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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
July 28, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION Mayor Eduardo Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Councilmember Wilson joined the meeting via Zoom. Absent: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting. Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived at 3:33 p.m.
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
C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EV ALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One case
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1145 Harbour Way SouthAgency Negotiator: Charles Gerard (Port Director), Chris Dykzeul (Assistant City Attorney), Danny Wan (Project Manager III)Negotiating Parties: AAKUnder Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
C.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957.6)
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Title: City Manager Recruitment
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
Cordell Hindler gave comments regarding the City Manager recruitment and labor negotiations.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Open Session adjourned at 3:36 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
F. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The meeting was called to order at 5:58 p.m. by Chairperson Eduardo Martinez.
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Eduardo Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
H. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Sohelia Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Scott. Commissioner Wilson joined the meeting via Zoom. Absent: Vice Chairperson Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
There was no report.
K. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
Cordell Hindler stated that the commissioners should approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.
Pamela Granger gave comments regarding structural issues in her apartment and that she was relocated to another location while the unit was being repaired.
M. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Chairperson Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Tenant Commissioner Scott
Ayes (6): Commissioners Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, and Chairperson Eduardo Martinez
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Doria Robinson
Passed
M.1 Contract Amendment No. 1 with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. for Security Door and Window Guards at Vacant Units in Nystrom Village ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE the first contract amendment with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $160,000, from $150,000 to a new total payment limit of $310,000 for installation and
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removal of security steel door and window guards at vacant units located within Nystrom Village – Richmond Housing Authority (Gregory Palomino 510-621- 1300/Antoinette Terrell 510-620-6784).
Adopted Resolution No. 2229
M.2 Contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for Residential Plumbing Services ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for residential plumbing services with a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for a two- year term beginning July 28, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2028 – Richmond Housing Authority (Antoinette Terrell/Greg Palomino/Nannette Beacham 510- 621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2230.
M.3 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with HD Supply Facilities for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Materials and Related Service ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a cooperative purchasing agreement with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance under OMNIA Partners Contract No. 260006-RFP (02), to purchase property management materials and related installation, repair, and renovation services in an amount not to exceed $825,000 for a term beginning July 28, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2029, and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the agreement – Richmond Housing Authority(Nannette Beachem/Antoinette Terrell/Greg Palomino 510-621-1300).
Adopted Resolution No. 2231.
M.4 Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the June 16, 2026, special Housing Authority/City Council joint meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
O. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
P. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Councilmember Wilson joined the meeting via Zoom. Absent: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting, Q. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
R. AGENDA REVIEW
Item Y-4 (Presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections, services, and workforce reductions) was moved to the beginning of the Study and Action Session.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, and Lisa Charbonneau
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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 1886. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One case
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1145 Harbour Way South
Agency Negotiator: Charles Gerard (Port Director), Chris Dykzeul (Assistant City Attorney), Danny Wan (Project Manager III)
Negotiating Parties: AAK
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment
C.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Title: City Manager Recruitment
Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore stated that there was no reportable action taken and that Items C-3 and C-5 were not discussed.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl presented the report.
Link to report: City Manager Report
U. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
U.1 Proclamation Recognizing Maxine Finley and Declaring the Week Beginning August 23, 2026, as “Maxine Finley Week”
PROCLAMATION recognizing the week beginning August 23, 2026, as “Maxine Finley Week” in the City of Richmond – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620- 6503).
Mayor Martinez and Councilmembers presented the proclamation to Maxine Finley.
Cordell Hindler gave comments.
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V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(Public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - The time allocation for each speaker will be as follows: 15 or fewer speakers, a maximum of 2 minutes; 16 to 24 speakers, a maximum of 1 and one-half minutes; and 25 or more speakers, a maximum of 1 minute - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)
Cordell Hindler gave comments regarding the late Joe Fisher.
Claudia Citreon gave comments regarding government transparency.
Aaron Isherwood, Kaitlin Alcontin, Amulya Yerrapotu, Jack Lucero Fleck, Ashia Ajani, and Dan Kalb thanked the city council and expressed support for the passing of agenda Items W.3.a - (Resolution opposing new coal and petcoke export facilities and urging stringent regulation by the Bay Area Air District) and Item W.3.b - (Resolution in support of SB 954 tightening California environmental quality act exemptions (CEQA) Mark Wassberg played an audio regarding the beliefs of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Philip Rosenthal thanked Councilmember Zepeda and Mayor Martinez for proclaiming Maxine Finley week in Richmond. Mr. Rosenthal also stated that there was a celebration in honor of Maxine Finley in Point Richmond on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Ben Therriault stated that Joe Fisher would be sorely missed and also thanked Maxine Fisher for her many years of dedicated service as a crossing guard. Mr. Therriault also stated that the contract between the city and the police officers was not finalized; that OPEB actuarial reports were not received as requested; and that the city's procurement processes were inefficient and antiquated.
Irania De La Mora gave comments regarding not allowing transexual men in women's restrooms. Ms. De La Mora also stated that she applied for the police force in various cities.
Garland Ellis gave comments requested that the city ask Caltrans to clean up the pigeon feces on a mural in the Richmond Annex and install a pigeon guard. Mr. Ellis also stated that box trucks should be allowed to dump items during the city's neighborhood dumpster day.
The following individual gave comments via Zoom:
Princess Robinson gave comments regarding housing and lack of affordability.
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item shall be deemed to have received the action recommended.)
Motion by Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Seconded by Councilmember Soheila Bana
Ayes (6): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (1): Vice Mayor Doria Robinson
Passed
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W.1 City Attorney's Office
W.1.a Legal Services Agreement with Anzel Galvan, LLP to Serve as Bond Counsel
APPROVE a legal services agreement with Anzel Galvan LLP to serve as Bond Counsel to the City for a fixed fee of $18,500, with a term ending June 30, 2027, or earlier upon completion of the services described in the agreement – City Attorney’s Office (James Atencio 510-620- 6704/Shannon Moore 510-620-6509).
W.2 City Clerk's Office
W.2.a Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the June 16, 2026, regular City Council meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.2.b Sole-Source Contract with Logik Systems, Inc.
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Logik Systems, Inc., for subscription services to Logikcull E-Discovery software to support management and review of documents related to California Public Records Act (PRA) requests, subpoenas, and other regulatory matters, in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for a three-year term of July 29, 2026, through July 28, 2029, subject to final review and approval of all terms by the city attorney – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.3 City Council
W.3.a Resolution Opposing New Coal and Petcoke Export Facilities and Urging Stringent Regulation by the Bay Area Air District
ADOPT a resolution opposing facilities that engage in handling and storage of coal and petcoke in the San Francisco Bay region and urging stringent regulation of such facilities by the Bay Area Air District (BAAD) - Councilmember Sue Wilson (510-609-2111)/Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
Adopted Resolution No. 128-26
W.3.b Resolution in support of SB 954 Tightening California Environmental Quality Act Exemptions (CEQA)
ADOPT a resolution to support SB 954 to tighten California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions that strengthens protections for habitat of protected species, extends exemptions for residential daycare facilities, and adds clear environmental guardrails to the CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing to protect East Bay and California residents from toxic contaminants and other industrial pollution - Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
Adopted Resolution No. 129-26
W.4 City Manager's Office
W.4.a ECIA Grant Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Category 1, 2 & 4)
APPROVE a recommendation from the Environmental & Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 grant awards to thirteen (13) organizations in an amount not to
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exceed $350,333; ADOPT a resolution and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to negotiate and execute grant service agreements with approved grantees – City Manager’s Office (Patrick Seals/Jora Atienza Washington/Guadalupe Morales 510-620-6523).
Adopted Resolution No. 130-26
W.4.b Updates on Ongoing and Upcoming Assessment, Study, and Project Timelines and Opportunities for Strategic Coordination
RECEIVE an informational report on ongoing and upcoming City assessments, studies, and related projects, including overlapping timelines, staff and community capacity considerations, and opportunities to coordinate outreach, consultant work, data collection, and related project efforts – City Manager’s Office (Patrick Seals 510-307-8016).
W.5 Community Development
W.5.a Contract Amendment No. 6 with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates for Project Evaluation Services
APPROVE the sixth contract amendment with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates, in the amount of $63,000, for a total amount not to exceed $203,000, to provide project evaluation and reporting services for the Housing Division’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-2-R) projects - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510- 620-6649/Catherine Casimere 510-620-6764).
W.5.b Contract with Ground Works Consulting to Analyze the Residential Rental Inspection Program
APPROVE a contract with Ground Works Consulting to conduct a program analysis of the Richmond Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP) and develop a transition plan to bring the administration and inspection services in-house and evaluate feasibility, for a total contract amount of $202,000, for a term ending December 31, 2027 - Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/George Kabaivanov 510-620- 5519)
W.5.c Contract with Contra Costa County’s Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) for Homeless Outreach Services
APPROVE a contract with Contra Costa County for Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) Homeless Outreach Services, including the expansion of outreach coverage to six days per week and the addition of housing stability resources, for a total amount not to exceed $1,660,151, for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 – Police Department/Community Development Department (Chief Timothy Simmons 510-621-1802/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
W.5.d Zoning Text Amendments Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
ADOPT an ordinance (second reading), as recommended by the Planning Commission, amending Sections 15.04.104.020, 15.04.201.030,
15.04.201.050, and 15.04.610.020 of the Richmond Municipal Code updating the regulations for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to conform with State law – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Avery Stark 510-620-6714).
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Adopted Ordinance No. 11-26 N.S.
W.6 Economic Development
W.6.a Contract with Michael Schwab Studio for Port Visual Identity and Logo Design Services
APPROVE a contract with Michael Schwab Studio for visual identity and logo design services for an amount of $40,000, for a term of July 28, 2026, through June 30, 2027 – Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).
W.6.b Contract with Vine Electric Inc. for Point Potrero Marine Terminal High Mast Light-Emitting Diode Upgrade
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with Vine Electric Inc. to upgrade five metal halide lighting fixtures to light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $146,616 – Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).
Adopted Resolution No. 131-26
W.6.c Report and Land Use Agreement Amendment for The Lot: Downtown Richmond Food Court
RECEIVE a report regarding the status and performance of The Lot:
Downtown Richmond Food Court, including its economic development impacts, downtown activation, vendor transition efforts, community impacts, and operational improvements; and ENDORSE City staff's recommendation that the city manager exercise the City's contractual authority to extend the Land Use Agreement through December 31, 2028, in accordance with its terms - Economic Development Department (Jesson de Leon 510-412-2023/Junne Garcia 510-620-6524/Nannette Beacham 510-620-1306).
W.6.d Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and Macdonald Avenue Corridor
ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE the city manager to negotiate and execute documents necessary for a professional services contract with the top ranked firm for preparation of the Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue Corridor in an amount not to exceed $350,000, and APPROPRIATE funds to support the project - Economic Development Department (Jesson de Leon 510-412- 2023/Junne Garcia 510-620-6524/Nannette Beacham 510-620-1306).
Adopted Resolution No. 132-26
W.7 Finance Department
W.7.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 May 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 May 2026 – Finance Department (Emily Combs 510-620-6740).
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W.7.b Contract with NBS Government Finance Group for an Independent Fiscal Analysis of the Public Safety Funding and Minimum Police Staffing Charter Amendment
APPROVE a sole-source contract with NBS Government Finance Group to conduct an independent fiscal analysis of the Public Safety Funding Charter Amendment Initiative, in an amount not to exceed $24,500, for the term of August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027 – Finance Department (Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.7.c Contracts with CoroData Records Management and Iron Mountain, Inc. to Provide Off-site Records Storage and Retrieval Services ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE sole-source agreements with CoroData Records Management and Iron Mountain, Inc. for off-site records storage and retrieval services, each in an amount not to exceed $210,000 for an initial three-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two additional one-year extension options for a total potential amount not to exceed $350,000 per vendor, subject to approval as to form by the city attorney, and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to negotiate and execute the agreements and any necessary amendments within the approved not-to-exceed amounts – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Emily Combs/Mubeen Qader/Antonio Banuelos/Ofelia Alvarez 510-620-6699).
Adopted Resolution No. 133-26
W.7.d Agreements with AAA Workspace, Blaisdell’s Business Products, and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for Office Supplies and Paper Products
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE cooperative purchase agreements with AAA Workspace and Blaisdell’s Business Products through OMNIA Partners and with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC through Sourcewell for the purchase of City-wide office supplies and paper products, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per vendor, for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027, with two one-year extensions in an additional amount not to exceed $100,000 per vendor per year — Finance Department (Antonio Banuelos 510-620-6741/Ofelia Alvarez 510-620- 6699).
