Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:13 p.m. · 7 items · 16 votes · 13 public comments
What happened
The council approved 8 routine items on consent, including accepting a $338,998 federal grant for fire department equipment and training.
The council approved a $111,375 contract with Ross Recreation for new playground equipment at La Moine Park. The six-month project will install playground equipment and rubber surfacing from January through June 2006.
The council approved charging property owners for city cleanup of neglected lots and buildings. Property owners will now pay the city back for cleanup services, inspections, and building boarding when they fail to maintain their properties.
The council approved reducing the time limit for construction projects from 2 years to 1 year after getting a building permit. The new law also reduces the number of extensions developers can request from two to one.
The council approved changes to meeting structure and added rebuttal time for public hearings. People who appeal planning decisions or apply for permits will now be able to speak twice during hearings. Discussion of hiring a planning firm to update Richmond's General Plan for $1.6 million was continued to a future meeting.
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Biggest items: $339K Department of Homeland Security Grant · $20K Amendment to contract with Victor R. ...