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- REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
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Richmond, CA 94804
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Eduardo Martinez, Mayor at Large
Jamelia Brown, Councilmember District 1
Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor, District 2
Doria Robinson, Councilmember District 3
Soheila Bana, Councilmember District 4
Sue Wilson, Councilmember District 5
Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember District 6
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4 A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION 3:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
C. CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Agress v. City of Richmond, et al. •
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, and Lisa Charbonneau
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Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit
2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units
3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
C.3 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Claimant: Terminal One Development, LLC
Agency Against: City of Richmond
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C.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1414 Harbour Way South
Agency Negotiator: Dave Aleshire, City Attorney and Emily Combs, Finance Director
Negotiating Parties: Orton Entertainment, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
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SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY
C.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Surplus Property Authority of the City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
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5 E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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6 F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
6:00 p.m.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. ROLL CALL
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
J. AGENDA REVIEW
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING
CLOSED SESSION
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum) M. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
M.1 Proclamation recognizing the Green Team 94803 for beautifying the El Sobrante Valley neighborhood.
11 PROCLAMATION recognizing Green Team 94803 and its volunteers for their outstanding service in keeping the El Sobrante Valley clean and beautiful, and encouraging the expansion of these community efforts into nearby areas, including the 94806 community - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672- 3490).
N. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)
O. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item shall be deemed to have received the action recommended.)
O.1 City Clerk's Office
O.1.a Cancellation of the November 25 and December 23, 2025, City Council Meetings and Announce the Council Holiday Schedule 15 APPROVE the cancellation of the November 25, and December 23, 2025, Regular City Council meetings and the City Council holiday schedule as follows: November 4, November 18, December 2, December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, Regular City Council meetings - City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513). 10-28-2025 CC Mtg.
7 O.2 City Council
O.2.a Resolution in support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 684/Assembly Bill1243)
17 ADOPT a resolution in support of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 684/Assembly Bill1243) – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
O.3 Mayor's Office
O.3.a Appointment of Kelly Robinson to the Arts and Culture Commission 25 APPOINT Kelly Robinson to the Arts and Culture Commission with a term that expires on January 31, 2027– Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.b Reappointment of Edward “Don” Thompson to the Economic Development Commission
28 REAPPOINT Edward “Don” Thompson to the Economic
Development Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.c Reappointment of Diana Wear to the Economic Development Commission
32 REAPPOINT Diana Wear to the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.d Reappointment of Michael Gliksohn to the Economic Development Commission
34 REAPPOINT Michael Gliksohn to the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.e Reappointment of Alice LoCicero to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
36 REAPPOINT Alice LoCicero to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board with a term that expires on December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.f Reappointment of Keri Sullivan to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
38 REAPPOINT Keri Sullivan to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board with a term that expires on December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503). 10-28-2025 CC Mtg.
8 O.3.g Appointment of Amber Hatfield to the Community Crisis Response Program Community Advisory Board
40 APPOINT Amber Hatfield to the Community Crisis Response Program Community Advisory Board with a term that expires on December 31, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510- 620-6503).
O.3.h Appointment of Hope Dixon to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
42 APPOINT Hope Dixon to the Community Crisis Response Program Community Advisory Board with a term that expires on December 31, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.i Appointment of James Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission 44 APPOINT James Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term that expires on July 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.j Appointment of Danyell Manefee to the Community Police Review Commission
48 APPOINT Danyell Manefee to the Community Police Review Commission, with a term that expires on November 1, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.3.k Appointment of Rauly Butler to the Workforce Development Board 50 APPOINT Rauly Butler to the Workforce Development Board with a term that expires on March 1, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
O.4 Public Works
O.4.a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with RailPros Field Service, Inc for the Transformative Climate Communities Wellness Trail
52 ADOPT a resolution and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to execute a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement between RailPros Field Services, Inc., a consultant for the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation, for the Transformative Climate Communities– Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project - Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-620-1612/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
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9 P. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
P.1 Presentation from Levitree for Nature-Based Solutions for Sea-Level Rise 65 RECEIVE a presentation from Levitree to learn about possible nature-based solutions to help Richmond’s shoreline with sea level rise and ground water infiltration - Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593). This item was continued from the July 1, 2025, meeting.
Q. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) R. ADJOURNMENT
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City Council
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Bana
Subject:
Proclamation recognizing the Green Team 94803 for
beautifying the El Sobrante Valley neighborhood.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to the recognition.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Green Team 94803 has played a vital role in
maintaining the cleanliness, beauty, and civic spirit of the El Sobrante Valley by expanding its activities from
business corridors to major thoroughfares and
surrounding residential streets, including Richmond
streets. A proclamation is proposed to honor these
dedicated volunteers for their community building through environmental clean-up and to encourage expansion of
their efforts into neighboring communities, including the 94806 area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION recognizing Green Team 94803 and
its volunteers for their outstanding service in keeping the El Sobrante Valley clean and beautiful, and encouraging the expansion of these community efforts into nearby
areas, including the 94806 community - Councilmember
Soheila Bana (510-672-3490).
AGENDA
REPORT
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DISCUSSION:
Green Team 94803 is a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to environmental stewardship, beautification, and community engagement. The group began in the downtown area of unincorporated El Sobrante and has since expanded throughout the El Sobrante Valley, including parts of Richmond and San Pablo. Through monthly clean-up events and outreach, the team has brought together residents from diverse backgrounds to strengthen community bonding, civic engagement, and collective responsibility and pride.
The Green Team has energized and mobilized a broad network of local organizations and community partners to collaborate on City-wide events, including annual Earth Day and Coastal Cleanup Day celebrations. These partnerships bring together residents, businesses, Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) Richmond (established through a decision of the Richmond City Council), the Office of County Supervisor John Gioia, and environmental groups such as the San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society (SPAWNERS) to promote collective action, strengthen community connections, and advance environmental stewardship.
The Green Team benefits from the participation of many volunteers, including families with their young children. Among the most dedicated volunteers are Monica Hazlewood, Dorcas Moulton, Allison Blakely, Bethsheba Lavoie, Chris Conrad, Ramon Viray, Teri Edlinger, Marsha Lowry, Maggie and John Kinstle, Anne-Marie Amaro, Richard Geyer, Ali Estrada, Simone and Alan Odom, Sharon Miller, Javier Perez and his sons, Rita Tidwell, Ruth Horton, and Sue Boudreau.
Their efforts have expanded beyond commercial areas to include surrounding neighborhoods, making the El Sobrante Valley more vibrant and connected. The team also established a community platform and website titled “Keep El Sobrante Clean and Beautiful”: https://keepelsobrantebeautiful.info/
ANALYSIS:
The Green Team’s work aligns with the City of Richmond’s goals of community empowerment, neighborhood beautification, and resident-led safety and quality-of-life improvements. Expanding these efforts into the 94806 community and beyond will promote unity across zip code boundaries and further strengthen partnerships between residents, local businesses, and city agencies.
By formally recognizing Green Team 94803, the City Council underscores its support for grassroots civic action and encourages replication of this model in nearby communities.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment – Proclamation
12 WHEREAS, community well-being and environmental stewardship are strengthened when residents unite to protect and beautify their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Green Team 94803 was founded in 2015 by the late Maurice Abraham, whose vision launched the El Sobrante Valley Green Team and organized regular cleanups and beautification projects to care for downtown sidewalks, gutters, and parking lots, and to stop litter before it reached our creeks; and WHEREAS, after Mr. Abraham’s passing in 2019, dedicated volunteers including Mikki Norris and her husband Chris Conrad stepped up to lead alongside long -time volunteers Ken Chainey and Holly Anne Trejo, with Ms. Norris also advancing this work through her service on the El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council and the creat ion of its Cleanup and Beautification Subcommittee; and
WHEREAS, these leaders expanded the scope of Green Team 94803 beyond business areas to include major thoroughfares and surrounding residential streets, advancing their mission to “Keep El Sobrante Clean and Beautiful,” and supporting this work with a dedicated website by the same name; and
WHEREAS, the Green Team has brought together residents from across zip code 94803, which includes parts of Richmond, unincorporated El Sobrante, and San Pablo, demonstrating that our shared environment knows no jurisdictional boundaries and that our community is strongest when united; and
WHEREAS, Green Team 94803 collaborates widely with local organizations, including SPAWNERS, SOS Richmond, the City of Richmon d, the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia’s office, and the El Sobrante Public Library, thereby strengthening partnerships and community pride; and WHEREAS, the Green Team has inspired many volunteers, including families with their young children, from across local jurisdictions, and among them the following dedicated individuals have consistently contributed their time and energy: Mikki Norris, Chris Conrad, Ken Chainey, Ramon Viray, Teri Edlinger, Marsha Lowry, Monica Hazlewood, Bethsheba Lavoie, Maggie and John Kinstle, Sharon Miller, Richard Geyer, Allison Blakely, Anne-Marie Amaro, Ali Estrada, Simone and Alan Odom,
Proclamation Recognizing
The Green Team 94803 Volunteers in Appreciation of Their Ongoing Commitment to Beautifying and Preserving Our Neighborhoods
13 Javier Perez and his sons, Dorcas Moulton, Rita Tidwell, Ruth Horton, and Sue Boudreau, ensuring that the 94803 area remains clean, beautiful, and united, embodying the spirit of civic responsibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richmond City Council hereby honors and commends the Green Team 94803 and its volunteers for their vision, commitment, and service to the shared eco -environment of the El Sobrante Valley. The Council further affirms that the residents of zip code 94803 are one community, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries, and expresses its deep gratitude to every volunteer who gives their time to keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful, while encouraging the spirit of Green Team 94803 to grow and expand into neighboring areas, including the 94806 zip code, so that more communities ma y benefit from this model of collaboration and care.
Eduardo Martinez Soheila Bana
Mayor Eduardo Martinez Councilmember Soheila Bana City of Richmond City of Richmond, District 4
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City Clerk's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Pamela Christian, City Clerk
Subject:
Cancellation of the November 25 and December 23,
2025, City Council Meetings and Announce the Council
Holiday Schedule
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is on financial impact for receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Richmond City Council meets every first, third, and fourth Tuesday of every month unless special exceptions are indicated within the Charter, Council Rules and
Procedures, or approved by the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the cancellation of the November 25, and
December 23, 2025, Regular City Council meetings and
the City Council holiday schedule as follows: November
4, November 18, December 2, December 16, 2025, and
January 6, 2026, Regular City Council meetings - City
Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
DISCUSSION:
The Richmond City Council has regularly scheduled meetings every first, third, and fourth Tuesday of every month unless exceptions are indicated within the Charter, Council Rules and Procedures, or approved by the City Council.
AGENDA
REPORT
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With approval of this item, the regular meetings scheduled for Tuesday, November 25 and December 23, 2025, will be cancelled and the upcoming holiday schedule for Richmond City Council meetings will be as follows:
Date Comment
November 4, 2025 Regular meeting
November 18, 2025 Regular meeting
November 25, 2025 CANCELLED
December 2, 2025 Regular meeting
December 16, 2025 Regular meeting – last meeting in 2025 December 23, 2025 CANCELLED
January 6, 2026 Regular meeting – first meeting in 2026
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None.
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City Council
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Subject:
Resolution in support of the Polluters Pay Climate
Superfund Act of 2025 (Senate Bill 684/Assembly
Bill1243)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to adopting the resolution.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
The City Council has supported Clean Air initiatives in the past.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
California communities are experiencing accelerating
impacts from the climate crisis—wildfires, floods,
droughts, sea level rise, and extreme heat, which are
harming public health, displacing families, threatening local infrastructure, and burdening city budgets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution in support of the Polluters Pay
Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (Senate Bill
684/Assembly Bill1243) – Councilmember Claudia
Jimenez (510-620-6565).
DISCUSSION:
In just the past five years, the State has experienced unprecedented and deadly weather events:
AGENDA
REPORT
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▪ January 2025 Firestorms: Over 12,000 homes, businesses, and institutions burned in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Thirty lives were lost, tens of thousands evacuated, and the destruction is estimated to cost Californians $250 billion.
▪ Record Flooding (2022–2023): Over $4.6 billion in damages. ▪ Wildfire Destruction (2020): More than $19 billion in economic losses. ▪ Camp Fire (2018): One of the most destructive fires in state history, with some cost estimates reaching $148.5 billion.
Meanwhile, residents are paying more for insurance, cooling bills, emergency response, and disaster recovery—costs disproportionately borne by disadvantaged communities.
Studies project California will face at least $113 billion per year in climate costs by 2050.
