Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:05 p.m. · 5 items · 3 votes · 24 public comments
What happened
The council approved 25 routine items on consent, including a $771,000 software maintenance contract for police and fire communications and hiring Psomas for $265,000 to map the sewer system.
The council directed staff to draft laws licensing and taxing large marijuana farms in industrial areas, approved 5-2 with Bates and Viramontes voting no. The licensing system would be similar to Oakland's and allow big farms in industrial zones to supply dispensaries.
A ballot measure asking voters about North Shoreline development was approved 4-2 with Butt and McLaughlin voting no and Rogers abstaining. The advisory measure will appear on the November 2010 ballot asking if voters support adding low-intensity shops and recreation to the area.
The council approved allowing sewer fees to be collected through property tax bills instead of separate billing, passing 6-1 with Viramontes voting no. Property owners will see sewer charges added to their annual tax bills.
Two additional marijuana-related measures were approved for the ballot: a 10% business license fee for marijuana businesses and a new law allowing medical marijuana collectives to operate in Richmond. The council also formally endorsed the California Jobs Budget at the state level.
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