Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:52 p.m. · 1 items · 12 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
- Approved citywide bicycle and pedestrian master plans with 2 road projects 5-2 (Boozé, Bates dissenting).
- Approved appointing 2 employee representatives to Personnel Board with McLaughlin abstaining.
- Approved 4 routine items including $56,839 for firefighter breathing masks and property liens.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Adopt citywide bicycle and pedestrian master plans with 2 specific road projects
In Plain English
The city created comprehensive plans to improve biking and walking throughout Richmond. The plans include specific upgrades to Harbour Way and Carlson Boulevard with new bike lanes and pedestrian features. If approved, these become the official guide for future transportation projects and grant applications.
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Votes
Motion to extend the meeting for 30 minutes
2 to 3
Motion to extend the meeting for 29 minutes
0 to 4
Motion to extend the meeting for 15 minutes
0 to 1
Motion to approve the item
5 to 2
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint 2 employee representatives to Personnel Board
In Plain English
The Personnel Board reviews employee disputes and makes recommendations on city hiring policies. The board includes both city employees and residents. City Council will choose 2 employees from 3 nominees to fill vacant positions.
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Votes
Motion to hold the item over to allow City Attorney to gather further information on what would happen if Council does not appoint two employee representatives
Motion to appoint Elaine Merriweather and Charles Smith to the Personnel Board
Substitute motion to appoint David Brown and Elaine Merriweather to the Personnel Board
Substitute motion to appoint David Brown to the Personnel Board
4 to 1
Motion to appoint Elaine Merriweather to the Personnel Board
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.