Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:40 p.m. · 6 items · 16 votes · 9 public comments
What happened
The council established new rules for drone use in Richmond, creating Chapter 11.46 in the city code to regulate where and how residents can fly unmanned aircraft. The measure passed 6-1, with Mayor Butt casting the only no vote.
The council approved 10 routine items on consent, including a $500,000 state grant for an urban greening project in the Iron Triangle and a $195,000 increase to an environmental consulting contract for Terminal One cleanup documentation.
A local emergency was declared unanimously for landslide damage on Rifle Range Road near the El Cerrito border. The declaration allows the city to access state and federal disaster funds for repairs and speeds up the repair process.
The council approved a 6-month contract with Advance Peace for up to $62,280 to help run the Office of Neighborhood Safety, which works to reduce gun violence. The council also unanimously supported a state bill requiring health warning labels on sugary drinks and agreed to co-sponsor a 'Know Your Rights' educational forum for undocumented immigrants.
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Biggest items: $500K Resolution authorizing State Coastal ... · $204K CALOES Violence Against Women Act gra... · $195K Contract amendment with AMEC Foster W...