Reconsider adding movable bulkhead to Richmond Natatorium renovation project
In Plain English
The city council previously voted on whether to include a movable bulkhead in the Plunge renovation plans. Council members now want to revisit that decision and potentially change their vote. The movable bulkhead would allow the pool to be divided into sections for different activities.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the allocation of $350,000 for movable bulkhead
5 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved spending $350,000 to add a movable bulkhead to the Richmond Natatorium renovation project. This equipment would allow the pool to be divided into separate sections for different activities like swimming lessons, lap swimming, or water aerobics at the same time. The measure passed with broad support in a 5-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and McLaughlin voting against the additional expense. This represents a departure from both members' usual strong support for infrastructure projects.
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Motions without individual roll-call records
Motion · Official minutes
Suspend rules to reconsider vote
Related agenda records
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Richmond Natatorium bulkhead discussion
Richmond Plunge Original Usage Commitment
Construction contract for Phase I Richmond Natatorium renovation
Richmond Plunge safety and operation equipment purchase
Construction change order for Richmond Municipal Natatorium