Tuesday, February 15, 2011
JointPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:54 p.m. · 5 items · 11 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Approved changes to West County Agency structure with Bates abstaining after 1 public comment.
- Approved 45-day freeze on new outdoor vendor permits citywide.
- Approved 6 routine items including $300,000 increase for Morrison & Foerster law firm.
- Approved $24,785 contract with LSA Associates to review Bicycle Master Plan environmental impacts.
- Approved mid-year budget adjustments and zoning law fixes allowing clothing donation boxes.
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Governance(3 items)
Fix zoning law typos and allow clothing donation boxes at recycling centers
In Plain English
The city's zoning law currently has typos and doesn't clearly allow clothing donation boxes at small recycling centers. The law change fixes these errors and officially permits textile donation boxes alongside bottle and can recycling. This helps residents donate clothes while supporting existing recycling businesses.
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Votes
First reading and lay over for two weeks for the second reading
6 to 0
Declare 45-day freeze on new outdoor vendor permits citywide
In Plain English
The city currently accepts applications from people wanting to sell food, goods, or services outdoors. If approved, no new outdoor vendor permits can be filed or processed for 45 days in any neighborhood. This temporary freeze gives the city time to review current rules and potentially create new regulations.
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Votes
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 7-11 N.S.
6 to 0
Modify organizational structure of the West County Agency
In Plain English
The West County Agency is a joint government body that Richmond shares with other local cities. The city wants to change how this agency is organized or operates. If approved, staff will draft the legal documents needed to make these structural changes.
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Votes
Direct staff to modify the organization structure of the West County Agency
5 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Contract with LSA Associates for $24,785 to review Bicycle Master Plan environmental impacts
In Plain English
The city is updating its Bicycle Master Plan, which guides where new bike lanes and paths get built. State law requires an environmental review before the plan can be finalized. If approved, LSA Associates conducts this review using $24,785 in state transportation grant funds.
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Votes
Approve the contract with LSA Associates, Inc.
6 to 0
Budget(1 item)
Review mid-year budget forecast and approve spending adjustments for current fiscal year
In Plain English
The city tracks its budget halfway through each fiscal year to see if actual spending matches projections. Staff identified areas where the city needs to move money between departments or adjust spending limits. The adjustments keep the city operating smoothly for the remaining 6 months of the fiscal year.
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Votes
Adopt City of Richmond Resolution No. 11-11 approving the proposed FY 2010-11 budget adjustments with additional information on the Port and the Southside Police Substation and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 11-5 approving and adopting the mid year adjustments to the Five-Year 2010-2015 Capital Project and Program Budget for the Agency in the amount of $90,997,000
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.