Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:40 p.m. · 9 items · 13 votes · 19 public comments
What happened
- Approved port management agreement extension with Stevedoring Services 5-3 (McLaughlin, Thurmond, Butt dissenting).
- Approved environmental review and zoning changes for Point Richmond Shores development 5-3 (McLaughlin, Rogers, Butt dissenting).
- Approved new city council meeting rules 5-2 (Rogers, Butt dissenting, Thurmond abstaining).
- Approved technology purchasing agreements with multiple vendors for up to $150,000 each annually 6-1 (Bates dissenting).
- Approved garbage collection rate increase of 2.48% to match inflation.
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Contracts(4 items)
Extend port management agreement with Stevedoring Services for 2 years
In Plain English
Stevedoring Services of America currently manages port operations under an existing agreement. The company pays the city $1.47 million per year in lease payments. If approved, the contract extends for 2 years with option for 3 additional one-year extensions.
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Votes
Approve agreement extension with SSA
5 to 3
Add 4 new consultants to approved list for planning studies
In Plain English
The Planning Department maintains a pre-approved list of consultants it can hire for technical studies like environmental reviews and engineering analyses. This adds Aspen Environmental Group, Eichleay Engineers, Questa Engineering, and Steve Hurst to that list. If approved, the department can hire these firms without going through a lengthy bidding process each time.
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Votes
Authorize amendment of Existing Consultants List
8 to 0
Authorize preparations for financial agreement to manage future borrowing costs
In Plain English
The city wants to lock in today's interest rates for future bond debt through a financial contract called a swap. This protects against rising rates when the city borrows money for major projects. The agreement requires hiring specialized advisors to navigate the complex transaction.
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Votes
Adopt resolution authorizing Forward Interest Rate Swap Agreement preparations
7 to 0
Renew technology purchasing agreements with multiple vendors for up to $150,000 each annually
In Plain English
The city uses pre-approved vendor agreements to buy computers, software, and IT services quickly without bidding each purchase separately. These agreements let each vendor sell up to $150,000 per year to the city. If approved, the arrangements continue for 2 years and help staff purchase technology efficiently.
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Votes
Approve resolution renewing technology agreements
6 to 1
Governance(4 items)
Hold public hearing on tax-exempt bonds for California Autism Foundation
In Plain English
The California Autism Foundation wants to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance a project. The city must hold a public hearing before the state authority can issue these bonds. This is a federal requirement that lets residents comment on tax-exempt financing in their community.
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Votes
Hold over the appointment of Wende Heath, Arts and Culture Commissioner until Mayor-elect McLaughlin takes her seat in January 2007
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Approve the appointments
5 to 0
Adopt resolution approving revenue bonds
6 to 0
Increase garbage collection rates by 2.48% to match inflation
In Plain English
The city adjusts garbage collection rates annually based on the Consumer Price Index to keep up with rising costs. This year's increase matches the 2.48% inflation rate. If approved, your monthly garbage bill rises by roughly $1 to $2 depending on your service level.
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Votes
To approve first reading of ordinance and lay over one week for second reading
7 to 0
Review proposed changes to Human Relations and Affirmative Action Commission rules
In Plain English
The Human Relations and Affirmative Action Commission wants to change its operating rules in city law. The city council must decide if these proposed changes match the council's original goals for the commission. The commission handles discrimination complaints and promotes equal treatment in city programs.
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Votes
Remove the title of 'Affirmative Action' from the title of the Human Relations Committee
7 to 0
Adopt new rules governing how city council meetings operate
In Plain English
The city council currently lacks formal written rules for conducting meetings. These new procedures would establish how council members debate, vote, and interact with the public during meetings. If approved, staff will prepare the final version for a December 19 vote.
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Votes
Accept Option B-Motion to Rescind
2 to 3
Adopt the Council Rules of Procedures and Order without the motion to rescind and with the old rules on motion to reconsider
4 to 2
Zoning(1 item)
Approve environmental review and zoning changes for Point Richmond Shores development
In Plain English
The city completed an environmental study for a proposed development at Point Richmond Shores. The project requires changing the site's zoning designation to Planned Area District. If approved, the developer can move forward with detailed construction plans for the site.
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Votes
Hold this matter over to the first meeting in January 2007 in order to give all of the parties involved time to resolve issues of what and who is going to be involved in the charrette process and fully develop the conditions about the Bay Trail and the Pier
3 to 5
Certify the EIR, the mitigation monitoring program, including Councilmember Marquez's amendment dealing with the pier, and the trail. Approved the General Plan Amendment for the Point Richmond Shores Project, adopted the ordinance rezoning the project site area district authorized the charrette process with Daniel Iacofano of MIG for the facilitation of the charrette process for $64,000
5 to 3