Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:07 p.m. · 4 items · 8 votes · 14 public comments

What happened

Approved reducing Planning Commission from 9 to 7 members by 5-3 vote (McLaughlin, Bates, Butt dissenting).
Heard proposal to buy auto extrication equipment from L.N. Curtis and Sons.
Heard proposal to hire DP Security to patrol Point Molate property.
Approved one routine consent item amending city permit laws.

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Attendance

Irma Anderson(Present)

Jim Rogers(Present)

Tom Butt(Present)

Mindell Penn(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

John Marquez(Present)

Richard Griffin(Present)

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

4 substantive items · 1 consent

Governance(2 items)

Reduce Planning Commission from 9 to 7 members

5-3Planning Commission

In Plain English

The Planning Commission currently has 9 appointed members who review development projects and zoning changes. If approved, the commission shrinks to 7 members. This change makes it easier to schedule meetings and reach decisions when members are absent.

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Votes

Adopt Ordinance No. 12-05, N.S. reducing the Planning Commission from 9 members to 7 members in 2008, effective January 2009

Moved by: ViramontesSeconded by: Penn

Passed

5 to 3

Mindell PennAye

John MarquezAye

Richard GriffinAye

Jim RogersAye

Irma L. AndersonAye

Tom ButtNay

Nat BatesNay

Gayle McLaughlinNay

Municipal Code relating to demolition permits

5-3Police & Community Safety

Official Agenda Text

Consider amendments to Municipal Code relating to demolition permits

Votes

Continue Item P-2 regarding the Municipal Code relating to demolition permits for one week

Moved by: BatesSeconded by: Griffin

Passed

5 to 3

Mindell PennAye

Nat BatesAye

John MarquezAye

Richard GriffinAye

Irma L. AndersonAye

Tom ButtNay

Jim RogersNay

Gayle McLaughlinNay

Contracts(2 items)

Buy auto extrication equipment from L.N. Curtis and Sons

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The fire department needs specialized tools to cut people out of crashed vehicles during emergencies. This agreement lets the city purchase hydraulic cutters, spreaders, and other rescue equipment from a vendor. The equipment helps firefighters free trapped victims from car accidents more quickly and safely.

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Hire DP Security to patrol Point Molate property

Point Molate

In Plain English

Point Molate is a 412-acre former naval fuel depot that the city owns on San Francisco Bay. The property sits mostly empty while the city plans future development. Security patrols prevent vandalism and unauthorized access to the waterfront site.

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Approved as a group without individual discussion.