Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:51 p.m. · 10 items · 11 votes · 34 public comments
What happened
- Approved $4 million contract with Alten Construction to build new Port operations center.
- Approved $1 million in additional electrical repairs at Point Potrero Marine Terminal 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved 3-year contract for new City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller 6-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved permit for Holistic Healing Collective to operate medical marijuana collective 5-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved 11 routine items including Fire Station 68 contract increase and city phone maintenance.
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Governance(3 items)
Motion to overturn Mayor's decision on Item L-2
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Votes
Motion to overturn the Mayor's decision
3 to 3
Altering City Council agenda format
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Votes
Passed the agenda format change
5 to 1
Support state bill AB 1831 with formal resolution and letter
In Plain English
The city council will vote on whether to formally endorse AB 1831, a state bill currently being considered by the California Legislature. If approved, the city manager sends an official letter of support to state lawmakers. The resolution expresses the city's position but has no direct impact on local services or spending.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 46-12
7 to 0
Contracts(5 items)
Approve $1 million in additional electrical repairs at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
In Plain English
The city hired Rosendin Electric in 2023 to fix electrical systems at the marine terminal for $1.6 million. Additional problems were discovered that need repair. If approved, the contract increases to $2.7 million total, paid entirely by a state port security grant.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 44-12
5 to 1
Increase Republic ITS contract by $34,000 for traffic safety improvements
In Plain English
The city hired Republic ITS in 2023 to install traffic safety equipment like signals and crosswalk improvements. The original contract was $231,363. If approved, the contract increases to $265,363 to cover additional safety work and signal coordination on Cutting Boulevard.
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Approve 3-year contract for new City Attorney Bruce Goodmiller
In Plain English
The city recently appointed Bruce Goodmiller as the new City Attorney. His contract sets his starting salary at $16,786 per month ($201,432 annually). If approved, he receives potential raises each year based on performance reviews.
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Votes
Approved the contract
6 to 1
Add $2 million to environmental cleanup contracts at unspecified site
In Plain English
The city hired Eagle Environmental Construction and PES Environmental for building demolition and soil cleanup work. The original contracts totaled $5 million and expire soon. If approved, the city adds $2 million more and extends deadlines through June 2013, bringing total spending to $7 million.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 45-12
Approve $4 million contract with Alten Construction to build new Port operations center
In Plain English
The Port of Richmond needs a new operations and security center at Terminal 3. Alten Construction submitted the lowest bid at $3,976,921. Grant funding covers the entire cost, so no city money is involved.
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Votes
To end discussion on this matter and move to the Consent Calendar
Zoning(2 items)
Permit Holistic Healing Collective to operate medical marijuana collective
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Holistic Healing Collective applied in May 2011 to run a medical marijuana collective in the city. The city has reviewed their application for compliance with local requirements. If approved, patients with valid medical marijuana recommendations can access cannabis products at this location.
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Votes
Closed the public hearing
Approved permit for Holistic Healing Collective
5 to 1
Choose land use plan for Northshore area development
In Plain English
The city is updating its General Plan 2030, which guides where housing, businesses, and parks can be built over the next decade. City staff prepared different development options for the Northshore area. The council must pick one option to include in the final plan, which will determine what types of buildings and businesses can locate there.
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Votes
Selected Option 2
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint 4 people to city boards and commissions
In Plain English
The city fills vacant positions on 3 advisory boards that help guide city policies. One person gets reappointed to the Library Commission for another term. Two new members join the Police Commission and Workforce Investment Board. These volunteer positions advise the city council on library services, police oversight, and job training programs.
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Votes
Approved the appointments
6 to 1
Approved as a group without individual discussion.