $257,600 contract for Point Molate facility maintenance.
- Approved closing portion of B Street to public use.
- Approved increasing Historic Preservation Advisory Committee from 7 to 9 members.
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Zoning(2 items)
Close portion of B Street to public use
In Plain English
The city proposes to permanently close a section of B Street to vehicles and pedestrians. Street vacations typically happen when the road is no longer needed for public access or when adjacent property owners request closure. If approved, the city transfers ownership of that street section to neighboring property owners.
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Votes
Close public hearing
End debate and refer comments to the staff
3 to 6
Refer the matter to the city manager to conduct a thorough research and report back to the City Council
Amend redevelopment plans for 10 city project areas
In Plain English
The city operates 10 special redevelopment zones including Downtown, North Richmond, and Eastshore Park. These areas have specific plans that guide development and spending. The proposed changes update these plans, though specific amendments are not detailed in available materials.
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Votes
Close public hearing
Give first reading to ordinance and lay over two weeks for second reading
Budget(1 item)
Create annual budget for 4 part-time student interns for city council
In Plain English
The city council wants to hire 4 part-time student interns to help with public policy work. These positions would start June 1, 2007 and continue through the 2007-08 fiscal year. The council is directing staff to include funding for these internships in the annual budget.
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Votes
Approve the proposal inclusive of the recommendation to hire only two interns now and defer a decision to fill the remaining two positions
8 to 1
Governance(2 items)
Increase Historic Preservation Advisory Committee from 7 to 9 members
In Plain English
The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee currently has 7 voting members who review proposals affecting historic buildings and neighborhoods. If approved, the committee expands to 9 members. More members could provide broader community representation and prevent meeting cancellations when members are absent.
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Votes
Substitute motion to increase the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee's membership from seven to eight
Give first reading to ordinance and lay over two weeks for second reading
8 to 0
Submit growth management compliance forms to receive street maintenance funds
In Plain English
The city must prove it follows growth management rules to receive state money for street repairs. Contra Costa Transportation Authority requires cities to submit annual compliance forms before releasing funds. If approved, the city receives its allocation of Local Street Maintenance and Improvement money for fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 50-07
8 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.