Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Special

Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:35 p.m. · 3 items · 2 votes · 3 public comments

What happened

The council approved an additional $45,000 for the 2008 Cinco de Mayo Festival, bringing the city's total contribution to $65,000. The funding passed 7-1 with Viramontes voting no and Lopez abstaining.

The council approved 2 routine items on consent, including extending a contract with eCivis for grant database services for $29,500.

The council directed staff to prioritize LEED green building projects with the regional waste authority. LEED certification helps buildings use less energy and water through eco-friendly design standards.

The council approved supporting a student rally against California education budget cuts planned for May 15. The Campaign for Quality Education organized the rally to demand long-term education funding solutions.

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Attendance

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Eduardo Martinez(Present)

Tom Butt(Present)

Nat Bates(Present)

Harpreet Sandhu(Present)

John Marquez(Present)

Ludmyrna Lopez(Present)

Jeff Ritterman(Present)

Corky Boozé(Present)

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Jim Rogers(Absent)

3 items · 2 consent

Direct staff to prioritize LEED green building projects with waste authority

Environmental Justice

Support student rally against California education budget cuts

Political Statements

Approve additional $45,000 for 2008 Cinco de Mayo Festival

Passed 7-1Police & Community Safety

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $30K eCivis contract amendment