Adopted Resolution No. 134-26
W.8 Human Resources
W.8.a Side Letter with Richmond Police Management Association Regarding Special Compensation Practices
ADOPT a resolution executing a Side Letter with the Richmond Police Management Association (RPMA) regarding special compensation of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 135-26
W.9 Library and Community Services
W.9.a Contract with Jason Corburn for Data System, Maintenance, Evaluation, and Reporting Services
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APPROVE a sole-source contract with Jason Corburn to provide ongoing data system development, maintenance, evaluation, and reporting services for the Office of Neighborhood Safety in an amount not to exceed $165,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $55,000 per year - Community Services Department (Sam Vaughn 510-620-5422/LaShonda White 510-620-6512).
W.9.b Contract with Danny Walker for Sports Officiating Services APPROVE a contract with Danny Walker to provide sports officiating services in an amount not to exceed $55,000 beginning April 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027 – Community Services Department (Tetteh Kisseh 510-620-6512).
W.9.c Contract with Richmond Friends of Recreation for Youth Leadership and Workforce Development Services
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Richmond Friends of Recreation, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, to provide leadership development and youth training for the grant-funded Stronger Together Richmond Cleanup and Leadership Program, for a term from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Jene Levine Snipes 510-307-8132).
W.10 Mayor's Office
W.10.a Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Joe Lee Fisher Sr.
PROCLAMATION honoring the life and legacy of Joe Lee Fisher Sr. and recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the City of Richmond – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503) and Vice Mayor Doria Robinson (510-620-6568).
W.10.b Proclamation recognizing the Richmond Pow Wow
PROCLAMATION recognizing the Richmond Pow Wow and honoring the enduring cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503)/Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
W.10.c Proclamation Recognizing August 26, 2026, as Women's Equality Day) PROCLAMATION recognizing August 26, 2026, as Women's Equality Day, honoring the achievements of the women's suffrage movement and reaffirming the City's commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and opportunity for women and girls – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620- 6503)/Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
W.10.d Boards and Commissions Vacancies Report
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).
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W.10.e Appointment of Cristal Banagan to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee
APPOINT Cristal Banagan to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee to a vacant seat with a new term ending July 27, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.10.f Appointment of Daniel-Charles Ogar to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee
APPOINT Daniel-Charles Ogar to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee to a vacant seat with a new term ending July 27, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620- 6503/Councilmember Soheila Bana 510-620-6743).
W.10.g Appointment of Shonta Bingham to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee
APPOINT Shonta Bingham to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee to a vacant seat with a new term ending July 27, 2027 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503/Vice Mayor Doria Robinson 510-620-6568).
W.10.h Appointment of Samuel Littlefield to the ECIA Transportation Oversight Committee
APPOINT Samuel Littlefield to the ECIA Transportation Oversight Committee to a vacant seat with a new term ending July 25, 2029 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
W.11 Police Department
W.11.a Authorization for Temporary Housing of Police Academy Recruits to Participate in South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium AUTHORIZE the temporary housing of two (2) Richmond Police Department Police Recruit Trainees from August 23, 2026, through February 19, 2027, while they attend the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Academy, in amount not to exceed $31,236.13, which includes a $2,000 contingency – Police Department (Chief Timothy Simmons 510-621-1802/Captain Matthew Stonebraker 510-621-1204).
W.11.b Accept and Appropriate the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $204,505.47 of reimbursable grant funds from the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within the community and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute all necessary documentation - Police Department (Chief Timothy Simmons 510-621-1802).
Adopted Resolution No. 136-26
W.12 Public Works
W.12.a Contract with eLock Technologies for Service and Maintenance of BikeLink Lockers
APPROVE a contract with eLock Technologies to provide annual service and operations to the BikeLink lockers for a total amount not to exceed
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$52,525, which includes a contingency of $4,775, with a term commencing September 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, with two one- year extension options – Public Works Department (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
W.12.b Accept and Appropriate Additional Caltrans Grant Funds for the Richmond Art and Lighting Project
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE an additional $800,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Clean California State Beautification Program grant for the art component of the Richmond Art and Light Project, increasing the total funding under Caltrans Agreement No. 04-2911 from $300,000 to $1,100,000; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute all grant- related documents and agreements required - Public Works Department (Jene Levine Snipes 510-307-8132/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 137-26
W.12.c Task Authorization to Veolia for Engineering Design Services for Nevin Avenue and Wilson Avenue Pipeline Realignment Project
ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Task Authorization to Veolia for the design of the Nevin Avenue and Wilson Avenue Pipeline Realignment Project in an amount not to exceed $268,591 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510- 620- 5482).
Adopted Resolution No. 138-26
W.12.d June 2026 Abatement Report
RECEIVE a report on the June 2026 abatement activities – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231- 3044/Hugo Mendoza 510-231-3030).
W.12.e Construction Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. for the Boorman Park Revitalization Project ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE first amendment to the construction agreement with Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. to increase the payment limit by $590,000, for a revised total payment limit of $4,411,768.42; and AUTHORIZE the director of public works to approve change orders up to 10 percent of the revised construction agreement amount for a potential not-to-exceed total of $4,852,945.26 – Public Works Department (Darcie DeLashmutt 510-672-3944/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 139-26
W.12.f NEMA Construction contract for Traffic Calming
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE an after-the-fact construction agreement with NEMA Construction for the Traffic Calming Project in an amount not to exceed $236,258, and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or their designee, to execute necessary documents – Public Works Department (Hillal Hamdan 510-621-1612 Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478).
Adopted Resolution No. 140-26
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W.12.g Contract with Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. for Hydrodynamic Separator Maintenance Services
ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. for routine and as-needed hydrodynamic separator maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of July 7, 2026, through July 6, 2027, with two one-year extension options, and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or designee, to execute related documents necessary to implement the contract — Public Works Department (Bradley Harms 510-307-8094/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482).
Adopted Resolution No. 141-26
W.12.h Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Motive Technologies, Inc. for Fleet Management Technology Solutions
APPROVE a contract with Motive Technologies, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Master Agreement No. 102924-MTV , for fleet management technologies with related software solutions for an initial three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000, with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000 annually, for a total potential contract amount not-to-exceed $625,000; and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or designee, to execute the contract and any amendments or related documents necessary to administer the contract, provided such amendments do not exceed the approved contract authority – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044).
Adopted Resolution No. 142-26
X. BUDGET SESSION
X.1 Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure for Fire Station Improvements and Adoption of a Resolution Placing the Measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Ballot ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) ordering the submission of a proposition authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to the qualified voters of the City of Richmond at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; and ADOPT a resolution placing a measure to authorize the City of Richmond to issue general obligation bonds at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, requesting consolidation with the statewide general election, and setting procedural details – Fire Department/Finance Department/City Manager's Office (Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021/Emily Combs 510-890- 5534/Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
Fire Chief Aaron Osorio gave an overview.
Representative from Evitarus presented a PowerPoint.
Link to report: General Obligation Bond Measure
The following individuals gave comments in person: Claudia Citreon, Ahmad Anderson, Marcus Faumui, Kelly Griffin, and Philip Rosenthal.
Discussion ensued.
Following discussion a motion was made as follows to adopt Ordinance No. 12- 26 N.S. and Resolution No. 143-26:
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Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore read the motion into the record as follows:
I move to waive further reading of the ordinance by title only pursuant to Government Code section 36934.
Adopt the ordinance ordering the submission of the General Obligation Bond measure to the voters and adopt the accompanying resolution. Placing the measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Ballot requesting consolidation with the statewide election and setting the required election procedures.
Once the facilities needs assessment was completed, staff would return to council and outline a strategy for funding the additional projects that need investment and how to try to complete built environment projects such as Martin Luther King Center and other projects.
Motion by Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Seconded by Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Ayes (6): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (1): Vice Mayor Doria Robinson
Passed
Y. STUDY AND ACTION SESSION
Y.1 Ad Hoc Committee Formation for City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Amendments
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). This item was continued from the July 21, 2026 meeting.
Mayor Martinez gave an overview.
Councilmember Bana requested that she was appointed to the ad hoc committee.
