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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 23, 2026
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson arrived at 3:33 p.m. after the roll was called. Councilmember Cesar Zepeda arrived after the Open Session adjourned to Closed Session. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)
• Claimant: Manwell Gali
Agency Against: 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
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person regarding Item C.2 (labor negotiations).
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 3:34 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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H. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Cesar Zepeda arrived at 6:04 p.m. after the roll was called. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion directly after the Report from the City Manager:
Item N.3.a (Support for SB 1259 – Transparency for Refinery Asset Retirement Obligations).
Item N.7.d (Accept the Automated Transit Network Feasibility Study).
Item N.8.a (Establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Residential Rental Housing Fee).
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore stated there were no reportable actions taken.
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl presented a PowerPoint: Link to view City Manager Report M. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remained on the Consent Calendar or items 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 gave comments in support of items N.5.b and N.5.c (Commission on Aging appointments). He expressed concerns regarding the city's vacancy rate and suggested allocating funds from the Chevron $550 million settlement for a new Compensation and Class Study.
Don Gosney gave comments opposing the Open Forum public comment time limit as established by the City Council's rules. He stated that legislative bodies in other jurisdictions allowed more reasonable time limits.
Claudia Citroen expressed concerns regarding the council's complete knowledge of the city's Rent Board operations and the board's lack of reporting like other boards and commissions. She reminded the council that she believed it was her First Amendment right to request the removal of Consent Calendar items from the agenda for discussion.
Ms. Citroen also summarized a list of personal grievances against the city.
Ivette Blandon reported that she received a citation from security personnel at Booker T.
Anderson Park while she was legally parked. She requested that the citation be removed from all records and that the matter be investigated. Ms. Blandon also requested that the city's Recreation and Parks Division immediately review its protocols.
Kimberly Graves expressed concerns regarding the Open Forum public comment time limit. She described her recent traffic stop by Richmond police and the lack of dash cameras. Ms. Graves also expressed concerns regarding racism.
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Cassie Levy and Melvin Cifuentes reported that individuals had been illegally occupying the property next to their residences since November 2025 and that the property had been condemned by the city in December 2025. They stated that the occupants constituted a public nuisance and posed a safety hazard. Mr. Cifuentes reported that the situation was affecting his children and that one of his children had been attacked by an occupant's dog.
They further stated that the city had not resolved the issue and urged the council to take action.
Mark Wassberg and Irania De La Mora gave comments regarding the 1968 Richmond riot. Ms. De La Mora read an excerpt from a book describing the events surrounding the shooting of a teenager, Charles Mims, during the riot.
Taylor Del Rosarro, Mernard Washington, Shelby Lowry, O'Neill Fernandez, Sean Perkins, Daniel Barth, and Neida Pedraza gave comments in support of the services that Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) provided to the unhoused community. They expressed the urgent need for SOS funding.
Diego Garcia expressed concerns regarding the lack of communication with youth-based organizations concerning available resources and opportunities. He stated that Richmond SOL, a nonprofit youth soccer organization, was not informed that a fee waiver was available to nonprofit organizations for the use of the Richmond Memorial Auditorium.
Mr. Garcia informed the council that Richmond SOL held its awards ceremony at the auditorium in June 2026 and requested reimbursement for the rental fees.
The following individuals gave comments via teleconference:
Karina Espino and Loris Mattox gave comments in support of the services provided by SOS to the unhoused community. Ms. Mattox urged the council to prioritize funding for SOS and consider establishing a standing budget line item.
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.)
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To approve all items on the Consent Calendar except Items N.3.a, N.7.d, and N.8.a.
