Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:15 p.m. · 12 agenda items recorded · 13 motion records · View official: Minutes
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Attendance
Maria Viramontes(Absent)
Nat Bates(Absent)
Harpreet Sandhu(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Ludmyrna Lopez(Absent)
Tony Thurmond(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
John Marquez(Present)
11 items
Partner with Urban ReLeaf to plant up to 600 trees per year
Motion passed 6-0Labor & City Workers
Hire communications firm to explore potential ballot measures
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Hold public hearing on citywide fee schedule
Motion passed 6-0Master Fee Schedule
Close portions of 4 streets permanently to through traffic
2 motions · see outcomesMacdonald Avenue
Review appeal of approved plan to split property into 3 lots on Western Drive
Motion passed 6-0Western Drive
Support state bill to create universal health care in California
Motion passed 6-0Political Statements
Direct staff to put utility tax extension on February 2008 ballot
Motion passed 6-0Utility User's Tax
Increase Richmond Improvement Association contract by $100,000
Motion passed 6-0Richmond Improvement Association
Discuss new rules for self-storage facilities in the city
Motion passed 6-0Self-Storage Facilities
Install gun-free school zone signs around willing schools
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Clarify that all taxpayers face penalties for tax evasion
Motion passed 6-0Tax Evasion Penalties
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