Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:57 p.m. · 16 items · 39 votes · 23 public comments

What happened

The council approved new rules for medical marijuana collective permits following a recent court decision that changed how cities can regulate dispensaries. The measure passed 4-3, with McLaughlin, Beckles, and Butt voting no.

The council approved 22 routine items on consent, including a $1.75 million contract amendment for the Chevron refinery environmental impact report and $1 million increase to the Holland & Knight contract for environmental review.

Council members approved international travel to Japan and China for four city officials, including Councilmembers Bates and Boozé, City Manager Bill Lindsay, and Port Director Jim Matzorkis. The December 2011 trip to sister cities passed 6-1, with Beckles voting no.

The council passed a policy directing staff to explore banning city investments in corporations that avoid income taxes. The measure passed 5-1 with Boozé voting no and Bates abstaining.

The council approved a resolution asking Chevron to drop property tax appeals that could reduce the company's payments to the city. The council also approved relocating a house at 720 Elm Avenue to expand the nearby Elm Play Lot playground.

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Attendance

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Tom Butt(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Corky Boozé(Present)

Jeff Ritterman(Present)

Jim Rogers(Present)

16 items · 22 consent

Purchase 4 replacement pickup trucks for city maintenance crews

Passed 5-0Police & Community Safety

Relocate house at 720 Elm Avenue to expand Elm Play Lot playground

Passed 5-0Elm Play Lot

Award contracts to 3 companies for major mechanical repairs at city buildings

Passed 6-0Building Maintenance Contracts

Extend National Institute for Art and Disabilities contract through June 2012

Passed 6-0NIAD Contract

Accept completed emergency repairs to historic buildings at Point Molate

Passed 6-0Point Molate

Support joint procurement for waste collection services with neighboring cities

Passed 6-0Waste Management

Extend contract with Meyers Nave law firm for 2 ongoing lawsuits

Passed 6-0Legal Defense Contract

Purchase 2 replacement police pursuit cars from Bay City Chevrolet

Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety

Buy replacement police recruit vehicle from Bay City Chevrolet

Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety

Award 3-year contract for automatic garage door and gate repairs

Passed 5-0Garage Door Contract

Authorize international travel to Japan and China for 4 city officials

Passed 6-1Terminal 1 & the Port

Approve new tow service contract and raise tow fees

Passed 6-0Tow Service Contract

Ask Chevron to drop property tax appeals

Passed 6-0Chevron & the Refinery

Explore policy to ban city investments in corporations that avoid income taxes

Failed 2-5Police & Community Safety

Discuss new rules for medical marijuana collective permits after court decision

Passed 4-3Cannabis

Honor 2 city employees with annual recognition awards

Passed 7-0Police & Community Safety

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $1.8M Chevron EIR Contract Amendment · $1M Holland & Knight Legal Services Amend... · $950K Ohlone Greenway Grant Application