Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:46 p.m. · 4 items · 7 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
- Approved extending Point Molate development deadline to July 2010 by 4-2 vote (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Rejected discussing city's rights to explore Point Molate development alternatives beyond current proposal.
- Approved limiting which businesses can sell tobacco products (Bates abstaining).
- Approved contract with nonprofit to retrofit lighting in all city facilities.
- Approved 6 routine items including $300,000 bio-hazard cleanup contract and $90,900 fireworks contract.
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Zoning(1 item)
Discuss city's rights to explore Point Molate development alternatives beyond Upstream proposal
In Plain English
The city is considering whether it can legally pursue other development options for Point Molate instead of the current Upstream proposal. Council will direct staff to start collecting alternative development ideas from other parties. This could lead to a different vision for the 270-acre waterfront site.
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Votes
Direct city attorney to give general idea of whether there is substantial disagreement amongst attorneys with attorney general's opinion about entering negotiations with developers without fear of being sued
4 to 0
Call for the question
3 to 3
Direct staff to receive ideas and suggestions for alternative plans so that city may weigh relative costs and benefits apart from UpStream proposal
2 to 0
Approve motion by Mayor McLaughlin with provision that any developer wishing to engage in that process would indemnify and defend City of Richmond if sued
Contracts(2 items)
Contract with nonprofit to retrofit lighting in all city facilities
In Plain English
The city received a $300,000 federal Energy Efficient Conservation Block Grant to upgrade old lighting systems. Community Energy Services Corporation manages these retrofits across all city buildings. If approved, the city gets more efficient lighting while reducing electricity costs.
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Votes
Approve contract with provision that City communicate with Todd Lewis, Rhonda Harris, and other local vendors for possibilities of equipment, supplies, and employment opportunities, and receive six-month progress report
6 to 0
Extend Point Molate development deadline to July 2010
In Plain English
The city signed a deal to sell Point Molate land to Upstream Point Molate LLC for development. The developer needs more time to complete the purchase and is paying the city $90,000 per month until closing. If approved, the new deadline becomes July 20, 2010.
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Votes
Amend LDA to provide extension until April 2011 (30 days after March 2011 court date), include all amendments requested by Point Molate Committee, authorize staff to include area for discussion and community outreach for alternative projects, continue $90,000 monthly payments and all other obligations
4 to 2
Governance(1 item)
Limit which businesses can sell tobacco products
In Plain English
The city wants to restrict where tobacco can be sold by changing zoning rules. Currently, any business with proper permits can sell cigarettes and other tobacco products. If approved, only certain types of businesses in specific zones could sell tobacco.
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Votes
Approve first reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
5 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.