Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:00 p.m. · 10 items · 26 votes · 15 public comments
What happened
The council approved 12 routine items on consent, including $124,332 for domestic violence advocates and $83,000 for firefighter protective gear.
The council voted to oppose Chevron's proposed ballot measure on utility tax reform. Chevron is collecting signatures to change how Richmond collects utility taxes, and the council unanimously opposed putting this measure before voters.
The council approved hiring Morrison & Foerster law firm for legal counsel on Point Molate development. The city needs legal advice on cleaning up and developing the former Naval fuel depot site.
The council accepted $43,300 from El Cerrito and BART to close a gap in the Richmond Greenway trail near Ohlone Park. The council also approved a maintenance agreement with CalTrans for ongoing Greenway upkeep.
The council took positions on several ballot measures and laws. They opposed Proposition 16, which would require two-thirds voter approval for public electricity providers, and reaffirmed support for state climate laws AB 32 and SB 375.
Discussion of suspending $25,000 in public matching funds for November 2010 candidates was continued to a future meeting.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $124K Contracts for Domestic Violence Advoc... · $83K Purchase of Personal Protective Equip... · $64K Contract with Opportunity West