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 Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Best, Best & Krieger LLP to Advise on a Wastewater Operator Agreement
APPROVE a second amendment to the Best, Best & Krieger LLP legal services agreement to provide advice and assistance in negotiating a new wastewater operator agreement for Public Works, increasing the contract amount by $100,000 for a total payment limit of $260,000, extending the term through December 31, 2027, and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the amendment – City Attorney’s Office (Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482/Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
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N.1.b Contract with Thomson Reuters Enterprise for Legal Research Subscription Services
APPROVE a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services for Westlaw and CoCounsel Legal in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, subject to non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney’s Office; ADOPT a resolution waiving requirements of the City’s Contracting and Investment Ordinance No. 12-18 N.S. as to this contract; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the contract – City Attorney’s Office (Christopher Dykzeul 510-620- 6507/Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
Adopted Resolution No. 101-26
N.1.c Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Meyers Nave for Confidential Personnel Investigations
APPROVE the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Meyers Nave to increase the payment limit by $75,000, for a total amount not to exceed amount of $150,000 for a term ending June 30, 2027, for confidential personnel investigation services – City Attorney’s Office/Human Resources Department (Shannon Moore/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6803).
N.1.d Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP to Support the Community Police Review Commission
APPROVE a first amendment to the legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, to increase the contract amount by $200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000 with term end date of December 26, 2026, for staffing the Community Police Review Commission - City Attorney’s Office (Kimberly Chin 510-620-6709/Shannon Moore 510- 620-6509).
N.2 City Clerk's Office
N.2.a Calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ADOPT a resolution: (1) Calling and Giving Notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the Charter of the City of Richmond; (2) requesting the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and (3) adopting regulations for candidates pertaining to the candidates’ statements submitted to the voters, cost of the candidates’ statements and other fees, word limit for candidates’ statements; and actions to be taken for a tie vote – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 102-26
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N.3 City Council
N.3.a Support for SB 1259 – Transparency for Refinery Asset Retirement Obligations
DIRECT City Council office staff 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). This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Claudia Citroen gave comments in person.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Mayor Martinez
To direct City Council office staff to submit said letter of support.
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.4 Finance Department
N.4.a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit
ADOPT a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations limit for the City of Richmond pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California – Finance Department (Emily Combs 510-620- 6740/ Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
Adopted Resolution No. 103-26
N.4.b Master Fee Schedule Update
ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) establishing certain fees for the proposed Master Fee Schedule and after the second reading of the ordinance, ADOPT a resolution setting the dollar amount for the new fees and adjusting the dollar amount for current fees – Finance Department (Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader/Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6741).
Adopted Resolution No. 104-26
N.5 Mayor's Office
N.5.a Boards and Commissions Vacancies Report
ACKNOWLEDGE vacancies on City of Richmond Boards, Commissions, and Committees as of June 23, 2026, and ask that interested individuals send applications to the City Clerk – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
N.5.b Reappointment of Myrtle Braxton to the Commission on Aging REAPPOINT Myrtle Braxton to the Commission on Aging to a vacant seat with a new term ending May 19, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
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N.5.c Appointment of Paula Navin Burnett to the Commission on Aging APPOINT Paula Navin Burnett 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).
N.5.d Appointment of Catherine Bae to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
APPOINT Catherine Bae to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board to a vacant seat with a term ending December 31, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
N.5.e Reappointment of Karlyn C. Neel to the Design Review Board REAPPOINT Karlyn C. Neel to the Design Review Board to a vacant seat with a new term ending March 17, 2028 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
N.6 Police Department
N.6.a Accept the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE funding in the amount of $73,227, less a five percent administrative fee, for a total reimbursable amount of $69,565.65, from the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase of police safety equipment, and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute the grant agreement and all necessary documents to facilitate reporting and reimbursement – Police Department (Chief Timothy Simmons 510-621-1802).
Adopted Resolution No. 105-26
N.7 Public Works
N.7.a Task Authorization for Installation of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Task Authorization to Veolia for the Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement project in an amount not to exceed $586,532 ($488,777 plus 20% contingency) – Public Works Department (Tawfic Halaby/510-620-5482).
Adopted Resolution No. 106-26
N.7.b Water Board Settlement Payment and Supplemental Environmental Project Contract with Earth Island Institute
ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE payment of $24,000 to the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account, APPROVE a contract with Earth Island Institute for $39,000 to implement a Supplemental Environmental Project through its KIDS for the BAY project pursuant to Water Board Settlement Order No. R2-2026-1003, and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the contract and all necessary administrative actions - Public Works Department (Bradley Harms 510- 307-8094/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482).
