Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:34 p.m. · 5 items · 20 votes · 11 public comments
What happened
- Heard appeals for Bottoms Property housing subdivision and Central Avenue cell tower antennas without voting.
- Approved new drone regulations for the city.
- Approved ban on refrigerated truck compressors near homes during nighttime hours.
- Approved 15 routine items including $3.8 million in Unity Park construction contracts and Urban Greening Master Plan.
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Governance(3 items)
Introduce new law regulating drone use in Richmond
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no specific rules governing where and how people can fly drones within city limits. The proposed law would create the city's first regulations for unmanned aircraft systems. If approved after a second reading, drone operators must follow new local rules in addition to federal aviation requirements.
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Votes
approved first reading of the ordinance
6 to 0
Prohibit refrigerated truck compressors near homes during nighttime hours
In Plain English
The city's current noise law does not specifically regulate refrigerated trucks and containers that run loud compressors all night. This change bans using these compressors within 1,250 feet of homes between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. If approved, businesses must move refrigerated trucks farther from residential areas or find quieter alternatives during night hours.
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Votes
introduced said ordinance
7 to 0
Direct staff to write letter supporting state fair hiring law
In Plain English
AB 1008 would ban employers from asking about criminal records until after making a job offer. The city wants to formally support this state bill. If passed, the law would help people with past convictions find work by preventing early screening based on criminal history.
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Votes
approved the item
7 to 0
Zoning(2 items)
Approve final map for Bottoms Property housing subdivision
In Plain English
Shea Homes wants to build houses on the Bottoms Property and has completed all required planning steps. The final map shows exactly where streets, lots, and utilities will go. If approved, the city signs an agreement requiring the developer to install roads, sidewalks, and water lines before selling homes.
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Consider appeal of Planning Commission approval for cell tower antennas on Central Avenue building
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved adding 3 new cell antennas and radio equipment to a building rooftop at 5221 Central Avenue. A resident filed an appeal challenging this decision. If the appeal succeeds, the antennas cannot be installed without further review.
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Proclamation(1 item)
Sub-name portion of South 23rd Street as 'Galileo Club Way'
In Plain English
The city wants to add a second name to the stretch of South 23rd Street between Ohio Avenue and Cutting Boulevard. The Recreation and Parks Commission recommended this honorary naming. If approved, the street keeps its original name but also gets recognized as Galileo Club Way on signs.
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Votes
approved the item
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.