Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 22 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Received update on favorable court ruling in Point Molate development dispute.
- Approved 17 routine items including $434,300 bulky pickup program and $1.4 million police contracts.
- Approved parking citation policy review for low-income accommodations.
- Approved West Ohio Avenue as complete streets project for bike path extension.
- Approved extended wastewater treatment contract with reduced contractor markup.
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Litigation(1 item)
Receive update on favorable court ruling in Point Molate development dispute
In Plain English
The city won a federal court case about developing the former Navy fuel depot at Point Molate. This ends a long legal fight over a land development agreement for the 413-acre waterfront site. The favorable ruling clears the way for the city to move forward with its development plans for the property.
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Public Safety(1 item)
Direct staff to present parking citation policies and low-income accommodations
In Plain English
City council members want a briefing on how parking tickets work in the city. Staff will explain current policies for notifying residents about citations and what help exists for low-income people who cannot afford fines. This study session helps council members understand the system before making potential changes.
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Votes
Direct staff to schedule a study session regarding parking enforcement, to discuss the two neighborhoods currently not in compliance with street sweeping; the designated two-hour parking; and paid-parking
7 to 0
Infrastructure(1 item)
Designate West Ohio Avenue as planned complete streets project for bike path extension
In Plain English
The city wants to connect the Richmond Greenway to the San Francisco Bay Trail with a new bike and pedestrian path along West Ohio Avenue. The route would run from South 2nd Street to Garrard Boulevard. If approved, staff begins seeking grants and funding for construction.
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Votes
Approve the item
7 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Reduce contractor markup and extend wastewater treatment contract 5 years
In Plain English
Veolia operates the city's wastewater treatment plant under a contract that expires in May 2022. The company currently adds a 24% markup to capital projects like equipment upgrades. If approved, the markup drops to 16.5% and the contract extends to May 2027.
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Votes
Approved the amendment
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.