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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
January 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:
None.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Mendoza v. City of Richmond
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, and Lisa Charbonneau
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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Cordell Hindler gave comments in favor of positive labor negotiations.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Eduardo Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:
None.
I. ELECTION OF THE VICE MAYOR FOR 2026
I.1 Election of the New Vice Mayor
The Richmond City Council shall elect from among its members a vice mayor to serve for 2026. In the absence or disability of the mayor, the vice mayor shall serve as the mayor. The vice mayor shall also represent the mayor upon the mayor's request. The vice mayor shall serve for a term of one year - Mayor's Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503). PUBLIC COMMENT ON
THIS ITEM MAY BE ALLOWED UNDER OPEN FORUM
A motion by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Brown, nominated Councilmember Soheila Bana as vice mayor.
A substitute motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, nominated Councilmember Doria Robinson as vice mayor.
The substitute motion passed by the following vote:
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Sue Wilson
Ayes (4): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Sue Wilson, and Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda.
Noes (3): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Passed
J. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
Item O.7 b - Modification of City Council Liaison Appointment Cycle for Boards and Commissions was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Item O.7.c - Appointment of Ana Tellez Witrago to the Community Police Review Commission and Item O.8.b - Contract amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grade 5 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project were continued to the January 27, 2026, city council meeting.
A motion was made as follows to hear Item Q.4 - Formal censure of Mayor Eduardo Martinez for antisemitic conduct and for actions inconsistent with the duties and standards of the office after approval of the Consent Calendar or at the beginning of New Business, failed by the following vote:
Motion by Councilmember Jamelia JBrown
Seconded by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
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Ayes (2): Councilmember Jamelia Brown and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda Noes: (5) Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Failed
A motion was made as follows to combine Item Q.3 - Restorative process with the Mayor and the Richmond Jewish Community and Item Q.4 - Formal censure of Mayor Eduardo Martinez for antisemitic conduct and for actions inconsistent with the duties and standards of the office; Item Q.5 - Consultant engagement for community input on Polluters Pay Settlement Funds and Item Q.6 - Community meetings to gather community input on how to spend the community money; Chevron Settlement Funds, failed by the following vote:
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Ayes (3): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Noes: (4) Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Failed
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Mendoza v. City of Richmond
Item was discussed. No reportable action was given.
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, and Lisa Charbonneau 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
Item was discussed. No reportable action was given.
M. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
None.
N. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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(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)
The following individuals gave comments in person:
Harry Weiner gave comments regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Richmond and how residents could be protected.
Charlene Engle gave comments regarding her appointment to the Community Police Review Commission.
Don Gosney gave comments regarding increased vandalism throughout Richmond.
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding the recent shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cordell Hindler thanked the mayor and city council for conducting the recruitment of a city attorney and spoke about the need for a strategic working plan to help retain employees.
Tarnell Abbott thanked the members of the City Clerk's, City Council, Richmond Police, and Richmond Fire Departments for managing the last city council meeting well. Ms.
Abbott also spoke against the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Richmond.
Joe Puleo gave comments in support of how certain Richmond organizations have changed the city in a positive direction.
Councilmember Bana spoke in support of Chief Bisa French leading the Family Justice Center and invited former Police Bisa French and current Police Chief Tim Simmons to a zoom community gathering meeting. The meeting link can be accessed either by e- mailing Councilmember Bana or on her Facebook page: Soheila Bana for Richmond.
The following individuals gave comments online:
Emily Ross expressed appreciation to the City Clerk's Office, KCRT, and the Richmond Police and Fire Department staff for their hard work managing public meetings.
Barry Taranto stated that disturbances at the city council meetings during public comment should not be permitted.
Nance spoke in support of Item O.3.b - Letter of support for Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Clean Energy and Healthy Home Project.
Arto Rinteela congratulated Councilmember Robinson on her role as Vice Mayor. Mr.
Rinteela also invited everyone to the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council Black History Month Celebration on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
Claudia Citreon gave comments regarding crime statistics in Richmond and the city's underfunding of public safety.
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
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second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item shall be deemed to have received the action recommended.)
The motion to approve the consent calendar did not include the following items:
Item O.7 b - Modification of City Council Liaison Appointment Cycle for Boards and Commissions was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Item O.7.c - Appointment of Ana Tellez Witrago to the Community Police Review Commission and Item O.8.b - Contract amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grade 5 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project were continued to the January 27, 2026, city council meeting.
Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed
O.1 City Attorney's Office
O.1.a Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with DCI Group APPROVE a legal services agreement first amendment with DCI Group to increase the payment limit by $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $40,000, with a term ending June 30, 2026, for confidential personnel investigative services – City Attorney’s Office/Human Resources Department (Shannon Moore/Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620- 6600).
O.2 City Clerk's Office
O.2.a Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the December 2, 2025, and January 6, 2026, regular City Council meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510- 620-6513).
O.3 City Council
O.3.a Request for Proposals for the City Attorney Recruitment APPROVE the proposed Request for Proposals, for a new city attorney, and its publication – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503), Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6568), and Councilmember Sue Wilson (510-609-211).
O.3.b Letter of Support for Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Clean Energy and Healthy Homes Project
REQUEST the city manager provide a letter of support for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) work with the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) and Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) to build support for neighborhood-scale decarbonization - Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6568).
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O.4 City Manager's Office
O.4.a Celebration of Life Event for Betty Reid Soskin in Conjunction with Black History Month
APPROVE the waiver of fees associated with the use of the Richmond Auditorium in the month of February 2025 to host a celebration honoring the life of Betty Reid Soskin; AUTHORIZE City staff to support the planning and hosting of the historical acknowledgement; APPROVE the use of City funds to support the public event during Black History Month; and APPROPRIATE an amount not to exceed $12,000 – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
O.4.b Release the Fiscal 2026-27 Environmental Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) Competitive Grant
ACKNOWLEDGE the release of the Request for Application and Guidelines for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Competitive Grant Program for Categories 1-4, with an annual allocation of $715,000 – City Manager’s Office (Jora Atienza Washington/Nicholas Delgado/Guadlupe Morales/Kaitlen Burnom/ Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
O.5 Finance Department
O.5.a Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, Documentary Transfer Tax Report, and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and Pension Report for the Month of November 2025 RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report, Monthly Overtime Reports, Documentary Transfer Tax Report, and Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) and Pension Report for the month of November 2025 – Finance Department (Emily Combs 510-620-6740).
O.5.b Contract Amendment No. 3 with DebtBook Management Software for Debt, Lease, and Subscription Accounting
APPROVE a third contract amendment with DebtBook for software using the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contract, to aid the City in meeting Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) 87 Accounting for Leases and GASB 96 Subscription-based Information Technology Arrangements for a term of one year beginning March 16, 2026, through March 15, 2027, and increasing the payment limit by $15,748, for a total contract amount not to exceed $70,829 – Finance Department (Emily Combs 510-620-6740).
O.6 Fire Department
O.6.a Contract with On Duty Health, PC to Perform Annual Physicals and Wellness Exams
APPROVE the contract with On Duty Health, PC to perform annual physical examinations and medical screenings in an amount not to exceed $270,000, for a three-year contract term effective January 21, 2026, through January 21, 2029, with two one-year extension options not to exceed an additional $100,000 per year for the extended term – Fire
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Department (Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021/Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon 510-307-8041/Battalion Chief Anthony Woodards 510-620-6989).
O.7 Mayor's Office
O.7.a Proclamation recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day PROCLAMATION recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and his contributions to the civil rights movement – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503) and Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6568).
O.7.b Modification of City Council Liaison Appointment Cycle for Boards and Commissions
DIRECT city clerk to work with the Mayor’s Office to implement a two- year council liaison appointment cycle for boards and commissions, aligned with the council election cycle, while maintaining the Mayor’s authority to appoint or remove liaisons at their discretion, and DIRECT that current liaisons remain in effect through December 31, 2026, with new appointments to be made in the first quarter of 2027 following installation of new City Council – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Item was continued to the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting.
O.7.c Appointment of Ana Tellez Witrago to the Community Police Review Commission
APPOINT Ana Tellez Witrago to the Community Police Review Commission to fill the seat currently held by Commissioner Carol Hegstrom, whose term has expired, with a new term ending November 1, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Item was continued to the January 27, 2026, City Council meeting.
O.7.d Appointment of Charlene Engle to the Community Police Review Commission
APPOINT Charlene Engle to the Community Police Review Commission to fill the seat currently held by Commissioner Oscar Garcia, whose term has expired, with a new term ending November 1, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.7.e Reappointment of Ellen Seskin to the Human Rights and Human Relations Commission
APPOINT Ellen Seskin to the Human Rights and Human Relations Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.7.f Appointment of Alexander Rony to the Recreations and Parks Commission
APPOINT Alexander Rony to fill a vacant seat on the Richmond Recreation and Parks Commission, with the term ending on October 26, 2028 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.8 Public Works
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O.8.a Agreement with Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Wildcat Creek Fish Passage Project ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE an agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to remit $780,000 to satisfy the City’s permit obligations associated with the Via Verdi Project and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute necessary documents - Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510- 621-1612/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5478/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
Adopted Resolution No. 5-26.
