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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 16, 2026
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED
SESSION
The Richmond City Council Special Evening Open Session was called to order at 4:30 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 the Open Session adjourned to Closed Session. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 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 person regarding Item C.1 (labor negotiations).
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 4:33 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
F. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING
AUTHORITY/RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Special Joint Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority/Richmond City Council was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Chairperson/Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson/Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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H. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners/Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chairperson/Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, Chairperson/Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent:
Commissioner/Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person recommending that the council approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar as presented.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Tenant Commissioner Scott
Seconded by Chairperson/Mayor Martinez
To approve all items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Ayes (7): Commissioners/Councilmembers Bana, Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Chairperson/Vice Mayor Robinson, Chairperson/Mayor Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Scott.
Absent: (1): Commissioner/Councilmember Brown.
Passed (7 to 1)
M.1 Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the March 17, 2026, special and April 7, 2026, regular Housing Authority meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
M.2 Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) Cost Allocation Plan Approval ADOPT a resolution approving the Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations 200 Compliant Version Cost Allocation Plan to be implemented for Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) Budgeting (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) – Richmond Housing Authority/Finance Department (Nannette Beacham/Antoinette Terrell 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2227
N. JOINT RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY / RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET SESSION
N.1 Proposed Richmond Housing Authority Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026- 2027
ADOPT a joint resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) budget, with total estimated revenues of $4,154,579 and total estimated expenditures of $5,439,652; APPROVE an RHA subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund in the amount of $1,260,073,
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and AUTHORIZE the use of available Hacienda proceeds in the amount of $25,000 to balance the RHA budget to $5,439,652 in estimated revenues and $5,439,652 in expenditures - Richmond Housing Authority/Finance Department (Antoinette Terrell 510-620-6784/Rita Martinez 510-621-1546).
Richmond Housing Authority Executive Director Antoinette Terrell presented a PowerPoint: Link to view Proposed RHA Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cordell Hindler gave comments in person. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Commissioner/Councilmember Zepeda
Seconded by Commissioner/Councilmember Jimenez
To adopt said joint resolution as recommended.
Ayes (6): Commissioners/Councilmembers Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Chairperson/Vice Mayor Robinson, Chairperson/Mayor Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Scott.
Absent: (2): Commissioners/Councilmembers Bana and Brown.
Passed (6 to 2)
Adopted Resolution Nos. 2228 and 88-26
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
P. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Q. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
R. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Vice Mayor Robinson stated a conflict of interest regarding a portion of Item X.1 (budget session) related to the Transformative Climate Communities grant.
S. AGENDA REVIEW
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda:
Item W.3.c (Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for Implementation of the Housing Equity Roadmap).
Item W.5.b (Contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for Graffiti Removal of Historic Concrete).
Item W.10.e (Roadway Modification at Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue for the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project).
New Business Item Z.5 (Support for SB 1259 – Transparency for Refinery Asset Retirement Obligations) was added to the Consent Calendar for approval. The City Council Office was requested to submit the letter of support, instead of the City Manager's Office. (Item Z.5 was subsequently continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting).
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New Business Item Z.1 (2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report) and New Business Item Y.3 (Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems”) were continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore reported that there were no final decisions made.
U. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl presented a PowerPoint: Link to view City Manager Report V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remained on the Consent Calendar or items that were not on the agenda – was limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council was prohibited)
The following individuals gave comments in person:
Travis Keeton acknowledged city staff for sending residents street-sweeping citation reminder letters. He pointed out that the streets on Macdonald Avenue, Nevin Avenue, and Carlson Boulevard needed repaving.
Cordell Hindler shared the City of Walnut Creek's Economic Development Plan. He advocated for more retail development in downtown Richmond. Mr. Hindler gave comments in support of Item W.8.b (appointment of Sherwin Harris to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force).
Don Gosney expressed concerns regarding the City Council meeting rules and moving discussion items to the Consent Calendar during the meeting.
Kimberly Graves requested that dash cameras be provided in all city police vehicles. She shared her experience during a recent police traffic stop where there was no dash camera to provide independent evidence. Ms. Graves urged the council to review the Police Department's policies and equipment.
Anthony Contraras, Tarnel Abbott, O'Neill Fernandez, Jennifer Brayfield, Janny Castillo, Terro McMillion, Justin Wilson, Ricardo Haros, Lateshia Starling, Tshombe Perkins, Marcela Hidalgo, Emily Lowry, Shelby Lowry, Leanna Dechine, Robert Pascale, Zahra Zyed, Angelina Brasana, Prasona, Matthew Breault, Daniel Barth, and Randy Scott gave comments in support of unhoused services provided by the Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) organization. They urged the council to continue SOS's full funding allocation. Mr.
Fernandez invited the council and community to visit SOS on any Monday or Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 32 Harbor Way in Richmond.
Claudia Citroen gave comments against private conversations on the council dais and the practice of moving discussion items to the Consent Calendar during the meeting. She expressed concerns regarding equal speaking time limits for all councilmembers.
Philip Rosenthal praised the council for restoring Flock cameras in the city to help police find criminals. He encouraged the council to approve public safety labor contracts before adopting the budget. Mr. Rosenthal objected to the city's use of the term "military equipment" to describe a police drone.
Jill McLemore gave comments in support of unhoused services provided by SOS. She requested that the city's Community Crisis Response Program's mobile response team, Reach Out with Compassion and Kindness (ROCK), be defunded.
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Mark Wassberg shared his experience during a 1972 riot in Point Richmond.
Sue Dean-McGilpin and Jayne Dean-McGilpin reminded the council that the Hilltop Green neighborhood needed an emergency escape route. They expressed concerns regarding the existing single point of entry and exit and urged the council to restore funding to complete the project.
Carlos Torres and Mayeli Rico gave comments in support of the community bicycle services provided by Rich City Rides. They urged the council to support the proposed E-bike Lending Library.
Irania De La Mora opposed the public comment time limit. She announced that she would be singing on June 28, 2026, at the Richmond Flea Market and possibly at the city's Juneteenth event and in Berkeley, near the Ashby BART station.
Nana Johnson shared a letter written by a friend (Ms. B) describing an incident at the Budget Motel in El Cerrito on June 10, 2026, involving an alleged threat with a machete.
Ms. B expressed concerns regarding safety at the site.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Kevin Molaney advocated for an emergency exit in the Hilltop Green neighborhood. He informed the council that there was only one point of ingress and egress. Mr. Molaney urged the council to ensure funding for a secondary fire escape and evacuation egress.
Jenny B. gave comments in support of the proposed E-bike Lending Library that would potentially provide e-bikes to Richmond residents free of charge.
W. 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.)
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson
To approve all items on the City Council calendar except Items W.3.c, W.5.b, and W.10.e.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown
Passed (6 to 1)
W.1 City Attorney's Office
W.1.a Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Labor and Employment Matters
APPROVE a fourth amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for support in labor relations and police personnel matters, extending the term through June 30, 2027, and increasing the payment limit by $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,965,000 – City Attorney’s Office/Human Resources Department (Shannon Moore 510-620-6505/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6803).
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W.2 City Clerk's Office
W.2.a Contract with eScribe Software Ltd. for Agenda Preparation and Management System
APPROVE a sole-source contract with eScribe Software Ltd. for agenda management software and related support services for the production and publication of City Council agendas and agenda packets, for a three-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $56,251.20 for the first year, with annual increases of up to eight percent in each subsequent year – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
W.3 Community Development
W.3.a Zoning Text Amendments Related to 6th Cycle Housing Element Program Implementation
ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) as recommended by Richmond’s Planning Commission, amending Articles 15.04.104, 15.04.201,
15.04.202, 15.04.203, 15.04.602, 15.04.607; Sections 15.04.610.180,
15.04.610.360, 15.04.805.040 and 15.04.806.040 of the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Avery Stark 510-620-6714).
Adopted Ordinance No. 9-26 N.S.
