The July 10, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx

The easiest way to view the packet materials is to click on the meeting date, then click on the option “ AGENDA — COMPILED (HTML).” You can scroll down the Agenda and click on any agenda item. The documents describing that item can be opened as PDF documents.

The first PDF file is the “Agenda Item Request Form,” which simply repeats the description of the item on the Agenda. The second PDG file is the “Agenda Report,” which is typically a staff report describing the item in detail. If you were going to look at just ne document, this would be the one. Other PDF files are typically backup information, draft resolutions or draft ordinances.

Items of particular interest include:

Second reading of Integrated Pest Management Ordinance (affects only City operations) Approve the City’s five-year financial plan Limit to $40,000 the total amount of contributions a candidate may accept if that candidate receives public matching funds from the City of Richmond Direct city attorney to provide a legal opinion regarding possible violation of civic rights of speakers Report on collecting rent from Red Oak Victory Provide direction for an agreement for free rent for the Red Oak Victory in exchange for certain services