Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:11 p.m. · 2 items · 4 votes
What happened
- Approved charter update process and citizen committee formation 6-1 (McLaughlin dissenting, Lopez and Marquez abstaining).
- Approved strategic goals and budget content for 2007/08 fiscal year.
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Governance(1 item)
Decide scope of city charter updates and whether to form citizen committee
In Plain English
The city charter contains outdated and illegal provisions that need updating. Council must choose between fixing only technical problems or conducting a broader policy review. If approved, a citizen committee would recommend policy changes to the charter.
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Votes
Go forward with technical changes and have staff come back with the technical changes for the remaining articles
5 to 2
Appoint a Blue Ribbon Committee and pursue more comprehensive changes to Richmond City Charter
3 to 3
Ask staff to bring back language which would give the City Council discretion to appoint the appropriate person to perform the duties of the City Manager
5 to 1
Budget(1 item)
Adopt strategic goals and budget content for 2007/08 fiscal year
In Plain English
The city council sets annual priorities that guide how Richmond spends taxpayer money. These strategic goals shape decisions about hiring, projects, and services throughout the year. The council also approves what information gets included in the official budget document that residents can review.
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Votes
Approve staff recommendations and accept a broader list as presented by staff
8 to 0