Despite overwhelming evidence, fossil fuel companies—who knew about the damage their products would cause as early as the 1950s—have evaded responsibility. The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would ensure these corporations contribute to the enormous cost of climate recovery and resilience, and advance the City’s environmental justice, community health, and environmental resiliency goals outlined in the Richmond Climate Action Plan.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Draft Resolution Supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 Attachment 2 – Fact Sheet: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025
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RESOLUTION # XX-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF THE POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2025
WHEREAS, climate change, resulting primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, is an immediate, grave threat to the people, communities, biodiversity, environment, and economy of the state; and
WHEREAS, California communities are under siege by escalating fires, floods, droughts, and other disasters. From 1980–2024, 46 extreme weather and climate disaster events1 impacted California, with losses exceeding $1 billion each; and WHEREAS, in January 2025, the nation watched in horror as fatal firestorms raged across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, killing 30 beloved community members, destroying entire communities and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.
Over 12,000 homes, businesses and institutions burned in apocalyptic fires. The devastation is estimated to cost Californians a staggering $250 billion; and WHEREAS, across the state, local governments and taxpayers are bearing the immense, mounting costs of rebuilding from climate damages, increased insurance premiums, property taxes, and utility bills. State and local budgets are stretched to the brink as climate risks rise, jeopardizing public services, and forcing communities to carry the burden to address climate-related emergencies; and
WHEREAS, oil and gas wells in California are disproportionately located in Black, Latine, and low-income communities,2 causing disproportionate rates of cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, birth defects, and other chronic conditions; and3 WHEREAS, the fiscal impact of environmental destruction in California will cost at least $113 billion annually without intervention;4 and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2016, recognizing that increased greenhouse gas emissions lead to threats to coastal infrastructure due to “sea level rise, public health problems arising from more extremely hot days and poorer air quality; longer and more intense wildfire conditions; more frequent droughts with possible disruptions in fresh water supplies; and vastly different natural resource conditions”5; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond declared a climate emergency in 2018 in response to climate change,6 and has a responsibility to support the transition away from fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, existing law states that it is California policy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2045;7 and
1 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/state-
summary/CA#:~:text=From%201980%E2%80%932024%2C%20there%20were,events%20(CPI%2Dadjust ed).
2https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2022GH000690 3https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29082022/oil-well-health-california/ 4https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf
5https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/40636/CAP-combined?bidId= 6https://cccclimateleaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Richmond-CA-2018-07-24.pdf 7https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1279 19
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WHEREAS, AB 1243 would establish the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Program and make the multinational fossil fuel companies that are responsible for and profit from the climate emergency pay for their damages; and
WHEREAS, Superfund Act will direct CalEPA to complete a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study of the true cost of climate damage to ensure polluters pay their fair share. The Act will hold the largest polluters accountable for the costs to California from climate damage caused by their products with compensatory fee amounts proportional to companies’ self-reported past emissions from 1990-2024 and future emissions through 2045; and
WHEREAS, the funds raised by the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Program would be deposited into the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Fund, which, upon appropriation by the California state legislature, must be spent on “expenditures for projects and programs to mitigate, adapt, or respond to the damages and costs caused to the state from climate change;”8 and
WHEREAS, the policy advances California’s commitment to equity and environmental justice. At least 40% of the funds from the Polluters Pay Climate Fund will go to disadvantaged communities to remedy past climate damages and build a more resilient and equitable California. The funds will support urgently needed projects such as implementing wildfire prevention measures like home hardening, upgrading stormwater management systems to prevent flooding, and installing solar panels and energy storage systems to reduce energy costs and increase resilience during power outages.
Additionally, these funds could help develop urban green spaces to mitigate heat islands and improve air quality. Importantly, it could fund programs to support first responders and additional workers who provide essential services during climate disasters; and
WHEREAS, a 2023 Data for Progress poll of 1,279 voters finds ⅔ of likely voters support making major pollutant sources pay to challenge the climate crisis;9 and WHEREAS, the states of Vermont and New York have already passed Climate Superfund legislation, S. 259 and S.2129-B/A.3351-B respectively, forcing polluters to pay for the environmental damage of which they are responsible, and using funds collected to support climate resilience projects to protect constituents;10 and WHEREAS, it is crucial that local government officials endorse AB 1243/SB 684 to support passage of the bill by the full California legislature, unlike a similar bill, AB 1497 (Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024), which failed in May 2024.11 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richmond strongly supports the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act legislative package (Legislative Package – AB 1243 (Addis, et al) and SB 684 (Menjivar, et al)), and encourages State representatives to pass it and the Governor to sign it into law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Jesse Arreguin (SD7), Speaker Robert Rivas, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD14).
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8 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1243 9https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2024/9/26/voters-strongly-support-the-polluters-pay-climate-fund-act 10 https://climatechange.vermont.gov/climate-superfund
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-landmark-legislation-creating-new-climate- superfund
11 https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202320240sb1497 20
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on _______________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT #2
FACT SHEET: POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2025
PROVIDED BY THE CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
The Facts
● Burning coal, oil and gas accounts for 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions and 75% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
● Just 90 of the world's largest fossil fuel emitters are responsible for two- thirds of human-caused carbon dioxide and methane emissions. ● Californians are already experiencing the climate emergency. Extreme heat, sea level rise, wildfires, drought, floods, and storms are costing lives and livelihoods across the state.
● The big oil companies knew their products would create this mess as early as the 1950s and yet they covered it up and spread doubt about climate change instead of taking responsibility for transitioning our energy systems. ● These costs are escalating. The California Natural Resources Agency's Fourth Climate Assessment conservatively estimates that California will face at least $113 billion in annual climate change costs by 2050.
● This year’s climate-driven wildfires in LA are estimated to have cost $250 billion, destroyed 15,000 structures, saw tens of thousands of people evacuate, and resulted in the deaths of 29 people.
● In 2022 and 2023 we saw record snowfall, intense rain, and severe flooding, resulting in more than $4.6 billion in damages for California. ● In 2020, wildfires in California amounted to economic losses of over $19 billion. And in 2018, a record-setting year for fire-related economic losses (including the Camp Fire which destroyed the entire town of Paradise, CA), some cost estimates run as high as $148.5 billion.
● Californians will spend an extra $200 million per year for more frequent air conditioning, $1 billion per year in road damage caused by temperature extremes, and $18 billion (by 2050) to replace coastal buildings threatened by rising sea levels.
● Health costs associated with climate change are also rising. Risks of heart disease, asthma, allergens, vector-borne disease, heat stroke, and smoke 22
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exposure are all intensified by the climate emergency. These impacts are magnified in communities of color, children, pregnant persons, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
● These examples represent just a fraction of the true costs that the fossil fuel driven climate crisis inflicts upon California.
● Polling from last year shows 70% of California voters support requiring fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate disaster costs through a climate superfund bill.
The Solution
Big Oil caused this problem and they’re profiting off it. They should pay for it. ● We are not prepared for the climate that the fossil fuel industry has created. The Climate Superfund is an opportunity to invest in preparing for the future. ● The Climate Superfund will help generate the resources our state needs to respond to climate catastrophes, build climate resilient neighborhoods, prepare for future climate harms, and usher in a thriving and fair transition away from fossil fuels.
● We know that climate damages hit everyone but they harm disadvantaged communities first and hardest. That’s why at least 40% of the funds will be directed to disadvantaged communities, offering opportunities to effectively respond to and prepare for climate disasters while transitioning away from polluting energy.
● Just a few examples of projects that revenue generated through the climate fund could help pay for include:
○ Making schools more climate resilient by upgrading air conditioning systems so kids can learn despite extreme heat.
○ Distributing air filters to homes in wildfire prone areas and providing relief from toxic air created by wildfires.
○ Helping local governments manage the impacts of sea level rise along the coast.
○ Directing additional resources to California’s firefighters and first responders to prepare for future climate threats.
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○ Providing funding to help small businesses recover and homeowners rebuild after climate disasters.
○ Investing in clean jobs and green infrastructure projects to accelerate the transition away from climate-harming fossil fuels. ● New York and Vermont have already passed bold legislation to make fossil fuel polluters pay their share of the costs of climate damages in those states.
California can too.
● The Climate Superfund offers the greatest opportunity our state has seen in a generation to invest in our communities and our future while ensuring the burden falls on the big polluters, not working families and taxpayers.
How It Works
● The bill tells the California Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a cost study to identify how much damage from climate change is costing California.
● Using climate attribution science, the agency then assesses how much of that damage the big polluters are responsible for through their fossil fuel emissions between 1990 and 2024.
● The bill creates a fund into which the fossil fuel polluters must pay a fee proportional to the fossil fuel emissions they were responsible for between 1990 and 2024.
● Polluters will be made to pay their share of the costs of climate damages in California arising from those emissions, assessed through 2045. ● The California EPA will establish funding criteria and guidelines for how the funds may be used. Eligible programs and projects will include mitigating and adapting to climate change and its impacts, addressing climate-fueled disaster response, and investing in climate-resilient recovery efforts. ● 40% of the revenue raised must be directed towards disadvantaged communities.
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Kelly Robinson to the Arts and Culture
Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Kelly Robinson is applying to a vacant position on the
Arts and Culture Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Kelly Robinson to the Arts and Culture Commission with a term that expires on January 31,
2027– Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-
6503)
DISCUSSION:
Kelly Robinson brings a strong background in community engagement, leadership development, and public service to the Arts and Culture Commission. As an executive coach supporting Richmond-based nonprofit organizations, Robinson has demonstrated a deep commitment to the city's civic and cultural well-being. Having navigated the vendor process for the City of Richmond provides valuable insight into municipal processes and community needs.
In addition to professional contributions, Robinson is the founder of a four-year scholarship program at Salesian College Preparatory, highlighting a dedication to youth AGENDA
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empowerment and educational equity. Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, a Master of Public Administration, and is a certified Organizational Relationship Systems Coach, credentials that reflect both academic preparation and specialized expertise in collaborative systems.
Robinson seeks to apply this experience and passion to the Arts and Culture Commission in support of the city's ongoing efforts to celebrate, expand, and sustain Richmond’s diverse cultural landscape. This appointment would bring both strategic insight and a strong community-centered perspective to the Commission’s work.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Kelly Robinson’s redacted application
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Edward “Don” Thompson to the
Economic Development Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
October 18, 2022
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Edward “Don” Thompson is applying to continue serving
on the Economic Development Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Edward “Don” Thompson to the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on
March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Edward “Don” Thompson, a Richmond resident since 1998 and the current Vice Chair of the Economic Development Commission, has contributed to the city’s economic goals over his two- year tenure. A retired federal executive with 37 years’ experience at the Departments of Interior, Navy, and Energy, he has significant leadership experience, including oversight at the Department of Energy’s Livermore Field Office. Thompson actively volunteers in the community and is a small business owner dedicated to Richmond's growth and prosperity.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – Edward “Don” Thompson’s redacted application.
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Economic Development Commission Statement of Interest
from
Edward Don Thompson
I seek reappointment to the Richmond Economic Development Commission (EDC). It has been my privilege to serve on the EDC for the past two years. This service has been in support of the city’s efforts to promote the vitality of Richmond and the prosperity of our citizens. During my time on the EDC, I have spoken before the city council in support of Richmond Green Blue New Deal projects, and served on the EDC’s 2024 Taste of Richmond standing committee and the EDC’s Policy standing committee.
I am currently Vice Chair of the EDC, and I am excited to continue our important work in this leadership position.
I became interested in serving the city of Richmond when I retired from the US federal government. I was motivated to serve this community. My 37 years with Departments of Interior, Navy, and Energy have provided with the knowledge, insight, and skills to be an effective contributor to the Commission in fulfilling its purpose of recommending long term economic goals to the City Council for the overall economic development of the city.
At the conclusion of my federal civil service career, I was a senior leader at the Energy Department’s Livermore Field Office, which is responsible for the oversight of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory operations. I was specifically responsible for the oversight of Laboratory physical and cyber security programs.
In this role I managed a 100 million dollar physical and cyber security budget, supervised a team of security and cyber experts, and worked with non-profit and for-profit organizations that delivered the Department’s nuclear security mission.
This work entailed coordination and consultation with local government agencies to understand and accommodate their economic, environmental, and public safety interests.
I have lived in the city since 1998, when I purchased our home in the Richmond Annex. We love it here, and have always followed the Richmond City Council in 30 their effort to establish policies and programs that enhance the vitality and prosperity of the city and its citizens. Since retirement I have served as a volunteer for the Bay Area Rescue Mission, the Lighthouse of the Blind and Visually Impaired. I became a certified personal trainer and operate a small business in Richmond. I am a member of the Richmond Annex CERT Leadership Group, and I continue to be a member of the Richmond Annex Neighborhood Council.
