Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:53 p.m. · 1 items · 25 votes · 22 public comments
What happened
- Approved updated housing plan to meet state requirements 5-1 (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved updated industrial safety law with clearer rules and improved protections.
- Approved 14 routine items including $2.5 million MUNIS software contract and $100,000 annual paving equipment rental.
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Housing(1 item)
Adopt updated housing plan to meet state requirements for new homes
In Plain English
California requires cities to update their housing plans every 8 years to show how they will accommodate new homes. Richmond's current housing element expires soon and needs state approval. The updated plan identifies sites where developers can build housing and sets goals for affordable units.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Accept the staff recommendations and that staff return to the City Council within 3 months with a recommendation to increase the in-lieu fees to about 80% of the cost of the home for ownership projects
3 to 3
Accept staff's recommendations
2 to 3
That each staff recommended program be voted on separately
3 to 3
Adopt item (1) of the recommended action
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-1.3.2 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Study)
5 to 1
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-1.3.4 (Community Land Trust Study)
6 to 0
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-4.2.2 (Expansion of Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance)
5 to 1
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-4.2.3 (Rent Control Ordinance Study)
5 to 1
Adopt Resolution No. 4-13
5 to 1
Governance(1 item)
Update industrial safety law with clearer rules and improved protections
In Plain English
The city passed initial approval for changes to its industrial safety law last month. This second vote makes the updates official. The revised law clarifies existing safety requirements for factories and industrial facilities. If approved, companies must follow updated reporting and inspection procedures.
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Votes
Approve first reading of the ordinance with the change that industries be given two years to complete their policy changes unless a compelling case is made to the City Manager requesting an additional year, which the City Manager may grant. The decision is appealable to the City Council
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.