Formalize 2007 approval of environmental review consulting contracts

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In Plain English

The city approved contracts in July 2007 for environmental consultants to review development projects under state law. Each consultant can receive up to $400,000 per project over 3 years. The city now needs to create a formal written record of this earlier approval.

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Votes

Delete obsolete individuals and direct staff to provide justification of individuals that are of concern to the Councilmembers and allow staff to provide an updated list on May 19, 2009

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted to remove outdated consultants from a list of environmental reviewers and asked staff to justify any controversial choices before presenting an updated list in May 2009. This relates to contracts approved in 2007 that allow environmental consultants to review development projects under state law, with each consultant eligible for up to $400,000 per project over three years. The motion passed with broad support in a 5-0 vote, though Councilmembers Viramontes and Lopez abstained rather than voting yes or no. This appears to be routine contract maintenance to clean up an outdated consultant roster.

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Other motions

Approve the item with a technical revision to change Steve Hurst's service area to artist

Failed

Community Discussion

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