Discuss how to spend Measure Q sales tax revenue

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In Plain English

Richmond voters approved Measure Q in a previous election, adding a half-cent sales tax to fund city services. The council will discuss how much money this tax has generated and what projects or services to fund with it. If you buy something in Richmond, you pay this extra tax on top of the regular sales tax.

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Votes

Refer the matter to Public Safety, Public Services Standing Committee followed by the Finance, Administrative Services, and Economic Development Standing Committee for review

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

9 to 0

BatesAye
ButtAye
McLaughlinAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Added to the agenda the matter regarding the extension of time for Stevedoring Services of America (SSA)

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Voted to change the order of the agenda

Moved by: Councilmember PennSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Approved the contract award

Moved by: Councilmember GriffinSeconded by: Vice Mayor Rogers
Passed

7 to 2

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtNay
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesNay
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Adopted Resolution No. 71-05

Moved by: Councilmember PennSeconded by: Councilmember Griffin
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Adopted Resolution No. 72-05

Moved by: Councilmember PennSeconded by: Councilmember Griffin
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Voted to continue the public hearing to July 19, 2005

Moved by: Councilmember GriffinSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Extended SSA's termination agreement to become effective June 18, 2005

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Vice Mayor Rogers
Passed

8 to 1

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtNay
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Give first reading to the ordinance

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Concurred with the work group meeting concept and format

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

Approve the Mayor's recommendations for appointments and reappointments and vote separately on the proposed Police Commission appointment

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

9 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Authorized entering into Mills Act Agreements

Moved by: Councilmember GriffinSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Passed

8 to 0

BatesAbstain
ButtAye
McLaughlinAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Approved the minutes of the Morning Open Session, held on May 3, 2005

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Passed

6 to 0

McLaughlinAbsent
BatesAye
ButtAbstain
AndersonAye
PennAbstain
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Not to conduct a poll and, based upon cost and whether there will be a Statewide November election, to go directly to the ballot

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Failed

3 to 5

McLaughlinNay
BatesAye
ButtNay
AndersonNay
PennAbstain
RogersNay
ViramontesNay
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Authorized the City Manager to commence a Request for Qualifications/Requests for Proposals for management and promotion of the Richmond Convention Center

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

8 to 0

McLaughlinAye
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAbsent
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Amended Chapter 6.06 of the Richmond Municipal Code pertaining to the Historic Structures

Moved by: Councilmember GriffinSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

8 to 0

ButtAye
BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAbsent
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Approved the appointment of Emile De Vera to the Police Commission

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Penn
Passed

7 to 1

McLaughlinNay
BatesAye
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAbstain
MarquezAye
GriffinAye

Authorize the City Manager to retain the services of a consultant to complete an opinion survey

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Passed

7 to 2

McLaughlinAye
BatesNay
ButtAye
AndersonAye
PennAye
RogersAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezNay
GriffinAye