July 28, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Martinez
Subject: Boards and Commissions Vacancies Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Several of Richmond’s boards, commissions and
committees have vacant seats. Residents that are
interested in serving on a board, commission, or
committee are invited to submit their applications to the Richmond City Clerk.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACKNOWLEDGE vacancies on City of Richmond Boards, Commissions, and Committees as of July 28,
2026, and ask that interested individuals send
applications to the City Clerk – Mayor’s Office (Mayor
Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond enjoys a long history of community involvement. Through a variety of volunteer boards, commissions, and committees, Richmond residents play an AGENDA
REPORT
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important role in advising the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on important public policy issues.
Vacancies on City of Richmond Boards, Commissions, and Committees
The mayor is seeking applicants for the following boards, commissions, and committees:
- Arts and Culture Commission
- Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
- Design Review Board
- ECIA Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee
- ECIA Transportation Oversight Committee
- Economic Development Commission
- Housing Advisory Commission
- Human Relations Commission
- Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force
- Recreation and Parks Commission
- Richmond-Shimada Friendship Commission
- Richmond Youth Council
- Richmond-Zhoushan Friendship Commission
- Urban Forest Advisory Committee
- Workforce Development Board
Residents can learn more details about each board/commission/committee and apply for a vacant seat by contacting the Richmond City Clerk or visiting the Richmond City Clerk’s website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/256/Boards-and-Commissions.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – July 2026 Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancies_Mayor Appointments_Updated
Attachment 2 – July 2026 Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancies_Councilmember and Staff Appointments