PLEASE NOTE: HYBRID MEETING FORMAT

- SPECIAL OPEN SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Community Services Building

440 Civic Center Plaza

Richmond, CA 94804

Members:

• Eduardo Martinez, Mayor at Large
• Jamelia Brown, Councilmember District 1
• Cesar Zepeda, Councilmember District 2
• Doria Robinson, Vice Mayor, District 3
• Soheila Bana, Councilmember District 4
• Sue Wilson, Councilmember District 5
• Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember District 6

NOTICE:   MASKS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!

 

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HOW TO WATCH THE MEETING FROM HOME:

1. KCRT – Comcast Channel 28 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99
2. Livestream online at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3178/KCRT-Live

 

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

In Person: Anyone who desires to address the City Council during Open Forum, must complete and file a pink speaker’s card with the City Clerk prior to the City Council’s consideration of the item.  Online speakers: must raise their hand when instructed by the clerk. Once the City Clerk has announced the item and given a count of the number of total speakers, no person shall be permitted to speak on the item other than those persons who have submitted their names to the City Clerk or those that have their hand raised.  

The amount of time allotted to individual speakers shall be determined based on the total number of persons requesting to speak during this item. 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.

NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA: Each speaker will be allowed up to TWO minutes to address the Council.  PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Speakers are allowed up to THREE (3) minutes to address the Council.

 

Via Zoom: Anyone who desires to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda, including Open Forum, must raise their hand once public comment is open.  The public speakers attending in person will be called first, followed by Zoom participants (when appropriate).  Only those public speakers that have their hand raised at the appropriate time will be recognized.

 

Open Session and City Council: Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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By iPhone one-tap:  US: [phone],,99312205643#  or [phone],,99312205643# 

By Telephone:   Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):  US: [phone] or [phone] or [phone] or [phone] or [phone] or [phone] 

 

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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aehrwCgISx

 

To comment by video conference: click on the Participants button at the bottom of your screen and select the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being asked for. When called upon, press the unmute button. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.  **

 

To comment by phone: you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing “*9” to request to speak when Public Comment is asked for. When called upon, you will be asked to unmuted by pressing *6.  After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Instructions of how to raise your hand by phone are available at: 

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663 -Joining-a-meeting-by-phone. **

 

**The mayor will announce the agenda item number and open public comment when appropriate. 

 

Via mail: received by 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, sent to 450 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Office of the Clerk, Richmond, CA 94804.

 

Via eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until the conclusion of public comments for the agenda item. Email your comment to  should you have difficulty submitting an eComment during a meeting.

 

Via email: to by 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Emails MUST contain in the subject line 1) public comments – Open Session prior to Closed Session; 2) public comments – Open Forum; or 3) public comments agenda item #__ [include the agenda item number]. 

 

Properly labeled public comments will be considered a public record, put into the official meeting record, available after the meeting as supplemental materials, and will be posted as an attachment to the meeting minutes when the minutes are posted: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/Archive.aspx?AMID=31

 

The City cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the City Council receives your comments, you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting.

 

Procedures for Removing Items from the Consent Calendar: Members of the public who request to remove an item from the consent calendar must first discuss the item with a staff member by phone or a back-and-forth email discussion, and state the name of the staff member when requesting removal of the item from the consent calendar (by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting).  The procedures for discussion do not apply to items sponsored by the mayor or councilmembers.

 

Any member of the City Council who would like to remove an item from the consent calendar must notify the appropriate staff person and the City Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting. Although members of the City Council are encouraged to ask questions and share concerns with staff ahead of the meeting, they are not required to do so.

 

The Clerk’s Office must be informed of any requests to remove items from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar shall be placed at the end of the agenda for consideration.

 

CONDUCT AT MEETINGS:  Richmond City Council meetings are limited public forums during which the City strives to provide an open, safe atmosphere and promote robust public debate. Members of the public, however, must comply with state law, as well as the City’s laws and procedures and may not actually disrupt the orderly conduct of these meetings. The public, for example, may not shout or use amplifying devices, must submit comment cards and speak during their allotted time, may not create a physical disturbance, may not speak on matters unrelated to issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council or the agenda item at hand, and may not cause immediate threats to public safety.

 

Click here for City Harassment Policy

 

Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities:  Upon request, the City will provide for written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services and sign language interpreters, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in and provide comments at/related to public meetings. Please submit a request, including your name, phone number and/or email address, and a description of the modification, accommodation, auxiliary aid, service or alternative format requested at least two days before the meeting.  Requests should be emailed to or submitted by phone at 510-620-6513, ext. 9, or 510-620-6509.  Requests made by mail to City Clerk’s Office, City Council meeting, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 must be received at least two days before the meeting. Requests will be granted whenever possible and resolved in favor of accessibility.