Participation on the EDC has been a rewarding experience enabling me to contribute to the vitality, prosperity, and promise of the City of Pride and Purpose.
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Diana Wear to the Economic
Development Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
12/18/2018
05/21/2019
04/05/2022
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Diana Wear is applying to continue serving on the
Economic Development Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Diana Wear to the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2028
– Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-
6503).
DISCUSSION:
Diana Wear has served on the Economic Development Commission since December 2018 and has been a dedicated and active member throughout her tenure. A Richmond resident for 33 years, Ms. Wear brings valuable insight and a strong commitment to the city's economic growth and vitality. Her continued service on the Commission will help maintain momentum on key initiatives and ensure experienced leadership in advancing the City’s economic development goals.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – Diana Wear’s redacted application.
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Michael Gliksohn to the Economic
Development Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
10/18/2022
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Michael Gliksohn is applying to continue serving on the Economic Development Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Michael Gliksohn to the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on
March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Michael Gliksohn has served on the Economic Development Commission since October 2022, contributing valuable knowledge and perspective to the Commission’s work. A Richmond resident for 11 years, Mr. Gliksohn holds a B.A. in Urban and Community Development from UCLA, bringing both academic and practical insight to the commission's economic planning efforts.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – Michael Gliksohn’s redacted application.
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NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION:
NAME: Michael Gliksohn
Economic Development Commission
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND l l YEATS pLACE OF EMpLOyMENT: Retired
EMATL ADDRESS
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
I want to support economic development in Richmond
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Richmond Prooressive Alliance
EDUCATION:
UCLA - BA in Urban and Community Development
REFERENCES (Minimum 5 - List Name, Address, Phone Number, and EmailAddress)
1.Sue Wilson
2. Claudia J imenez
BK William s
4. Rick van Adelsberg
Dan Hardy
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450 Civic Center Plaza
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Alice LoCicero to the Community
Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
9/24/2024
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Alice LoCicero is applying to continue serving on the
Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Alice LoCicero to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board with a term that
expires on December 31, 2026– Mayor’s Office (Mayor
Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
Alice LoCicero brings extensive professional and academic experience to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. A clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America and an MBA from Simmons University, Dr. LoCicero has a strong background in crisis and disaster response, as well as experience working directly with police and teaching criminal justice students. Her perspective on the need for alternatives to traditional police response aligns closely with the goals of the program. Her continued service on the Advisory Board will contribute valuable expertise and support the development of effective, community-centered crisis response strategies.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Alice LoCicero’s redacted application
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Keri Sullivan to the Community Crisis
Response Program Advisory Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
9/24/2024
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Keri Sullivan is applying to continue serving on the
Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Keri Sullivan to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board with a term that
expires on December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor
Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
Keri Sullivan brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board. A lifelong Richmond resident, Ms. Sullivan works as a Case Manager at ADEiii Health, supporting individuals facing mental health, addiction, and housing crises. With over 20 years of sobriety and academic training in psychology and health and human services, she is deeply committed to advancing trauma-informed and culturally responsive crisis response in Richmond. Her continued service will help ensure that the program remains grounded in compassion, advocacy, and community insight.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Keri Sullivan’s redacted application
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SEP - 3 2025
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM CITY OF RICHMOND
DATE: 09/02/25
Check one: New Appointment D
Re-Appointment 121
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Community Crisis Response Team --------------------------NAME: Keri Sullivan
HOME ADDRESS:
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ZIP CODE: 94801 HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: ----------
OCCUPATION: Case Manager EMAIL ADDRESS:
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: off and on since birth PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
RE AS ON S FOR INTEREST
As a lifelong Richmond resident, I have seen firsthand the challenges and strengths of our community. My work as a Case Manager at ADEiii Health allows me to support people experiencing mental health, addiction, and housing crises with compassion and advocacy. With over 20 years of sobriety and a background in psychology and health and human services, I bnng both professional train mg and lived experience. I am committed to ensunne: cns,s resbonse in Richmond Is trauma-informed. culturalv resoons,ve.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree -A.A. in Psychology & Health and Human Services (December 2025) Dual Diagnosis certificate 1 Substance Abuse Certificate REFERENCES (Minimum 5 - List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address)
1. Sarah Shwaika,
2. Teresa Knipple,
3. Ariana Garcia,
4_ Rebeca Martinez,
5. Michelle Molina,
To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
K • s 11· ~ 09/02/25 erJ U IV8ri Keri Sullivan (Sep 2, 2025 17:58:06 PDT) Signature
Deliver or Mail to: City Cieri<
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
For Office Use Only: New Appointment:
Date
or Email to: [email protected]
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Amber Hatfield to the Community Crisis
Response Program Community Advisory Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Amber Hatfield is applying to serve on the Community
Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Amber Hatfield to the Community Crisis Response Program Community Advisory Board with a
term that expires on December 31, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
Amber Hatfield, a Richmond resident of 10 years, brings valuable experience in planning, budgeting, board operations, and racial justice awareness. She is deeply committed to Community Crisis Response Programs’ mission of providing compassionate crisis support. Amber serves as a Materials Manager in Educational Services and is active in local civic groups. Her background and dedication to community healing make her a strong addition to the Advisory Board.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Amber Hatfield’s redacted application
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BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM CITY OF RICHMOND
DATE: 09/10/2025
Check one: New Appointment 0
Re-Appointment □
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board NAME: Amber Hatfield
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 94804 HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE:
OCCUPATION: Materials Manager, Educational Services EMAIL ADDRESS:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: 10 years ------------ PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
Living in a neighborhood that has gone through tremendous change over the past ten years, I am passionate about the CCRP program and it's potential to extend life-affirming services to community members who are struggling in moments of crisis. I would be honored to bring my experience in planning, budgeting, board operations, parenting, racial justice awareness, and healing to help support the CCRP.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Grestmont Schaal K-B Parent-Teacher Co-Operative, Schaal Baaed Secretary (2022-preseot) SURJ Bay Area, Study & Action Working Group Member & Facilitator (2022-present) EDUCATION:
High School Diploma from Hesperia High School, Hesperia, California 1996 B.A. in Literatures of the World from University of California , San Diego, 2003 M.A. in Comparative Literature from San Francisco State University, 2006 REFERENCES (Minimum 5 - List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Emaii Address)
1. Morgan Lynn,
2_ Jacquie Murray,
3. Davjanee Tillis,
4 _ Nicolas Dahlberg,
5_ Josh Kizner ,
For Office Use Only:
To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
09/10/2025
City Clerk
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
New Appointment:
Date
Or Email to : [email protected] .us
0 Reappointment: □ D 1st □ 2nd □ 3rd
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Hope Dixon to the Community Crisis
Response Program Advisory Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Hope Dixon is applying to serve on the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Hope Dixon to the Community Crisis Response Program Community Advisory Board with a
term that expires on December 31, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
Hope Dixon brings a strong commitment to community care and safety through her work as a Basic Needs Coordinator at a local community college, where she connects individuals in crisis to essential services. She has prior board experience as a Community Representative on the Council on Homelessness for Contra Costa County, further demonstrating her dedication to equity and support for vulnerable populations. Hope is passionate about advancing alternative crisis response strategies and looks forward to contributing to Richmond’s efforts to build a safer, more compassionate community.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Hope Dixon’s redacted application
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BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
DATE:
Check one:
RECEIVED
SEP 10 2025
CITY CLERKS OFFICEЕ
CITY OF RICHMOND
09/01/2025
New Appointment ☑
Re-Appointment ☐
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP) Community Advisory Board NAME: Hope C Dixon
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 98401 HOME PHONE:
OCCUPATION: Basic Needs Coordinator
WORK PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: 3years PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
I'm interested in supporting the work of the community crisis response program and helping our community find solutions that keep our community safe, thriving and caring for one another. Having alternative resources and supports in our community toolbox will be what makes Richmond better than ever and I'm proud of all the work Richmond is doing and continues to do each day. I hope I can be of some small assistance by joining this advisory board.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Council of Homelessness Contra Costa County- Community Representive EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media | Indiana University of Pennsylvania REFERENCES (Minimum 5- List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address) 1 Jaime Jenett,
2 Jamie Schecter,
3. Lindsay Litowitz
4 Caroline Miller,
5 Jaina Eyestone,
To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
Aare e 09-08-2025
Signature Date
Deliver or Mail to: City Clerk
450 Civic Center Plaza
Or Email to: [email protected]
Richmond, CA 94804
For Office Use Only: New Appointment: 미 Reappointment: 미 1st 2nd 3rd 43
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of James Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
James Davis is applying for a vacant seat on the History Preservation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT James Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term that expires on July 31, 2026 –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
James Davis brings a deep knowledge of Richmond’s history and a strong commitment to historic preservation. A retired college professor with over 20 years of experience teaching U.S. and California history, he remains active in the community as a docent at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center and has served as the vice president of the Richmond Museum of History. He also manages historical plagues for the Point Richmond History Association and regularly contributes to local historical publications. With his academic background, hands-on preservation work, and passion for Richmond’s heritage, Mr. Davis will be a valuable addition to the Historic Preservation Commission.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – James Davis’s redacted application.
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Name of Commission: Historic Preservation Commission
Name: James Davis
Home Address: 94801
Home and Cell Phone :
Former Occupation: Community College Professor of History, the Humanities, and Theater Arts, now retired.
How Long Have You Been a Resident of Richmond? 3 years. (I was born here, left for fifty years, then came back to retire three years ago.)
Place of Employment:
Reasons for Interest in Appointment:
I have some background in construction, am currently in charge of historical plaques for the Point Richmond History Association, and have worked for more than twenty years as a college professor in Southern California. While teaching at Mt. San Jacinto College, I taught courses in US history, Theater Arts (film), the Humanities, and California history. Since retiring to Richmond , I now lecture at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center on the home front during World War II. I have also published historical articles on Richmond history in the Point Richmond History Newsletter and the Richmond Museum of History and Culture Mirror . I am interested in older buildings and in Richmond history.
Fraternal And/or Civic Organizations:
I am currently active aboard the Red Oak Victory (where I host a monthly film series), lecture at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center as a docent, serve as vice president and board member of the Richmond Museum of History and Culture, and serve on the board and am in charge of historical plaques for the Point Richmond History Association. I am also active in the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council.
Education: Harry Ells High School (1967); BA in History from St. Mary's College, California (1971); PhD in Comparative History from Brandeis University (1982).
References :
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Danyell Manefee to the Community Police
Review Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Danyell Manefee is applying to serve on the Community
Police Review Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Danyell Manefee to the Community Police Review Commission, with a term that expires on
November 1, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Danyell Manefee, a Richmond resident of 15 years, is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and trust between the community and law enforcement.
She seeks to support fair and impartial reviews of police conduct and to strengthen community-police relationships through her service on the Commission. Her dedication to equity and justice makes her a strong addition to the Community Police Review Commission.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Danyell Manefee’s redacted application.
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Mayor's Office
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Rauly Butler to the Workforce
Development Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Rauly Butler is applying to serve in a vacant seat on the Workforce Development Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Rauly Butler to the Workforce Development Board with a term that expires on March 1, 2028 –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
Rauly Butler brings over 20 years of experience supporting Richmond’s business community and currently serves as Executive Director of the Council of Industries, a nonprofit representing many of the city’s major employers. His background in management and workforce development is complemented by leadership roles on several civic boards, including the Richmond Public Library Foundation, West Contra Costa Business Development Center, and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates. With a strong commitment to local economic growth and job creation, Mr. Butler will be a valuable asset to the Workforce Development Board.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Attachment 1 – Rauly Butler’s redacted application.
AGENDA
REPORT
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November 4, 2025
Department
DATE: November 4, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Robert Armijo PE, Deputy Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Hillal Hamdan, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Subject:
Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with
RailPros Field Service, Inc for the Transformative Climate Communities Wellness Trail
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City has been awarded grant funding from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative
Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 Implementation
Grant. This Agreement, in the amount of $25,000, is fully funded through the TCC grant as part of the Richmond
Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project. There is no impact to the City’s General Fund (Account String: 13761019-400201-
16G12).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
June 21, 2022
December 20, 2022
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project includes
improvements affecting railroad tracks and the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation (RPRC) right-of-way. RPRC
requires that all work within its right-of-way be governed by a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement to
ensure proper review, coordination, and oversight.
