What happened
The council approved 21 routine items on consent, including a $5.4 million construction contract for Harbour 8 Park expansion and hiring Aleshire and Wynder as City Attorney for $1.6 million.
A rent control ballot measure for November was approved 4-2, with Bates and Butt voting no. The measure would cap rent increases at 60% of inflation instead of the full rate, which jumped to 5.2% in 2022.
The council approved extending pension bond repayment from 2034 to 2044 unanimously. This refinancing will reduce annual costs by $7 million through 2034 for bonds originally worth $146 million.
The Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District was renewed for 7 years unanimously. Property owners had voted to continue funding extra maintenance and safety services downtown.
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Biggest items: $5.4M Pogo Park Contract Amendment for Harb... · $1.6M Approval of the Agreement with Aleshi... · $1.6M Resolution Accepting and Appropriatin...