Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:17 p.m. · 11 items · 26 votes · 7 public comments
What happened
The council approved a 2008 community benefits agreement for a Richmond development project in a 5-3 split vote, with Butt, McLaughlin, and Rogers voting no. The agreement requires developers to provide specific benefits to Richmond residents as part of major development projects.
A cleanup agreement for Point Molate development site was approved despite opposition from Butt and McLaughlin. Point Molate is a former Navy fuel depot that needs environmental cleanup before the 270-acre site can be developed.
The council created a new Neighborhood Change Agent job classification and set its salary range in two separate votes. The new position will work on neighborhood improvement initiatives, though specific duties were not detailed in the meeting.
The council approved $10,000 in emergency funding for the Latina Center from the city's nonprofit assistance program. They also extended a 6-month ban on new cell towers and wireless facilities through March 2009 while developing permanent regulations.
The council approved 9 routine items on consent, including a $15,000 contract with Nichol Engineering for a Barrett Avenue safety study and $19,500 to hire a recruiting firm for a new deputy budget director.
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Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $20K Neher & Associates Contract · $15K Nichols Engineering Contract Amendment · $15K Courtyard by Marriott Contract