Mayor Martinez did not accept her request. Mayor Martinez stated that per his prerogative he only appointed Vice Mayor Robinson and himself to the committee.
Cordell Hindler, Don Gosney, Claudia Citreon, and Irania de La Mora gave comments in person.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bana, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez to add Councilmember Bana to the committee.
Mayor Martinez made a substitute motion to maintain the recommended action as stated in the agenda item. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued.
Per the council's rules a suggestion could be made by the city council to add an additional member and the mayor could agree or not.
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A vote was not taken on the matter. Suggestions and feedback regarding the City Council Rules of Procedure could be e-mailed to the city clerk.
Y.2 Update on the Draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale Ordinance RECEIVE an update on the draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale (HOPS) ordinance; RECEIVE direction on aligning Richmond's ordinance with Contra Costa County's, AUTHORIZE the city manager to enter into an interagency agreement with Contra Costa County once the draft agreement has been approved by the City Attorney's Office, and DIRECT staff to return to City Council with an ordinance for adoption – Economic Development Department (Nannette Beacham 510-621-1306/Samantha Carr- 510-620-5407/Yahna Williamson 510-620-6574).
Economic Development Director Nannette Beacham, Environmental Manager Samantha Carr, and Management Analyst Yahna Williamson presented a PowerPoint.
Link to presentation: Healthy Options Report
Tim James gave comments via Zoom.
Discussion ensued. The City Council stated that red dye should not be exempt but rather that it was completely banned to be in line with California's regulation that it was banned in public schools by January 31, 2027.
A motion was made as follows to approve the item as recommended:
Motion by Councilmember Soheila Bana
Seconded by Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Ayes (6): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Jamelia Brown, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (1): Vice Mayor Doria Robinson
Passed
Y.3 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, June 23, July 7, and July 21, 2026, meetings. Public input on this matter was received during the July 7, 2026, meeting. The Council will now discuss this item without additional public comment.
Senior Transportation Planner, Gail Payne and Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria presented the matter.
Public comment was previously received. The council discussed the item without additional public comment.
Link to presentation: Ciclovia Pilot Report
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The Ciclovia event was not included in the fiscal year 2027-2028 operating budget.
City Council suggested that Ciclovia pilot could piggyback on some of the city's existing events such as Cinco de Mayo to reduce the cost.
Discussion ensued.
A motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to work with local organizations to include the Ciclovia pilot with existing events such as on the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo, and other city events, and that the suggested expense was included in next fiscal year's budget. Local businesses and organizations could also sponsor Ciclovia by applying for a grant with the Department of Children and Youth.
Mayor Martinez offered an amendment to the motion that staff consider various options from Bike to Everywhere Day, Fiestas Patrias, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, and Bay Trail events.
Councilmember Jimenez accepted the amendment.
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Sue Wilson
Ayes (5): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Sue Wilson, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Absent (1): Vice Mayor Doria Robinson
Passed
Y.4 Presentation from AC Transit on Agency Deficit Projections, Services, and Workforce Reductions
RECEIVE a presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510- 672-3490).
Councilmember Bana introduced the item.
AC Transit District Board of Directors, Ward 1 Harpreet Sandhu, and Claudia Burgos AC Transit External Affairs presented a PowerPoint.
Link to presentation: AC Transit Report
A proposed regional transit measure, also known as Connect Bay Area would ask voters on the ballot in November 2026 in five Bay area counties, including Contra Costa, to approve a 14 year, half cent sales tax, $0.01 sales tax in San Francisco.
If approved, it would generate $980 million annually for Bay area busses, trains and ferries. AC transit would receive approximately $52 million a year, helping to protect existing bus service and prevent layoffs.
Mark Wassberg gave comments.
Discussion ensued.
For more information, visit planning at ACtransit.org or visit ACtransit.org/contingency plan.
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Z. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember) Councilmember Bana reported that there was a Hazardous Material Commission town hall public forum in September.
Councilmember Zepeda stated that it was 65th Anniversary with of the Sister City relationship with Shimada Japan. A delegation from Shimada would be in the city and celebrations would take place from August 18-21, 2026.
Mayor Martinez reported that Richmond sent 60 students to its sister city in Zhoushan, China.
AA. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m., to meet again on September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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