August 19, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Catelin Hibma to the Historic
Preservation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
November 21, 2017
November 31, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Catelin Hibma is reapplying to serve on the Historic
Preservation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Catelin Hibma to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term that expires on November 31,
2029 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-
620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Catelin Hibma has served on the Historic Preservation Commission since November 21, 2017, and currently serves as Vice Chair. With advanced academic and professional training in historic preservation, Hibma brings deep expertise and dedication to preserving and celebrating Richmond’s cultural and architectural history.
She is seeking reappointment to continue contributing her knowledge toward the thoughtful and sensitive preservation of city history and development. Her goal as a AGENDA
REPORT
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commissioner is to help guide physical growth in ways that enhance the built environment, protect historical resources, and benefit the broader Richmond community.
In addition to her service on the Commission, Hibma is an active member of several civic and historical organizations, including:
Point Richmond History Association (Board Secretary)
Arts of Point Richmond (Board Secretary)
Richmond Museum of History (Member)
Contra Costa County Historical Society (Member)
California Preservation Foundation (Member)
Daggett & Calico Historical Society (Special Project, Member)
Hibma holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Randolph College and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Catelin Hibma’s redacted application.