Tuesday, April 24, 2012
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 3 items · 4 votes · 2 public comments
What happened
The council voted down the Richmond General Plan 2030, which would have guided city development through 2030. The plan would have set rules for where housing, businesses, and parks can be built over the next 20 years. Two residents spoke during public comment on this item.
A proposal to study ways to improve city services for non-English speakers was also rejected by the council. The measure failed 4-3, with McLaughlin, Ritterman, Beckles, and Butt voting no. Many Richmond residents speak languages other than English as their primary language.
Discussion of alternatives for building an Operations and Security Center at Richmond Port was continued to a future meeting.
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