W.3.b Contract Amendment No. 4 NV5 Environmental, L.P. for Environmental Consulting at the Miraflores Property
APPROVE a fourth contract amendment with NV5 Environmental, L.P. (NV5), increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $686,300, for environmental consulting services related to the Miraflores Property, for a term ending December 31, 2027 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).
W.3.c Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for Implementation of the Housing Equity Roadmap
APPROVE a second contract amendment with Just Cities, LLC to support completion and implementation of the Housing Equity Road Map increasing the payment limit by $49,999, for a total payment limit of $209,994, and extending the term through December 31, 2027– Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
W.3.d Contract with Contra Costa County Health, Housing, and Human Services Department for Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 Services APPROVE a sole-source contract with Contra Costa County Health, Housing, and Human Services Department to provide project management and support services related to the City’s Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 Project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,600,000, for a term extending through August 31, 2027 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6706).
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W.4 Community Services
W.4.a Contract with Health Management Association, Inc. to Conduct an Assessment of Richmond’s Mental Health and Trauma-Response Services APPROVE a contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the City’s mental health and trauma-response services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with a term beginning June 16, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, and authorize the city manager or designee to approve any necessary amendments within the approved budget – Community Services Department (Sam Vaughn 510-620-5404/Angelica Howay 510-307-8049).
W.4.b Accept the 2026-2029 California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant and Contract with RPAL and Evident Change for Program Services and Evaluation
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE grant funds associated with the 2026-2029 California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP) grant award in the amount of $2,034,800 and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to negotiate and execute (1) the CalVIP grant agreement and any amendments thereto; and (2) multi-year contracts, with termination dates ranging from March 31, 2029, through September 30, 2029, with Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) ($450,000) and Evident Change ($100,000) – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Sam Vaughn 510-620-5404).
Adopted Resolution No. 89-26
W.4.c Approve the Production Agreement Contract with Pyro Spectaculars North Inc. for a Fireworks display Show on July 3, 2026
APPROVE the production agreement contract with Pyro Spectaculars North Inc. to provide a fireworks display show on July 3, 2026, at the Richmond Marina in an amount not to exceed $106,500, with a term from June 16, 2026, through December 31, 2026 - Community Services Department (Ranjana Maharaj/Troy Porter 510-829-1825).
W.5 Economic Development
W.5.a Contract with Deonta Allen for the Civic Center Apartments Art Mural APPROVE a contract with Deonta Allen for the design and installation of a public art mural at the Civic Center Apartments in an amount not to exceed $70,000, with a term commencing on June 16, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and ADOPT a resolution to APPROPRIATE $73,742.49 in developer-paid public art funds currently held in the Arts & Culture 1.5 percent Capital Improvements Program Fund for contract costs and related project expenditures - Economic Development Department (Nannette Beacham 510-215-4600).
Adopted Resolution No. 90-26
W.5.b Contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for Graffiti Removal of Historic Concrete
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for graffiti removal from the historic concrete surfaces of the General Warehouse Building, for a term expiring December 31, 2027, in an
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amount not to exceed $87,777 – Economic Development Department/Port (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
W.6 Finance Department
W.6.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 April 2026
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 April 2026 – Finance Department (Emily Combs 510-620-6740).
W.6.b Contract with SCI Consulting Group for Ballot Measure Feasibility, Strategic Communications, and Public Opinion, and Public Outreach APPROVE a sole-source contract with SCI Consulting Group to provide ballot‑measure feasibility analysis, strategic communications services, public‑opinion research, and public information outreach for the period of April 28, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $247,000 for Phase 1, with Phase 2 services – Finance Department (Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.6.c Special Assessments for Unpaid Garbage Collection Service Fees ADOPT a resolution and AUTHORIZE placement of liens and special assessments for unpaid garbage collection service fees on Contra Costa County’s property tax records – Finance Department (Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader 510-620-6740/Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6741).
