Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:54 p.m. · 5 items · 19 votes · 17 public comments
What happened
- Approved raising minimum wage to $15/hour with extended phase-in period 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved 17 routine items including Green Infrastructure Framework and $83,155 federal grant for police equipment.
- Approved supporting state bill protecting legal marijuana users from federal enforcement.
- Approved 10-year franchise to Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines for oil transmission through city streets.
- Received department budget presentations for fiscal year 2017-18.
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Governance(3 items)
Grant 10-year franchise to Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines for oil transmission through city streets
In Plain English
Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines Partners wants permission to operate oil pipelines under Richmond's streets and public rights-of-way. The company currently transmits oil and oil products through these underground pipes. If approved, the franchise runs for 10 years and allows the company to maintain and expand its pipeline network within city boundaries.
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Votes
Ordinance received first reading and laid over for two weeks
Support state bill protecting legal marijuana users from federal enforcement
In Plain English
Assembly Bill 1578 would ban California agencies from helping federal agents investigate or arrest people for marijuana activities that are legal under state law. The city faces no costs by supporting this legislation. If passed, the bill creates stronger protection for legal cannabis businesses and users in Richmond.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 64-17 directing staff to send a copy of the resolution to the Senate
Extend minimum wage phase-in period and increase minimum wage to $15/hour
In Plain English
Richmond currently has a minimum wage law that phases in gradually over time. The city council wants to speed up the timeline and set the final minimum wage at $15 per hour. If approved, staff will draft the specific legal changes for a July vote.
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Votes
Directed staff to return to City Council on July 18, 2017, with an extension on the minimum wage that increases the wage by the year 2019 with a phase-in period starting in the year 2018; remove all exemptions from the previous minimum wage ordinance except for Youth WORKS; and replace the text under the 'waiver through collective bargaining' section
6 to 1
Budget(2 items)
Receive department budget presentations for fiscal year 2017-18
In Plain English
City departments present their proposed spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Each department explains how much money they need and what projects they want to fund. The city council reviews these requests and gives direction on budget priorities before making final decisions.
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Introduce law setting citywide fees for permits and services
In Plain English
The city wants to create one master list of all fees residents and businesses pay for permits, licenses, and city services. Currently these fees are scattered across different departments and laws. If approved after a second reading, the new system makes fees easier to find and update.
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Votes
Ordinance received first reading, excluding the impoundment fee for arrested drivers for consideration at a later date, and laid over for two weeks
Contracts(1 item)
Authorize license agreement for youth job training at Point Molate
In Plain English
Waterside Workshops wants to use Building 87 at Point Molate Beach Park for vocational training programs. The nonprofit focuses on teaching job skills to underserved Richmond youth. If approved, the city grants them permission to operate their expanded training program at this waterfront location.
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Votes
Authorized license agreement for use of Building 87 at Pt. Molate Beach Park or a suitable alternative
Approved as a group without individual discussion.