City Council — Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Regular meeting
It follows the City Council minutes, Jul 28, which control every motion and vote below, checked against the Council agenda, Jul 28 and the KCRT video. Video times are approximate, taken from the automatic captions.
Attendance
- Before closed session: Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Councilmember Wilson joined the meeting via Zoom. Absent: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting. Councilmember Soheila Bana arrived at 3:33 p.m.
- Regular meeting: Present: Commissioners Sohelia Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Sue Wilson, Cesar Zepeda, Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Scott. Commissioner Wilson joined the meeting via Zoom. Absent: Vice Chairperson Doria Robinson was absent the entire meeting.
Closed session
- C.1 — Conference With Labor Negotiators.
- C.2 — Public Employee Performance Evaluation.
- C.3 — Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: One case.
- C.4 — Conference With Real Property Negotiator.
- C.5 — Public Employee Appointment.
- City Attorney’s report: C.5: Items C-3 and C-5 were not discussed.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Report from the Executive Director
- There was no report.
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 Scott. Passed 6–0 (absent: Robinson).
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- M.1 — Contract Amendment No. 1 with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. for Security Door and Window Guards at Vacant Units in Nystrom Village. Adopt a resolution to approve the first contract amendment with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $160,000, from $150,000 to a new total payment limit of $310,000 for installation and removal of security steel door and window guards at vacant units located within Nystrom Village Adopted Resolution No. 2229
- M.2 — Contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for Residential Plumbing Services. Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with West Peak Builders, Inc. for residential plumbing services with a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for a two- year term beginning July 28, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2028 Adopted Resolution No. 2230.
- M.3 — Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with HD Supply Facilities for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Materials and Related Service. Adopt a resolution to approve a cooperative purchasing agreement with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance under omnia Partners Contract No. 260006-RFP (02), to purchase property management materials and related installation, repair, and renovation services in an amount not to exceed $825,000 for a term beginning July 28, 2026, and terminating June 30, 2029, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement Adopted Resolution No. 2231.
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): M.4 Meeting Minutes.
Adjournment
- The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
- None.
Agenda Review
- Item Y-4 (Presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections, services, and workforce reductions) was moved to the beginning of the Study and Action Session.
Commendations, Presentations, and Proclamations
U.1 — Proclamation Recognizing Maxine Finley and Declaring the Week Beginning August 23, 2026, as “Maxine Finley Week”
- As agendized: Proclamation recognizing the week beginning August 23, 2026, as “Maxine Finley Week” in the City of Richmond.
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
- Item begins about video 2:54:03.
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 Brown, seconded by Bana. Passed 6–0 (absent: Robinson).
Consent items of note ($100,000 and up, or pulled or continued)
- W.2.b — Sole-Source Contract with Logik Systems, Inc.. Approve a sole-source contract with Logik Systems, Inc., for subscription services to Logikcull E-Discovery software to support management and review of documents related to California Public Records Act (PRA) requests, subpoenas, and other regulatory matters, in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for a three-year term of July 29, 2026, through July 28, 2029, subject to final review and approval of all terms by the cit…
- W.4.a — ECIA Grant Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Category 1, 2 & 4). Approve a recommendation from the Environmental & Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Committee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 grant awards to thirteen (13) organizations in an amount not to exceed $350,333; adopt a resolution and authorize the city manager, or their designee, to negotiate and execute grant service agreements with approved grantees Adopted Resolution No. 130-26
- W.5.a — Contract Amendment No. 6 with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates for Project Evaluation Services. Approve the sixth contract amendment with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates, in the amount of $63,000, for a total amount not to exceed $203,000, to provide project evaluation and reporting services for the Housing Division’s Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-2-R) projects
- W.5.b — Contract with Ground Works Consulting to Analyze the Residential Rental Inspection Program. Approve a contract with Ground Works Consulting to conduct a program analysis of the Richmond Residential Rental Inspection Program (rrip) and develop a transition plan to bring the administration and inspection services in-house and evaluate feasibility, for a total contract amount of $202,000, for a term ending December 31, 2027
- W.5.c — 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 $1,660,151, for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
- W.6.b — Contract with Vine Electric Inc. for Point Potrero Marine Terminal High Mast Light-Emitting Diode Upgrade. Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with Vine Electric Inc. to upgrade five metal halide lighting fixtures to light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $146,616 Adopted Resolution No. 131-26
- W.6.d — Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and Macdonald Avenue Corridor. Adopt a resolution to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute documents necessary for a professional services contract with the top ranked firm for preparation of the Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue Corridor in an amount not to exceed $350,000, and appropriate funds to support the project Adopted Resolution No. 132-26
- W.7.c — Contracts with CoroData Records Management and Iron Mountain, Inc. to Provide Off-site Records Storage and Retrieval Services. Adopt a resolution to approve sole-source agreements with CoroData Records Management and Iron Mountain, Inc. for off-site records storage and retrieval services, each in an amount not to exceed $210,000 for an initial three-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two additional one-year extension options for a total potential amount not to exceed $350,000 per vendor, subject to approval as to form b… Adopted Resolution No. 133-26
- W.7.d — Agreements with AAA Workspace, Blaisdell’s Business Products, and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for Office Supplies and Paper Products. Adopt a resolution to approve cooperative purchase agreements with AAA Workspace and Blaisdell’s Business Products through omnia Partners and with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC through Sourcewell for the purchase of City-wide office supplies and paper products, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per vendor, for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027, with two one-year extensions in an additional amount… Adopted Resolution No. 134-26
- W.9.a — Contract with Jason Corburn for Data System, Maintenance, Evaluation, and Reporting Services. Approve a sole-source contract with Jason Corburn to provide ongoing data system development, maintenance, evaluation, and reporting services for the Office of Neighborhood Safety in an amount not to exceed $165,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $55,000 per year
- W.11.b — Accept and Appropriate the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant. Adopt a resolution to accept and appropriate $204,505.47 of reimbursable grant funds from the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within the community and authorize the city manager or their designee to execute all necessary documentation Adopted Resolution No. 136-26
- W.12.b — Accept and Appropriate Additional Caltrans Grant Funds for the Richmond Art and Lighting Project. Adopt a resolution to accept and appropriate an additional $800,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Clean California State Beautification Program grant for the art component of the Richmond Art and Light Project, increasing the total funding under Caltrans Agreement No. 04-2911 from $300,000 to $1,100,000; and authorize the city manager or their designee to execute all grant- related docum… Adopted Resolution No. 137-26
- W.12.c — Task Authorization to Veolia for Engineering Design Services for Nevin Avenue and Wilson Avenue Pipeline Realignment Project. Adopt a resolution to authorize the issuance of a Task Authorization to Veolia for the design of the Nevin Avenue and Wilson Avenue Pipeline Realignment Project in an amount not to exceed $268,591 Adopted Resolution No. 138-26
- W.12.e — Construction Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. for the Boorman Park Revitalization Project. Adopt a resolution to approve first amendment to the construction agreement with Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. to increase the payment limit by $590,000, for a revised total payment limit of $4,411,768.42; and authorize the director of public works to approve change orders up to 10 percent of the revised construction agreement amount for a potential not-to-exceed total of $4,852,945.26 Adopted Resolution No. 139-26
- W.12.f — NEMA Construction contract for Traffic Calming. Adopt a resolution to approve an after-the-fact construction agreement with nema Construction for the Traffic Calming Project in an amount not to exceed $236,258, and authorize the city manager, or their designee, to execute necessary documents Adopted Resolution No. 140-26
- W.12.g — Contract with Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. for Hydrodynamic Separator Maintenance Services. Adopt a resolution to approve a contract with Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. for routine and as-needed hydrodynamic separator maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term of July 7, 2026, through July 6, 2027, with two one-year extension options, and authorize the city manager, or designee, to execute related documents necessary to implement the contract — Public Works Department. Adopted Resolution No. 141-26
- W.12.h — Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Motive Technologies, Inc. for Fleet Management Technology Solutions. Approve a contract with Motive Technologies, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Master Agreement No. 102924-MTV, for fleet management technologies with related software solutions for an initial three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000, with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000 annually, for a total potential contract amount n… Adopted Resolution No. 142-26
- Also on consent (routine, under $100,000 or no dollar figure): W.1.a Legal Services Agreement with Anzel Galvan, LLP to Serve as Bond Counsel; W.2.a Meeting Minutes; W.3.a Resolution Opposing New Coal and Petcoke Export Facilities and Urging Stringent Regulation by the Bay Area Air District; W.3.b Resolution in support of SB 954 Tightening California Environmental Quality Act Exemptions (CEQA); W.4.b Updates on Ongoing and Upcoming Assessment, Study, and Project Timelines and Opportunities for Strategic Coordination; W.5.d Zoning Text Amendments Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; W.6.a Contract with Michael Schwab Studio for Port Visual Identity and Logo Design Services; W.6.c Report and Land Use Agreement Amendment for The Lot: Downtown Richmond Food Court; W.7.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 May 2026.; W.7.b Contract with NBS Government Finance Group for an Independent Fiscal Analysis of the Public Safety Funding and Minimum Police Staffing Charter Amendment; W.8.a Side Letter with Richmond Police Management Association Regarding Special Compensation Practices; W.9.b Contract with Danny Walker for Sports Officiating Services; W.9.c Contract with Richmond Friends of Recreation for Youth Leadership and Workforce Development Services; W.10.a Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Joe Lee Fisher Sr.; W.10.b Proclamation recognizing the Richmond Pow Wow; W.10.c Proclamation Recognizing August 26, 2026, as Women's Equality Day); W.10.d Boards and Commissions Vacancies Report; W.10.e Appointment of Cristal Banagan to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee; W.10.f Appointment of Daniel-Charles Ogar to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee; W.10.g Appointment of Shonta Bingham to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee; W.10.h Appointment of Samuel Littlefield to the ECIA Transportation Oversight Committee; W.11.a Authorization for Temporary Housing of Police Academy Recruits to Participate in South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium; W.12.a Contract with eLock Technologies for Service and Maintenance of BikeLink Lockers; W.12.d June 2026 Abatement Report.
Budget Session
X.1 — Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure for Fire Station Improvements and Adoption of a Resolution Placing the Measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Ballot
- As agendized: Adopt an ordinance (second reading) ordering the submission of a proposition authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to the qualified voters of the City of Richmond at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; and adopt a resolution placing a measure to authorize the City of Richmond to issue general obligation bonds at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, requesting con….
- Motion — moved by Martinez, seconded by Zepeda. Passed 6–0 (absent: Robinson). Result announced about video 4:20:56.
- Item begins about video 3:32:07.
Study and Action Session
Y.1 — Ad Hoc Committee Formation for City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Amendments
- As agendized: Appoint the mayor, vice mayor, city attorney, city clerk, and city manager to an ad hoc committee to develop proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order, along with other operational refinements, to bring forward to the full City Council for approval within 60 days of its formation.
- No motion or outcome is recorded in the minutes for this item.
- Item begins about video 4:41:31.
Y.2 — Update on the Draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale Ordinance
- As agendized: Receive an update on the draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale (hops) ordinance; receive direction on aligning Richmond's ordinance with Contra Costa County's, authorize the city manager to enter into an interagency agreement with Contra Costa County once the draft agreement has been approved by the City Attorney's Office, and direct staff to return to City Council with an ordinance for adoption.
- A motion was made as follows to approve the item as recommended — moved by Bana, seconded by Brown. Passed 6–0 (absent: Robinson). Result announced about video 5:26:21.
- Item begins about video 5:09:54.
Y.3 — 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….
- A motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to work with local organizations to include the Ciclovia pilot with existing events such as on the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo, and other city events, and that the suggested expense was included in next fiscal year's budget. Local businesses and organizations could also sponsor Ciclovia by applying for a grant with the Department of Children and Youth. Mayor Martinez offered an amendment to the motion that staff consider various options from Bike to Everywhere Day, Fiestas Patrias, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, and Bay Trail ev — moved by Jimenez, seconded by Wilson. Passed 5–0 (abstained: Brown; absent: Robinson). Result announced about video 6:09:37.
- Item begins about video 5:26:30.
Y.4 — Presentation from AC Transit on Agency Deficit Projections, Services, and Workforce Reductions
- As agendized: Receive a presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions.
- Presentation or report received; the minutes record no vote.
Reports of Officers
- Councilmembers gave reports and referrals; see the minutes.
Not yet confirmed
- Y.1 Ad Hoc Committee Formation for City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Amendments: no motion or outcome recorded in the minutes.