Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:19 p.m. · 3 items · 23 votes · 20 public comments
What happened
- Approved minimum wage increase to $12.30 per hour by 2017, passing 5-2 (Beckles, Boozé dissenting).
- Approved Hilltop landscaping property assessment increases, passing 5-2 (Boozé, Myrick dissenting).
- Approved $400,000 increase for security alarm system contract to $550,000 total.
- Approved 15 routine items including $1.5 million for Richmond Parkway lighting and flood cleanup contract.
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Governance(1 item)
Set minimum wage at $12.30 per hour by 2017
In Plain English
The city is considering creating its own minimum wage law that would be higher than state requirements. The proposed rate of $12.30 per hour would affect all workers at businesses within city limits. If approved, local employers must pay this amount even if state minimum wage is lower.
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Votes
Meet with businesses to give them opportunity to discuss the issue
Approve the ordinance as presented with understanding that staff would come back in two weeks with draft ordinance for first reading including seven specified revisions
Extend the meeting for 30 minutes
Extend the meeting for 15 minutes
Vote on the current item and adjourn the meeting
Finish the current item and adjourn the meeting
4 to 3
Include in the original ordinance Revisions 2, 4, 5, and 7 only
3 to 4
Extended the meeting to 11:30 p.m.
5 to 2
Budget(1 item)
Approve annual report and increase property assessments for Hilltop landscaping
In Plain English
Property owners in the Hilltop area pay annual assessments to maintain landscaping along streets and common areas. The city proposes raising these assessments for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. A public hearing on June 3 allows residents to comment before the council makes a final decision.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 35-14
5 to 2
Contracts(2 items)
Increase security alarm system contract by $400,000 to $550,000 total
In Plain English
The city's current contract for intrusion and fire alarm systems at city buildings needs more funding. The original contract amount was $150,000. If approved, the total contract value rises to $550,000 through June 2017.
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Votes
Approve contract amendment with Security Signal Devices, Inc.
7 to 0
Purchase prefab restroom building for Marina Bay Park for $166,779
In Plain English
Marina Bay Park needs a new restroom facility to replace the existing one. The city will buy a prefabricated building from CXT Inc. and hire Maloney Construction to demolish the old restroom and prepare the site. Total project cost is $372,138 including both the building purchase and construction work.
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Votes
End debate
6 to 1
Approve the purchase of a pre-fabricated restroom building from CXT Inc.
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.