City Council — Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Regular meeting
It follows the City Council minutes, Jun 23, which control every motion and vote below, checked against the Council agenda, Jun 23 and the KCRT video. Video times are approximate, taken from the automatic captions.
Attendance
- Before closed session: Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson arrived at 3:33 p.m. after the roll was called. Councilmember Cesar Zepeda arrived after the Open Session adjourned to Closed Session. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
- Regular meeting: Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Cesar Zepeda arrived at 6:04 p.m. after the roll was called. Councilmember Jamelia Brown was absent for the entire meeting.
Closed session
- C.1 — Liability Claims.
- C.2 — Conference With Labor Negotiators.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
City Attorney’s report from closed session
- Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore stated there were no reportable actions taken.
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 Martinez, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- N.1.a — Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Best, Best & Krieger LLP to Advise on a Wastewater Operator Agreement. Approve a second amendment to the Best, Best & Krieger LLP legal services agreement to provide advice and assistance in negotiating a new wastewater operator agreement for Public Works, increasing the contract amount by $100,000 for a total payment limit of $260,000, extending the term through December 31, 2027, and authorize the city manager or their designee to execute the amendment
- N.1.b — Contract with Thomson Reuters Enterprise for Legal Research Subscription Services. Approve a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services for Westlaw and CoCounsel Legal in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, subject to non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney’s Office; adopt a resolution waiving requirements of the City’s Contracting and Investment Ordinance No. 12-18 N.S. as to this contract; and authorize … Adopted Resolution No. 101-26
- N.1.c — Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Meyers Nave for Confidential Personnel Investigations. Approve the first amendment to the legal services agreement with Meyers Nave to increase the payment limit by $75,000, for a total amount not to exceed amount of $150,000 for a term ending June 30, 2027, for confidential personnel investigation services
- N.1.d — Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP to Support the Community Police Review Commission. Approve a first amendment to the legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, to increase the contract amount by $200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000 with term end date of December 26, 2026, for staffing the Community Police Review Commission
- N.3.a — Support for SB 1259 – Transparency for Refinery Asset Retirement Obligations. Direct City Council office staff to submit a letter of support to the California State Legislature for Senate Bill 1259 on behalf of the City of Richmond Motion: Jimenez, seconded by Martinez. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
- N.7.a — Task Authorization for Installation of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.. Adopt a resolution to authorize the issuance of a Task Authorization to Veolia for the Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement project in an amount not to exceed $586,532 ($488,777 plus 20% contingency) Adopted Resolution No. 106-26
- N.7.g — Amendment for Ride Hailing Transportation Services with Lyft and Uber for Ambulatory Paratransit Clients. Approve an amendment to the recommended action approved on July 2, 2024, for the three-year service agreements with Lyft, Inc., and uber Inc. (1) eliminating annual funding limits of $200,000 for total not to exceed amounts of $600,000 for each vendor and increasing the total not to exceed amount by $320,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $920,000 with no annual funding limit; and (2) amending the two one-ye…
- N.8.a — Establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Residential Rental Housing Fee. Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Residential Rental Housing Fee in the amount of $261 per Controlled (Fully Covered) Rental Unit and $149 per Partially Covered Rental Unit Motion: Robinson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): N.2.a Calling for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; N.4.a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit; N.4.b Master Fee Schedule Update; N.5.a Boards and Commissions Vacancies Report; N.5.b Reappointment of Myrtle Braxton to the Commission on Aging; N.5.c Appointment of Paula Navin Burnett to the Commission on Aging; N.5.d Appointment of Catherine Bae to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board; N.5.e Reappointment of Karlyn C. Neel to the Design Review Board; N.6.a Accept the 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant; N.7.b Water Board Settlement Payment and Supplemental Environmental Project Contract with Earth Island Institute; N.7.c May 2026 Abatement Report; N.7.d Accept the Automated Transit Network Feasibility Study; N.7.e Contract with Oakley & Oakley for the Corporation Yard Americans with Disabilities Act Restroom Remodel Project; N.7.f Accept the Yellow Brick Road Phase II Supplemental Street Lighting Project as Complete.
Budget Session
O.1 — Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating Budget and FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- As agendized: Adopt resolutions approving: (1) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget, and (2) FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget.
- Motion: ADOPT said resolutions approving Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed operating and CIP budgets as recommended. — moved by Bana, seconded by Martinez. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
O.2 — Emergency Response Ballot Measure Survey Findings and Advanced Life Support Funding Options
- As agendized: Receive a presentation on the Emergency Response Measure Survey Key Findings Presentation, approve the findings, and direct the city manager to proceed with Phase 2 ballot readiness and informational work to evaluate revenue options supporting Advanced Life Support (ALS), emergency services, fire station improvements, and replacement.
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
O.2 — A substitute motion made by Councilmember Bana, seconded by
- Motion: To approve the item as recommended. — moved by Bana, seconded by Robinson. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
Public Hearings
- City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hold two public hearings.
P.1 — Public Hearing to Consider the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Marina Bay Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
- As agendized: Hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Marina Bay Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments.
- Motion: To adopt said resolution. — moved by Wilson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 5–0 (abstained: Zepeda; absent: Brown). Result announced about video 7:28:25.
- Item begins about video 6:58:32.
P.2 — Public Hearing to Consider the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District
- As agendized: Hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 providing for a three percent increase in annual assessments.
- Motion: To adopt said resolution. — moved by Martinez, seconded by Robinson. Passed 5–1 (noes: Zepeda; absent: Brown).
Study and Action Session
Q.1 — Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
- Motion: To adopt said resolution. — moved by Martinez, seconded by Robinson. Passed 6–0 (absent: Brown).
- Item begins about video 7:28:39.
Q.2 — Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for completion of the Housing Equity Roadmap as specified in the Housing Element
- As agendized: Approve a second contract amendment with Just Cities, LLC to support completion and implementation of the Housing Equity Road Map increasing the payment limit by $49,999, for a total payment limit of $209,994, and extending the term through December 31, 2027– Community Development Department.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
Q.3 — Contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for Graffiti Removal of Historic Concrete
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for graffiti removal from the historic concrete surfaces of the General Warehouse Building, for a term expiring December 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $87,777.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
- Item begins about video 7:37:43.
Q.4 — Roadway Modification at Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue for the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution to approve a roadway modification associated with the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project, including closure of the direct vehicular connection between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue to improve traffic safety, reduce cut-through traffic, and support pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
Q.5 — Explore Regional Partnerships and "Piggyback" Contracting Opportunities for a July 3rd Drone Light Show at Hilltop Mall
- As agendized: Direct the city manager to contact neighboring municipalities to identify regional 4th of July drone show contracts, assess the feasibility of "piggybacking" onto an existing municipal vendor agreement to secure discounted regional pricing, and explore hosting a sustainable drone light show at Hilltop Mall on July 3rd at a discounted price and bring back findings for a City Council decision by June 23, 2026.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
Q.6 — 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project
- As agendized: Receive an update on the proposed 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project and provide direction to staff regarding whether this effort should be prioritized within the current Transportation and Public Works work plan, including consideration of staffing capacity, cost, trade-offs with existing Council- directed priorities, and impacts to ongoing traffic safety, traffic calming, grant- funded project delivery, and residen….
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
Reports of Officers
- Councilmembers gave reports and referrals; see the minutes.
Adjournment
- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m., to meet again on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Not yet confirmed
- Q.2 Contract Amendment No. 2 with Just Cities, LLC for completion of the Housing Equity Roadmap as specified in the Housing Element: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.
- Q.3 Contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for Graffiti Removal of Historic Concrete: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.
- Q.4 Roadway Modification at Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue for the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.
- Q.5 Explore Regional Partnerships and "Piggyback" Contracting Opportunities for a July 3rd Drone Light Show at Hilltop Mall: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.