Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 7:04 p.m. · 2 items · 10 votes · 20 public comments
What happened
- Approved donating funds to Oakland for public bank feasibility study 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved accepting new storm drain and public access easements at Hilltop Mall.
- Heard updates to policy governing council member travel and expense reimbursements.
- Approved 7 routine items including hiring 3 transcription firms at $25,000 each.
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Miscellaneous(1 item)
Donate funds to Oakland for public bank feasibility study
In Plain English
Oakland wants to explore creating a government-owned bank that would handle public money instead of private banks. The city is considering contributing money to help Oakland study whether this concept could work. Public banks aim to keep tax dollars local and potentially offer lower-cost services to residents.
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Votes
Approved the City of Richmond to make a $5,000 investment into the process of said feasibility study
5 to 1
Infrastructure(1 item)
Accept new storm drain and public access easements at Hilltop Mall
In Plain English
The city owns an old storm drain easement at Hilltop Mall that no longer works. The property owner is giving the city a new storm drain easement in a better location. The city also gains a new public access easement on the same property.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 119-17 and Resolution No. 120-17
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Review updates to policy governing council member travel and expense reimbursements
In Plain English
The city has rules about when councilmembers can get reimbursed for travel, meals, and other expenses while doing city business. Staff updated these spending rules and wants council feedback. If approved, the new policy sets clearer limits on what taxpayers cover for elected officials' expenses.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.