Tuesday, December 7, 2010
JointPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:05 p.m. · 12 items · 11 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
- Rejected appeal of approved window installation at 356 West Macdonald Avenue.
- Approved medical marijuana collective rating criteria 5-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved $1,031,475 from energy conservation bond for city projects.
- Received police update on 23rd Street security camera installation project.
- Approved letter of intent with Main Street Power for solar installations at city facilities.
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Governance(2 items)
Increase garbage collection rates by 1.01% to match inflation
In Plain English
The city adjusts garbage collection rates annually based on inflation changes. This year's Consumer Price Index rose 1.01%, triggering the automatic rate increase. If approved, your monthly garbage bill increases by about $0.25 to $0.50 depending on your service level.
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Votes
Ordinance received first reading, and was laid over two weeks for second reading
6 to 0
Set rating criteria for evaluating medical marijuana collective applications
In Plain English
The city currently has no formal system for scoring medical marijuana dispensary applications. This creates standard criteria to rate applications before public hearings. If approved, staff will use consistent factors like security plans and community benefits to evaluate proposals.
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Votes
That the Council meet until all items on the agenda are completed
Amend language for Item 3 and strike item 6 from the resolution
5 to 1
Contracts(4 items)
Authorize 3-person committee to negotiate Americas' Cup sailing team facility at Port
In Plain English
The city wants to bring Americas' Cup sailing teams to Terminal 3 at the Port of Richmond as a temporary facility. This agreement lets Mark Howe, Bert Clausen and Kers Clausen negotiate on the city's behalf. If successful, Richmond could host international sailing teams during the competition period.
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Votes
Approve the item
Contract with KAPPE+DU Architects to design gender-specific restrooms at Fire Station 61
In Plain English
Fire Station 61 on West Richmond Avenue currently lacks separate restrooms for male and female firefighters. The city needs architectural plans to add gender-specific facilities to the station. If approved, KAPPE+DU Architects creates the design plans for the restroom renovation project.
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Votes
Approve the contract
6 to 0
Hire architects to design new restrooms for Fire Station 67
In Plain English
Fire Station 67 on Cutting Boulevard needs separate restrooms for male and female firefighters. The city currently lacks gender-specific facilities at this station. If approved, architects will create construction plans for the restroom improvements.
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Votes
Approve the contract
6 to 0
Sign letter of intent with Main Street Power for solar installations at city facilities
In Plain English
The city wants to install solar panels at multiple city buildings through a partnership with Main Street Power. The letter of intent starts formal negotiations for these solar projects. If approved, the city manager can finalize contracts for the solar installations without returning to council.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 137-10
6 to 0
Zoning(3 items)
Review alternative land uses for Point Molate Environmental Impact Report
In Plain English
The city is preparing an environmental study for Point Molate development and must decide which alternative land uses to analyze. A consultant identified several options beyond the current development plan. The city council will hear public input and direct staff on which alternatives to include in the environmental review.
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Votes
That the City not considers additional land use alternatives; and directed staff to prepare the final EIR for Council consideration
6 to 0
Hear appeal of Planning Commission's eagle ornament citation order
In Plain English
Richard Lompa installed an eagle ornament at 2 West Richmond Avenue that violates his approved design permit conditions. The Planning Commission directed staff to issue citations for the violation. Lompa is appealing that decision to avoid potential fines or removal requirements.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
5 to 0
Uphold the appeal and allow the eagle to remain on the building. No further citations will be issued to Mr. Lompa, and adopt Resolution No. 138-10
Hear appeal of approved window installation at 356 West Macdonald Avenue
In Plain English
The Design Review Board already approved a new window installation at this Atchison Village property. Atchison Village disagrees with that approval and is asking the city council to overturn it. The council will hear arguments from both sides before deciding whether the window project can proceed as planned.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
Close the public hearing
Extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m.
Deny the appeal and encourage the Atchison Village Homeowner's Association to address any possible liability issues pertaining to the window replacement
5 to 0
Deny the appeal and change the previous Design Review Board approval to a condition that the new window has to match the design of some existing original window in the complex, the most obvious being the pair of double-hung windows
Public Safety(1 item)
Receive police update on 23rd Street security camera installation project
In Plain English
The police department is installing security cameras along the 23rd Street corridor. This report updates the city council on the project's progress. The council will discuss next steps and provide direction to police staff.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Approve final citywide Parks Master Plan with modifications
In Plain English
The city presented its comprehensive parks planning document to the council in September 2010. The plan guides future park development, maintenance priorities, and recreation programs across all city parks. If approved, this becomes the official roadmap for park improvements and spending decisions over the next several years.
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Votes
Approve the plan with the incorporation of the recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission that all parks, with the exception of small parks or play lots, must have restrooms
6 to 0
Budget(1 item)
Increase Point Molate budget to cover developer payments and Navy cleanup costs
In Plain English
Point Molate is a former naval fuel depot that the city is redeveloping. The developer is reimbursing the city for some project costs, and the Navy is paying for environmental cleanup. The city needs to adjust its budget to account for these incoming payments and the related expenses they cover.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 132-10
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.