September 19, 2023
City Council
DATE: September 19, 2023
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Martinez, Councilmember Bana, and
Councilmember Willis
Subject:
Honoring the Memory of Richard "Pedie" Perez III
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council would like to join the family and
community to remember and reflect upon the tragic loss
of Richard Pedro "Pedie" Perez III on September 14, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION honoring the life of Richard “Pedie”
Perez, III; and APPROVE an art project to include two
decorative refuse receptacles - Mayor Eduardo Martinez
(510-620-6503), Councilmembers Soheila Bana (510-
620-6743) and Melvin Willis (510-412-2050).
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA
REPORT
September 19, 2023
The City of Richmond acknowledges the profound grief and ongoing pain of the Perez family and friends, who have endured a heartbreaking loss that has deeply affected our community.
Richard "Pedie" Perez III's untimely death serves as a painful reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of every member of our community, The City of Richmond affirms its dedication to fostering a relationship of trust and respect between its law enforcement and the community they serve, understanding that this incident has highlighted the need for continuous efforts in this regard.
We acknowledge and appreciate the initiative taken by the Richmond Police Department in incorporating Richard "Pedie" Perez III's story and legacy into its Cultural Competency training for new officers, promoting a deeper understanding of the importance of empathy, de-escalation, and preserving the sanctity of human life.
The City of Richmond declares September 14, 2023, as a day of remembrance for Richard "Pedie" Perez III. On this day, we stand united in remembrance, reconciliation, and a collective commitment to ensuring that the lessons from the tragic loss of Richard "Pedie" Perez III be fully utilized in preventing such incidents in the future. May he rest in peace.
As a memorial, CM Bana has spearheaded an art project to decorate two City of Richmond refuse receptacles The two receptacles are currently located on the sidewalk by Sam’s Deli at 3322 Cutting Boulevard.
The artistic Project Manager for this project is the renowned artist, John Toki, whose curriculum vitae is attached. John Toki will be working as a volunteer along with other volunteer artists, including Jos Sances, who donate their time and artwork to this art project.
The sponsor of the project is Rick Perez who takes full financial responsibility for the entire project as well as transportation of the cans to the artist’s workshop and returning them to the original location. The two decorated trash cans will be put back at their original location on the street sidewalk at 3322 Cutting Blvd.
This item was approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission at the September 6, 2023, regular meeting. CM Bana also presented the project to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission at their September 14, 2023 regular meeting.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation
Attachment 2 – Pedie Perez Art Project