Tuesday, November 16, 2010
JointPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:37 p.m. · 6 items · 8 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
The council approved $396,659 in federal funding to partner with Portland State University for computer literacy programs. This was part of 13 routine items approved on consent, including $119,628 for 150 bulletproof vests for police officers and a $60,000 annual contract with Hi-Tech EVS for fire truck repairs.
The council accepted a $228,488 state grant to fund advocates for sexual assault and domestic violence victims. A separate item approved contracts to station 2 advocates at the Richmond Police Department to provide immediate support when victims report crimes.
The council approved contracts with ABC Security Service for unarmed security at the Richmond Public Library. They also approved a vendor list for the Office of Neighborhood Safety life skills programs, with Bates abstaining from the vote.
The council amended the city's medical marijuana collective regulations and discussed resident concerns about a previously approved wireless tower in the Hilltop neighborhood. Both items passed unanimously.
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Attendance
Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $450K Office supply contracts · $397K Portland State University agreement · $120K Ballistic vests