What happened
The council received a presentation on Marin Municipal Water District's proposed emergency water pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge connecting Marin County to the East Bay. The proposal drew 18 public comments with residents opposing Bay Trail closures during construction and urging the council to deny MMWD permission to use city streets. Speakers also suggested alternative solutions like desalination plants and improved water conservation.
The council approved budget updates and spending for public safety programs and federal rescue funds, with Butt voting no. The city received more revenue than expected in fiscal year 2020-2021 and will spend the extra money on programs recommended by the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force.
The council received an update on a police and public works plan to stop illegal sideshows where drivers perform dangerous stunts and block traffic. The departments created a joint response plan to address these events on Richmond streets.
The council approved continuing virtual participation in meetings under Assembly Bill 361 during the COVID-19 emergency. They also approved applying standard attendance rules to public safety task force members, removing members after 3 unexcused absences.
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