City Council — Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Regular meeting
It follows the City Council minutes, Apr 7, which control every motion and vote below, checked against the Council agenda, Apr 7 and the KCRT video. Video times are approximate, taken from the automatic captions.
Attendance
- Before closed session: Present: Councilmembers Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, and Vice Mayor Doria Robinson. Absent: Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived after adjourning to Closed Session and Mayor Eduardo Martinez arrived at 3:32 p.m.
- Regular meeting: Present: Commissioners Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Chairperson Doria Robinson, and Chairperson Eduardo Martinez. Absent: None.
Closed session
- C.1 — Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
- C.2 — Conference With Real Property Negotiator.
- C.3 — Conference With Labor Negotiators.
- City Attorney’s report: C.3: There were no reportable actions taken on any of the Closed Session items.
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 Martinez, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 8–0.
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): L.1 Meeting Minutes.
Housing Authority Public Hearings
M.1 — Richmond Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan and the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Secretary to the Richmond Housing Authority Pamela Christian announced that
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution approving the Richmond Housing Authority Annual Plan and Five-Year Plan; and authorize submission of the proposed Annual Plan and Five-Year Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2226
- Motion — moved by Bana, seconded by Scott. Passed 8–0.
Adjournment
- The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
- Item V.1.a - Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update was continued to the April 21, 2026, meeting.
- Item V. 4.a - Contract with Willdan Financial Services for the Traffic Impact Fee Study and Comprehensive User Fee Study was removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
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
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- V.1.a — - Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update. Motion: Robinson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 7–0.
- V.2.b — Accept and Appropriate Employment and Training Grant Awards. Accept and appropriate $246,601 in workforce development grant funds from Construction Trades Workforce Initiative ($67,000), Chevron ($20,000), Pinole Youth Foundation ($10,000), and the California Employment Development Department ($149,601) to support workforce development programs and services, including supportive services for RichmondBUILD participants, wages for event stage setup and dismantling, the Youth Tra…
- V.3.a — Contract with Dynamo Construction for Berth 7 Dock Repair. Approve a contract with Dynamo Construction for the Berth 7 Dock Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $1,080,650, with a contract term ending December 31, 2027
- V.3.c — Contract with T&R Riparian Restore for Weed Abatement. Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with T&R Riparian Restore for weed abatement and additional services, for a one-year term in a not- to-exceed $69,785, with two one-year extension options at $69,785 per year for a total contract amount of $209,355 Adopted Resolution No. 41-26
- V.4.a — Contract with Willdan Financial Services for the Traffic Impact Fee Study and Comprehensive User Fee Study Deputy Director of Finance Mubeen Quader presented a PowerPoint.. Motion: Wilson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 6–0.
- V.7.c — Recurring Contracts with Contra Costa County and State of California for Law Enforcement and Support Services. Adopt a resolution and authorize the city manager, or their designee, to execute recurring contracts for Fiscal Years 2027–2028, 2028–2029, and 2029–2030 with Contra Costa County and the State of California in an aggregate annual amount of $1,350,000, including the following Contra Costa County services: California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (clets) – $20,000; California Identification Division (CAL ID… Adopted Resolution No. 42-26
- V.7.d — Contract with Veritone, Inc. for RIPA Report and Audio/Video Redaction Services. Approve a sole-source contract with Veritone, Inc. for Racial and Identity Profiling Act (ripa) reporting support and audio/video redaction services required for California Public Records Act compliance, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the period April 8, 2026, through April 7, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year
- V.8.a — Construction Agreement with O.C. Jones Inc. for the Area FM Temporary Cap Project. Adopt a resolution to approve a construction agreement with O. C. Jones & Sons Inc. for the Area FM Temporary Cap Project in an amount not to exceed $785,350 with an additional 20 percent construction contingency in the amount of $156,700, authorize the director of public works to approve change orders within this contingency amount; and appropriate $450,000 in the Marina Enterprise Fund 4005 Adopted Resolution No. 43-26
- V.8.d — Contract with Chrisp Company for On-Call City-wide Roadway Striping, Stenciling, and Street Sign Services. Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with Chrisp Company for on-call City-wide roadway striping, stenciling, and street sign services with a not-to-exceed amount of $750,000, for an initial three-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000 Adopted Resolution No. 46-26
- V.8.e — Purchase of Bulk Landscaping Materials from Blue Angel International, LLC. Adopt a resolution to approve the purchase of bulk landscaping materials for City-wide park maintenance, landscaping improvements, and right-of-way restoration efforts from Blue Angel International LLC, for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, subject to city manager approval Adopted Resolution No.47-26
- V.8.f — Purchase of Plant Material from Blue Angel International, LLC. Adopt a resolution to approve the purchase of plant materials for City-wide landscaping, beautification, and vegetation restoration efforts from Blue Angel International, LLC, for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the option to extend for two additional one- year terms in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, subject to city manager approval
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): V.1.a This item will be continued to the April 21, 2026, meeting - Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update; V.2.a Sponsorship from Kaiser Permanente for Park Prescription Day; V.3.b Quarterly Status Update on Richmond Green-Blue New Deal Projects; V.4.b 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 February 2026; V.5.a 2025 California Fire Code with Local Amendments and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface with Local Amendments; V.6.a Reappointment of Thomas Kaun to the Library Commission.; V.6.b Kathleen Tarr is seeking an appointment to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee; V.6.c Reappointment to Bryan M Harris for the Commission on Aging; V.6.d Proclamation recognizing the Nepali New Year; V.7.a Purchase Ballistic Helmets from Adamson Police Products; V.7.b Monthly Crime Report for January 2026; V.8.b Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for the Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District; V.8.c Preparation of the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District.
Budget Session
W.1 — Charter Article 15 Review – Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Review
- As agendized: Receive a presentation on Article 15 of the Charter regarding the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth and provide direction regarding renewal provisions and options.
- A motion was made as follows to approve Option 1. City Council Reauthorizes the Article Without Amendment (Keep As-Is) Under this option, the City Council adopts an ordinance or resolution reauthorizing Article 15 by a simple majority vote on or before June 13, 2026. This action would extend the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth for an additional ten-year term without amendment, consistent with existing Charter language. No voter action would be required under this option, and all provisions of Article 15 would remain unchanged. — moved by Robinson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 7–0.
- Item begins about video 4:23:20.
New Business
X.1 — Amending Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 regarding Use of City Resources for Civil Immigration Enforcement
- As agendized: Introduce an ordinance (first reading) amending Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 to clarify limitations on the use of city property, personnel, and resources for civil immigration enforcement and develop implementation procedures, including communications plans, and reporting requirements.
- Motion — moved by Jimenez, seconded by Martinez. Passed 6–0.
- Item begins about video 5:21:21.
Reports of Officers
- Councilmembers gave reports and referrals; see the minutes.
Adjournment
- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m., to meet again on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Not yet confirmed
- Nothing flagged. The minutes record a motion or outcome for each item listed.