July 21, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor
Subject: Ad Hoc Committee Formation for City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Amendments
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the formation of the ad hoc committee. Any future costs
related to implementing recommended changes will be
evaluated as part of subsequent Council actions.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
May 19, 2026
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
On May 19, 2026, the City Council approved an item
requesting that the mayor appoint an ad hoc committee
to work with staff to develop proposed amendments to
the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT the mayor, vice mayor, city attorney, city clerk, and city manager to an ad hoc committee to develop
proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of
Procedure and Order, along with other operational
refinements, to bring forward to the full City Council for approval within 60 days of its formation – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502).
DISCUSSION:
The rules concerning the conduct of public meetings are set forth in Government Code § 54954(d), which states “Each legislative body of a local agency . . . shall provide by ordinance, resolution, bylaw or whatever other rule is required for the conduct of AGENDA
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business by that body, the time and place for holding regular meetings.” (“Brown Act”).
For the Richmond City Council, these rules of procedure are set forth in the City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted and amended from time to time by resolution. This is compliant with the Brown Act.
The City Council has recognized the necessity to review and refine its Rules of Procedure and Order to improve operational efficiency. On May 19, 2026, the Council authorized Item N.10.a (Ad-Hoc Committee to Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order) on the Consent Calendar, directing the mayor to establish an ad hoc committee. This committee is tasked with collaborating with the city clerk, city attorney, and city manager to develop proposed amendments and enhancements to operations. The recommended modifications will be presented to the full City Council for consideration within 60 days following the appointment of the committee.
Approval of this item will officially confirm the action taken by the City Council on May 19, 2026.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None.