Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 8:08 p.m. · 19 agenda items recorded · 21 motion records · View official: Minutes
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Attendance
Maria Viramontes(Present)
John Marquez(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
Irma Anderson(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
Tony Thurmond(Present)
Richard Griffin(Present)
18 items
Issue bonds to refinance existing wastewater system debt
Motion passedWastewater Bonds
Purchase specialized sports and fitness equipment for 9 community centers
Motion passedCommunity Centers Equipment
Purchase chairs and tables for 9 community centers
Motion passedCommunity Centers
Sign agreement with transportation authority to study Richmond Parkway upgrades
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Appoint Robert Peters-Slaughter to Youth Commission
Motion passed 8-0Youth & Community Programs
Apply for federal Preserve America Community historic designation
Motion passedHistoric Preservation
Create new Staff Assistant position for City Council with $60,000-$72,000 salary
Motion passedCity Council Staff
Create new Senior Assistant to the Mayor position with salary up to $81,456
Motion passed 7-1Senior Assistant Position
Amend city law governing private sewer line connections
Motion passed 8-0Police & Community Safety
Expand council authority to negotiate Civic Center development contracts
Motion passed 8-0Civic Center Redevelopment
Receive annual report on city's financial control systems
Motion passed 8-0Financial Controls Audit
Set storm and sewer fees for fiscal year 2006-07
2 motions · see outcomesStorm & Sewer Fees
Support ballot measure to add more police and anti-violence programs
Motion failed 3-6Police & Community Safety
Put business license tax measure on November 2006 ballot
Motion passed 6-3Business License Tax
Extend Bay Trail to western side of Brickyard Landing development
2 motions · see outcomesBrickyard Landing
Study feasibility of using biodiesel fuel for city vehicles and port operations
Motion failed 4-3Terminal 1 & the Port
Develop proposal for Richmond to lead West Contra Costa County fire services
Motion passedFire Department Consolidation
Appoint voting delegates to represent Richmond at state cities conference
Motion passedLeague of Cities Delegate
*Meeting minutes approval