Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:06 p.m. · 10 items · 16 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
The council approved 14 routine items on consent, including a $152,978 contract with Bellecci & Associates to create a master plan for all city parks and $215,000 for labor compliance software from Elation Systems.
The council passed a green building standards law requiring new environmental standards for construction projects in Richmond. The new rules will set requirements for energy efficiency and water conservation in buildings.
The council voted to support Senate Bill 810, which would create a universal health care system in California. The state would provide health insurance instead of private companies under this single-payer system.
The council strengthened restrictions on alcoholic beverage advertising in the city. The new rules add limits on where and how alcohol can be advertised beyond current regulations.
The council received an update on the city's foreclosure prevention programs and directed staff to help the East Bay Center for Performing Arts find funding to restore the historic Winters Building. Both items passed unanimously.
Auto-summarized from official minutes and vote records
Stay informed
Get a briefing before and after each meeting.
Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $215K Contract with Elation Systems for lab... · $153K Contract with Bellecci & Associates, ... · $150K Contract with Networkfleet for GPS Fl...