Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:18 p.m. · 15 agenda items recorded · 19 motion records · View official: Minutes
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Attendance
Maria Viramontes(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
Jeff Ritterman(Present)
Ludmyrna Lopez(Present)
14 items · 1 consent
Hire BKF Engineers to design lighting system for Shields Reid Park
Motion passed 5-1Shields Reid Park
Reduce required cash reserves from 15% to 7% of city budget
Motion passedCash Reserve Policy
Amend law firm contract to prosecute BNSF railroad for blocking crossings
Motion passed 5-1BNSF Railroad Crossings
Receive annual report on city programs that help residents avoid foreclosure
2 motions · see outcomesHousing & Homelessness
Enforce updated state energy efficiency standards for new buildings
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Repeal sign rules and ban new permanent signs for 120 days
Motion passedSign Regulations
Amend zoning law to address biodiesel facilities and operations
Motion passedBiodiesel Zoning
Require employers with 10+ workers to offer commuter benefits
Motion passedCommuter Benefits
Ban smoking in and around apartment buildings and condos
Motion passedMulti-Unit Housing Smoking
Direct staff to create new rules for pipeline company permits
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Amend City Council Rules of Procedure to change meeting times and agenda format
4 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Endorse state ballot initiative for publicly financing Secretary of State races
Motion passed 5-0Police & Community Safety
Designate 2 delegates to represent Richmond at statewide cities conference
Motion passedLeague Voting Delegates
Create delegation to meet with federal officials about ARRA funding
Motion passedFederal Advocacy
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