Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:19 p.m. · 3 items · 23 votes · 20 public comments
What happened
The council approved a $12.30 per hour minimum wage by 2017, with Beckles and Boozé voting no. The new wage will apply to all workers at businesses within city limits.
A $400,000 increase for the city's security alarm system contract was approved unanimously, bringing the total to $550,000. The original contract was for $150,000 but needed additional funding for intrusion and fire alarm systems at city buildings.
The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $1.5 million grant for Richmond Parkway lighting and a $99,000 contract extension with D & H Landscaping for Point Molate maintenance. Other notable items included a $77,177 grant for a health project and emergency $10,769 contract for flood cleanup at West Side Branch Library.
Property assessments for Hilltop landscaping were increased for 2014-2015, with Boozé and Myrick voting no. The council also unanimously approved purchasing a $166,779 prefab restroom building from CXT Inc. for Marina Bay Park.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $1.5M Measure J funds for Richmond Parkway ... · $99K D & H Landscaping contract extension · $77K Community Transformation Grant