Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:34 p.m. · 25 agenda items recorded · 26 motion records · View official: Minutes
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Attendance
Nat Bates(Present)
John Marquez(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
Harpreet Sandhu(Present)
Ludmyrna Lopez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Tony Thurmond(Present)
Maria Viramontes(Present)
15 items · 9 consent
Allocate additional $45,000 for Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Motion passed 7-1Political Statements
Receive report on franchise agreements and direct staff to renew them
Motion passedFranchise Agreements
Authorize hiring freeze for all vacant city positions until budget approval
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Create policy allowing council members to correct wrong information during public comment
Motion passed 8-0Police & Community Safety
Strengthen local hiring requirements for city contractors
Motion passedLocal Employment Ordinance
Support regional park bond measure for November 2008 ballot
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Hire planner Dennis Carrington to review the city's General Plan for $90,000
Motion passed 7-0General Plan Review
Approve $860,000 design contract for car facility improvements at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
Motion passed 7-1Terminal 1 & the Port
Contract with Psomas for $99,000 sewer system evaluation and planning study
Motion passedSewer System Study
Create grant program to help residents pay for private sewer repairs
Motion passedSewer Infrastructure
Contract with Boyles and Associates for graffiti removal program
Motion passedGraffiti Abatement Program
Extend moratorium blocking new cell towers until July 2008
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Approve subdivision of property at 125-127 Western Drive into separate lots
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Review appeal of approved two-story home addition at 4917 Thunderhead Court
Motion passedThunderhead Court Addition
Urge UC Regents to raise wages for low-paid university workers
Motion passedPolitical Statements
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