Tuesday, November 9, 2021
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 5:00 p.m. · 2 items · 5 votes · 8 public comments
What happened
- Approved formal statement condemning online criticism of city manager 5-2 (Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Approved receiving update on SPRAWLDEF lawsuit appeal in federal court 5-2 (Bates, Butt dissenting, Johnson abstaining).
Attendance
Litigation(1 item)
Receive update on SPRAWLDEF lawsuit appeal in federal court
In Plain English
The city attorney will brief the council on a lawsuit filed by SPRAWLDEF that is currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. SPRAWLDEF is a group that opposes urban sprawl development. The case involves the city as defendant, meaning SPRAWLDEF is suing Richmond over some decision or policy.
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Votes
Motion to table Item F-1
Motion to overrule Mayor Butt and direct city attorney to answer questions regarding procedures for tabling items
5 to 2
Motion to overrule Mayor Butt's decision to postpone taking action on Item F-1 until it was introduced and to take action on Item F-1 under Agenda Review
4 to 2
Motion to table Item F-1
4 to 2
Governance(1 item)
Adopt formal statement condemning online criticism of city manager
In Plain English
Someone posted critical comments about the city manager's job performance on an online forum. The city council wants to formally disapprove of these statements. If approved, the city takes an official position defending the city manager against public criticism.
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Votes
Motion to extend meeting to complete Item F-2
5 to 2
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 132-21
5 to 2