Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 7 items · 7 votes · 15 public comments
What happened
The council approved $25 million in wastewater revenue bonds to fund sewer system improvements. The bonds will be paid back through future wastewater bills rather than taxes.
The council created a new law governing pipeline companies that want to operate in Richmond. The ordinance establishes permit requirements and fees for pipeline operators in the city.
The council approved the Port of Richmond's Clean Air Action Plan to reduce pollution from port operations, passing 5-1 with Butt voting no. The plan is required as part of environmental conditions for the Honda import facility.
The council approved 11 routine items on consent, including a $382,639 state gang prevention grant and hiring Nichols Consulting Engineers for $60,000 to oversee Point Molate cleanup.
The council also created a new law allowing medical marijuana collectives to operate in Richmond and approved sending a letter to President Obama about Castro Cove water quality issues. Both measures passed unanimously.
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