Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 3 items · 2 votes · 10 public comments

What happened

The council voted down changes to medical marijuana business regulations by a 3-2 vote, with Myrick and Beckles opposing. The proposed updates would have modified rules for cannabis dispensaries and other marijuana businesses that were adopted several years ago.

The council approved a presentation on affordable housing strategy that outlined 6 proposals to speed up housing planning and construction. The presentation addressed Richmond's shortage of affordable homes for residents.

The council approved 1 routine item on consent, including a decision on an appeal for the Anaviv project worth $25,000. Discussion of Community Warning System options was continued to a future meeting.

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Attendance

Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Ben Choi(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
3 items · 1 consent
Receive presentation on strategy to increase affordable housing in Richmond
Housing & Homelessness
Consider changes to medical marijuana business regulations
Failed 3-2Cannabis
Receive presentation on Community Warning System options
Police & Community Safety

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $25K Anaviv Conditional Use Permit Appeal