RailPros Field Services, Inc. (RPFS), as RPRC’s
consultant, will provide the necessary expertise to
support these activities. Authorization and execution of the agreement is required for the project to proceed.
AGENDA
REPORT
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November 4, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution and AUTHORIZE the Public Works
Director and the City Engineer to execute a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement between RailPros Field
Services, Inc., a consultant for the Richmond Pacific
Railroad Corporation, for the Transformative Climate
Communities– Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project
- Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-620-
1612/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
DISCUSSION:
On October 27, 2022, the City of Richmond and its partners—Groundwork Richmond, GRID Alternatives, Rich City Rides, Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Urban Tilth—were awarded a $35 million Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 Implementation Grant by the California Strategic Growth Council (Attachment 1). The TCC Round 4 Implementation Grant funds outreach, planning, design, and construction phases for projects that advance the Strategic Growth Council’s sustainability objectives, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air and water quality, enhancing transportation options, and strengthening community resilience to the impacts of climate change. The program focuses on three of Richmond’s most environmentally burdened neighborhoods—Coronado, Iron Triangle, and Santa Fe—as identified by CalEnviroScreen.
One of the projects funded by the TCC Round 4 Implementation Grant is the Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project (Project). The City has contracted with the Trust for Public Land to lead implementation of the Project. The Project is located on Marina Way South between Cutting Boulevard and the Richmond Ferry Terminal and includes the development of protected cycle tracks and shaded pedestrian routes to provide a continuous connection from the combined BART/Amtrak station to the Richmond Ferry Terminal. Furthermore, the Project supports implementation of the City of Richmond's General Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Bicycle Master Plan.
Key improvements under this Project include the construction of 1,400 feet of two-way Class IV cycle track and 3,500 feet of one-way cycle track; replacement of the traffic signal at Cutting Boulevard and Wright Avenue; installation of pedestrian- and bicycle- scale lighting along the Marina Way segment; and enhancement of the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation (RPRC) crossing at Marina Way South, including new signage, striping, paving, and detectable warning devices.
The proposed improvements at the RPRC crossing will require encroaching on the RPRC right-of-way. As such, RPRC is requiring the City to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement (Agreement) between RailPros Field Services, Inc. (RPFS)—a consultant for RPRC—and the City of Richmond to allow RPRC to review and provide services related to the City’s proposed plans, specifications, and construction of improvements at the Marina Way South crossing (DOT# 751656U) (Attachment 2).
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City staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to execute the Agreement with RPRC for the TCC – Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 (Attachment 3). The Agreement is fully funded by the TCC Implementation Grant. The design phase of the Project commenced in June 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by August 2025. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 and conclude in 2027. Coordination with RPRC during design and construction will ensure that rail operations remain safe and uninterrupted.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – TCC Grant Award Letter Richmond
Attachment 2 – RPRC Railway Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement Attachment 3 – Resolution
54 1400 Tenth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 ● www.sgc.ca.gov ● (916) 324-9775 October 31, 2022
Via Email
Mayor Tom Butt
City of Richmond
Attn: Lina Velasco
Director of Community Development
450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
[email protected]
RE: Awar d Notification – Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program, Round 4, Implementation Grant Award, City of Richmond, “Richmond Rising: Healthy, Connected, and Climate Strong” Dear Mayor Butt,
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is pleased to inform you that the Council approved a Transformative Climate Communities Implementation award of $35 million dollars to the City of Richmond for “Richmond Rising:
Healthy, Connected, and Climate Strong” at its October 27, 2022, meeting. Previously funded by California’s Cap- and-Trade Program, Round 4 of TCC was funded by a FY 2021-2022 budget appropriation from the General Fund.
This program funding empowers the communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies, and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. The TCC Program reflects the SGC’s commitment to support community-led transformation and achieve equitable, resilient communities and landscapes for all Californians. Congratulations on your successful application.
This letter provides a conditional commitment of grant funds. TCC staff will initiate the Post-Award Consultation (PAC) process soon by scheduling a meeting with the Awardee and sending a review package including review checklists for all projects and transformative plans. This process will involve addressing any outstanding issues identified by TCC staff, reviewers, and the interagency panel, as well as finalizing the grant agreement. Grantees and Partners will need to work closely and collaboratively with TCC Staff to address all issues prior to grant execution. All requested documentation and changes should be finalized within six (6) months after the Council makes awards. New to Round 4, we will provide a mini grant to support administrative, staff, and materials costs for Grantees and Partners as they complete the PAC process. Our partnering agency, the Department of Conservation, will lead the PAC process.
Following execution of the grant agreement, grant funds will be disbursed on a bi-monthly basis for eligible direct, indirect, and indicator tracking costs. All reimbursed costs must meet the requirements for reimbursable tasks outlined in the grant agreement. TCC has also been authorized for an Advance Pay Pilot program (AB 156) and will follow up on the terms for accessing advance pay once approved by Council. Please note that no funds will be reimbursed for costs and expenses incurred prior to grant agreement execution, with the exception of limited PAC costs for staff and materials in accordance with forthcoming guidance.
We look forward to our partnership in the coming years. If you have any questions, please contact Sophie Young, TCC Program Manager, at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Ly
nn von Koch-Liebert
Executive Director
California Strategic Growth Council
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RPRR Project#:
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Effective Date:
Agency:
Estimate:
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of Richmond
$25,000.00
___THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and entered into as of (Effective Date), by and between RailPros Fields Services, Inc. (RPFS), a consultant for Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation, and the City of Richmond. (Agency)
RECITALS
A. Agency desires to initiate the project more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the Project).
B. The Project will affect Richmond Pacific Railroad track and right of way at or near the Project area more particularly described on Exhibit A.
C. RPFS is the agent on behalf of the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation described on Exhibit D.
D. RPFS agrees to collaborate with Agency on the conceptualization and development of the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
E. Agency has requested that RPFS perform certain services with respect to Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation facilities located at or near the Project site to facilitate Agency's evaluation of the feasibility of proceeding with the Project (the Project)
AGREEMENT
1. NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
2. RPFS, at Agency's sole cost and expenses, agrees to perform the preliminary engineering services work described on Exhibit B attached hereto (PE Work). Agency acknowledges and agrees that: (a) RPFS review of any Project designs, plans and/or specifications, as part of the PE Work, is limited exclusively to potential impacts on existing and future Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation facilities and operations; (b) RPFS makes no representations or warranties as to the validity, accuracy, legal compliance or completeness of the PE Work; and (c) Agency's reliance on the PE Work is at Agency's own risk.
