Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:37 p.m. · 8 items · 9 votes · 34 public comments
What happened
The council approved 18 routine items on consent, including a $1.5 million extension for law firm services on Chevron refinery project legal work and a $558,500 contract with Malachi Paving & Grading for concrete repairs.
The council rejected all bids for Barrett Avenue bike lanes and called for new bids, approved 5-1 with Bates voting no and Boozé abstaining. McNabb Construction was hired to fix Marina Bay Trail lighting to restore proper illumination for evening walkers and cyclists.
The council unanimously authorized the city manager to create Richmond's first Climate Action Plan to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plan would cover energy use, transportation, and waste management strategies.
The council approved bringing a Health Exchange Call Center with 220 jobs to Richmond and authorized hiring consultants for a city branding and marketing study. They also supported the Saffron Strand 2013 Conference with $5,000 to help develop job skills for homeless individuals.
Other approved items included a 3.3% salary increase for the Risk Manager, contract amendments for emergency generator maintenance, and extending the contract with D.M.G. Janitorial Services for $25,200 in park restroom cleaning.
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