Richmond, CA

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager, followed by an open session. The only action item on the open agenda is a consent calendar item to approve a second amendment to a contract with Bob Murray & Associates for recruitment services, increasing the payment limit by $100,000 to a total of $168,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2027.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment of City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
• Contract amendment with Bob Murray & Associates: +$100,000, total limit $168,000, extended to June 30, 2027

City Council

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City Council

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City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss ongoing litigation (Carle v. City of Richmond) and negotiations for the Miraflores property on South 45th Street with Acrire Holdings LLC. They will also confer with labor negotiators for multiple employee unions. The regular meeting will include proclamations honoring Richmond Emergency Communications volunteers and Richmond SOL youth sports program.

• Closed session: Carle v. City of Richmond lawsuit (Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. C24-03531)
• Closed session: Negotiations for Miraflores property, South 45th Street, with Acrire Holdings LLC (price and terms)
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Proclamation: Honoring Richmond Emergency Communications volunteers and declaring April 30, 2026 as 'Richmond Emergency Communications Volunteer Day'
• Proclamation: Honoring Richmond Sports Outreach Leadership (SOL) founder, coaches, and athletes

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a liability claim by Manwell Gali and labor negotiations with several unions. In the regular session, they will consider consent calendar items including an amendment to a legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger LLP for wastewater operator advice (increase of $100,000) and a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscriptions ($110,000).

• Closed session: liability claim by Manwell Gali against City
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police, fire unions
• Approve amendment to Best, Best & Krieger LLP legal services agreement (+$100k, total $260k) for wastewater operator advice
• Approve contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw and CoCounsel legal research ($110k over 3 years)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the Richmond Housing Authority to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget, which includes $4.15 million in revenues and $5.44 million in expenditures, requiring a $1.26 million subsidy from the city's General Fund. The council will also enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with six employee organizations. Other items include approval of meeting minutes and a cost allocation plan.

• Adopt RHA FY26-27 budget: $4,154,579 revenue, $5,439,652 expenditures
• Approve $1,260,073 city subsidy and $25,000 from Hacienda proceeds to balance budget
• Closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police, fire unions
• Approve Richmond Housing Authority cost allocation plan for FY26-27
• Approve minutes from March 17 and April 7 Housing Authority meetings

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget and the 2026-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The session is a study meeting where the council will provide direction to staff before final budget adoption.

• Review of proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget
• Review of FY 2026-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comment period from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Discussion on key initiatives and built environment improvements
• Opportunities to improve organizational efficiency

The Richmond City Council held a special budget study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Councilmembers provided extensive direction to staff on revenue, staffing, project prioritization, and cost-saving measures. A motion to adopt the balanced budget with no changes was made but not voted on per the city attorney's advice, so no formal decision was reached.

• Received overview of proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget and FY 2026-31 capital improvement plan
• Council requested staff report on revenue strategies, staffing, Point Molate costs, and project backlog
• Directed exploration of cost-sharing with East Bay Parks for Point Molate maintenance
• Requested list of projects to consider sunsetting, including those from Environmental and Community Investment Agreement
• Suggested traffic circles at sideshow hotspots, movie nights citywide, and farmers markets in Hilltop and North Richmond
• Asked for detail on E-Bike Lending Library storage and returns mitigation
• Directed grouping of capital projects by department with staff-hour queue limits
• Motion to adopt balanced budget without changes was made but not voted on; no action taken

City Council

The City Council holds a special budget study session to receive the draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, hear departmental presentations, and provide direction to staff before final adoption. The regular meeting includes proclamations honoring community members and organizations.

• Budget study session on proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget and five-year capital improvement plan
• Proclamation honoring Abigail Sims-Evelyn for literacy contributions
• Proclamation celebrating 30 years of Richmond United Soccer Club
• Proclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month

The City Council held a budget study session for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget and five-year capital improvement plan. The Council approved $497,000 in grants for youth-serving organizations and amended the municipal code regarding fireworks. A follow-up budget meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2026.

• Approved $497,000 in RFCY grants to 14 youth-serving organizations (Resolution No. 73-26)
• Approved amendment to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 11.05 regarding fireworks (6-1)
• Approved dedication of a literacy space in the Richmond Public Library for Abigail Sims-Evelyn
• Approved meeting minutes for April 28 and May 5, 2026
• Scheduled special budget meeting for June 9, 2026
• Continued Thomson Reuters legal research contract to June 16, 2026
• Continued EmComm volunteers proclamation to June 23, 2026

City Council

The Richmond City Council will first hold a closed session on labor negotiations and a liability claim, then convene a regular meeting to approve several contracts. Key decisions include amending a legal services agreement for the Winehaven Legacy litigation (increase of $75,000, total $450,000), approving a $150,000 contract for confidential personnel investigations, and authorizing a subscription for legal research services.

• Amend legal services agreement with Nevers, Palazzo et al. for Winehaven litigation: increase $75,000 to $450,000, term to Dec 2027
• Approve $150,000 legal services agreement with Ellis Investigations for personnel investigations (July 2026–June 2029)
• Authorize contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services

The City Council adopted a resolution expressing condolences to the Muslim community following a shooting in San Diego. Several other items were approved via the consent calendar, while several others were continued or withdrawn from the agenda.

• Adopted resolution of solidarity with the Muslim community (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 increase for Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC legal services
• Approved Ellis Investigations contract for personnel investigations up to $150,000
• Approved March and April 2026 meeting minutes
• Requested fee waivers for West Contra Costa Unified School District graduation ceremonies
• Adopted on-call contracts with Nastich Law and Robert M. Snider for hearing officer services
• Approved Makanai, LLC contract for housing program budget support up to $50,000
• Approved Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District assessment levy

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation against Chevron, labor negotiations, and personnel evaluations. In open session, the council will consider approving two legal services agreements: one with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley for general litigation and municipal advice ($100,000), and one with Bennett, Gelini and Gelini for representation on a liability claim ($150,000). The agenda is largely procedural with consent calendar items.

• Approve legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC for $100,000 (May 2026 – Dec 2027)
• Approve legal services agreement with Bennett, Gelini and Gelini, APC for $150,000 for representation on a liability claim
• Closed session discussion of City of Richmond v. Chevron Corp. climate change litigation
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee unions
• Closed session performance evaluation of City Clerk and City Manager

The council approved a consent calendar including the adoption of an ordinance adding caste as a protected category within the city's human rights jurisdiction. Multiple legal services agreements, a $1.5M radio purchase, and a $540K police vehicle rental contract were also approved. The animal control services agreement was continued to the May 19, 2026 meeting.

• Adopted ordinance adding caste as protected category (Ordinance 06-26 N.S.) (6-0)
• Approved legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley for $100K (consent)
• Approved legal services agreement with Bennett, Gelini and Gelini for $500K (consent)
• Approved legal services amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen for $150K (consent)
• Approved $1.5M radio purchase from Motorola Solutions (consent)
• Approved $69K funding for Sister Cities delegations (consent)
• Approved $540K police vehicle rental contract with Enterprise (consent)
• Continued animal control contract to May 19, 2026 (item pulled)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will first meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with six employee organizations and a real property negotiation at 1324 Canal Boulevard with Mossbridge. In the regular meeting, they will consider a consent calendar including a $300,000 grant agreement with Hope Solutions for the Tiny House Village and Garden project at 175 23rd Street, and authorize a grant application for the Riveter active transportation project. A proclamation honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month will also be presented.

• $300,000 grant agreement with Hope Solutions for Tiny House Village and Garden at 175 23rd Street
• Authorize AHSC Grant Application for Riveter Project and associated active transportation improvements
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Closed session: real property negotiation at 1324 Canal Boulevard with Mossbridge (price, terms)
• Proclamation declaring May 2026 as AAPI Heritage Month

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution establishing a commitment to caste equity and an ordinance adding caste as a protected category. They will also consider an ordinance clarifying limits on city resources for immigration enforcement. In closed session, the council will evaluate the city manager, negotiate with labor unions, and discuss terms for a property at 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment.

• Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
• Closed session: labor negotiations with multiple unions
• Closed session: real property negotiations for 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment
• Resolution establishing Commitment to Caste Equity and first reading of ordinance adding caste as protected category
• Second reading of ordinance limiting city resources for civil immigration enforcement

City Council

The City Council will enter closed session to evaluate the City Clerk's performance and negotiate a property at 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment. During the open meeting, the Richmond Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to adopt its Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan and Five-Year Plan. The Council will also consider routine consent items, including a continued records retention update.

• Closed session: Real property negotiation at 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment
• Closed session: Performance evaluation of City Clerk
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with 6 employee organizations (SEIU, IFPTE, police, fire)
• Public hearing: Richmond Housing Authority FY2026 Annual Plan and 5-Year Plan (2026-2030)
• Consent item: Records Retention and Destruction Schedule Update (continued to Apr 21)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special open session, then closed session to discuss existing litigation (Dorn v. City, Jackson v. City), labor negotiations with six employee organizations, and real property negotiations for 1414 Harbour Way South. Following closed session, the regular meeting includes a consent calendar with a $100,000 contract for confidential investigations for the Community Police Review Commission, updates to records retention schedules, approval of meeting minutes, and a directive to create a Blue Envelope program for traffic stops.

• Contract with Bill Whalen and Associates for confidential investigations up to $100,000 for Community Police Review Commission
• Real property negotiation at 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment, LLC (price and terms)
• Closed session litigation: Dorn v. City of Richmond and Jackson v. City of Richmond
• Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Directive to create and implement a Blue Envelope Program for traffic stops

The City Council passed multiple resolutions including those regarding caste equity, an anti-war stance, and holiday name changes. Several appointments to city commissions were also approved.

• Approved contract with Bill Whalen and Associates for investigations (6-1)
• Approved February 24 and March 3 meeting minutes (6-1)
• Adopted resolution opposing the U.S. war on Iran (6-1)
• Adopted resolution establishing commitment to caste equity (6-1)
• Adopted resolution changing city holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Movement Day (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 771 Ocean Avenue for historic register listing (6-1)
• Proclaimed April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month (6-1)
• Appointed Kaelen Van Cura, Ben Kellman, and Asfar Ali to various commissions (6-1)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will hold a series of meetings including a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations. The Housing Authority will consider a contract amendment for roofing and gutter work. The City Council will review meeting minutes and a request for an AAPI Community Celebration venue.

• Contract Amendment No. 1 with RK Roofing and Construction Inc to increase payment limit by $322,000 (total $592,000) for gutter replacement at Nystrom Village
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Dorn v. City of Richmond
• Closed session with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA
• Venue reservation and co-sponsorship for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Celebration

The Richmond Housing Authority approved a $322,000 contract amendment for gutter replacement at Nystrom Village. The City Council also passed its consent calendar, including an AAPI community celebration and library system maintenance contract.

• Approved RK Roofing and Construction Inc. contract amendment for Nystrom Village gutters (8-0)
• Approved February 17, 2026, Housing Authority meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved February 3 and February 17, 2026, City Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved AAPI Community Celebration co-sponsorship and Richmond Auditorium reservation (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 Carnegie Corporation of New York grant appropriation (7-0)
• Approved Innovative Interfaces, Inc. contract for library system maintenance (7-0)
• Approved Zero Net Energy Alliance contract for City Hall lighting upgrades (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special open session for public comment before closed session, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on consent items including a contract for landscaping services and an amendment to a legal services agreement, and adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code on second reading.

• Adopt ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (second reading)
• Approve fifth amendment to legal services agreement with Ellis Investigations, increasing limit by $50,000 to $250,000
• Approve contract with Pacific Site Management for $36,000 for landscaping services through June 30, 2026
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Clerk and anticipated litigation (two cases)

The council added an emergency item and approved a letter to the U.S. Congress supporting the Massie‑Khanna War Powers Resolution and opposing any unauthorized military action against Iran. The Richmond Housing Authority approved a $36,000 contract with Pacific Site Management to pay outstanding landscaping invoices. The council adopted ordinances updating the 2025 California Building Standards Code, amending tobacco retailer licensing, and increasing the Ellis Investigations legal services payment limit to $250,000.

• Approved emergency letter to Congress opposing unauthorized Iran action (7-0)
• Approved $36,000 Pacific Site Management landscaping contract (7-1)
• Adopted 2025 California Building Standards Code ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Tobacco Retailer License amendments (7-0)
• Approved Ellis Investigations legal services amendment, raising limit to $250,000 (7-0)
• Added emergency litigation item to Closed Session agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special open session for public comment before closed session, then a regular meeting. The closed session covers anticipated litigation (two cases) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The regular meeting includes consent items such as approving January 27, 2026 minutes, amending the position control list, proclaiming March 2026 as Red Cross Month, and receiving the January 2026 abatement report.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (two cases)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, RFMA
• Proclamation honoring Richmond Steelers Rich Girlz as JAMZ National Champions
• Resolution amending staffing and position control list (Human Resources)
• Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Richmond

City Council

The February 17, 2026 meeting includes a special open session, a Richmond Housing Authority meeting, and the regular City Council session. Council members will consider reports from the City Attorney, City Manager, and the Housing Authority, and will vote on two contract amendments. One amendment adds $20,304.32 to the SWCA Environmental Consultants contract for radon testing, bringing the total to $37,804.32. The other amendment raises the legal services agreement payment limit by $300,000 to a total of $1,159,990, extending the term to December 31, 2027.

• Contract Amendment No. 1 with SWCA Environmental Consultants – increase payment by $20,304.32, total $37,804.32, term expires June 30, 2026
• Legal Services Agreement Amendment No. 5 with Bennett, Gelini and Gelini, APC – increase payment limit by $300,000 to $1,159,990, term ends Dec 31, 2027
• Adopt resolution to approve the SWCA contract amendment
• Approve minutes of the November 18, 2025 Housing Authority meeting
• Consent calendar items for routine actions (no discussion required)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting and a closed session to discuss labor and property negotiations. The body is deciding on several commission appointments and authorizing the city manager to develop cannabis sector recommendations.

• Authorization for City Manager to develop cannabis sector recommendations within 60 days
• Closed session negotiation with Orton Entertainment, LLC regarding 1414 Harbour Way South
• Appointment of Jamin Pursell to the Economic Development Commission
• Appointment of Cata Aviña to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission
• Closed session regarding a liability claim by Sharziad Abushi

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits (Washington v. City of Richmond, Gutzalenko v. City of Richmond) and labor negotiations with six employee unions. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items such as the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarter 1 Budget Report, a resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Iran, and several proclamations. Public comment is allowed before and during the meeting.

• Closed session: Washington v. City of Richmond and Gutzalenko v. City of Richmond litigation
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA
• Consent calendar: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarter 1 Budget Report
• Consent calendar: Resolution in solidarity with the people of Iran
• Proclamation honoring the 2025 Richmond Women of the Year

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to elect a Vice Mayor for 2026 and consider a contract amendment for legal services with DCI Group. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Election of Vice Mayor for 2026
• Legal Services Agreement Amendment with DCI Group ($30,000 increase)
• Request for Proposals for City Attorney Recruitment
• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Closed session regarding existing litigation

City Council

The Richmond City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss a liability claim by Allwyn Brown, labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, and anticipated litigation. In the regular open session, the Council will elect a new Vice Mayor for 2026 and consider consent calendar items including contract amendments for design and printing services (totaling $110,000) and the formation of the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee. Public comment is also scheduled for items not on the agenda.

• Election of new Vice Mayor for 2026
• Approve contract amendment No. 1 with Folger Graphics increasing payment limit by $100,000 (total $235,000) and with Justin Page Design increasing by $10,000 (total $20,000), plus $110,000 appropriation
• Formation of the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee via resolution
• Closed session: liability claim by Allwyn Brown against the City
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA