City Council — Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Regular meeting
It follows the City Council minutes, Mar 17, which control every motion and vote below, checked against the Council agenda, Mar 17 and the KCRT video. Video times are approximate, taken from the automatic captions.
Attendance
- Before closed session: Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Jamelia Brown, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived at 5:05 p.m. after the roll was called.
- Regular meeting: Present: Commissioners Claudia Jimenez, Jamelia Brown, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chairperson Doria Robinson, Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Commissioner Soheila Bana arrived at 6:07 p.m. after the roll was called.
Closed session
- C.1 — Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.
- C.2 — Conference With Labor Negotiators.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
Housing Authority Open Forum
- Public comment was taken. Speakers are listed in the minutes; the Monitor does not name members of the public.
Housing Authority Consent Calendar
- Motion to approve the consent calendar (with the exceptions above) — moved by Scott, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 8–0.
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- L.1 — Contract Amendment No. 1 with RK Roofing and Construction Inc. Adopt a resolution to approve the first contract amendment with RK Roofing and Construction, Inc. for gutter replacement at the Nystrom Village property, increasing the payment limit by $322,000, for total payment limit of $592,000, and extending the term expiration through June 30, 2027 Adopted Resolution No. 2225
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): L.2 Meeting Minutes.
Adjournment
- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
City Attorney’s report from closed session
- Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore reported that no final decisions were made during Closed Session. She also reported that Item C.1 (Dorn v. City of Richmond case) was not discussed and would be addressed at the March 24, 2026, Closed Session. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum) City Manager Shasa Curl presented a PowerPoint.
Open Forum for Public Comment
- Public comment was taken. Speakers are listed in the minutes; the Monitor does not name members of the public.
City Council Consent Calendar
- Motion to approve the consent calendar (with the exceptions above) — moved by Jimenez, seconded by Wilson. Passed 7–0.
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- U.3.b — Contract with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for Integrated Library System Hosting and Maintenance. Approve a sole-source contract with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for Sierra Integrated Library System hosting and maintenance, INN-reach interlibrary loan services, and the Decision Center analytics tool, with a payment limit of $450,000, for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with two one-year options to extend
- U.4.a — Contract with Zero Net Energy Alliance for Lighting Fixture Upgrades at. Approve a sole-source contract with Zero Net Energy Alliance (znea) in the amount of $250,000 to upgrade lighting infrastructure at 450 Civic Center Plaza (City Hall) and participate in Marin Clean Energy's (MCE) Virtual Power Plant Program with a term beginning February 27, 2026, through September 30, 2026
- U.6.b — Contract with Excel ADR for Alternative Dispute Resolution Consultation Services. Approve a contract with Excel ADR in an amount not to exceed $252,000 to administer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) consultative services for Public Safety Worker’s Compensation Cases with a term from December 6, 2025, to December 6, 2028
- U.8.a — Contract with Ninyo & Moore for Boorman Park Site Remediation Oversight. Adopt a resolution to approve a sole-source contract with Ninyo & Moore, in an amount not to exceed $292,700, for environmental oversight, monitoring, and reporting services for the Boorman Park Site Remediation Project through regulatory closure Adopted Resolution No. 30-26
- U.8.b — Accept Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project as Complete. Adopt a resolution to appropriate and amend the task authorization with Veolia to increase the total project authority by $131,366.80; accept the Ferry Point Sewer Pump Station Project as complete, and authorize the city clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Recorder; and authorize the city engineer to release applicable bonds and retention Adopted Resolution No. 31-26
- U.8.c — Construction Agreements with Musco Sports Lighting, CXT, and FieldTurf for the Soccer Fields-Restrooms–Parks Project. Adopt a resolution to ratify construction agreements with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $688,293 with a $103,243.95 contingency for lighting materials and installation for the Shields-Reid Park multipurpose field; CXT Incorporated in the amount of $432,936 with a $64,940.45 contingency for a prefabricated restroom structure and installation at Wendell Park; and FieldTurf USA, Inc. in the amount of $973,… Adopted Resolution No. 32-26
- U.8.d — Contract with CSW|ST2 for Design of the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue Transit Junction Project. Adopt a resolution to approve a sole-source contract with CSW|ST2 for supporting the Harbour Way South and Wright Avenue Section 130 Rail Crossing design phase in an amount not to exceed $148,780.77, for a term ending December 31, 2028 Adopted Resolution No. 33-26
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): U.1.a City Council Minutes; U.2.a Co-Sponsorship and Venue Reservation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Celebration; U.3.a Accept and Appropriate Carnegie Corporation of New York Grant Funds; U.4.b Arts and Culture Division Update; U.5.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 January 2026; U.5.b Annual Review and Update of Financial Policies; U.6.a Contract Amendment No. 1 with Prime Actuarial Consulting for Risk Management Actuarial Services and Consultation; U.6.c Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and IAFF Local 188; U.7.a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Update Policies and Procedures and Develop City-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); U.8.e February 2026 Abatement Report.