Adopted Resolution No. 91-26
W.7 Human Resources
W.7.a Amendments to Position Control List
ADOPT a resolution amending staffing and position control list and allocating the necessary salary, wages, and benefits as required – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor/Emily Combs 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 92-96
W.8 Mayor's Office
W.8.a Appointment of Courtney Bulletti to the Human Relations Commission APPOINT Courtney Bulletti to the Human Relations Commission to a vacant seat with a new term ending March 30, 2029 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.8.b Appointment of Sherwin Harris to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force
APPOINT Sherwin Harris to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force with the term that expires on December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
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W.8.c Reappointment of Lorene Holmes Dees to the Commission On Aging REAPPOINT Lorene Holmes Dees to the Commission On Aging to a vacant seat with a new term ending May 19, 2030 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.8.d Appointment of Ysela Lopez to the Richmond Youth Council APPOINT Ysela Lopez to the Richmond Youth Council to a vacant seat with a term ending December 31, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.8.e Expansion of the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force Membership Correction
APPROVE the correction to the May 19, 2026 Council action by adding one (1) additional seat to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force, for a total of five (5) new seats, consisting of three (3) business representatives, one (1) resident representative, and one (1) flexible seat designated for either a property owner, business owner, or a combination thereof, to be filled through the standard Boards and Commissions process — Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502).
W.8.f Proclamation Recognizing the First Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
PROCLAMATION recognizing the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620- 6503)/Councilmember Jamelia Brown (510-412-2050).
W.9 Police Department
W.9.a Monthly Crime Report for April 2026
RECEIVE the monthly Crime Report from the Richmond Police Department for April 2026 – Police Department (Chief Timothy Simmons 510-621-1802).
W.10 Public Works
W.10.a Joint Powers Agreement for Participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a Joint Powers Agreement for participation in the Contra Costa County Regional Alternative Compliance System, which provides an off-site stormwater treatment compliance option for projects that cannot feasibly meet on-site stormwater treatment requirements; and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the program – Public Works Department (Bradley Harms 510-307-8094).
Adopted Resolution No. 93-26
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W.10.b Task Authorization to Veolia for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grade 5 Risk Assessment Analysis Sewer Rehabilitation Work
ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Task Authorization to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grade 5 Risk Assessment Analysis Project to repair and/or rehabilitate two miles of sanitary sewer pipes, in an amount not to exceed $5,441,812, including a base amount of $4,534,843 and a 20 percent
contingency - Public Works Department (Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482).
Adopted Resolution No. 94-26
W.10.c Purchase Eight Fleet Vehicles for the Port, Parks, and Abatement Operations from Dublin Chevrolet
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE the purchase of eight (8) fleet vehicles from California Automotive Retailing Group, Inc. DBA Dublin Chevrolet, utilizing Alameda County Master Contract No. 901979, in a not-to-exceed amount of $700,000, for use by Port, Parks, and Abatement operations – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044).
Adopted Resolution No. 95-26
W.10.d Freeway Maintenance Agreement Amendment with California Department of Transportation at the intersection of Central Ave and I-80 (“Caltrans”).
