(insert date of meeting)
City Council
DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Soheila Bana
Councilmember Doria Robinson (co-sponsor)
Councilmember Jamelia Brown (co-sponsor)
Subject:
Allocate $2,000 from City Event Budget for the 2025 El
Sobrante Stroll
FINANCIAL IMPACT: An expenditure of $2,000 from the existing event budget.
No additional funding is required. (Account String:
01251151-400322).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
September 10, 2024
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The El Sobrante Stroll is a long-standing community
event that celebrates local culture, small businesses, and civic engagement. Each year, it draws thousands of
attendees from Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, San
Pablo, Hercules and surrounding areas as far as Vallejo.
The event features booths, music, food, and local
organization showcases, serving as a vital platform for community unity and visibility.
The City of Richmond has previously supported local
community events through its designated event budget to promote equity, cultural engagement, and neighborhood
cohesion.
AGENDA
REPORT
(insert date of meeting)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a resolution authorizing the allocation of
$2,000 from the City of Richmond’s allotted event budget to support the 2025 El Sobrante Stroll - Councilmember
Soheila Bana (510-672-3490)/Councilmember Doria
Robinson (510-620-6568)/Councilmember Jamelia
Brown (510-609-5780).
DISCUSSION:
This item proposes allocating $2,000 from the City's event budget to help cover expenses related to Richmond’s participation in the 2025 El Sobrante Stroll, such as outreach materials, booth fees, and promotional activities. The allocation will enhance Richmond’s presence and strengthen collaboration with El Sobrante and unincorporated communities.
Supporting this event aligns with the City’s broader goals of cultural inclusion, civic engagement, and neighborhood pride.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – El Sobrante Stroll Flyer 2025