Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:37 p.m. · 5 items · 23 votes · 10 public comments
What happened
- Approved amended agreement with Nematode Holdings for additional city property storage 6-1 (Martinez dissenting).
- Approved 200-unit housing development at former quarry site unanimously.
- Approved new oversight options for Sims Metal Management facility unanimously.
- Approved directing staff to prepare companion ballot measure to Kids First Initiative unanimously.
- Approved 15 routine items including $90,863 contract with RRM Inc. for soil monitoring.
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Contracts(2 items)
Extend electrical repair contract with NEMA Construction for 2 more years
In Plain English
The city's contract with NEMA Construction for fixing broken traffic lights and high voltage electrical systems expires soon. This extension adds 2 more years through 2020 and increases the total contract value to $900,000 over 5 years. If approved, the city keeps the same contractor for emergency electrical repairs instead of rebidding the work.
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Votes
Approve contract amendment No. 2 with NEMA Construction with correction changing amendment amount from $500,000 to $400,000
7 to 0
Amend agreement with Nematode Holdings to use additional city property for storage
In Plain English
Nematode Holdings already has a license to use city property at Point Molate. The company needs additional space at 2100 Stenmark Drive to store equipment and materials. If approved, the amendment covers storage from February 2018 through November 2019.
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Votes
Hold the item over until the Council instituted a process for the general public
Approve the proposed amendment to license agreement
5 to 1
Zoning(1 item)
Approve 200-unit housing development at former quarry site
In Plain English
A developer wants to build homes on an old quarry that the city currently zones for parks and recreation. The project requires changing zoning rules and completing environmental reviews. If approved, the site becomes residential instead of potential parkland.
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Votes
Approve staff recommendation and require preparation of a traffic control plan prior to construction
7 to 0
Environment(1 item)
Consider new oversight options for Sims Metal Management facility
In Plain English
The city is reviewing how well emergency responders handled a 2018 incident at the Sims Metal Management facility. City staff will present different ways to increase oversight of this metal recycling operation. The goal is preventing future emergencies and improving the city's response if problems occur.
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Votes
Direct staff to take five actions: (1) expand Industrial Safety Ordinance to include Sims Metal Management and other Richmond industrial facilities handling toxic/hazardous materials; (2) initiate review of Sims Metal Management conditional use permit and consider using policing/permitting authorities to halt or restrict operations if appropriate precautions not taken; (3) direct City Manager to send letter to Sims Metal Management demanding precautions similar to those outlined in Redwood City's letter following 2013 fire; (4) receive report on fire cause and specific steps taken by Sims to prevent future fires; (5) direct staff to maintain communications with BAAQMD and other regulatory agencies to ensure robust ongoing investigations
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to prepare companion ballot measure to Kids First Initiative
In Plain English
The city council is considering a second ballot measure to accompany the Kids First Initiative on the June 2018 ballot. Staff will prepare the final version with changes to funding timing, money distribution, and requirements that a general tax measure also passes. The council will review and vote on the final measure at their February 27 meeting.
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Votes
Direct staff to prepare said ballot measure
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.