Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:09 p.m. · 12 items · 14 votes · 14 public comments
What happened
The council rejected revoking a cellular antenna permit at 260 Water Street by a 4-3 vote, with Marquez, Beckles, Viramontes, and Bates voting against removal. The permit would have been canceled if approved.
The council approved a $500,000 annually fuel contract with Valley Oil Company for a three-year term to supply gas and diesel for city vehicles. They also approved a $200,000 contract with Hanson Aggregate Mid-Pacific for asphalt and pavement repair materials.
Three land use plans for citywide development over the next 20 years were approved 8-1, with Butt voting no. The council also approved closing an unused alley between South 13th Street and Marina Way South and directing staff to negotiate with the county for a new community health center in Richmond.
The council approved holding a special election to revise the city's telecommunications and video users' tax structure. They also passed a resolution opposing U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Iran with Mayor McLaughlin abstaining.
The council approved 6 routine items on consent, including appointing residents to city boards and commissions for $31,359.
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Biggest items: $31K Board and Commission appointments