Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:20 p.m. · 9 items · 13 votes · 17 public comments
What happened
- Approved the city's annual operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved appointing Councilmember Tom Butt to Marin Energy Authority Board 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved 2 routine items including $450,000 police-prosecutor partnership agreement and $47,816 hardware upgrade.
- Approved hiring Allied Defense Recycling to remove 2 abandoned boats from Point Potrero Marine Terminal.
- Approved increasing county agreement spending limit by $596,464 to $2.16 million.
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Budget(3 items)
Approve spending plan for North Richmond waste facility mitigation fees
In Plain English
The city collects fees from the North Richmond waste facility to offset impacts on nearby neighborhoods. This plan governs how those mitigation funds can be spent through September 2012. The city also needs to formalize an agreement with Contra Costa County for managing these programs.
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Votes
Approved the amended 2012/2013 North Richmond Waste and Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan through September 30, 2012, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and Contra Costa County
6 to 0
Adopt city's annual operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan
In Plain English
The city council reviews and approves how the city spends money for the next year and plans major projects for the next 5 years. The operating budget covers day-to-day expenses like staff salaries, utilities, and services. The capital plan funds infrastructure projects like road repairs, park improvements, and building upgrades.
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Votes
Adopt resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Operating Budget and the Fiscal Year 2012-17 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget with the ability to come back and make adjustments in September 2012 without considering reductions in hours for the library staff
5 to 1
Set annual spending limit for 2012-13 budget year
In Plain English
California law requires cities to calculate a maximum amount they can spend each year based on population and inflation. Richmond must formally approve this limit before adopting its annual budget. The limit prevents excessive government spending without voter approval.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 83-12 approving the 2012-13 Appropriations Limit
6 to 0
Contracts(4 items)
Increase county agreement spending limit by $596,464 to $2.16 million
In Plain English
The city has an ongoing agreement with Contra Costa County that currently allows spending up to $1.56 million. This amendment raises the limit to $2.16 million. The agreement covers unspecified county services, and the city needs more funding to continue the work.
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Votes
End debate
5 to 1
Approved and authorized the city manager, or his designee, to execute a fourth amended Interagency Agreement with the County of Contra Costa
6 to 0
Hire Allied Defense Recycling to remove 2 abandoned boats from Point Potrero Marine Terminal
In Plain English
Two tugboats were abandoned at the city's Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The city needs to remove them to clear the waterfront facility. Allied Defense Recycling specializes in dismantling and disposing of large vessels.
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Votes
Approved a contract with Allied Defense Recycling LLC
6 to 0
Hire attorney Trisha Aljoe for police legal services
In Plain English
The city needs specialized legal help for police matters including code enforcement and drug house cases. Trisha Aljoe currently provides these services and the city wants to continue working with her. If approved, she handles legal issues that regular city attorneys may not specialize in.
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Votes
Approved the legal services agreement with Trisha A. Aljoe
6 to 0
Amend loan terms with East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
In Plain English
The city previously made a bridge loan to the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. The original loan agreement needs changes to its terms or payment schedule. If approved, the city modifies the loan conditions without affecting the total amount owed.
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Votes
Approved the first amendment to loan documents with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint Councilmember Tom Butt to Marin Energy Authority Board
In Plain English
The Marin Energy Authority provides electricity service to Richmond residents as an alternative to PG&E. Richmond needs a council representative on the authority's governing board. If approved, Councilmember Butt serves as the city's voice in regional energy decisions.
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Votes
End debate
5 to 1
Appointed Councilmember Butt to be the Richmond representative to the Marin Energy Authority Board
5 to 1
Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive presentation on San Francisco Bay Trail Connection Project and give staff direction
In Plain English
Staff will present plans for connecting Richmond's portion of the Bay Trail, a regional hiking and biking path that circles San Francisco Bay. The city council will review proposed route options and tell staff which alignment to pursue. The Bay Trail currently has gaps in Richmond that prevent continuous access for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Votes
Directed staff to bring to City Council on July 10, 2012, for adoption of a resolution to support the consensus alignment and to authorize the City Engineer to execute the Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.