The Richmond Monitor

Council, 20 January 2026: the digest. Robinson elected vice mayor 4–3 on a substitute motion; the Mayor's restorative-process item passed 6–1 after an amended motion adding censure failed 3–4; Polluters Pay items continued. Item by item, with motions and votes: Council digest, Jan 20.

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

Election of the New Vice Mayor (I.1). Passed 4–3 (noes: Bana, Brown, Martinez).

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

Port of Richmond Enterprise Fund Financial Overview Report (Q.1). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

Evaluation Report by WestEd on the Richmond Fund for Children & Youth (Q.2). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

Restorative Process with the Mayor and the Richmond Jewish Community (Q.3). Failed 3–4 (noes: Bana, Jimenez, Wilson, Martinez).

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

On consent: Contract Amendment for the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Grade 5 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Up to $6,554,348.

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20

Next meeting. The Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Source: Council minutes, Jan 20; Council agenda, Jan 20