Adopted Resolution No. 107-26
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N.7.c May 2026 Abatement Report
RECEIVE a report on the May 2026 abatement activities – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231- 3044/Hugo Mendoza 510-231-3030).
N.7.d Accept the Automated Transit Network Feasibility Study ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT the report on the City of Richmond Automated Transit Network Feasibility Study, including the preliminary concept alternatives and planning-level capital cost ranges; APPROPRIATE the remaining funds to install solar lighting along bus routes, and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to take administrative actions as necessary – Public Works Department (Janney Lockman/Gail Payne/Daniel Chavarria 510-231-3008).
Claudia Citroen gave comments in person.
Main Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To adopt said resolution and approve the item as recommended.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Zepeda, to continue the matter until after a meeting with the councilmembers who brought it up three years ago, died for lack of a second.
Main Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes (5): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Wilson, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Noes (1): Councilmember Zepeda.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed (5 to 2)
Adopted Resolution No. 108-26
N.7.e Contract with Oakley & Oakley for the Corporation Yard Americans with Disabilities Act Restroom Remodel Project
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Oakley & Oakley for architectural and engineering services for the Corporation Yard Americans with Disabilities Act Restroom Remodel Project, in an amount not to exceed $21,500, for a term beginning June 24, 2026, and ending June 24, 2028 - Public Works Department (Jose Valenzuela 510-620-6955/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
N.7.f Accept the Yellow Brick Road Phase II Supplemental Street Lighting Project as Complete
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT the Yellow Brick Road Phase II Supplemental Street Lighting Project (23032) as complete; AUTHORIZE the city clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Project with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office; and AUTHORIZE the city engineer to execute and release applicable bonds and retention – Public Works Department (Wendy Wellbrock 510-307-8108/Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 109-26
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N.7.g Amendment for Ride Hailing Transportation Services with Lyft and Uber for Ambulatory Paratransit Clients
APPROVE an amendment to the recommended action approved on July 2, 2024, for the three-year service agreements with Lyft, Inc., and UBER Inc. (1) eliminating annual funding limits of $200,000 for total not to exceed amounts of $600,000 for each vendor and increasing the total not to exceed amount by $320,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $920,000 with no annual funding limit; and (2) amending the two one-year extension options for each agreement from $200,000 to $360,000 for each option year per vendor - Public Works Department (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
N.8 Rent Program
N.8.a Establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Residential Rental Housing Fee ADOPT a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Residential Rental Housing Fee in the amount of $261 per Controlled (Fully Covered) Rental Unit and $149 per Partially Covered Rental Unit – Rent Program (Fred Tran 510-620-6537).
Claudia Citroen gave comments in person.
Motion by Vice Mayor Robinson
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To adopt said resolution establishing the fee.
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. 110-26
O. BUDGET SESSION
O.1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget and FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
ADOPT resolutions approving: (1) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget, and (2) FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget – City Manager’s Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader 510-412- 2077).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Ms. Curl, Director of Finance Emily Combs, Deputy City Manager Internal Services Nickie Mastay, and Accounting Manager Jerry Gurule presented a PowerPoint. Link to view Moving Richmond Forward
The following individuals gave comments in person: Cordell Hindler, Claudia Citroen, and Daniel Barth. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Bruce Beyaert and Isabella.
Discussion ensued. The council clarified for the record that the city's appropriations to Reimagining Richmond were separate from Reimagine Richmond, a different community organization that did not receive city funding.
