Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The council approved six routine items on consent, including a $300,000 increase to the Morrison & Foerster law firm contract for Point Molate legal work. Other consent items included $60,000 contracts each with the Richmond Art Center, East Bay Center for Performing Arts, and National Institute for Art and Disabilities.

The council declared a 45-day freeze on new outdoor vendor permits citywide. The moratorium stops all new applications from food trucks, street vendors, and outdoor service providers during this period.

A contract with LSA Associates for $24,785 was approved to review environmental impacts of the Bicycle Master Plan. The environmental review is required by state law before the updated bike plan can be finalized.

The council approved changes to the West County Agency organizational structure, which Richmond shares with other local cities. One resident spoke during public comment on this item, the only public participation of the evening.

The council also approved mid-year budget adjustments and fixed zoning law typos while allowing clothing donation boxes at recycling centers. All items passed with Councilmember Ritterman absent from the meeting.