 

Unless otherwise noted in an agenda description, all actions taken by the Council include a determination that CEQA does not apply (i.e., the action is not a project and therefore exempt from CEQA).

 

Disclaimer:  The City Clerk's Office translates agendas to enhance public access.  Translated agendas are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute legal notice of the meeting or items to be discussed.  In case of discrepancy, the English agenda will prevail.

 

 

 

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A.

SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION

5:00 p.m.

B.

ROLL CALL

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

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)

Property: 1324 Canal Boulevard
Agency Negotiator: Nannette Beacham, Charles Gerard

Negotiating Parties: Mossbridge
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment

D.

PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)

E.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

________________________________________________________

F.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

6:00 p.m.

G.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

H.

ROLL CALL

I.

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

J.

AGENDA REVIEW

K.

REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION

L.

REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)

M.

COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS

M.1

Proclamation Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Recognizing The AAPI Community Celebration

• PROCLAMATION declaring May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the City of Richmond and recognizing the AAPI Community Celebration at the Richmond Auditorium - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490).

N.

OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

(public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)

O.

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.)

O.1

City Clerk's Office

O.1.a

Meeting Minutes

APPROVE the minutes of the March 17 and April 7, 2026, regular City Council meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).

O.2

Community Development

O.2.a

Grant Agreement with Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing, Inc. (dba Hope Solutions)

• APPROVE a grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing, Inc. (dba Hope Solutions) to provide capital and supportive services funding for the Tiny House Village and Garden Project at 175 23rd Street for a term expiring December 31, 2027– Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).

O.2.b

Authorize AHSC Grant Application for Riveter Project and Associated Active Transportation Improvements

• ADOPT a resolution to AUTHORIZE the City’s participation in an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) grant application for the Riveter Project, a 59-unit affordable housing development at 100 38^th Street, for the purposes of implementing certain pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and AUTOHRIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the necessary agreements with the Co-Applicants to complete the project components with grant funds and appropriate the grant funds, if awarded – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841).

O.3

Economic Development

O.3.a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) for Implementation of California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383)

• ADOPT a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) regarding implementation of California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) regulatory requirements and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the MOU – Economic Development Department (Samantha Carr 510-620-5407).

O.3.b

Contract with John C. Martin Associates, LLC for the Port Economic Impact Study

• APPROVE a contract with John C. Martin Associates, LLC to provide an economic impact study of Port of Richmond activity, in an amount not to exceed $112,900, with a term ending June 30, 2027 - Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).

O.4

Library and Community Services

O.4.a

Contract Amendment No. 2 with LCP Tracker for Labor Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Services

• APPROVE the second amendment to the agreement with LCPtracker, Inc., in the amount of $29,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $56,999, for the term beginning March 5, 2025, and ending March 4, 2027, to continue providing labor compliance software for certified payroll, workforce tracking, and ordinance compliance on City-funded projects – Community Services Department/Employment and Training (Tamara Walker 510-307-8006/LaShonda White 510-620-6828).

O.4.b

Contract with Unity Courier Services, Inc. for Delivery of Interlibrary Loan Materials

• APPROVE a sole-source contract with Unity Courier Service, Inc. for Link+ interlibrary courier services, with a term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, for a total payment limit of $42,000 – Community Service-Library (Christopher Larsen/Kate Eppler/LaShonda White 510-620-5524).

O.4.c

​​Contract Amendment No. 3 with Charleston Mobility for Electric Bikeshare Operations​

• APPROVE a third contract amendment with Charleston Mobility in an amount not to exceed $390,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,540,341, to support the continued operation of the citywide electric bikeshare program till the end of the fiscal year to allow time to determine the future of the program during the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process; and APPROPRIATE $390,000 from the Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Transportation budget to cover the cost of the contract amendment – Public Works Department/Community Services Department (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606/LaShonda White 510-620-6828).​

O.4.d

Accept and Appropriate California Tahoe Conservancy -Tahoe for All Grant Funds

• ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE grant funds in the amount of $60,000 from California Tahoe Conservancy-Tahoe for All Grant Program Fund; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the agreement – Community Services Department/Recreation (Ranjana Maharaj/Jene Levine- Snipes 510-307-8132).