3. Notwithstanding the Estimate (Estimate), Agency agrees to reimburse RPFS and/or its third-party consultant, as applicable, for one hundred percent (100%) of all actual costs and expenses incurred for the PE Work. During the performance of the PE Work, RPFS will provide progressive billing to Agency based on actual costs in connection with the PE Work. Within sixty (60) days after completion of the PE Work, RPFS will submit a final billing to Agency for any balance owed for the PE Work. Agency shall pay RPFS within thirty (30) days after Agency's receipt of any progressive and final bills submitted for the PE Work. Bills will be submitted to the 56 2
Agency using the contact information provided on Exhibit C. Agency's obligation hereunder to reimburse RPFS for the PE Work shall apply regardless if Agency declines to proceed with the Project or Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation elects not to approve the Project.
4. Agency acknowledges and agrees that RPFS may withhold its approval for the Project for any reason in its sole discretion, including without limitation, impacts to Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation safety, facilities, or operations. If RPFS approves the Project, RPFS will continue to work with Agency to develop final plans and specifications and prepare material and force cost estimates for any Project related work performed by Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation.
5. If the Project is approved by RPFS, RPFS shall prepare and forward to Agency a Construction and Maintenance Agreement (C&M Agreement) which shall provide the terms and conditions for the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Project. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in the C&M Agreement, the construction and maintenance of the Project shall be at no cost to Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation and/or RPFS. No construction work on the Project affecting Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation property or operations shall commence until the C&M Agreement is finalized and executed by Agency and RPFS.
6. Neither party shall assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
7. No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties.
8. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Project and PE Work. To the extent that any terms or provisions of this Agreement regarding the PE Work are inconsistent with the terms or provisions set forth in any existing agreement related to the Project, such terms and provisions shall be deemed superseded by this Agreement to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
City of Richmond RailPros Field Services, Inc
________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature Signature
Printed Name Printed Name
SVP Engineering
Title Title 57 3
Exhibit A
Project Description and Location
Project Description
The City of Richmond proposes to modify their properties known as
TTLC Sacramento - Southwest Watt, LLC proposes to modify their properties known as Marina Way South DOT# 751656U in Richmond, CA 94804. The modifications include changes in the use of Marina Way South by adding north-bound and south-bound bike lanes.
Location
Central Valley Branch
DOT
Crossing
Type
Milepost
Street Name
751656U At-Grade 1.45 Marina Way South
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Exhibit B
Scope of Project Services
Scope of work includes:
• Design review of changes to the crossing of Marina Way South. • Encroachment review and resolution along the RPRC ROW as well as mitigation to reduce opportunities for trespasser access RPRC ROW.
• Review of impacts to railroad warning devices of at-grade crossings around the Project Location.
• Diagnostic reviews with CA-PUC for changes associated with the railroad crossing. • Design reviews for any utility additions or modifications across, along, or within the RPRC ROW.
Exclusions to this agreement includes, but is not limited to:
• Any utility license and fees will be addressed in a separate agreement after RPRC Project acceptance.
• Any real estate lease, purchase, and/or license fees will be addressed in a separate agreement after RPRC Project acceptance.
• Any construction fees associated with modifications to the at-grade crossings which may be required by RPRC or CA-PUC will be addressed in a separate agreement after RPRC Project acceptance.
• Any construction monitoring or railroad flagging associated with Project. 59 5
Exhibit C
Agency Billing Contact
Primary Contact Name:
Title:
Agency/Party:
Email:
Phone:
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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND THE
CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAILPROS FIELD SERVICES, INC. (RPFS), A
CONSULTANT FOR THE RICHMOND PACIFIC RAILROAD CORPORATION (RPRC), FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES – RICHMOND WELLNESS TRAIL PHASE 2 PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on October 27, 20 22, the City of Richmond and its partners —Groundwork Richmond, GRID Alternatives, Rich City Rides, Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Urban Tilth — were awarded a $35 million Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 Implementation Grant by the California Strategic Growth Council; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project is funded by the TCC Round 4 Implementation Grant. The Project is located on Marina Way South between Cutting Boulevard and the Richmond Ferry Terminal and includes the development of protected cycle tracks and shaded pedestrian routes to provide a continuous route from the Richmond BART/Amtrak Station to the Richmond Ferry Terminal; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes improvements at the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation (RPRC) crossing at Marina Way South (DOT# 751656U), which will require encroaching on the RPRC right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, RPRC requires the City to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement (Agreement) with RailPros Field Services, Inc. (RPFS), a consultant for RPRC, to allow RPRC to review and provide services related to the City’s proposed plans, specifications, and construction of improvements at the Marina Way South crossing; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to execute the Agreement, and any amendments thereto, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The Agreement is fully funded by the TCC Round 4 Implementation Grant; and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this Resolution, the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the accompanying Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council autho rizes the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to execute a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement, and any amendments thereto, between the City of Richmond and RailPros Field Services, Inc. (RPFS) —a consultant for the Richmond Pacific Railroad Corporation (RPRC)—for the Transformative Climate Communities – Richmond Wellness Trail Phase 2 Project, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Section 3. The City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials that c onstitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become ef fective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held November 4, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
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ABSENT:
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
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City Council
DATE: October 28, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda
Subject:
Presentation from Levitree for Nature-Based Solutions for Sea-Level Rise
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for receiving this presentation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
To help Richmond’s shoreline with sea level rise and
ground water infiltration. The nature-based solutions may possibly be used at Parchester Village, Marina Bay, Point Richmond, and other Richmond communities that will be
impacted by Sea Level Rise and ground water infiltration RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from Levitree to learn about
possible nature-based solutions to help Richmond’s
shoreline with sea level rise and ground water infiltration - Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593). This item
was continued from the July 1, 2025, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Receive a presentation from Levitree to learn about possible nature-based solutions to help Richmond’s shoreline with sea level rise. This solution can possibly be used at AGENDA
REPORT
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Parchester Village, Marina Bay, Point Richmond, and other Richmond communities that will be impacted by sea-level rise and ground water infiltration.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Levitree PPT
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+6ft
0ft
Secret sauce: fracture techniques, slurry
composition, ML data set, first-mover
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