Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 3 votes · 6 public comments
What happened
- Rejected utility cost presentation for Point Molate temporary tenants 4-3 (Bates, Butt, Pimplé dissenting).
- Approved allowing medical marijuana businesses with operating standards after hearing 1 public comment.
- Approved $60,000 contract with Linear Systems to upgrade Digital Information Management System.
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Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive presentation on utility costs for temporary tenants at Point Molate
In Plain English
The city owns the former Naval fuel depot at Point Molate but currently earns no revenue from it. A consultant will present costs to upgrade electrical systems and water lines needed before the city can rent space to temporary commercial tenants. If approved, these upgrades would generate short-term rental income while the city develops long-term plans for the site.
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Votes
Directing staff to meet with Mark Howe, two other PMCAC members, and other experts to discuss how to take the next step
3 to 3
Governance(1 item)
Allow medical marijuana businesses and set operating standards
In Plain English
The city currently prohibits medical marijuana cultivation and retail businesses. This law creates minimum safety and security standards for these businesses to operate legally in Richmond. The Police Department still needs to recommend how the city should review applications and issue permits.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 7-16 N.S.
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.