Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Presiding: Vice Mayor John Marquez · Called to order: 5:23 p.m. · 2 items · 6 votes · 5 public comments
What happened
- Approved 5 routine items including $147,700 contract with Bowan Company for fire station fencing.
- Approved resolution about federal ruling on longer freight trains through south Richmond.
- Received update on proposed city budget for fiscal year 2008-09.
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Budget(1 item)
Review proposed $X million city budget for fiscal year 2008-09
In Plain English
The city manager has prepared a draft spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2008. Council members will discuss proposed changes to city services, staffing, and programs. If changes are requested, staff will revise the budget before the final vote on June 17.
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Governance(1 item)
Review federal ruling that may increase long freight trains through south Richmond
In Plain English
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board recently made a decision that could lead to significantly more long freight trains passing through south Richmond neighborhoods. The city council needs to decide how to respond to this federal action. If more trains come through, residents may experience increased noise, longer waits at railroad crossings, and more traffic delays.
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Votes
Directed staff to research what the Council may have passed previously regarding this issue; how this matter may affect the Richmond Pacific Railroad and consider supporting the concept of diverting long trains onto the Union Pacific line
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.