Budget Session
V.1 — Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review
- As agendized: Receive the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review presentation and report for the period of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and adopt a resolution approving proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year budget adjustments.
- Motion: To receive the budget presentation and adopt said resolution. — moved by Zepeda, seconded by Bana. Passed 7–0.
- Item begins about video 1:13:36.
Public Hearings
W.1 — Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning the John Haley Studio at 771 Ocean Avenue
- As agendized: Hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance (first reading) rezoning to add a -L, Landmark Overlay District to the RL1 base zoning district to the John Haley Studio/House located at 771 Ocean Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 for the purpose of listing the property on the Richmond Historic Register.
- Motion: To introduce said ordinance for first reading and lay over for two weeks for the second reading. — moved by Bana, seconded by Zepeda. Passed 6–0 (absent: Robinson). Result announced about video 3:12:10.
- Item begins about video 2:50:23.
New Business
X.1 — Options to Deliver Wastewater and Stormwater Services beyond May 2027
- As agendized: Receive a presentation and direct City staff to initiate procurement of a new agreement through a competitive procurement process to hire an operator to operate, maintain, and improve the City’s: a) wastewater treatment plant; b) wastewater collection system; and c) stormwater collection system.
- Substitute motion: To direct city staff to initiate procurement of a new agreement through the competitive procurement process to hire an operator to operate, maintain, and improve the city's wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, and stormwater system using option one (hybrid city ownership and private maintenance) as the recommendation; and to extend the ad-hoc committee to support the process and continue deliberations on alternatives. — moved by Robinson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 7–0.
X.2 — Flock Safety Contract Extension
- As agendized: Receive a presentation, approve a transitional contract amendment, and provide direction to staff regarding the Flock cctv system, Flock Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program, and Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System.
- Substitute motion: Direct the city attorney and city manager to negotiate a contract amendment with Flock Safety that includes an unauthorized sharing provision; and for the city to own its data. — moved by Bana, seconded by Brown. Passed 4–3 (noes: Jimenez, Wilson, Martinez).
- Item begins about video 4:08:51.
X.3 — Update Regarding the City’s Ongoing and Planned Efforts Related to Immigration Enforcement Actions
- As agendized: Receive an initial report regarding the City’s ongoing and planned efforts related to safeguarding residents from federal civil immigration enforcement actions, including U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) raids.
- Item X.3 was continued to the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
- Item begins about video 4:09:37.
X.4 — Cheese Park (La Moine Park) Improvements—Permanent Restrooms, Drinking Fountain, Playground Safety, Toddler-Area Fencing, Children’s Bike Garden, and Completion of Volunteer-Led Repainting
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution to direct City staff to prepare a comprehensive work plan for improvements at Cheese Park (La Moine Park), including permanent restrooms, a drinking water fountain, playground restoration, safety fencing around the toddler area, completion of repainting started by volunteers, a design of park facilities that include sports courts, senior activity spaces, teen activity areas, and exercise/fitness am….
- Item X.4 was continued to the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
- Item begins about video 5:00:21.
X.5 — Create and Implement Blue Envelope Program in Richmond
- As agendized: Direct the city manager or their designee to create and implement a Blue Envelope Program for residents, including a promotional campaign to inform police officers, first responders, and of the new program and how to participate, and aim to roll out the program in April for Autism Awareness Month.
- Item X.5 was continued to the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
Reports of Officers
- Councilmembers gave reports and referrals; see the minutes.
Adjournment
- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned in memory of Latetia Bobo at 10:44 p.m., to meet again on March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Not yet confirmed
- Nothing flagged. The minutes record a motion or outcome for each item listed.