The council requested or suggested the following: guarantee funding for the unhoused; consider two Community Crisis Response Program care navigator
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positions during mid-year budget review; consider multi-year grant renewals (subject to budget funds availability) with the upcoming unhoused services request for proposals process; explore stable revenue sources for non-profit unhoused service providers; provide more alignment between the position control list, posted positions, and filled positions; provide guidance and criteria for community event funding allocations and fee waivers; clarify the fee waiver, time, and venue for the Richmond Saturday STEM Field Days event listed on Slide 47; consider funding for the 23rd Street Merchant's Association annual Christmas event; consider sponsoring annual Mother's Day and Valentine's Day events; consider supporting additional Richmond soccer clubs; provide clarity for the fee waiver process and draft a policy; and consider adding the fee waiver process to the city's facility rental application for community members.
Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Mayor Martinez
ADOPT said resolutions approving Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed operating and CIP budgets as recommended.
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 Nos. 111-26 and 112-26
O.2 Emergency Response Ballot Measure Survey Findings and Advanced Life Support Funding Options
RECEIVE a presentation on the Emergency Response Measure Survey Key Findings Presentation, APPROVE the findings, and DIRECT the city manager to proceed with Phase 2 ballot readiness and informational work to evaluate revenue options supporting Advanced Life Support (ALS), emergency services, fire station improvements, and replacement - Fire Department/Finance Department/City Manager’s Office (Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021/Emily Combs 510-890-5534/Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
City Manager Shasa Curl and Director of Finance Emily Combs introduced the matter. Fire Chief Aaron Osario, John Bliss of SCI Consulting Group, and Shakari Byerly of Evitarus presented a PowerPoint. Link to view Emergency Response Measure Survey Key Findings
Discussion ensued. The council requested that staff continue reporting on whether the steps taken negatively impacted existing firefighters in terms of returning to mandatory overtime and staff shortages; and provide budget estimates for additional staffing.
(At approximately 9:55 p.m., a motion was made by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, to extend the meeting to complete Item O.2. A substitute motion made by Councilmember Bana, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, 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. Abstained: None.
Absent: Councilmember Brown).
Further discussion ensued. The council suggested that staff consider bond alternatives that did not cost the residents anything.
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Motion by Councilmember Bana
Seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson
To approve the item as recommended.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Zepeda, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed (6 to 1)
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold two public hearings.
P.1 Public Hearing to Consider the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
HOLD a public hearing to ADOPT a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044).
Assistant Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Darin Fitzpatrick and Parks Maintenance Superintendent Jason Lacey introduced the matter. Consultant Tony Thrasher of Willdan Financial Services presented a PowerPoint. Link to view Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing opened. Cordell Hindler gave comments in person. Claudia Citroen and Lynne Therriault gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Wilson
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Zepeda.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed (5 to 2)
Adopted Resolution No. 113-26
P.2 Public Hearing to Consider the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District
HOLD a public hearing to ADOPT a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/ Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044).
Assistant Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Darin Fitzpatrick and Parks Maintenance Superintendent Jason Lacey introduced the matter. Consultant
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John Bliss of SCI Consulting Group presented a PowerPoint. Link to view Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District
Mayor Martinez declared the public hearing opened. Cordell Hindler gave comments in person. Claudia Citroen gave comments via teleconference. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued. The council requested the reference to the one-time funding source, " Chevron Landscape Installation and Quitclaim Agreement 111" , be clarified in the Engineer's Report.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Bana, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Wilson, Vice Mayor Robinson, and Mayor Martinez.
Noes (1): Councilmember Zepeda.
Absent (1): Councilmember Brown.
Passed (5 to 2)
Adopted Resolution No. 114-26
Q. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
Q.1 Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
City Clerk Pamela Christian introduced the matter. Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore gave an overview and presented a PowerPoint. Link to view SB707 Policy for Disruption During Public Meetings
Cordell Hindler gave comments in person. Claudia Citroen gave comments via teleconference. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson
To adopt said resolution.
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. 115-26
Q.2 Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for completion of the Housing Equity Roadmap as specified in the Housing Element 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). This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
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Q.3 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 amount not to exceed $87,777 – Economic Development Department/Port (Charles Gerard 510-620- 6792). This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Q.4 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). This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Q.5 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). This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
Q.6 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).
This item was continued from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Continued to the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.
R. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) None.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m., to meet again on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of
Richmond
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor