Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 3 votes · 1 public comments

What happened

The council voted down a proposal to receive a presentation on utility upgrade costs for temporary tenants at Point Molate. The item failed 3-4, with Bates, Butt, and Pimplé voting no. The city owns the former Naval fuel depot but currently earns no revenue from it.

The council unanimously approved allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in Richmond with new safety and security standards. The city previously prohibited medical marijuana cultivation and retail businesses entirely. One resident spoke during public comment on this issue.

The council approved 1 routine item on consent, including a $60,000 contract with Linear Systems to upgrade the Digital Information Management System.

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Attendance

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Jael Myrick(Present)

Vinay Pimple(Present)

Tom Butt(Present)

Eduardo Martinez(Absent)

Nat Bates(Present)

2 items · 1 consent

TopAllow medical marijuana businesses and set operating standards

Passed 6-01 speakerPolice & Community Safety

Receive presentation on utility costs for temporary tenants at Point Molate

Failed 3-3Rent Board & Tenants

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $60K Approved a sole-source contract with ...