Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:16 p.m. · 6 items · 23 votes · 8 public comments
What happened
- Approved permits for 2 new houses in Point Richmond historic area 7-2 (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved 66-unit senior housing project on Macdonald Avenue 7-1 (McLaughlin dissenting, Marquez abstaining).
- Heard appeal to cancel developer selection and restart bidding for South 7th Street properties.
- Approved 16 routine items including $5.45 million payment to Veolia for water operations.
- Approved $1.52 million spending plan for North Richmond landfill impact projects.
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Zoning(4 items)
Cancel previous developer selection and restart bidding for South 7th and 8th Street properties
In Plain English
The city selected a developer in 2000 for vacant properties on South 7th and 8th Streets but the project never moved forward. The city now cancels that 24-year-old decision and will accept new bids from developers. If approved, the redevelopment agency runs a new competitive process to find a developer for these properties.
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Hear appeal of approved 66-unit senior housing project on Macdonald Avenue
In Plain English
A developer received city approval to build affordable senior housing at 300-338 and 400-412 Macdonald Avenue. Someone is appealing that approval, claiming the project doesn't meet design or affordable housing requirements. The city council will review the original approval and decide whether to uphold or overturn it.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
Deny the appeal
6 to 1
Change zoning for 11.2 acres at 3185 Garrity Way to allow different commercial development
In Plain English
The property at 3185 Garrity Way is currently zoned for office and shopping uses. The developer of 'The Tides' project wants to change the zoning to general commercial, which allows a wider range of businesses. If approved, this opens the door for different types of stores, restaurants, and services than currently permitted.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
Approve Resolution No. 99-06
8 to 0
Review appeal of permits for 2 new houses in Point Richmond historic area
In Plain English
The city planning department approved permits for 2 new houses at 335 and 343 Summit Place in Point Richmond's historic district. The property owners appealed this decision to the city council. The houses needed special permits because they don't meet standard zoning rules for the historic area.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
Deny the appeal
6 to 2
Governance(1 item)
Support state tobacco tax to fund smoking prevention programs
In Plain English
The state is considering a new tobacco tax under the Tobacco Tax Act of 2006. Tax revenue would pay for smoking prevention programs across California. The city council is expressing formal support for this statewide ballot measure.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 100-06
9 to 0
Infrastructure(1 item)
Review construction timeline for Civic Center building upgrades
In Plain English
The city is planning major renovations to the Civic Center complex. Staff needs council direction on how to schedule the construction work in phases. Different phasing approaches could affect how long city offices remain open during construction and which areas get upgraded first.
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Votes
Extend the meeting 10 additional minutes
Approve Option 1 and Option C
8 to 0
Budget(1 item)
Approve $1.52 million spending plan for North Richmond landfill impact projects
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill pays mitigation fees to reduce impacts on the North Richmond community. The city and county jointly decide how to spend these annual fees on local improvements. If approved, the 2006-2007 plan allocates $1.52 million for projects that benefit North Richmond residents.
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Votes
Approve the mitigation fee
8 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.