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

January 17, 2006, RCC Session

Voted in favor of:
Accepted the ballot count for Refunding of Limited Obligation Bonds Series2000, Improvement District 1999-01 (Country Club Vista). Yes votes cast: 97, No votes cast: 28, Total votes cast 125, with 78% affirmative votes. Motion passed

Agreement by Rod Satre and Bonnie Satre Daley of their appeal of the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of variances in the construction of a ± 3,000 SF single-family residence with a ± 484 SF garage at 301 Pacific Avenue. The following was agreed to:
(1) The upper deck would shrink back into the requirements of the Tiscornia Plan.
(2) The lower deck would shrink and become a 6 foot by 9 platform with stairs down to a deck that would meet all of the specifics of the Tiscornia Plan.
(3) A small design change on the south side of the house, which would add a flare to match the other side of the house. The only variance would be associated with the retaining wall height and the projection into the open space envelope on the north side. Motion passed

Resolutions that are companion to the Joint Powers Financing Authority Special Meeting agenda. Resolutions are for Reassessment District No. 1999-01(Country Club Vista). Resolution of the City Council approving and confirming the report on the Levy of Reassessments and the Refunding of its 1915 Act Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds. Motion passed. Resolution providing for the Issuance of the City’s Limited Obligation Refunding Bonds, Reassessment District No. 1999-01. Motion passed

Amending the Richmond Municipal Code pertaining to discharges to the Wastewater Treatment System, to include Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program. Motion passed

Approved drafting various ordinances to implement a Comprehensive Code Enforcement Program and direct staff to develop the program and draft ordinances for Council review. Motion passed

Authorize the City of Richmond to participate with other cities and counties in formation of the Association of Refinery Cities and Counties. Motion passed

Gayle’s Reports:

Councilmember McLaughlin, Chairperson, announced that the Rules and Procedures Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 25,2006, at 8:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber.

Councilmember McLaughlin thanked the citizens for attending a kick-off meeting of the Richmond Residents for Responsible General Plan at the Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room. She also invited the community to a kick-off meeting for Solar Richmond, on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room.

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