Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:11 p.m. · 8 items · 10 votes · 11 public comments
What happened
- Denied appeal for housing development at San Pablo Dam Road 5-3 (McLaughlin, Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Approved $80 million agreement for Civic Center Phase 1B construction 6-2 (McLaughlin, Butt dissenting).
- Approved hiring Mack5 to manage Civic Center Phase 1B construction 5-2 (McLaughlin, Bates dissenting).
- Approved eminent domain law for redevelopment projects 6-1 (McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved 5 routine items including $68,496 for library self-checkout machines.
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Contracts(3 items)
Approve labor agreement for Civic Center construction project
In Plain English
The city needs a formal agreement with construction unions before building the new Civic Center. This agreement sets wage rates, work rules, and hiring practices for the project. If approved, union workers get priority for construction jobs and the city gets protection from work delays or strikes.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 57-07
Authorize $80 million agreement for Civic Center Phase 1B construction
In Plain English
The city plans to build Phase 1B of the new Civic Center project. Richmond Civic Center Partners will handle construction under an agreement capped at $80 million. The total project budget including other costs reaches $94 million.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 58-07
6 to 2
Hire Mack5 to manage Phase 1B of Civic Center construction project
In Plain English
The city needs a project manager to oversee the next phase of Civic Center construction work. Mack5 would coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and ensure the project stays on schedule and budget. If approved, the contract costs up to $1.7 million.
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Votes
Extend meeting 15 minutes
5 to 3
Authorize contract with Mack5
4 to 2
Zoning(1 item)
Review appeal of denied housing development at San Pablo Dam Road
In Plain English
The Planning Commission rejected plans for a new residential development called Canyon Oaks II near the intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and Castro Ranch Road. The developer appealed this decision to the city council. If approved, the appeal overturns the Planning Commission's denial and allows the housing project to move forward.
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Votes
Close public hearing
Grant appeal, certify final EIR, adopt mitigation monitoring report, approve general plan amendment and rezoning, approve tentative subdivision map with conditions: (1) cul-de-sac closed, (2) owner provide fence maintained by homeowner association
Certify Final EIR, adopt mitigation monitoring report, approve general plan amendment and rezoning, approve tentative subdivision map, direct staff to return with resolution and ordinance
Continue meeting until 12:30 a.m.
Encompass everything in original substitute motion except cul-de-sac stays and turns into fire trail
4 to 3
Governance(1 item)
Introduce law describing eminent domain program for redevelopment projects
In Plain English
The city uses eminent domain to acquire private property for public projects when owners refuse to sell. This law would formally describe how the redevelopment agency operates its eminent domain program across different project areas. If approved, the ordinance creates official procedures for property acquisition in redevelopment zones.
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Votes
Close public hearing
Appropriate State requirements to apply for ordinance for eminent domain by Redevelopment Agency
6 to 1
Personnel(2 items)
Add Recreation Director position to city's official job classifications
In Plain English
The city wants to create a new Recreation Director job title in its official list of positions. This role would oversee parks, recreation programs, and community activities. If approved, the city can hire someone for this position and establish a salary range.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 56-07
Adjust wages for Code Enforcement Manager position
In Plain English
The city sets specific pay rates for each job title through its wage ordinance. Code enforcement staff investigate complaints about property conditions, illegal construction, and zoning violations. If approved, the Code Enforcement Manager receives updated compensation, though the exact amount is not specified in available documents.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 18-07
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint Gloria Vasquez-Alvarez to Human Relations/Human Rights Commission
In Plain English
The Human Relations/Human Rights Commission has an open seat that needs filling. This commission works on civil rights issues and community relations in the city. Gloria Vasquez-Alvarez would serve until March 30, 2008 if appointed.
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Votes
Approve Gloria Vasquez-Alvarez to fill open seat on Human Relations/Human Rights Commission
Approved as a group without individual discussion.