Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 8 items · 15 votes · 18 public comments
What happened
- Approved $3 million contract increase for Chevron hydrogen project environmental study.
- Approved 5-year lease extension for Auto Warehousing Company at Terminal 3 (McLaughlin dissenting).
- Heard appeal of denied subdivision for 5801 Knobcone Court but took no vote.
- Approved 11 routine items including $625,000 for 20 new police cars and $230,000 homeless grant application.
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Contracts(6 items)
Approve Port Executive Director travel to China for business development
In Plain English
The Port Executive Director wants to make 2 trips to China to work with the Port of Zhoushan and Auto Warehousing Company. Each trip costs about $5,000. If approved, the city spends $10,000 total to continue existing business partnerships and marketing efforts.
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Votes
Approve the request for travel
6 to 0
Hire consultant to write federal crime prevention grant application
In Plain English
The city wants to apply for a federal Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program grant focused on neighborhood revitalization and crime prevention in several Richmond neighborhoods. The Glen Price Group would prepare the grant application for $17,600 over 2.5 months. If approved, this consultant contract runs from January to March 2013.
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Votes
Motion to end debate
Approve the contract
6 to 0
Extend Auto Warehousing Company lease at Terminal 3 for 5 more years
In Plain English
Auto Warehousing Company currently rents space at Terminal 3 from the Port of Richmond. The lease was set to expire soon. If approved, the company continues renting the same space through December 2018 and pays at least $42,000 per year to the port.
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Votes
Approve the amendment
5 to 1
Increase Fire Station 61 restroom construction contract by $64,073
In Plain English
The city is building new gender-specific restrooms and remodeling Fire Station 61 on West Richmond Avenue. The original construction contract was $115,000. Additional work requirements mean the total project cost rises to $179,073 if approved.
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Votes
Approve the contract amendment
Approve $3 million contract increase for Chevron hydrogen project environmental study
In Plain English
The city hired Environ to study environmental impacts of Chevron's proposed hydrogen facility. The original contract proved insufficient to complete the analysis. Chevron pays the additional $3 million directly, not city taxpayers. The extended deadline gives consultants until December 2014 to finish the revised environmental report.
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Votes
Approve the contract amendment
Execute agreement for railroad underpass crossing at Marina Bay Parkway
In Plain English
The city needs formal permission to maintain the Bradley Moody Underpass where Marina Bay Parkway crosses under railroad tracks. Two railroad companies own the tracks above the underpass. If approved, the city can continue maintaining this road connection to Marina Bay.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 5-13 authorizing the agreement
Governance(2 items)
Create committee to review improvements to Industrial Safety Ordinance with county
In Plain English
The city wants to form a temporary committee to work with Contra Costa County on strengthening industrial safety rules. These rules govern how refineries and chemical plants operate to protect nearby neighborhoods. The committee would recommend changes to current safety requirements for industrial facilities.
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Votes
Approve the establishment of the ad hoc committee
Call special election for June 4, 2013 to fill one city office
In Plain English
The city needs to fill a vacant elected position through a special election. Voters will choose one candidate to serve in the empty office. The election date is set for June 4, 2013.
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Votes
Withdraw the resolution
Zoning(1 item)
Consider appeal of denied subdivision for 5801 Knobcone Court
In Plain English
William Randolph III wants to split his property at 5801 Knobcone Court into 4 separate lots plus 1 remainder parcel. The Planning Commission already rejected this subdivision request. If the council approves the appeal, the developer can move forward with creating the new lots.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.