Tuesday, July 12, 2005
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:30 p.m. · 7 items · 13 votes · 9 public comments
What happened
- Rejected request for governor to commute Santos Reyes' prison sentence under Three Strikes law.
- Approved emergency ban on new marijuana dispensary permits.
- Approved process to fill vacant city council seat with multiple abstentions.
- Approved using state vehicle fee refund for one-time employee bonuses.
- Approved routine items including new business analyst jobs and donated WWII crane for park.
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Governance(2 items)
Accept donated World War II crane for historical park display
In Plain English
The Levin-Richmond Terminal Corporation wants to donate a historic crane called Whirley Crane No. 2 to the city. The crane would be moved to Point Potrero Marine Terminal as an educational exhibit. This adds to the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park displays.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution No. 96-05 with amendments
7 to 0
Request governor to commute Santos Reyes' prison sentence under Three Strikes law
In Plain English
The city council considers asking California's governor to reduce Santos Reyes' sentence and release him from prison. The Three Strikes law requires lengthy sentences for repeat offenders, even for minor third offenses. If approved, Richmond formally requests the governor use his power to commute Reyes' sentence to time already served.
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Votes
To adopt the proposed resolution
2 to 0
To refer the matter to Mayor Anderson, work with Councilmember McLaughlin, and bring the matter back at a later date
4 to 1
To refer the matter to the Public Safety Public Services Standing Committee
3 to 0
Zoning(2 items)
Vacate unimproved 40-foot section of Fall Avenue east of South 52nd Street
In Plain English
The city owns a small undeveloped strip of Fall Avenue that was never built into an actual street. This 40-foot by 103-foot section sits east of South 52nd Street. If approved, the city gives up ownership of this land, which typically allows adjacent property owners to purchase it.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution of Intention No. 891
7 to 0
Ban new marijuana dispensary permits for emergency moratorium period
In Plain English
The city wants to temporarily stop approving building permits and other approvals for new marijuana dispensaries. This emergency measure would freeze all dispensary development while the city reviews its current rules. Existing dispensaries can continue operating, but no new ones can get permits during the moratorium.
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Votes
To adopt Ordinance No. 32-05 N.S.
7 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Place property liens for unpaid garbage collection fees
In Plain English
The city can place liens on properties when residents don't pay their garbage collection bills. This legal tool helps the city collect overdue sanitary service fees and administrative costs. If approved, unpaid garbage bills become a debt attached to the property that must be paid when the property is sold.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution No. 93-05
6 to 0
Personnel(1 item)
Use state vehicle fee refund for one-time employee bonuses
In Plain English
California is refunding vehicle license fees the city previously paid to the state. City staff proposes using this unexpected money to give every city employee a one-time bonus instead of putting it in the general fund.
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Votes
To table the matter and refer it to the City Manager
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Establish process to fill vacant city council seat
In Plain English
Mindell Lewis Penn vacated her council seat on July 1, 2005, leaving an empty position. The city must decide how to fill this vacancy. If approved, the council sets rules for either appointing a replacement or calling a special election.
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Votes
To nominate Corky Booze
2 to 0
To nominate Andres Soto
2 to 0
To appoint Gary Bell
3 to 0
To appoint Tony Thurmond
4 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.