Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:52 p.m. · 5 items · 17 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Approved increasing medical marijuana collective permits from 3 to 4 by 4-3 vote (Beckles, Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved 60-day delay for Point Molate water quality cleanup order 5-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved contract with TransMETRO for transportation management plan 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved 10 routine consent items including $225,000 county youth job training contract and $150,000 arts grant matching funds.
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Governance(2 items)
Increase medical marijuana collective permits from 3 to 4
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows only 3 medical marijuana collectives to operate in the city. This law change adds 1 more permit, bringing the total to 4 collectives. The additional business could provide more patient access and generate more tax revenue for the city.
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Votes
First reading of ordinance amending Medical Marijuana Collectives code to increase permits from three to four
4 to 3
Support community college district's construction labor agreement
In Plain English
The Contra Costa Community College District wants to adopt a Project Stabilization Agreement for construction projects. This type of agreement sets wages, benefits, and work rules for contractors on large projects. The city is formally endorsing the district's plan to use this approach for future construction.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 87-11 in support of the Contra Costa Community College District adopting a Project Stabilization Agreement
5 to 0
Contracts(3 items)
Approve Port Executive Director's travel to China for business development
In Plain English
The Port's top executive wants to make 2 business trips to China to develop new trade opportunities. The city must formally approve this international travel as required by policy. If approved, the Port covers all travel costs from its own budget.
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Votes
Approve the Port Executive Director's request for travel to China
6 to 0
Accept completed street light wiring work in Park Plaza neighborhood
In Plain English
W. Bradley Electric finished replacing old electrical circuits that power street lights in the Park Plaza area. The city hired the company to upgrade aging wiring that was causing outages and maintenance problems. Accepting this work formally closes out the project and allows final payment to the contractor.
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Votes
Accept the work completed by W. Bradley Electric, Inc.
6 to 0
Contract with TransMETRO to implement transportation management plan
In Plain English
The city wants to hire TransMETRO to carry out its Greenprint Transportation Management Plan. This plan connects transportation services with current and future development projects. The goal is better coordination between where people live, work, and how they get around town.
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Votes
Approve a contract with TransMETRO, Inc., to implement the Greenprint Transportation Management Plan
Direct staff to conduct a comprehensive cost analysis and present the information to the Council before a contract was approved
Approve a contract with TransMETRO, Inc., to implement the Greenprint Transportation Management Plan with improvements to the transportation option for the low income community in Richmond
6 to 1
Litigation(1 item)
Request 60-day delay of water quality order for Point Molate cleanup
In Plain English
The Regional Water Board plans to issue cleanup requirements for the former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot site. Richmond wants more time to review and respond to these proposed environmental standards. If approved, the city gets 60 additional days before the water board makes its final decision on cleanup requirements.
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Votes
Approve a 60-day continuance of the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board consideration of the Tentative Order with Updated Site Cleanup Requirements for the former Point Molate Naval Fuel Depot
5 to 1
Approved as a group without individual discussion.