Tuesday, September 11, 2007

The council approved a 25% salary increase for the mayor from $37,200 to $46,500 annually. The vote passed 6-1 with Nat Bates voting no while Mayor McLaughlin abstained from voting on her own raise.

The council approved 13 routine items on consent totaling over $800,000, including $193,500 to amend a contract with GFOA for business software setup and accepting completed playground renovations at multiple parks. Other consent items included development mitigation spending of $152,615 and a $40,000 renewal with Keenology Corporation for planning software.

The council directed staff to draft new gun laws requiring residents to report stolen firearms to police and banning possession of assault weapon ammunition. The council also approved extending Toll Brothers' deadline to acquire property rights for the Point Richmond Shores housing development redesign.

The council designated the Civic Center area as an official historic district to protect historic buildings from demolition without review. Maria Viramontes abstained from this vote while all other present members approved the designation.

Several items were continued to future meetings, including developing a comprehensive global warming policy and reviewing a General Plan amendment for 327 South 4th Street. The council also approved contracts with Ross Recreation Equipment for Elm Street Playlot renovation and ekpass for heavy equipment operator training."}