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
The council approved $1.52 million in spending for North Richmond landfill impact projects. These annual fees come from the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill to reduce impacts on the local community.
Council members approved a controversial appeal for two new houses in Point Richmond's historic district at 335 and 343 Summit Place. The vote was 6-2, with Butt and McLaughlin voting no. The council also approved an appeal for a 66-unit senior housing project on Macdonald Avenue, passing 7-1 with McLaughlin opposing.
The council approved 16 routine items on consent, including a $5.45 million payment to Veolia for water system operations. Other major expenses included $445,000 for a state parks grant application and $275,000 for Clean Water Program administration.
Zoning changes were approved for 11.2 acres at 3185 Garrity Way to allow broader commercial development for The Tides project. The council also supported a state tobacco tax to fund smoking prevention programs across California. Discussion of developer selection for South 7th and 8th Street properties was continued to a future meeting.
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Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $5.5M Authorized payment to Veolia for oper... · $600K Maze & Associates amendment · $445K Per Capita Program grant application