Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:51 p.m. · 3 items · 4 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
- Denied staff plan preparation for potential Chevron refinery abandonment.
- Approved city support for community activities responding to church shooting.
- Approved advancing 2 street projects to compete for federal Jobs for Main Street Act funding.
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Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to prepare plan for if Chevron abandons Richmond refinery
In Plain English
The city council wants staff to create a backup plan in case Chevron closes, sells, or reduces operations at its Richmond refinery. The refinery is a major employer and tax revenue source for the city. If approved, staff develops strategies for potential job losses and reduced city income from this scenario.
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Votes
Allow Don Gosney the opportunity to address the City Council regarding the information being presented
Allow anyone to speak on any item
0 to 1
Extend the meeting for 15 minutes
0 to 3
Adjourn the meeting with no further discussion
0 to 4
Direct staff to continue researching and consider things that the City Council could do to mitigate and find opportunities should Chevron decide to close the Richmond Refinery
4 to 1
Accept the first part of Councilmember Butt's motion and drop the part about keeping Chevron
Infrastructure(1 item)
Advance 2 street projects to compete for federal Jobs for Main Street Act funding
In Plain English
The city wants to submit Dornan and Barrett Avenue improvement projects for federal grant consideration. These grants fund local infrastructure projects that create jobs. If approved, staff will complete required environmental reviews and meet federal deadlines to qualify for potential funding.
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Votes
Direct staff to meet the required review and environmental deadlines with final contract award by May 15, 2010, or as determined by Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Discuss city support for community activities responding to church shooting
In Plain English
A shooting occurred at New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ, prompting community healing activities from February 27 through March 6, 2010. The city organized events called "Our Voice, Our City, Our Hope" to help residents process the tragedy. Council will review what support the city provided during this difficult period.
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Votes
Add emergency item to agenda for 'our voice, our city, our hope' to discuss activities related to church shooting
Authorized City Manager Bill Lindsay to provide logistical support, including Human Rights and Human Relations pamphlet, for the 'Never Again: Our Voice, Our City, Our Hope' events from February 27, 2010, through March 6, 2010