Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 19 votes · 6 public comments
What happened
The council approved a 193-unit apartment and retail complex at 830 Marina Way South, changing the site's zoning from industrial to planned area development. Three residents spoke about the Baywalk Development project during public comment. Martinez, McLaughlin, and Beckles abstained from the vote.
The council approved issuing pension bonds to pay down the city's retirement debt at potentially lower interest rates than current obligations. Pimplé abstained while all other council members supported the financial strategy.
The council unanimously opposed a regional plan that would defund the Association of Bay Area Governments, which coordinates housing planning across the Bay Area. The council also directed the city manager to seek consultants for a North Richmond annexation study to examine the financial impact of bringing the unincorporated area into the city.
The council approved 13 routine items on consent, including a $554,850 three-year maintenance contract for the gunshot detection system and a $358,000 contract amendment for Corporation Yard emergency generator installation.
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Biggest items: $555K Shot Spotter maintenance contract · $358K Contract amendment with NEMA Construc... · $285K Release Neighborhood House of North R...