Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The council approved 17 routine items on consent, including a $1.5 million contract for a new police dispatch and records system and accepting $734,300 in state grants for maintenance workers and illegal dumping prevention.

Department budget presentations for the 2017-18 fiscal year were approved 6-1, with Mayor Butt voting no. Each city department explained their proposed spending plans and services for the fiscal year starting in July.

The council approved hiring a property manager for temporary uses at Point Molate and allowed Intren to store trucks and equipment on 2-3 acres at the site. Both Point Molate items passed 6-1 with Mayor Butt dissenting.

A formal resolution supporting adult education classes at Serra Adult Center was approved unanimously. The council also renewed the Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District, which funds street cleaning and security through property owner fees.

Discussion of 4-way stop signs at Ohio Avenue and 2nd Street and review of paratransit service options for disabled and elderly residents were continued to future meetings.