Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:42 p.m. · 3 items · 9 votes · 34 public comments
What happened
- Denied proclamation acknowledging 75th anniversary of Works Progress Administration and supporting federal jobs program.
- Approved new law governing pipeline company permits to use city property 6-1 (Bates dissenting).
- Approved $1.5 million to keep 3 Richmond schools open for 2011-12 school year.
- Approved 20 routine items including $1.6 million contract for Point Potrero Marine Terminal lighting and $300,000 for police lawsuit defense.
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Governance(2 items)
Create new law governing pipeline company permits to use city property
In Plain English
Richmond currently lacks specific rules for pipeline companies that want to run pipes under city streets or through city property. The new law establishes a formal permit system with requirements and fees. Pipeline companies must now apply for franchise agreements before installing or maintaining infrastructure on city land.
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Votes
Approve the first reading of the ordinance as proposed by the city attorney
6 to 1
Commit $1.5 million to keep 3 Richmond schools open for 2011-12
In Plain English
West Contra Costa Unified School District planned to close Kennedy High School and Olinda and Grant elementary schools due to budget problems. The city offers emergency funding to keep these schools operating for one year. Staff will also explore long-term partnership options including repairs to the Richmond Swim Center and rebuilding the Martin Luther King Community Center.
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Votes
Approve the item
6 to 0
Proclamation(2 items)
Acknowledge 75th anniversary of Works Progress Administration and support federal jobs program
In Plain English
The Works Progress Administration was a 1930s federal program that created millions of jobs during the Great Depression. The city wants to formally recognize this anniversary and ask President Obama and Congress to create a similar modern jobs program. This formal statement also supports a 2010 march promoting jobs, immigration reform, and renewable energy priorities.
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Votes
Adopt a resolution acknowledging the 75th Anniversary of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)
7 to 0
Make a request to Congressman George Miller and get feedback
Condemn hate crimes occurring at UC and CSU campuses
In Plain English
The city council will formally disapprove of hate crimes happening at California's public universities. This resolution expresses the city's position on campus safety issues. If approved, Richmond joins other cities taking a public stance against university hate incidents.
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Votes
Adopt the resolution
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.