The Richmond Monitor

Council, 21 July 2026: the digest. Fire station bond sent toward the ballot 7–0; GATE Act ethics measure failed 3–4; Public Lands Policy tabled 6–1. Item by item, with motions and votes: Council digest, Jul 21.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Resolution Determining Necessity and Introduction of an Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure for Fire Station Improvements (O.1). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Zoning Text Amendments Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (P.1). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report (Q.1). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Resolution to Establish a Public Lands Policy (Q.2). Passed 6–1 (noes: Zepeda).

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for completion of the Housing Equity Roadmap as specified in the Housing Element (Q.3). Passed 7–0.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Implementing Wildfire Taskforce Recommendation Regarding Enforcing Weed Abatement Ordinance (Q.5). Passed 6–1 (noes: Martinez).

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21

Next meeting. The Council adjourned to meet again on July 28, 2026.

Source: Council minutes, Jul 21; Council agenda, Jul 21