Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:15 p.m. · 11 items · 24 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
- Rejected Gaza aid flotilla support 5-2 (Butt, Rogers supporting).
- Rejected proposal for public hearings on medical marijuana applications 5-2 (Bates, Boozé supporting).
- Approved Bay Trail construction contract at former Shipyard 3 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved 13 routine items including $2.96 million wireless port cameras contract with Adesta Inc.
- Approved combining noise rules into single law for better enforcement.
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Governance(4 items)
Decide who conducts public hearings for medical marijuana collective applications
In Plain English
The city must choose whether the full City Council, a smaller subcommittee, or the Chief of Police will hold public hearings when businesses apply to operate medical marijuana collectives. Currently there is no established process. This decision sets the framework for how the city will review and approve these applications going forward.
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Votes
Hold public hearings for medical marijuana collective applications before City Council as a whole
5 to 2
Hold public hearings before Public Safety Committee
2 to 5
Oppose removing state restrictions on Rose and Mike's Liquors
In Plain English
The state imposed special conditions on Rose and Mike's Liquors at 12622 San Pablo Avenue when approving their license. These conditions likely restrict hours, security requirements, or sales practices. The state now wants to remove these restrictions. The city believes the conditions should stay in place to protect the neighborhood.
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Votes
Submit placeholder with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - preliminary objection to removal of State-imposed conditions
7 to 0
Combine scattered noise rules into single law to improve enforcement
In Plain English
The city currently has noise rules scattered across 2 different sections of city code. Police say this makes enforcement confusing and inconsistent. The new combined law puts all noise regulations in one place with clearer standards for violations.
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Votes
Ordinance received first reading with proposed amendments and laid over for two weeks
7 to 0
Support Gaza aid flotilla including Richmond residents
In Plain English
Richmond residents plan to join an international flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. The city faces no costs or legal obligations from this resolution. If approved, Richmond formally supports safe passage for the aid mission and calls for peaceful treatment of participants.
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Votes
Support the resolution as agendized with additional Whereas regarding targeting of civilians for collective punishment
3 to 1
Endorse United National Security Council Resolution No. S/PRST/210/9
2 to 2
Contracts(4 items)
Co-sponsor Point Richmond Summer Concert Series for $5,000
In Plain English
The city considers providing $5,000 to help fund the annual summer concert series in Point Richmond. This partnership would make the city an official co-sponsor of the community events. The concerts provide free entertainment for residents during summer months.
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Award construction contract for Bay Trail improvements at former Shipyard 3
In Plain English
The Port of Richmond plans to improve a section of the San Francisco Bay Trail that runs through the former Shipyard 3 area. Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. would handle the construction work. The Bay Trail provides public access for walking and biking along the waterfront.
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Votes
Hold the item over
Award the contract to M&G
5 to 1
Apply for state grant to fund community transportation planning
In Plain English
The city wants to apply for a state grant that would pay for transportation planning work. This planning helps identify where new bike lanes, bus stops, or traffic improvements are needed. If approved, the city manager can submit the application and accept the grant if awarded.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 36-11
7 to 0
Contract with Friendly/Yellow/Greyline Cab Company for paratransit rides
In Plain English
The city provides transportation services for disabled and elderly residents who cannot use regular buses. This contract allows the cab company to provide these rides when city vehicles are unavailable. If approved, eligible residents continue receiving door-to-door transportation at no direct cost to them.
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Votes
Approve three-month contract prorated with performance criteria review
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint members to Point Molate Community Advisory Committee
In Plain English
Point Molate is a former naval fuel depot on Richmond's northern waterfront that the city is planning to develop. The Community Advisory Committee helps review development proposals and provides input on how this 413-acre site should be used. These appointments fill vacant committee positions with terms ending in May 2013.
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Votes
Approve the appointments
6 to 1
Zoning(1 item)
Receive report on process for adding Point Molate to redevelopment area
In Plain English
Point Molate is a 270-acre former naval fuel depot that the city owns but cannot currently develop. Adding it to a redevelopment area would let the city use special financing tools to fund cleanup and construction. The report explains what steps the city must take to make this designation happen.
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Budget(1 item)
Approve assessment increase for Marina Bay landscaping and lighting maintenance
In Plain English
Marina Bay property owners pay special assessments to maintain landscaping and lighting in their neighborhood. The district needs to raise assessments to cover rising maintenance costs. If approved, property owners in Marina Bay pay higher annual fees on their tax bills.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 35-11
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.