Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:50 p.m. · 3 items · 9 votes · 2 public comments
What happened
- Approved 300-unit waterfront condominium development appeal 7-2 (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved interviewing 2 law firms for city charter review consultant 8-1 (McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved 1-year Point Molate security contract with DP Security unanimously.
- Approved supporting community college bond measure for facility improvements unanimously.
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Personnel(1 item)
Interview 2 law firms to select consultant for city charter review
In Plain English
The city needs to update its charter, the legal document that defines how Richmond government operates. Two law firms will interview with the Rules Committee to compete for the consulting contract. The selected firm will guide the city through reviewing and potentially revising charter provisions that govern elections, city operations, and resident services.
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Votes
Approve the agreement to negotiate
8 to 1
Receive the status report
8 to 0
That the entire Council interview the recommended consultants
8 to 0
Zoning(1 item)
Review appeal of approved 300-unit waterfront condominium development
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved a residential condominium project at Westshore Marina after completing environmental review. A resident or group filed an appeal challenging this approval. The city council now decides whether to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's decision to allow the development.
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Votes
Approve the staff recommendations and direct staff to draft a resolution for adoption
7 to 2
Contracts(1 item)
Hire DP Security for 1-year Point Molate security contract
In Plain English
The city needs private security at Point Molate, a former naval fuel depot turned development site. DP Security would patrol the area to prevent vandalism and unauthorized access. If approved, the city spends up to $225,000 for 1 year of coverage.
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Votes
Approve the contract, add a one year extension, and include language regarding a 30-day cancellation notice and direct staff to present a staff report to Council regarding Bajan Security at the June 6th meeting
9 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Support community college bond measure for facility improvements
In Plain English
The Contra Costa Community College District placed Bond Measure A on the ballot to fund facility repairs and improvements at local campuses. The city council is formally endorsing this measure. If approved by voters, the bond would fund construction and renovation projects across the district's colleges.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 37-06 supporting the Contra Costa Community College District Facilities Bond Measure A
7 to 0