Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The council voted down a 4-year extension for the city manager's contract that would have delayed promised pay raises. The proposal failed 5-2, with only Bates and Pimplé voting yes.

The council approved 13 routine items on consent, including a $810,640 amendment to a toxic oil spill cleanup contract and $175,720 for security services at Point Molate through December.

Council members set new rules for the Richmond Promise college scholarship program, determining which schools qualify students for awards. The measure passed 4-3, with Martinez, Pimplé, and Butt voting no.

The council unanimously approved a resolution opposing three international trade agreements, expanding their previous opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership to include two additional trade deals.

Discussion of a 5% cost of living increase for city retirees and several other items were continued to future meetings. The council session lasted over five hours, adjourning after midnight.