Gayle's Richmond City Council (RCC)
Votes, Actions, and Comments

Voted in favor of:
Resolution authorizing placement of property liens for Richmond Sanitary Service garbage collection fees and City Administrative fees. Motion passed

Resolution to adopt the following: (1) authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of the Whirley Crane No. 2 from Levin-Richmond Terminal Corporation upon its delivery to its new foundation to be constructed in the southeast corner of the easternmost former dry dock of Point Potrero Marine Terminal pursuant to the attached Site Plan, (2) approving the relocation of Whirley Crane No. 2 to Point Potrero Marine Terminal for use as an interpretive exhibit in the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park, and (3) directing the City Manager to facilitate an agreement between the City, National Park Service, and the Richmond Museum Association regarding the creation of a comprehensive safety program prior to permitting the general public to visit the area in Point Potrero Marine Terminal where the Whirley Crane is to be located and where the Red Oak Victory Ship is currently located. Motion passed

Resolution to vacate a 40’ x 103’ unimproved portion of Fall Avenue east of South 52nd Street. Motion passed

Emergency urgent ordinance approving a moratorium on the issuance of all development-related entitlements, including building permits, for marijuana dispensaries within the City of Richmond. Motion passed

Tabled consideration of using a refund from the State of California of the Vehicle License Fees for a one-time employee bonus for all City employees and refer it to the City Manager. Motion passed

In the matter to consider adopting a resolution requesting the Governor of the State of California to revisit the “Three Strikes” law and to commute the sentence of Santos Reyes to time already served. A motion was made by Councilmember McLaughlin, seconded by Councilmember Viramontes, to adopt the proposed resolution. Motion failed but was referred to the Public Safety Public Services Standing Committee.

Regarding filling the Council seat vacated by Mindell Lewis Penn on July 1, 2005: In previous years, the Council appointed new members through a nomination and selection process. The City Council used the same process to appoint the Vice Mayor to appoint a new Councilmember. 1. A Councilmember nominates a candidate; 2. All Councilmembers vote on the candidate; and 3. The first candidate that receives a majority vote becomes the new City Councilmember. Gayle nominated Andres Soto based on the principle of democracy since Mr. Soto was the next highest vote-getter in the November 2004 City Council election. Tony Thurmond was voted in by the Council to fill the empty seat. Gayle abstained. Motion failed

Rules and Procedures Standing Committee
Councilmember McLaughlin announced the next meeting is scheduled to be held on July 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Gayle’s Report of Office
Visited Eco Village Farm, and participated in the Parks and Recreation workshop.

For Gayle's votes, actions, and comments at other Richmond City Council meetings, go to the previous RCC meeting, the next RCC meeting, or other RCC meetings.