Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 2 items · 12 votes · 12 public comments
What happened
- Approved 8 routine items including $1.25 million increase for TRB + Associates building inspections contract.
- Approved mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2017-18.
- Approved extending temporary development ban in Northshore area until February 2019.
- Approved mayor and councilmember appointments to regional committees for 2018.
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Budget(1 item)
Review mid-year budget and approve adjustments for fiscal year 2017-18
In Plain English
The city reviews its spending plan halfway through each fiscal year to see how actual costs compare to original estimates. Staff identified areas where the city needs to move money between departments or programs. If approved, these adjustments keep the budget balanced for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Votes
To adopt resolution approving the proposed FY 2017-18 budget adjustments recommended by staff
7 to 0
Zoning(1 item)
Extend temporary ban on new development in Northshore area until February 2019
In Plain English
The city currently blocks new development in the Northshore area while studying potential changes to land use rules. The temporary ban was set to expire soon. If approved, developers cannot build projects that might conflict with new zoning plans until February 2019.
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Votes
To adopt said urgency ordinance
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint mayor and councilmembers to regional committees for 2018
In Plain English
The city participates in regional committees that coordinate policies across multiple cities. These appointments determine which councilmembers represent Richmond on transportation, housing, and other regional boards. The mayor and council need formal approval to serve these roles for the coming year.
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Votes
To approve said appointments with the two changes requested (Councilmember Recinos to replace Councilmember Choi as liaison for Human Rights and Human Relations Commission, and Councilmember Martinez to swap alternate position with Councilmember Recinos' member position for South Shoreline Citizen Advisory Group)
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.