O.4.e

Contract Amendment No. 4 with Pogo Park for the Harbour-8 Park Expansion Project and Operating and Management

• APPROVE a fourth contract amendment with Pogo Park to complete the Harbour-8 Park Expansion Project increasing the payment limit by $3,275,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $12,430,725, and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to negotiate and execute an Operations and Management Agreement with Pogo Park, with approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, for the programming and maintenance of park facilities, for a term ending May 1, 2029, with two one-year extension options – Community Services Department/Public Works Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).

O.5

Mayor's Office

O.5.a

Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Alcohol Awareness Month

• PROCLAMATION recognizing April 2026 as Alcohol Awareness Month and encouraging community-wide efforts to promote education, prevention, and support services – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.5.b

Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• PROCLAMATION declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.5.c

Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week

• PROCLAMATION recognizing May 3–9, 2026, as National Small Business Week in the City of Richmond and encouraging all residents to support local small businesses – Mayor's Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.5.d

Establish the Richmond-Sebastia Sister City Commission

• ADOPT a resolution establishing the Richmond-Sebastia Sister City Commission, directing the Commission to prepare bylaws subject to City Council approval, and establishing basic organizational requirements - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-5303).

O.5.e

Appointment of Ric Ambrose to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission

• APPOINT Ric Ambrose to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission to a vacant seat with a new term ending January 31, 2030 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.5.f

Appointment of Bryan M. Harris to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging

• APPOINT Bryan M. Harris, Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA), City of Richmond’s Seat, Term Expires September 30, 2028 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.5.g

Appointment of Eva Hernandez to the Workforce Development Board

• APPOINT Eva Hernandez to the Workforce Development Board to a vacant seat with a new term ending March 1, 2030 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.6

Public Works

O.6.a

Contract with The Halleman Group, LLC for Owner’s Advisor Services for Wastewater and Stormwater Operator Procurement

• ADOPT a resolution to APPROVE a contract with The Halleman Group, LLC to provide Owner’s Advisor services for procurement of an operator for the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, and stormwater collection system, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Tawfic Halaby 510-620-5482).

P.

BUDGET SESSION

P.1

Update on Community Engagement on Limited-Term Revenue and Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Dalberg Advisors

• RECEIVE an update on community engagement efforts related to limited-term revenues, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the city manager and city attorney to negotiate and execute a contract award with Dalberg Advisors, subject to approval as to form by the city attorney – Finance Department (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512/Emily Combs 510-620-679).

Q.

STUDY AND ACTION SESSION

Q.1

Presentation from San Francisco Bay Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Director Barnali Ghosh for 2026

• RECEIVE a presentation from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Director regarding BART’s recent service improvements and the transit fiscal crisis due to Work From Home – City Manager’s Office (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).

Q.2

Introduce Ordinance Amending Sidewalk Vendor Regulations (RMC Chapter 7.42)

• INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code (Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance) to update administrative procedures, waiver provisions, and enforcement mechanisms - Public Works Department (Andy Cho 620-6547/Robert Armijo 620-5477).

Q.3

Contract with Liftech Consultants, Inc. for Planning and Design Services for the Relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory

RECEIVE a presentation from Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park and APPROVE a contract with Liftech Consultants Inc. in the amount of $299,797 for planning and preliminary design of the relocation of the Red Oak for a term ending June 30, 2027 - Economic Development Department/Port (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792). This item was continued from the February 3, 2026, meeting.

Q.4

Creating a Park and Playground in Pullman Neighborhood to begin to Correct Decades of Systemic Underinvestment in this Underserved Neighborhood

• DIRECT staff to work with the Pullman Neighborhood Council to explore acquisition of Parcel # (APN): 513-025-001-1 comprising the vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to evaluate feasibility, funding opportunities, and development pathways to establish and develop a neighborhood park that serves Pullman families and to RETURN to the City Council with recommendations and a proposed timeline within 90 days - Vice Mayor Doria Robinson (510-620-6568) and Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).

Q.5

Opposition to Proposed CO2 Waste Dumping Projects & CO2 Pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties

• RECEIVE a presentation on proposed Montezuma CO₂ Hub, a carbon waste dumping project, that would require a massive build out of pipelines through Richmond, risking the health and safety of Richmond residents and ADOPT a resolution that opposes the proposed Montezuma Carbon Sequestration Hub's CO2 pipeline waste dumping projects and CO2 pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties - Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).

Q.6

Presentation by UC Berkeley Scientists and Community Partners on Earthquake Preparedness

• RECEIVE a presentation from leading experts—the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab, Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Emergency Communication (Em Comm), and West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC)—regarding local earthquake probabilities, regional vulnerabilities - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490).

R.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember)

S.

ADJOURNMENT