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE an amendment to the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to update maintenance responsibilities associated with new bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the Central Avenue and Interstate- 80 interchange and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement – Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510- 621-1612/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 96-26
W.10.e Roadway Modification at Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue for the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a roadway modification associated with the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project, including closure of the direct vehicular connection between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue to improve traffic safety, reduce cut-through traffic, and support pedestrian and bicycle connectivity – Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-621-1612/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
W.10.f Construction Agreement Amendments and Accept the Shields-Reid Park Field for the Soccer Fields-Restrooms-Parks Project
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE the first amendment to the construction agreement with Bauman Landscape & Construction, Inc. to increase the agreement amount by $450,000 for a revised total agreement amount of $2,135,580.98; APPROVE the first amendment to the construction agreement with Calico California Constructores, Inc. to increase the agreement amount by $300,000, for a revised total agreement amount of $2,625,479.61; AUTHORIZE the director of public works to approve change orders up to 10 percent of the revised construction agreement amounts for revised not-to-exceed totals of $2,349,139.08 for Bauman
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Landscape & Construction, Inc. and $2,888,027.57 for Calico California Constructores, Inc; ACCEPT the Shields-Reid Park Field project as complete; AUTHORIZE the city clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office; and AUTHORIZE the city engineer to release the contractor bonds and retention payment, provided there are no outstanding liens or stop notices – Public Works Department (Darcie DeLashmutt 510-672-3944/Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 97-26
W.10.g Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) for the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue Crossing
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and related project documents for the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue railroad crossing safety improvements project; AUTHORIZE payment of associated easement, license, railroad coordination, and force-account costs using available grant reimbursement funding; and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and related project documents – Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-631-1398/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 98-26
W.10.h Contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a construction contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the Richmond Art and Lighting Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $3,577,318 (Base Bid of $3,252,107 plus a City-controlled contingency of $325,211, equal to ten percent of the contract amount); AUTHORIZE the city manager, or designee, to execute; and AUTHORIZE the director of public works to approve change orders, if necessary, up to the contingency amount - Public Works Department (Jene Levine Snipes 510-307- 8132/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 99-26
W.10.i Civil Rights Act Title VI Implementation Plan for Public Works Federally Funded Projects
ADOPT a resolution approving the City of Richmond Public Works Department Title VI Implementation Plan to ensure compliance with federal nondiscrimination requirements for federally funded programs and projects - Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-621-1612).
Resolution No. 100-26
X. BUDGET SESSION
X.1 Review and Provide Direction on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Budget and FY 2026-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan REVIEW proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31; and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff prior to final budget adoption – City Manager’s
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Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader 510-412- 2077).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Ms. Curl, Administrative Chief Patrick Seals, Director of Finance Emily Combs, and Director of Public Works Daniel Chavarria presented a PowerPoint: Link to view Moving Richmond Forward
The following individuals gave comments in person: Cordell Hindler, Claudia Citroen, Bruce Beyaert, BK Williams, and Tarnel Abbott. Kevin Tisdell gave comments via teleconference.
Discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Robinson recused herself from portions of the discussion related to the Transformative Climate Communities grant due to a conflict of interest. The council requested or suggested the following: Analysis of the increase in business revenue broken down by sector for non-housing related economic development over a term of five to ten years similar to the PowerPoint Slide 11; consider funding the budget cuts listed on PowerPoint Slide 13 with any funds that became available before funding new non-emergency items; look into the Point Molate Bay Trail Project encroachment issue; provide a list of potential risks associated with proposed Ballot Measure 1983 (retroactive invalidation of special taxes); consider acquiring fleet and electric vehicles from local dealers; remove bars from the windows at the Shields-Reid Community Center; formalize the Earthquake Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee; funding for a Home Hardening Program and an emergency exit for the Hilltop Green neighborhood; funding for two care navigators for the Community Crisis Response Program (ROCK); provide a multi-year position control list showing actuals and highlighting positions with no intent to fill; continue to work on grazing for fire prevention; provide the plans for the portion of the Bay Trail under construction that was receiving $1 million in funding; and move forward with the staff recommendation to fill the funding gap (Option 1) with the adjustment to allocate $260,000 for fire prevention grazing and the Hilltop Green emergency exit, and place everything else on the "bike rack" for future consideration.
Y. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold public hearings.
Y.1 Master Fee Schedule Update
HOLD a public hearing; and INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) establishing certain fees for the proposed Master Fee Schedule – Finance Department (Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader/Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6741).
This item was continued from the May 19, 2026, and May 26, 2026, meetings.
Accounting Manager Antonio Banuelo and Director of Finance Emily Combs presented a PowerPoint: Link to view Master Fee Schedule Update Mayor Martinez declared the pubic hearing opened. Claudia Citroen gave comments in person. Hope Dixon gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued. The council requested or suggested the following: provide access to the city's small facilities for community members to host events at a reasonable rental rate; address issues with and improve the city's facilities rental fee waiver program to make the process easier; establish partnerships with the Merchant Association, county, and school district, and consider a facilty rental fee waiver policy for ongoing community events; determine the amount of funds the
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city can afford for facility rental fee waivers and publicize the policy to the community at-large; explore providing blanket insurance for community block party events; review the existing tobacco retail fees to ensure they reflect staff time; reevaluate the park land dedication fee to ensure it met the desired service level; consider fee discounts for seniors; and determine whether the taxi fee applies to Uber and Lyft.
