Richmond public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider consent calendar items including approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budget for the successor redevelopment agency for fiscal year 2026-27, and calling the November 2026 primary municipal election. The council will also hold closed session to discuss liability claims and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. A proclamation honoring Police Chief Bisa French will be presented.

• Approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) and administrative budget for Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency successor
• Proclamation and key to the city honoring Police Chief Bisa French for public safety contributions
• Call for November 2026 primary municipal election
• Closed session liability claims: Terminal One Development, Jose Salala, Esteban Barragan, Richard Muro Salazar against City of Richmond
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA and unrepresented management

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider approving lease agreements for three businesses at 1325 Canal Boulevard and amending a legal services contract with Best Best & Krieger LLP.

• