Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:44 p.m. · 6 items · 8 votes · 13 public comments
What happened
The council approved a 5% cost of living increase for retired city workers, expanding on the existing 2% annual increase. The higher increase helps retirees keep up with rising costs.
A youth participatory budgeting program using money from the Terminal One property sale was voted down. The program would have let young residents propose and vote on community projects.
The council granted exclusive negotiation rights for a housing development on the 13.8-acre Terminal One property at 1500 Dornan Drive to Terminal 1 LLC. The city had already completed community outreach to gather resident input on the design concept.
The council approved $19,000 for emergency ADA door opener installation at the Civic Center, with Beckles and Rogers abstaining. The automatic door openers are needed on two men's restroom doors to meet disability access requirements.
The council approved 6 routine items on consent, including a $24,761 increase to the fireboat construction contract and a contract with El Cerrito Police for $37,500 to inspect alcohol license compliance. The council also added electronic cigarettes to the city's existing smoking regulations.
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Biggest items: $935K Contract amendment with Moose Boats f... · $60K Contract amendment with Pacific Park ... · $38K Grant-funded contract with El Cerrito...