O.8.b Contract Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Grade 5 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
ADOPT a resolution and APPROVE the issuance of Task Authorizations to Veolia Water, on behalf of the City, to manage subcontracts with APB General Engineering, VW Housen, and Questa Engineers for additional sanitary sewer line replacement and rehabilitation work, with a contract amendment amount of $4,030,385, thereby increasing the total payment limit to $6,554,348, including applicable markups – Public Works Department (Bradley Harms 307-8094/Robert Armijo 620-5477).
Item was continued to the January 27, 2026, city council meeting.
O.8.c Contract with J. Majors & Associates for Public Outreach Services for Capital Improvement Projects
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE an After-the-Fact (ATF) contract with J. Majors & Associates to allow payment of outstanding invoices for public outreach and public information officer services in an amount not to exceed $108,160 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 620- 5478/Ana Crespin 307-8095).
Adopted Resolution No. 6-26.
P. STATE OF THE CITY
P.1 Update to the State of the City Report by Mayor Eduardo Martinez RECEIVE a presentation of the Annual State of the City Report from Mayor Eduardo Martinez – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez presented the State of the City Report.
Link to report: State of the City
Cordell Hindler, Jamin Pursell, and Claudia Citreon gave comments.
Q. NEW BUSINESS
Q.1 Port of Richmond Enterprise Fund Financial Overview Report RECEIVE the Port of Richmond Financial Report and presentation, which provides an overview of Port revenue sources, tariff structures, and funding mechanisms for larger infrastructure projects – Economic Development Department/Port (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792/Rita Martinez 510-621-1546).
This item was continued from the December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, meetings.
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Port Director Charles Gerard and Finance Director Emily Combs presented the report.
Link to report: Port Financial Overview Presentation
Cordell Hindler and Jamin Pursell gave comments.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made to receive the report as follows:
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed
Q.2 Evaluation Report by WestEd on the Richmond Fund for Children & Youth RECEIVE the WestEd evaluation report, a third-party external evaluator, assessing the impact of the Richmond Fund for Children & Youth grant programs from Fiscal Years 2021–2024 – Richmond Department of Children & Youth (Patrick Seals/LaShonda White 510-307-8016). This item was continued from the December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026, meetings.
Administrative Chief Patrick Seals, Deputy City Manager LaShonda White, Alexis Grant and Nicole Tirado-Strayer from WestED presented the report.
Link to report: WestED Presentation
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person.
Leisa Johnson gave comments via Zoom.
Discussion ensued.
The city council requested the following: include more specific granular data for goals that are measured by organizations; include other objective measures; map of the service locations; include address of locations of C-3 locations that are spread out more evenly; and provide more quantitative data on the individuals who were assisted.
A motion was made to receive the report and was passed as follows:
Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed
Q.3 Restorative Process with the Mayor and the Richmond Jewish Community ACKNOWLEDGE the Mayor’s participation in an antisemitism training led by trainers recommended by Temple Beth Hillel leadership, offer City Council
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members the option to attend voluntarily, DIRECT the Mayor to meet with Rabbi Saxe-Taller at least two additional times in the first quarter of the year, and DIRECT the Mayor to issue a public apology at a City Council meeting and in a local newspaper - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
Mayor Martinez gave an overview and issued a public apology.
The following individuals gave comments from the Richmond Auditorium.
Those in support of the Mayor Martinez participating in an antisemitism training were as follows: Joe Keffer, Mark Loy, Debbie Bayer, Elizabeth Grassetti, Michael Leedie, and Negeen Mosaed. The following individuals were opposed to Mayor Martinez participating in antisemitism training: Stefanie Guynn, Ilene L, and Itamar L.
The following individuals gave comments from the City Council Chambers.
Those in support of the Mayor Martinez participating in an antisemitism training were as follows: Julie Saxe-Taller, Zoe Panagopoulos, Rob Lipton, Karen Franklin, Vanessa Thill, Kate Laster, Tarnel Abbott, Sam Saxe-Taller, Kathleen Erwin, Joe Puleo, Emma Knisbacher, Josh Anigar. The following individuals were opposed to Mayor Martinez participating in antisemitism training: Robert Bonam, Linda W., Levi Meir Clancy, Barbara Schieck, Shulamit, Kim F., Elaine S., Laurie, Emunah M., Sarah Cohen, Beatrice, Susan Kahn, Lisa Disbrow, Jamin Pursell, and Michael Devine.
The following individuals gave comments online. Those in support of the Mayor Martinez participating in an antisemitism training were as follows: Cheryl Davila, Elsa Stevens, Maha Dayem, and Tamar Krigel. The following individuals were opposed to Mayor Martinez participating in antisemitism training: Alan Meyer, Cheng, Michelle Sahlab, Karen Fiss, Michelle Kofman, Rabbi David Cooper, Rachelle Bitton, Mati Tieblum, Michael Fitzhugh, Satish, Michael Harris, Shaun Shocron, Sinai Krigel-Armstrong, Steven London, Sara Cleveland, Joseph Munaretto, Susan Cohen Grossman, Oren Rubenstein, Madi, Michael Gliksohn, Rita Fabi, Paula Lavine, Amon Armstrong, Laura G., Yifah, Maria Wong, Diana Wear, Joseph Munaretto, Barry Taranto, David Gordon, and Tamar Krigel.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Bana, to approve the item as presented with the modification in the language to read that the City Council members were required to attend the antisemitism training.
The language in the recommended action was changed to read that the antisemitism training was voluntary that councilmembers attend the antisemitism training.
A friendly amendment was offered by Councilmember Wilson that the language in the recommended action be revised to read that "the councilmembers have agreed to attend the training voluntarily". Mayor Martinez accepted the friendly amendment.
Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Wilson revised her friendly amendment to read that "most of the city councilmembers have agreed to attend" the antisemitism training. Mayor Martinez accepted the revised friendly amendment.
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Councilmember Brown offered a friendly amendment to say that the training be mandatory for the mayor and voluntary for the councilmembers. Mayor Martinez did not accept the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Zepeda, seconded by Councilmember Brown made a motion to amend to include the prior motion made by Mayor Martinez and the friendly amendments and to include the following: that the city council formally censors Mayor Eduardo Martinez for engaging in conduct that reinforced antisemitic narratives, caused harm to the Jewish community, and fell below the standards of care, judgement and responsibility required of the mayor's office, and unequivocally condemns antisemitism, including conspiracy theories, collective blame, and normalizes or excuses violence to Jewish people and affirms that such conduct has no place in the City of Richmond.
(9:55 p.m.- A motion by Vice Mayor Robinson, seconded by Councilmember Bana, extended the meeting until 11:00 p.m. to hear Items Q.3 and Q.4, passed by the unanimous vote of the city council).
Mayor Martinez did not accept the amended motion and called for the question.
Mayor Martinez withdrew his call for the question.
The amended motion failed by the following vote:
Motion by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Ayes (3): Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Vice Mayor Doria Robinson
Noes (4): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Failed
The original motion passed by the following vote:
Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Sue Wilson
Ayes (6): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Noes (1): Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Passed
Q.4 Formal Censure of Mayor Eduardo Martinez for Antisemitic Conduct and for Actions Inconsistent with the Duties and Standards of the Office ADOPT a resolution formally censuring Mayor Eduardo Martinez for antisemitic conduct and for actions inconsistent with the duties and standards of the office - Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593)/ Councilmember Jamelia Brown (510- 412-2050).
Item was continued to a future meeting.
Q.5 Consultant Engagement for Community Input on Polluters Pay Settlement Funds
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DIRECT the city manager to engage a consultant to collaborate with City staff, City Council, and community stakeholders to conduct community engagement and gather input on a framework for the expenditure of new General Fund revenues generated by the Polluters Pay Settlement, with the consultant reporting back to the City Council by May 26, 2026 - Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565), Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503), and Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620-6568).
Item continued to the January 27, 2026, city council meeting.
Q.6 Community Meetings to Gather Community Input on How to Spend the Community Money; Chevron Settlement Funds
DIRECT the city manager, or their designee, to schedule and lead a minimum of six community meetings each year, all around the City in each district, to gather input from the community on how to spend The Community Money: Chevron settlement funds, prior to the annual budget meeting – Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
Item was continued to the January 27, 2026, city council meeting.
R. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m., to meet again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor