Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 6 items · 2 votes · 6 public comments
What happened
- Approved comprehensive transportation plan for walking, biking, and transit improvements unanimously.
- Approved voting rules for regional waste management authority 5-0 with Johnson and Myrick abstaining.
- Received proclamations honoring Women's History Month, Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month, Tibetan Association, and figure skater Alysa Liu.
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Proclamation(4 items)
Declare March 2019 as Women's History Month
In Plain English
The city council formally recognizes March as Women's History Month to honor women's contributions to Richmond and American history. This annual proclamation joins a national tradition of celebrating women's achievements during March. The proclamation costs nothing and creates no new city programs.
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Declare March 2019 as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month
In Plain English
The mayor and city council want to officially recognize prescription drug abuse as a public health issue. The proclamation highlights the problem in Richmond and encourages residents to learn about safe medication practices. This formal recognition costs nothing but shows city leadership on health issues.
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Honor Tibetan Association of Northern California with proclamation
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The Tibetan Association of Northern California works to build and represent the Tibetan American community in Richmond. The proclamation recognizes their community service and cultural contributions. This is a ceremonial honor with no budget impact.
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Honor Richmond resident Alysa Liu for winning 2019 U.S. Figure Skating championship
In Plain English
Alysa Liu became the youngest skater ever to win the U.S. Figure Skating championship in 2019 at age 13. The Richmond resident broke multiple records during her historic victory. The city council formally recognizes her achievement with an official proclamation.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Adopt comprehensive transportation plan for walking, biking, and transit improvements
In Plain English
The city developed a new plan to improve how residents walk, bike, drive, and use public transit throughout Richmond. The plan identifies specific projects and policies to make transportation safer and more accessible for all residents. If approved, the city submits the plan to the state transportation department and begins implementing recommended improvements.
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Votes
Adopt the mobility plan
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Decide voting rules for regional waste management authority
In Plain English
The city belongs to a regional authority that manages waste collection and recycling for multiple cities. The authority is updating its agreement and needs input on how member cities should vote on decisions. The city must decide what voting structure it prefers before the authority finalizes the new agreement.
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Votes
Approve Option 1
5 to 0