Tuesday, October 28, 2014
SpecialPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:31 p.m. · 3 items · 3 votes · 8 public comments
What happened
- Approved resolution asking regional board to revoke Kinder Morgan permit at BNSF yard.
- Approved report on emergency response training program for residents.
- Received report on making Civic Center Plaza accessible to people with disabilities.
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Environment(1 item)
Adopt resolution asking regional board to revoke Kinder Morgan permit at BNSF yard
In Plain English
Communities for a Better Environment will present on pollution risks from Kinder Morgan's rail yard operations near Richmond schools and neighborhoods. The company currently operates under permits from the regional air quality board. If approved, Richmond formally asks that board to review and potentially cancel those permits.
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Votes
To adopt a resolution which states strongly that the City of Richmond disagrees with the BAAQMDB's decision to issue a permit to Kinder Morgan, and request that the BAAQMDB review the permit and address every possible means to revoke the permit and subject the project to a complete CEQA process
5 to 0
Public Safety(1 item)
Receive report on emergency response training program for residents
In Plain English
The Community Emergency Response Team teaches residents skills like first aid and search-and-rescue for disasters. The program helps neighborhoods become self-sufficient when professional responders are overwhelmed. City staff will present current participation levels and discuss ways to recruit more volunteers.
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Votes
To support CERT in extending training to all Richmond public housing units and all individuals interested in the training
5 to 0
Infrastructure(1 item)
Receive report on making Civic Center Plaza accessible to people with disabilities
In Plain English
The city is working to make Civic Center Plaza fully comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The plaza currently has barriers that prevent some residents from using it safely. City staff will present their progress on removing these obstacles and creating equal access for all visitors.
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