Discuss rehabilitation and historical designation of International Hotel
In Plain English
The International Hotel is a historic building in Richmond that needs repairs and may qualify for official historic status. City staff wants council direction on whether to pursue renovation and seek historical designation. Historic designation can provide tax benefits and preserve the building's character, but also limits future changes to the structure.
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Votes
Direct staff to come back to the City Council in 60-days with a specific plan
7 to 0
End debate
End debate
6 to 1
Adopt Resolution No. 112-12
7 to 0
Endorse the West Contra Costa Unified School District bond proposition, Measure E, authorizing the district to borrow $360 million on a 10-year repayment plan
7 to 0
Endorse parcel tax, Measure G, authorizing the school district to extend its current parcel tax beyond the scheduled expiration of 2014 (November 2012)
7 to 0
Said ordinance received first reading and was laid over two weeks for the second reading
7 to 0
Adopt Ordinance No. 11-12 N.S.
5 to 2
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