Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The council approved $400,000 in additional funding to Harris & Associates for construction management services, part of a 22-item consent calendar that also included hiring Crosby Group for $158,000 in tunnel design work on Dornan Drive.

The council expanded railroad quiet zones to cover all BNSF tracks in south Richmond, approved 6-1 with Bates voting no. The zones eliminate train horn noise at crossings while maintaining safety through improved warning systems and crossing barriers.

New members were appointed to the Police Commission and Design Review Board, with Bates abstaining from the vote. The council also required public necessity findings before approving new liquor stores in oversaturated areas, passed unanimously.

The council unanimously opposed Contra Costa County cuts to healthcare for undocumented adults and directed staff to oppose High Occupancy Toll lanes on Interstate 80. The council also approved applying for EPA technical assistance for environmentally-friendly development planning.

Discussion of a July 3rd laser light show, green building standards, and the Green Commute Program was continued to future meetings."} Human: Write a post-meeting recap for this city council meeting:

MEETING: Date: 2013-01-08 | Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin | Called to order: 7:00 p.m. | Adjourned: 9:20 p.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR (9 items) — PASSED as a block: - Amend city code to change from 4-foot to 3-foot minimum height requirement for chain link fencing - Approve $750,000 contract with Graniterock for construction aggregate and paving materials ($750,000) - Approve final map for minor subdivision at 1080 Turquoise Street - Approve payment of $5,000 to Contra Costa County Transportation Authority for design work on two bicycle/pedestrian bridges ($5,000) - Accept donation of used fire engine from American Medical Response - Establish new classification and salary schedule for Communications Manager position - Accept state funding for senior nutrition program - Approve agreement to receive $90,000 Caltrans grant for safety improvements at Marina Bay Parkway and Regatta Boulevard intersection ($90,000) - Approve payment to East Bay Municipal Utility District for water line improvements

ACTION ITEMS (7 items): [environment] Adopt resolution supporting state Senate bill to phase out lead ammunition in California — PASSED Vote detail: Gayle McLaughlin: aye, Tom Butt: aye, Jovanka Beckles: aye, Jeff Ritterman: aye, Jim Rogers: aye, Corky Booze: aye, Nat Bates: nay Summary: State Senator Anthony Cannella introduced Senate Bill 4 to require hunters to use non-lead ammunition when hunting in California. Lead bullets and shot pellets poison wildlife when animals eat them or... Split vote: 1 nay vote(s) Public Comments: 1 [environment] Direct staff to research potential ordinance requiring disclosure of fracking chemicals used within city limits — PASSED Vote detail: Gayle McLaughlin: aye, Tom Butt: aye, Jovanka Beckles: aye, Jeff Ritterman: aye, Jim Rogers: aye, Corky Booze: aye, Nat Bates: aye Summary: Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) involves injecting high-pressure water and chemicals underground to extract oil and gas. The city wants to explore requiring companies to publicly disclose what chemica... Public Comments: 6 [environment] Support state efforts to combat climate change through Assembly Bill 32 implementation — PASSED Vote detail: Gayle McLaughlin: aye, Tom Butt: aye, Jovanka Beckles: aye, Jeff Ritterman: aye, Jim Rogers: aye, Corky Booze: aye, Nat Bates: nay Summary: Assembly Bill 32 requires California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The city council wants to formally support ongoing state implementation efforts and advocate for strong... Split vote: 1 nay vote(s) Public Comments: 1 [governance] Adopt resolution opposing federal "fiscal cliff" budget cuts that would reduce social services — PASSED Vote detail: Gayle McLaughlin: aye, Tom Butt: aye, Jovanka Beckles: aye, Jeff Ritterman: aye, Jim Rogers: aye, Corky Booze: aye, Nat Bates: nay Summary: Congress recently passed a deal to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts called the "fiscal cliff.