Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Joint

Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:10 p.m. · 10 items · 19 votes · 19 public comments

What happened

The council approved a ballot measure asking Richmond voters their opinion on a proposed Point Molate casino development. The advisory measure passed 5-1 with Rogers voting no, while Lopez abstained.

A proposal to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for permits in Richmond failed to gain enough support. Only Butt, Lopez, and Viramontes voted yes, while four councilmembers abstained, preventing the measure from passing.

The council approved new rules requiring historic evaluations before demolishing buildings over 50 years old. The measure passed 4-1 with Bates voting no, aimed at preserving Richmond's historic structures.

New dining options were approved as the council passed permits for restaurants to serve food on public sidewalks. The council also removed limits on how many days per week organizations can hold bingo games for fundraising.

The council approved 12 routine items on consent, including a $400,000 extension of the Valley Oil Company fuel contract and accepting $1.1 million in completed construction for Central Richmond Greenway Phase II.

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Attendance

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

Tom Butt(Present)

Jim Rogers(Present)

Jeff Ritterman(Present)

Ludmyrna Lopez(Present)

Maria Viramontes(Present)

10 items · 12 consent

Place advisory ballot measure asking voters about Point Molate casino project

Passed 5-1Point Molate

Purchase safety and operation equipment for Richmond Plunge pool

Passed 7-0Richmond Plunge

Remove limit on how many days per week organizations can hold bingo games

Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety

Allow restaurants to serve food on public sidewalks with permits

Passed 6-0Outdoor Dining Permits

Allow medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for permits in Richmond

Failed 4-3Cannabis

Require historic evaluation before demolishing buildings over 50 years old

Passed 4-1Historic Preservation

Increase annual fees for Hilltop neighborhood landscape maintenance

The Hilltop

Set annual property assessments for Marina Bay landscaping and lighting district

Ford Point & Richmond Village

Oppose Proposition 23 to keep state climate pollution standards

Political Statements

Designate Perennial Purple Tree Collard as Richmond's official green

Official City Green

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $1.1M Central Richmond Greenway Bicycle/Ped... · $400K Valley Oil Company contract extension · $210K Contract amendment with Pankow Specia...