Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:37 p.m. · 6 items · 17 votes · 19 public comments
What happened
- Rejected plans for new Port Operations and Security Center 5-2 (Bates, Boozé dissenting).
- Approved contract to build Meade Street Bypass Road unanimously.
- Approved contract to create Richmond resident ID cards unanimously.
- Approved 13 routine items including $750,000 to Ghilotti Brothers for South 23rd Street paving.
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Zoning(1 item)
Consider alternatives for developing new Port Operations and Security Center
In Plain English
The Port of Richmond needs a new facility to house its operations and security functions. City staff will present different options for building this center. The port currently lacks a centralized facility for coordinating daily operations and security monitoring.
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Votes
Approve Alternative Two: direct staff to continue gathering information about both sites, reject all bids received February 23, 2012, verify with grantor that relocating OSC is acceptable and submit report to City Council
5 to 2
Approve Alternative One: execute construction contract with Alten to construct OSC at 1411 Harbour Way South in amount not to exceed $3,976,921
2 to 5
Governance(3 items)
Join Marin Energy Authority for community energy programs
In Plain English
The city wants to become a member of Marin Energy Authority, which provides clean energy options to local communities. This regional partnership helps cities offer residents alternative electricity sources beyond PG&E. If approved, Richmond residents could access community solar programs and potentially lower energy costs through group purchasing power.
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Endorse Measure K to renew school district parcel tax
In Plain English
West Contra Costa Unified School District asks the city to publicly support renewing its parcel tax. The current parcel tax helps fund school programs but expires soon. If approved, the city formally endorses Measure K on the ballot.
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Amend law requiring disclosure of campaign contributions over $250
In Plain English
Richmond currently requires candidates and political groups to report campaign donations above a certain threshold. The city wants to change the rules around accepting and disclosing contributions over $250. If approved, staff will draft specific changes to the municipal code for a future council vote.
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Contracts(2 items)
Award contract to build Meade Street Bypass Road
In Plain English
The city plans to hire W.R. Forde Associates to construct a new bypass road on Meade Street. This project will create an alternate route for traffic around the current street. The bypass aims to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in the area.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 53-12 authorizing city manager to execute contract with W.R. Forde Associates in amount not to exceed $950,000
7 to 0
Authorize contract to create Richmond resident ID cards
In Plain English
The city wants to create local ID cards for Richmond residents. These cards would serve as official identification and could store money like a debit card. The city manager needs approval to negotiate the contract details with SF USA, a company that runs similar programs in other cities.
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Votes
Authorize city manager to negotiate and execute contract with SF USA, LLC to implement Richmond Municipal Identification/Stored Value Card System subject to no net cost to City
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.