Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Presiding: Councilmember Myrick · Called to order: 6:39 p.m. · 1 items · 14 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Approved zoning laws to regulate adult-use cannabis businesses.
- Approved formal decision supporting net neutrality and free internet access.
- Approved 10 routine items including $700,000 planning consultant contract amendment for zoning updates.
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Governance(1 item)
Adopt formal decision supporting net neutrality and free internet access
In Plain English
The city council will vote on a statement supporting net neutrality rules that prevent internet companies from blocking or slowing websites. If approved, the city manager sends copies to Richmond's federal representatives in Congress. This formal position has no direct impact on local internet service.
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Votes
To place urgency item on the agenda regarding Net Neutrality
4 to 1
Adopt Resolution No. 142-17 regarding Net Neutrality and request that a copy also be sent to the FCC
5 to 0
Zoning(1 item)
Update zoning laws to regulate adult-use cannabis businesses
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no zoning rules for where adult-use cannabis businesses can operate. The city wants to create specific regulations about locations and requirements for these businesses. If approved, new cannabis businesses cannot open until the permanent rules are finished.
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Votes
Introduce ordinance on first reading with an amendment to Section 2 regarding cannabis businesses permitted by the City as of the effective date being allowed to engage in equivalent adult-use commercial cannabis activities under their existing permit for a temporary period from January 1, 2018 until the City regulations go into effect
5 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.