Tuesday, February 26, 2008
SpecialPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:08 p.m. · 6 items · 2 votes · 5 public comments
What happened
- Approved updated public art plan for Civic Center area.
- Opposed cuts to school district bond funds for Richmond school renovations.
- Received updates on environmental policy framework development and commercial packaging waste reduction policy.
- Received status reports on Summer Youth Employment Program and Local Employment Ordinance.
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Governance(3 items)
Approve updated public art plan for Civic Center area
In Plain English
The city created a public art plan for the Civic Center area that needs council approval. The plan likely identifies locations for murals, sculptures, or other artwork in public spaces. If approved, the city can move forward with installing art pieces according to the updated guidelines.
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Votes
Accept the art elements as presented
7 to 0
Receive status report on Local Employment Ordinance
In Plain English
The city requires certain contractors to hire local workers through its Local Employment Ordinance. Staff will present an update on how well this policy is working. The report likely covers how many local residents got jobs and whether contractors are following the rules.
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Votes
Accept the report and the Public Safety and Program Committee will review the ordinance and get consensus with the Public Safety Program Committee voting on amending the ordinance and take the time to meet with the business community and all stakeholders and bring it back to Council and the Finance Committee will look at the compliance issue
Oppose cuts to school district bond funds for Richmond school renovations
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa County Unified School District has a bond program that funds renovations to local schools. The district is considering reducing money allocated for Richmond school improvements. This formal opposition asks the school district to maintain full funding for renovating Richmond's aging school buildings.
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Votes
Rescind the resolution in the interest of harmony and goodwill between the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education and the Richmond City Council
7 to 0
Environment(2 items)
Receive update on environmental policy framework development by graduate school
In Plain English
The Graduate School of Public Policy is analyzing the city's environmental policies and developing a new framework. City council will hear progress updates and give input on what criteria should guide policy recommendations. If approved, this framework will help the city make consistent environmental decisions across departments.
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Votes
Refer this item to the city manager to come back to the City Council with a recommended process and policies
Direct the city manager to develop a financial strategy and give the City Council the opportunity to weigh in on issues such as revenue generation, etc.
Receive update on commercial packaging waste reduction policy development
In Plain English
City staff has been working on a policy to reduce packaging waste from businesses like restaurants and stores. Staff will report on their progress and ask for direction on next steps. The policy could eventually require businesses to use less packaging or switch to recyclable materials.
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Votes
Receive the report
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Receive status report on Summer Youth Employment Program
In Plain English
City staff will update the council on how this year's summer jobs program went. The program typically hires dozens of local teenagers for paid work experience at city departments and community organizations. Council members will hear about participation numbers, program costs, and whether changes are needed for next summer.
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Votes
Receive the report