Tuesday, May 17, 2011
JointPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 5:05 p.m. · 1 items · 10 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
- Heard $2.3 million contract proposal to Ghilotti Construction for street repairs without voting.
- Approved supporting federal People's Budget and holding town hall to explain it to residents.
- Approved 5 routine items including $253,331 DP Security contract for Point Molate and $189,455 sidewalk construction.
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Governance(1 item)
Support federal People's Budget and hold town hall to explain it to residents
In Plain English
The Congressional Progressive Caucus created a federal budget proposal called the People's Budget. The city council will decide whether to formally endorse this national budget plan. If approved, city staff organizes a public meeting to explain the federal budget proposal to Richmond residents.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 37-11
7 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 38-11
6 to 0
Confirm the City Council's action of May 3, 2011, opposing the removal of the state-imposed conditions of approval for Rose and Mike's Liquors
7 to 0
Direct the city manager to initiate a formal appeal on behalf of the Richmond City Council
7 to 0
Support the People's Budget submitted by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and direct staff to hold a Town Hall Meeting to explain the People's Budget to the residents
7 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Award $2.3 million contract to Ghilotti Construction for street repairs
In Plain English
The city needs to repave and repair streets as part of its annual maintenance program. Ghilotti Construction submitted the winning bid to handle this year's street work. If approved, the company repairs deteriorated pavement throughout the city using the allocated budget.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.