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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, March 24, 2026
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED
SESSION
The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived after adjournment to the Closed Session. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) • Dorn v. City of Richmond
• Jackson 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
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1414 Harbour Way South
Agency Negotiator: Lina Velasco (Community Development Director), Emily Combs (Finance Director), Dave Aleshire (Special Counsel) Negotiating Parties: Orton Entertainment, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Cordell Hindler and Nate Lonso gave comments in person regarding Item C.2 (labor negotiations). The following speakers gave comments via teleconference regarding Item C.2: Benjamin Therriault, Don Nelson, and Alexander Caine.
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E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:12 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Bana, Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item N.2.a (Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update) was continued to the April 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Item N.3.d (Change Cesar Chavez Day to United Farm Workers Day) was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion immediately following Item P.1 (2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface with Local Amendments).
Mayor Martinez announced that the council would only receive the presentation and public comment for Item O.1 (Charter Article 15 Review - Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Review). Council deliberations for Item O.1 and direction to staff would be given at the April 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore reported that no final decisions were made during Closed Session.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl presented a PowerPoint. Link to view City Manager's Report
M. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remained on the Consent Calendar or items that were not on the agenda – were limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council was prohibited)
The following individuals gave comments in person:
Cordell Hindler expressed concerns regarding disagreements among the council at its March 17, 2026, meeting. He also suggested that the city’s Chevron settlement funds be allocated to youth programs. Mr. Hindler thanked the Mayor’s Office for considering his proposal to host a Mayor’s Conference at a golf course.
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Don Gosney announced employment opportunities and benefits provided by the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342 apprenticeship training program. He stated that sign-ups for the entrance test would be available throughout May 2026. Mr. Gosney encouraged interested community members to contact him at (510) 685-2403 or via email to [email protected].
Andrea Landin requested that youth attendees be allowed to give public comment earlier in the meeting rather than later in the evening.
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding undocumented immigrants and federal law (8 U.S.C. §§ 1325 and 1326). He also shared his perspective regarding the attack on Iran.
Diego Garcia and Lucy Datta announced a new youth volleyball club in Richmond. Mr.
Garcia acknowledged the council for its ongoing support of youth programs. Ms. Datta invited the council and community members to the club's upcoming volleyball tournaments and games. The council requested the volleyball club schedule.
Arely Alvarado shared her experiences meeting new people and exploring new places as a member of the youth volleyball club. She also shared the positive impact the club had on her, highlighting its contribution to her personal growth and overall well-being.
Fermin Salazar invited the council and community to Richmond SOL's youth soccer and volleyball awards ceremony scheduled for May 12, 2026, at the Richmond Civic Center.
He urged the council to continue supporting youth programs.
Cesar Zepeda highlighted that Richmond was a sanctuary city and immigrants continued to make the country. He gave comments regarding Item N.3.a (Create and Implement Blue Envelope Program in Richmond) as a useful tool for members of the community who communicate differently, and to keep everyone safe.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference Marilyn Langlois expressed her support for Item N.3.b (Stop Iran War Resolution). She suggested that the United States should completely terminate its support for Israel and remove all of its military bases from around the world.
Alexander Caine, Khoa Nguyen, Colton Stocking, Michael Pagaling, Benjamin Therriault, Nicholas Remick, and Nathan Lonso urged the council to return Detective Brandon Hodges to work from administrative leave and negotiate a fair and marketable police labor contract. They raised concerns regarding impacts on morale, police recruitment and retention, and the overall level of police services.
Musa Tariq expressed appreciation for Item N.5.a (Proclamation for American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month). He also gave comments in support of Item N.3.b.
Mr. Tariq gave closing remarks condemning hate speech.
City Manager Shasa Curl gave an update on police staffing. She highlighted that there were 145 authorized sworn positions in the Police Department, and the City Council authorized the fiscal year 2025–2026 budget with an approximate 9.7% vacancy rate.
Ms. Curl reported there were 126 filled positions in the department, including seven personnel in the academy, effectively leaving a 14% vacancy rate. She advised that there were twelve officers in the field training program and seven recruits in the police academy. Ms. Curl also reported that eight candidates were in the background hiring phase, and four officers were awaiting field training.
N. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar were considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items were enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item was deemed to have received the action recommended.)
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Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Zepeda
To approve all items on the Consent calendar except for Item N.2.a (Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update) and Item N.3.d (Change Cesar Chavez Day to United Farm Workers Day).
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed 6 to 1
N.1 City Attorney's Office
N.1.a Contract with Bill Whalen and Associates to Conduct Confidential Investigations
APPROVE a contract with Bill Whalen and Associates to conduct confidential investigations for the Community Police Review Commission in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the term of February 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 – Community Police Review Commission (Alex Seraphin 510-620-5505/Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
N.2 City Clerk's Office
N.2.a Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update ADOPT a resolution to make updates to the City-wide Records Retention and Destruction Schedules, excluding the Police Department which will be brought back to City Council for adoption at a later date – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Continued to the April 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
N.2.b City Council Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the February 24 and March 3, 2026, Regular City Council meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
N.3 City Council
N.3.a Create and Implement Blue Envelope Program in Richmond DIRECT the city manager or their designee to create and implement a Blue Envelope Program for residents, including a promotional campaign to inform police officers and first responders of the new program and how to participate; staff will provide a presentation to the council once the program is up and running - Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620- 6593). This item was continued from the March 3, and March 17, 2026, meetings.
N.3.b Stop Iran War Resolution
ADOPT a resolution opposing the U.S. war on Iran, condemning attacks by the United States and Israel on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Iran, calling for immediate de-escalation and diplomacy, urging Congress to exercise its constitutional war powers, and calling for an arms embargo on Israel - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490).
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Adopted Resolution No. 35-26
N.3.c Establishing a Commitment to Caste Equity and the Prevention of Caste- Based Discrimination
ADOPT a resolution that establishes a commitment to caste equity and the prevention of caste-based discrimination and DIRECT the City Attorney’s Office to add caste as a protected category under Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 3.58.060(a)(3) to be included within the purview of the City’s Human Rights and Human Relations Commission, and RETURN to City Council for approval within 45 days - Councilmembers Soheila Bana (510-672-3490), Jamelia Brown (510-412-2050), and Sue Wilson (510- 609-2111).
Adopted Resolution No. 36-26
N.3.d Change Cesar Chavez Day to United Farm Workers Day ADOPT a resolution that directs staff to update the City’s holiday schedule to reflect “United Farm Workers Day” instead of Cesar Chavez Day and DIRECT staff to bring a future agenda item to have further discussion around sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual assault and the urgent need to protect and support survivors - Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
Councilmember Zepeda introduced the matter. Deborah Small gave comments in person. Discussion ensued.
Main Motion by Councilmember Wilson
Seconded by Mayor Martinez
To adopt an amended resolution changing the city holiday schedule to reflect "Farm Workers Movement Day" instead of Cesar Chavez Day.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed 6 to 1
Adopted Resolution No. 37-26
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Bana
To adopt an amended resolution changing the city holiday schedule to reflect "Delores Huerta Day" instead of Cesar Chavez Day. Died for lack of a second.
N.4 Community Development
N.4.a Ordinance Rezoning the John Haley Studio at 771 Ocean Avenue ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) rezoning to add a -L, Landmark Overlay District to the RL1 base zoning district to the John Haley Studio/House located at 771 Ocean Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 for the purpose of listing the property on the Richmond Historic Register - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Avery Stark 510- 620-6714).
Adopted Ordinance No. 03-26 N.S.
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N.5 Mayor's Office
N.5.a Proclamation for American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month PROCLAMATION recognizing April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503) and Councilmember Soheila Bana (510- 672-3490).
N.5.b Appointment of Kaelen Van Cura to the Arts & Culture Commission APPOINT Kaelen Van Cura to the Arts and Culture Commission with the term that expires on January 31, 2030 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.c Reappointment of Ben Kellman to the Design Review Board REAPPOINT Ben Kellman to the Design Review Board with a term that expires on March 17, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.d Appointment of Asfar Ali to the Economic Development Commission APPOINT Asfar Ali to a vacant seat on the Economic Development Commission with a term that expires on March 30, 2029 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.e Appointment to Florence Wiley for the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force
APPOINT Florence Wiley to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force with a term that expires on December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.f Appointment of Vivian Gomez to the Recreation and Parks Commission APPOINT Vivian Gomez to the Recreation and Parks Commission with a term that expires on October 26, 2029– Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.g Appointment of Michelle Bailey-Vaughn to the RFCY Oversight Board APPOINT Michelle Bailey-Vaughn to the RFCY Oversight Board with the term that expires on December 2, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.h Appointment Gabriel Saeyang to the Richmond Youth Council APPOINT Gabriel Saeyang to an unexpired term on the Richmond Youth Council, term expires on October 1, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
N.5.i APPOINT Diana Benitez to the Planning Commission
APPOINT Diana Benitez to the Planning Commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510- 620-6503)
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N.6 Public Works
N.6.a Construction Agreement with Azul Works Inc. for the Shields-Reid Park and Community Center Projects
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a second amendment to the construction agreement with Azul Works, Inc. to increase the not-to- exceed amount by $400,000, for a revised not-to-exceed total contract amount of $5,297,064.31, to complete maintenance-related improvements to the Shields-Reid Community Center as part of the Shields-Reid Park and Community Center Project – Public Works Department (Darcie DeLashmutt 510-672-3944/Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
Adopted Resolution No. 38-26
N.6.b Accept the 2024 Paving Project – Slurry Seal as Complete ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT the 2024 Paving Project – Slurry Seal as complete; DIRECT the city clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and AUTHORIZE the release of the contractor’s bonds and retention payment – Public Works Department (Dan Santos 620-6645/Robert Armijo 620-5477).
Adopted Resolution No. 39-26
N.6.c Contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for Passenger Van Rentals Supporting Recreation Programs
APPROVE a contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in an amount not-to- exceed $90,000 to cover outstanding passenger van rental invoices from July 1, 2025, to present and projected van rental costs through June 30, 2026, for Recreation programming – Public Works
Department/Community Services Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044).
O. BUDGET SESSION
O.1 Charter Article 15 Review – Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Review RECEIVE a presentation on Article 15 of the Charter regarding the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth and PROVIDE DIRECTION regarding renewal provisions and options – City Manager’s Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512/Emily Combs/Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6542). (At approximately 7:00 p.m., a motion by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Bana, to reduce the public comment time limit for each speaker from two minutes to one minute, failed by the following vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Bana, Zepeda, and Mayor Martinez. Noes: Councilmembers Jimenez, Wilson, and Vice Mayor Robinson. Abstentions: None. Absent:
Councilmember Brown).
Administrative Chief Patrick Seals and Account Manager Antonio Banuelos introduced the matter and presented a PowerPoint: Link to view Article 15 of the Charter regarding the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth The following individuals gave comments in person:
Cordell Hindler, Andrea Landin, Oscar Rodriguez, Roxanne Carrillo Garza, Darcy Wheeler, Elijah Jimenez, Miranda Torres, Ashly Calderon, Kimberly Aceves- Iniguez, Esmeralda Hernandez, Angela Hernandez, Lavander Stewart, Nuelani Stewart, Eric Aaholm, Neyshell Carmona, Daron Allen, Elias Avalos, Larry Caldwell, Gemikia Henderson, Cesia Behavides, Alise Bell, Angelica R, Andrew
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Wilke, Freniesha Hollman, Khloe Zapanta, Christine Hikido, Oliver Rodriguez, Ben Enos, Evelyn Nunez, Ruthie Dineen, Jenny Mulholland-Beahrs, Bryan Alvarez, Robert Bunce, Kanwarpal Dhaliwal, and Ryan Kazen.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Katherine, Benjamin Therriault, Leisa Johnson, Sharda Parajuli, Deborah Small, and Guadalupe Enllana.
The council received the presentation and heard public comment to consider for discussion and provide direction at its April 7, 2026, meeting.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
P.1 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface with Local Amendments
HOLD a public hearing to INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Article VIII (Fire) Chapter 8.16 (Fire Prevention Code) to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments and to adopt the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with local amendments – Fire Department (Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021/Fire Marshal Dante J. Wiley 510-307-8090).
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold a public hearing. Fire Chief Aaron Osario introduced the matter. Fire Marshal Dante Wiley presented a PowerPoint. Link to view 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption. Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing opened. There were no public speakers. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To introduce said ordinance for first reading and lay over for two weeks for the second reading.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed 6 to 1
Q. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
Q.1 Update Regarding the City’s Ongoing and Planned Efforts Related to Immigration Enforcement Actions
RECEIVE an initial report regarding the City’s ongoing and planned efforts related to safeguarding residents from federal civil immigration enforcement actions, including U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) raids – City Manager’s Office/City Attorney’s Office (Shasa Curl/Shannon Moore 510-620- 6512). This item was continued from the March 3, and March 17, 2026, meetings.
Project Manager Gabino Arredondo introduced the matter. Mr. Arredondo, Chief of Police Timothy Simmons, and Senior Assistant City Attorney Kimberly Chin presented a PowerPoint. Link to view Safeguard Richmond Update and Implementation Strategy. Deborah Small gave comments via teleconference.
Discussion ensued. The council requested the following: provide the final version
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of the PowerPoint; clarify how the Immigrant Legal Services and Public Awareness Plan defined low-income; consider activating the Coqui community alert application and using existing city tools to notify the community when immigration forces were in the city; and establish an ad-hoc committee to include Councilmember Jimenez, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez. (At approximately 9:58 p.m., a motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Bana, to extend the meeting to discuss Item Q.2, passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bana, Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez. Noes: None. Abstentions: None.
Absent: Councilmember Brown).
Q.2 Cheese Park (La Moine Park) Improvements—Permanent Restrooms, Drinking Fountain, Playground Safety, Toddler-Area Fencing, Children’s Bike Garden, and Completion of Volunteer-Led Repainting ADOPT a resolution to DIRECT City staff to prepare a comprehensive work plan for improvements at Cheese Park (La Moine Park), including permanent restrooms, a drinking water fountain, playground restoration, safety fencing around the toddler area, completion of repainting started by volunteers, a design of park facilities that include sports courts, senior activity spaces, teen activity areas, and exercise/fitness amenities in consultation with the community, and improving the drainage for the area adjacent to the park that has historically been used as a soccer field, to restore its usability for soccer and other active recreation; and IDENTIFY feasible funding sources in Fiscal Year 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program and operating budget process - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490)/Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
This item was continued from the March 3, and March 17, 2026, meetings.
Councilmembers Bana and Jimenez introduced the matter and presented a PowerPoint slide. Link to view Richmond Park Master Plan Community Park Characteristics. The presenters suggested the following: add all parks and projects in need of funding to the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan; develop the existing unusable playing field into a soccer field; and consider equity for Council District 4. The following speakers gave comments in person: Don Gosney, Teri Edlinger, and Jamin Pursell. Arto Rinteela gave comments via teleconference. Discussion ensued. The council requested the following: the number of community parks in Richmond that did not have amenities or restrooms; the bathroom status of community parks to date; the process for placing projects on the CIP list and the reason Cheese Park stayed off the list for so long; and consider the accessible parking requirement.
Main Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To request staff return to the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting with responses to the council's questions and an explanation for the CIP projects process, including how Council District 4 was excluded. The motion maker restated the motion as follows: Allow city staff to work on the project to come up with answers to all the questions asked regarding parks and restrooms, including how the CIP budget had been allocated in the past, and District 4 had been neglected, for the council to decide at its April 21, 2026, meeting.
Further discussion ensued. The council suggested the following: prioritize areas that did not have parks; place quick bathrooms at existing parks; consider a CIP plan specifically for parks; a presentation from the Recreation and Parks Commission on the status of its assigned parks; and utilize the city's Facilities and Parks Maintenance Assessment programmatic approach and project ranking
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process. The council requested the following: a table of all community parks and amenities with approximate costs to determine priorities; and a table of all CIP projects in the past five years, listed for the next decade, and based on the district.
Restated Main Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To direct staff to bring back all the responses to the council's questions; a table of community parks and amenities missing with approximate costs for the council to make decisions; and CIP projects in the past five years and the next ten years, based on the district and values.
First Substitute Motion by Vice Mayor Robinson
Seconded by Councilmember Wilson
To add Cheese Park to the CIP list formerly and have it start by going through the process of being assessed using the assessment system that the city has; request the parks team to come back to give a report out on the Facilities and Parks Assessment status and next steps; and similarly, review and give an update on the programmatic approach and how it may affect moving the CIP forward.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed 6 to 1
Second Substitute Motion by Mayor Martinez
To evaluate all parks and make a list of the parks based on their needs. Died for lack of second.
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 11:00 p.m., to meet again on April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of
Richmond
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor