Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 1 votes · 8 public comments

What happened

  • Approved declaring a local emergency due to landslide damage on Via Verdi.
  • Approved mid-year budget adjustments for operating and capital improvement spending.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
2 substantive items

Budget(1 item)

Approve mid-year budget adjustments for operating and capital improvement spending

5-2Mid-Year Budget Review

In Plain English

The city reviews its budget halfway through each fiscal year to account for changed circumstances. Mid-year adjustments typically move money between departments or projects based on actual needs versus original estimates. If approved, the changes take effect immediately and guide city spending through June 2017.

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Votes

Extend the time by two minutes for speaker Sam Casas

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

5 to 2

Thomas K. ButtNay
Ben ChoiAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Melvin WillisAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Jael MyrickNay

Adopt Resolution No. 14-17

Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Jael Myrick
Passed

Public Safety(1 item)

Declare local emergency due to landslide damage on Via Verdi

Via Verdi Landslide

In Plain English

A landslide has damaged Via Verdi road, creating hazardous conditions for residents and vehicles. Richmond must formally declare a local emergency to access state and federal disaster funding for repairs. If approved, the city can begin emergency road repairs and seek reimbursement from higher levels of government.

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Votes

Adopt said resolution

Moved by: Jael MyrickSeconded by: Jovanka Beckles
Passed