Reso. No. XX-26
RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF RICHMOND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH FEDERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERALLY
FUNDED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond Public Works Department receives federal funding for transportation, infrastructure, and public works programs and projects and is therefore required to comply with Title VI and related federal nondiscrimination requirements; and
WHEREAS, federal regulations and executive orders also require recipients of federal funding to provide meaningful access to programs and services for individuals with limited English proficiency and to promote equitable public participation and environmental justice; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond Public Works Department has prepared a Title VI Implementation Plan establishing policies and procedures for nondiscrimination compliance, complaint procedures, language access services, staff training, public outreach, and ongoing monitoring activities associated with federally funded programs and projects; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Title VI Implementation Plan is necessary to maintain the Public Works Department’s eligibility for current and future federal funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the Title VI Implementation Plan for consistency with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by reference. The City Council further finds that the Agenda Report accompanying this item has served as the basis for the actions taken in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the City of Richmond Public Works Department Title VI Implementation Plan attached to the accompanying Agenda Report as Attachment 2.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes the Public Works Director or designee to implement the Title VI Implementation Plan and to execute any administrative actions and related documents necessary to maintain compliance with applicable federal nondiscrimination requirements associated with federally funded programs and projects.
Section 4. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based. These records are maintained at the Office of the City Clerk, Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. *********************
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held June 16, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
Reso. No. XX-26
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. XX-26, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on June 16, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond