Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 2 items · 19 votes · 36 public comments
What happened
- Approved eliminating tax exemption letter requirement for medical marijuana collectives 5-2 (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved changing Human Relations Commission name and adding peace promotion duties.
- Approved contract with Harris Corporation for police and fire radio system maintenance.
- Approved 12 routine items including $319,000 increase for job training contract with Oakland Private Industry Council.
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Governance(2 items)
Eliminate tax exemption letter requirement for medical marijuana collectives
In Plain English
Medical marijuana collectives currently must submit a state tax exemption letter to operate in the city. The city adopted this requirement in 2010 when these businesses first became legal. If approved, collectives no longer need this paperwork, making it easier to get permits.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 119-10
7 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 120-10
6 to 0
Give first reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
7 to 0
Approve the ordinance as written
Approve the ordinance excluding the provision
Approve the ordinance as presented with the exclusion of the October 21, 2010, deadline and refer the matter to the Public Safety Committee for review and to make the necessary corrections
Pass the ordinance excluding the deadline of October 21, 2010, and placing December 31, 2010, as the deadline date to allow the remaining dispensaries to go through its court proceedings
5 to 2
Change Human Relations Commission name and add peace promotion duties
In Plain English
The city's Human Relations and Human Rights Commission currently handles discrimination complaints and community relations. The proposed changes reorder the commission's name and add promoting a culture of peace to its official duties. The commission would gain broader authority to work on peace-building initiatives in the community.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 30-10 N.S.
6 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Contract with Harris Corporation for police and fire radio system maintenance
In Plain English
The city's 800 MHz radio system connects police officers, firefighters, and emergency dispatchers across Richmond. Harris Corporation built this system and provides specialized maintenance that other companies cannot perform. The 14-month contract costs $688,399 and runs through September 2011.
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Votes
Approve the contract with Harris Corporation
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.