Tuesday, June 7, 2005

The council created a Point Richmond neighborhood improvement district to fund local improvements like streetscaping and safety programs. The measure passed 7-1 with McLaughlin voting no, while Butt was absent. Property owners in the district will pay annual fees based on their property value.

The council approved 4 routine items on consent, including launching a SCAN alert system to send emergency notifications to residents. Staff will also transfer the Plunge Parcel development agreement to Point Richmond Gateway LLC.

Several governance changes passed, including establishing a library impact fee for new development projects and revising rental policies and fees for community centers and parks. The council also directed planning staff to seek proposals for new citywide design standards to guide how buildings and developments should look.

A new Information Technology Assistant position was approved with a salary range of $4,004 to $4,771 per month. The council also extended a temporary legal services contract with Mary Renfro through June 2005 and supported state bill SB 840 to create universal health insurance in California.

Discussion of purchasing 3 new mowers and trailers for $84,592 was continued to a future meeting, along with raising maximum towing fees and expanding the abandoned vehicle removal program.