Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:01 p.m. · 2 items · 40 votes · 13 public comments
What happened
- Rejected 4-3 urgent discussion of state report on refinery safety regulation (Beckles, Boozé, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved 5-2 guidelines for Richmond CARES housing assistance program (Boozé, Rogers dissenting).
- Approved 5-1 amendment to city bicycle law to encourage more bike riding (Boozé dissenting).
- Approved 32 routine items including $1.3 million contract with DP Security for civic center security.
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Governance(2 items)
Add urgent discussion of state report on refinery safety regulation
In Plain English
The state Chemical Safety Board released a new report recommending changes to how California regulates oil refineries. The city wants to add this topic to tonight's agenda for immediate discussion. If approved, the council discusses potential responses to the state recommendations during this meeting.
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Votes
Request that urgency item regarding Chemical Safety Board's recent report calling for changes in how regulatory bodies in state of California regulate refineries be added to tonight's agenda
3 to 3
Amend city bicycle law to encourage more bike riding
In Plain English
The city's current bicycle law focuses mainly on regulations and restrictions. Staff will draft changes to make the law more supportive of cycling. If approved, the updated law could include bike-friendly policies like better parking requirements or safety measures.
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Votes
Direct staff to prepare ordinance amending Richmond Municipal Code Section 7.12, Bicycles and Bicycle Establishments, to encourage bicycle riding
5 to 1
Housing(1 item)
Approve guidelines for Richmond CARES housing assistance program
In Plain English
The Richmond CARES Program provides housing assistance to residents facing financial hardship. The city needs formal guidelines to operate the program effectively. The resolution also directs staff to explore creating a joint authority with other agencies to implement broader housing recovery efforts.
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Votes
End debate
3 to 2
Adopt Resolution No. 120-13 approving certain guidelines for Richmond CARES Program and restating desire for staff to work towards Joint Powers Authority for purposes of implementing Housing Recovery Program
4 to 2
Approved as a group without individual discussion.