Tuesday, September 22, 2009
SpecialPresiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 2 items · 2 votes · 11 public comments
What happened
- Approved extending public comment period for Point Molate casino environmental review.
- Approved update on federal stimulus funding applications and awards.
- Approved repealing temporary ban on permanent signs and adopting new sign rules.
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Budget(1 item)
Update on federal stimulus funding applications and awards
In Plain English
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided federal stimulus money to cities for infrastructure and other projects after the 2008 recession. Richmond applied for various grants under this program. City staff will report which applications succeeded, how much money the city received, and what projects are moving forward with federal funding.
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Votes
Motion to extend the meeting for 10 minutes to 11:54 p.m.
Motion to direct the city manager to balance the budget without the lay-off option, at this time
Motion to accept the report
Motion to approve the contract
Zoning(1 item)
Extend public comment period for Point Molate casino environmental review
In Plain English
The city is reviewing environmental impacts of a proposed resort and casino at Point Molate. The current public comment period allows residents to submit feedback on the draft environmental study. If approved, the deadline for public comments gets extended, giving residents more time to review the 1,000+ page document and voice concerns about traffic, noise, and other impacts.
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Votes
Motion to extend the meeting for 10 minutes to 11:28 p.m.
Motion to extend the meeting 20 minutes to 11:44 p.m.
Motion to extend the comment period for one-month to October 23, 2010
Approved as a group without individual discussion.