Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:09 p.m. · 24 agenda items recorded · 28 motion records · View official: Minutes
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Attendance
Ludmyrna Lopez(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
John Marquez(Present)
Tony Thurmond(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
Harpreet Sandhu(Present)
Maria Viramontes(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
11 items · 12 consent
Condemn police union mailer and support community peace group
4 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Direct staff to clarify campaign materials do not represent city views
Political Statements
Strengthen financial oversight with expanded audits and purchase reviews
Motion passed 8-1Police & Community Safety
Discuss proposal to create Safer Schools Program with local school districts
Motion passedSafer Schools Program
Direct city to hire Richmond construction companies as general contractor on future projects
Motion passedPolice & Community Safety
Allow city employees 5 hours monthly paid leave to volunteer in Richmond schools
Motion failed 4-3Youth & Community Programs
Approve guidelines for new Emergency Grant Program
2 motions · see outcomesEmergency Grant Program
Create civil fines up to $1,000 per day for unmaintained foreclosed properties
Motion passed 8-0Foreclosed Property Maintenance
Update property maintenance law to clarify what counts as a public nuisance
Motion passed 8-0Property Maintenance
Expand city enforcement powers over unmaintained vacant properties
Motion passed 9-0Vacant Property
Review appeal of permit for gift basket business with wine sales at 1099 Essex Avenue
2 motions · see outcomes1099 Essex Avenue
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