City Council — Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Regular meeting
It follows the City Council minutes, Jul 7, which control every motion and vote below, checked against the Council agenda, Jul 7 and the KCRT video. Video times are approximate, taken from the automatic captions.
Attendance
- Before closed session: Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmember Cesar Zepeda arrived after the roll was called.
- Regular meeting: Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: None.
Closed session
- C.1 — Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation.
- C.2 — Conference With Real Property Negotiator.
- C.3 — Conference With Labor Negotiators.
- City Attorney’s report: C.3: Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA Interim City Attorney Shannon Moore stated there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
- City Clerk Pamela Christian stated that Item M.2. - Proclamation honoring Richmond SOL's Founder, Volunteer Coaches, Student Athletes, and Families was continued to the September 28, 2026, City Council meeting;
- Item O.7.a - Contract with Contra Costa County's Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) for Homeless Outreach Services was withdrawn from the agenda by staff;
- Item P.1 - Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled "Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" was continued to the July 21, 2026, City Council meeting by staff.
- A motion was made as follows to move Item Q.8 - Richmond Government Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics Act (Richmond GATE Act) placing a ballot initiative on the November 2026 Ballot to adopt an ordinance that establishes an Independent Ethics Commission to be heard sooner. — moved by Zepeda, seconded by Brown. Failed 3–4 (noes: Jimenez, Wilson, Robinson, Martinez).
Commendations, Presentations, and Proclamations
M.1 — Honoring the Richmond Emergency Communications (EmComm¹) volunteers for their leadership and service, celebrating the installation of the
- As agendized: Proclamation honoring the Richmond Emergency Communications volunteers for their leadership and service, celebrating the installation of the City Hall emergency antenna, and declaring April 30, 2026, as "Richmond Emergency Communications Volunteer Day".
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
M.2 — Proclamation Honoring Richmond SOL’s Founder, Volunteer Coaches, Student Athletes, and Families
- As agendized: Proclamation honoring Richmond Sports Outreach Leadership (SOL), its founder, volunteer coaches, student athletes, and families for creating a program across the City of Richmond that provides youth ages 4 through 18 with access to competitive and recreational athletic programs, positive opportunities, and pathways to success both on and off the field, while generating community pride and strengthening the fabric of ….
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
- Item begins about video 1:25:21.
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 Robinson, seconded by Jimenez. Passed 7–0.
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- O.3.a — Contract Amendment No. 4 with CSW/ST2 for Interpretive Program Landscape Architectural Services. Approve a fourth contract amendment with CSW/ST2, increasing the contract amount by $266,514, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $637,941.50, to provide additional landscape architectural services for the interpretive program, rehabilitation of historic structures, and interpretive signage component of the Miraflores Project, for a term ending June 30, 2028, and accept and appropriate a $50,000 grant received from t…
- O.5.a — Contract with Definitive Networks, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services Data Management Support. Approve and ratify a sole-source contract with Definitive Networks, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services data reporting and records management compliance support, in an amount not to exceed $216,834, for a term effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with two one- year extension options in an amount not to exceed $63,917 per year
- O.7.a — Contract with Contra Costa County’s Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (CORE) for Homeless Outreach Services. Approve a contract with Contra Costa County for Coordinated Outreach, Referral, and Engagement (core) Homeless Outreach Services, including the expansion of outreach coverage to six days per week and the addition of housing stability resources, for a total amount not to exceed $1,660,150, for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): O.1.a Contract Amendment No. 2 with iManage LLC for Cloud-Based Document Management; O.2.a Meeting Minutes; O.2.b Delegates for the 2026 Cal Cities Annual General Assembly DESIGNATE Vice Mayor Doria Robinson as voting delegate to represent the City of Richmond at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of; O.4.a Fiscal Year 2026-27 North Richmond Waste and Recovery Mitigation Fee Expenditure Plan; O.6.a Appointment of Gage Eda to the Richmond Youth Council); O.6.b Appointment of Samuel Goldheim to the Richmond Youth Council; O.7.b Monthly Crime Report for May 2026; O.7.c Contract with Richmond Rod and Gun Club for Shooting Range Facility Rental; O.8.a Re-Certification of the Updated Sewer System Management Plan; O.8.b Stormwater Utility Area Agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Public Hearings
P.1 — Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.”)
- As agendized: Introduce an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled "Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" to establish temporary sewage holding tank construction standards and a permitting process for properties unable to connect to the sanitary sewer system.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
- Item begins about video 1:25:34.
P.2 — Public Hearing for the Collection of the Sanitary and Storm Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27
- As agendized: Hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving a report of sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 allowing for the sanitary and stormwater fees to be collected on the annual 2026-27 tax rolls.
- A motion was made as follows to approve the item and Resolution No. 117-26 was adopted. — moved by Wilson, seconded by Martinez. Passed 7–0.
New Business
Q.1 — Support of the Community Cleanup Plan for the United Heckathorn Superfund Site
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution in support of the Community Cleanup Plan for the United Heckathorn Superfund Site, developed by the Richmond Shoreline Alliance, San Francisco Baykeeper, and Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter —.
- A motion was made as follows and Resolution No. 118-26 was adopted. — moved by Jimenez, seconded by Zepeda. Passed 7–0.
- Item begins about video 2:40:44.
Q.2 — 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report
- As agendized: Adopt a resolution approving the Richmond Police Department’s 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and authorizing the continued use of approved military equipment consistent with Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, Policy Manual section 707, and the findings required by Government Code section 7071(d).
- The city council requested the percentage of the deployment of military equipment in minority communities.
- Item begins about video 3:31:48.
Q.3 — 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.4 — 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.
Q.5 — 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.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.
Q.7 — Implementing Wildfire Taskforce Recommendation Regarding Enforcing Weed Abatement Ordinance
- As agendized: Adopt the recommendations of the Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee and direct the City Attorney's Office, in collaboration with the City Administration, to implement the following actions and return to the City Council within 90 days with any necessary ordinances, resolutions, contracts, budget appropriations, and additional implementation plans: 1. Defensible Space Appeal Process Direct the City Attorney's Offi….
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
Q.8 — Richmond Government Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics Act (Richmond GATE Act) Placing a Ballot Initiative on the November 2026 Ballot to Adopt an Ordinance that Establishes an Independent Ethics
- As agendized: Receive a presentation on the Richmond Government Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics Act (Richmond gate Act); direct the city attorney to prepare an ordinance and related ballot measure documents for City Council consideration; and direct staff to calendar this item to adopt the ballot initiative resolution on July 21, 2026 and in no event later than July 28, 2026, to meet the November 2026 ballot deadline, thi….
- 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 11:05 p.m., to meet again on July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Not yet confirmed
- P.1 Ordinance Modifying Chapter 12.19 of the Richmond Municipal Code entitled “Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.”): no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.
- Q.3 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.4 Contract with All Star Painting KD Inc. for Graffiti Removal of Historic Concrete: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.
- Q.5 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.7 Implementing Wildfire Taskforce Recommendation Regarding Enforcing Weed Abatement Ordinance: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.