Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:10 p.m. · 6 items · 12 votes · 15 public comments
What happened
The council voted down a $30,000 contract with a law firm for election law advice and general legal assistance. The proposal failed 5-2, with McLaughlin, Myrick, Rogers, Beckles, and Butt voting no.
A medical marijuana dispensary was approved to move to a new location on South 2nd Street. Richmond Compassionate Care won approval 4-3, with McLaughlin, Beckles, and Butt opposing the permit transfer.
The council approved new meeting rules that set regular start times at 6:30 p.m. and end times at 11:00 p.m. The changes passed 5-2, with Boozé and Bates voting against the formal schedule.
A plastic bag ban was approved, requiring stores to charge 5-10 cents for paper bags. The ordinance also bans foam containers and passed with Myrick and Bates abstaining.
The council unanimously approved holding a public hearing on $10 million in housing revenue bonds for affordable housing development. They also unanimously renamed 15th Street to Village Lane in the Metro Walk neighborhood.
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