Motion by Councilmember Zepeda
Seconded by Councilmember Wilson
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown
Passed (Passed 6 to 1)
Y.2 Annual Public Hearing on Vacancies
HOLD a public hearing and RECEIVE a presentation on the status of vacancies and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts in 2025 – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6803). This item was continued from the May 19, 2026, and May 26, 2026, meetings.
Deputy City Manager Internal Services Nickie Mastay and Director of Human Resources Sharrone Taylor presented a PowerPoint: Link to view City of Richmond Vacancy Report
Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing opened. Cordell Hindler gave comments in person.
SEIU Local 1021 President Kevin Tisdell and Field Representative Josiah Branaman presented a PowerPoint: Link to view 2026 SEIU Local 1021 Vacancy & Staffing
(At 9:55 p.m. - a motion by Councilmember Bana, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to extend the meeting until 11:00 p.m. passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bana, Jimenez, Wilson, Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez. Noes: None. Abstentions: None. Absent:
Councilmember Brown.)
Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA) President Ben Therriault presented a PowerPoint: Link to view RPOA Vacancies, Recruitment & Retention
Sara Cantor and Claudia Citroen gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued. The council requested or suggested the following: in future presentations, show Attachment 2 (comparison table) using actual counts rather than percentages; provide a supplemental document showing the fiscal year budget numbers as reference when approving additional funds; and publish the budget PowerPoint presentations on the city's website.
Y.3 Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.”)
INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled "Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" to establish temporary sewage holding tank construction standards and a permitting process for properties unable to connect to the sanitary sewer system – Public
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Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510-620- 5482/José Valenzuela 510-620-6955).
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Z. NEW BUSINESS
Z.1 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
ADOPT a resolution approving the Richmond Police Department’s 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and authorizing the continued use of approved military equipment consistent with Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, Policy Manual section 707, and the findings required by Government Code section 7071(d) – Police Department (Chief Timothy Simmons/Captain John Lopez 510-621-1802).
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Z.2 Update on Richmond Asset Inventory and Management Initiative RECEIVE a presentation on the Richmond Asset Inventory and Management Initiative – Public Works Department (Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482).
Director of Public Works Daniel Chavarria introduced the matter. Deputy Director of Public Works Tawfic Halaby presented a PowerPoint: Link to view Richmond Asset Inventory and Management
Discussion ensued. The council requested that dog parks be added to the list of assets in the future.
Z.3 Explore Regional Partnerships and "Piggyback" Contracting Opportunities for a July 3rd Drone Light Show at Hilltop Mall
DIRECT the city manager to contact neighboring municipalities to identify regional 4th of July drone show contracts, assess the feasibility of "piggybacking" onto an existing municipal vendor agreement to secure discounted regional pricing, and explore hosting a sustainable drone light show at Hilltop Mall on July 3rd at a discounted price and bring back findings for a City Council decision by June 23, 2026 - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
Z.4 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project
RECEIVE an update on the proposed 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff regarding whether this effort should be prioritized within the current Transportation and Public Works work plan, including consideration of staffing capacity, cost, trade-offs with existing Council- directed priorities, and impacts to ongoing traffic safety, traffic calming, grant- funded project delivery, and resident/Council traffic-related requests - Public Works Department (Gail Payne 510-620-6716/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
Z.5 Support for SB 1259 – Transparency for Refinery Asset Retirement Obligations
DIRECT the city manager to submit a letter of support to the California State Legislature for Senate Bill 1259 on behalf of the City of Richmond – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
Continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting.
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AA. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) AB. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m., to meet again on June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of
Richmond
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor