Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:44 p.m. · 6 items · 13 votes · 27 public comments
What happened
- Rejected extending Point Molate development agreement with Upstream Point Molate LLC.
- Approved extending ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries until January 2011, 5-1 (Bates dissenting).
- Approved 7 routine items including $599,679 contract with Harris Corporation for radio system maintenance.
- Approved contracts with Richmond Police Activities League for gang intervention and Morgan Fence for security fencing.
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Contracts(3 items)
Contract with Richmond Police Activities League for gang intervention services
In Plain English
The Office of Neighborhood Safety runs programs to reduce gang violence through case management and outreach. This contract pays the Police Activities League up to $150,000 to coordinate these services through March 2011. The league will manage individual cases and organize community programs aimed at preventing gang involvement.
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Votes
Approve contract with Richmond Police Activities League
6 to 0
Contract with Morgan Fence to install security fencing around problem properties
In Plain English
The city will hire Morgan Fence to put up barriers around foreclosed and vacant buildings that attract illegal dumping or crime. Code enforcement identified these properties as ongoing problems for neighborhoods. The fencing helps protect residents by blocking access to dangerous sites.
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Votes
Approve contract with Morgan Fence and Iron Co.
6 to 0
Extend Point Molate development agreement with Upstream Point Molate LLC
In Plain English
The city signed a development agreement with Upstream Point Molate LLC to build on the former naval shipyard site. The current agreement expires soon and needs extension through April 2010. If approved, the developer pays the city $90,000 monthly starting January 15th.
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Votes
Approve the item as presented
3 to 1
Continue the LDA a minimum of six months with monthly progress reports
Governance(1 item)
Extend ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries until January 2011
In Plain English
The city currently prohibits new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening anywhere in Richmond. This temporary ban was set to expire soon. If approved, the city continues blocking new dispensary applications for several more months while officials study the issue.
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Votes
Refer item to Public Safety Committee for discussion and direct staff to place moratorium on applications for 120 days or sooner
Accept planning director's recommendation and direct city manager to have ordinance ready within 120 days
5 to 1
Appointments(1 item)
Reappoint 3 members to housing and arts commissions
In Plain English
The city uses volunteer commissions to advise the council on housing policy and arts funding. Jackie Thompson and Texanita Bluitt serve on the Housing Advisory Commission, while Terri Hinte serves on the Arts and Culture Commission. If approved, all 3 continue serving multi-year terms on their respective commissions.
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Votes
Approve the reappointments
6 to 0
Public Safety(1 item)
Accept $35,000 grant for neighborhood safety outreach services
In Plain English
The East Bay Community Foundation awarded the city $35,000 to support the Office of Neighborhood Safety's street outreach program. The grant pays for general services and emergency help for clients who work with ONS outreach staff. If approved, the city receives the full amount at no cost to taxpayers.
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Votes
Accept grant award from East Bay Community Foundation
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.