July 1, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: July 1, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Chad DeWitt to the Historic Preservation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Chad DeWitt is applying for a vacant unexpired seat on
the Historic Preservation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Chad DeWitt to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term that expires July 31, 2026 –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Chad DeWitt is a Richmond resident with a Bachelor of Architecture and a strong commitment to 20th-century modernist design. He has an established record in preservation advocacy, including successfully nominating his own historic home to the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. DeWitt currently serves as vice president of the Northern California chapter of Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement. DoCoMoMo and is actively documenting post-war residential architecture in Point Richmond. His expertise and dedication to preserving Richmond’s architectural heritage make him a valuable addition to the Historic Preservation Commission.
AGENDA
REPORT
July 1, 2025
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – Chad DeWitt’s redacted application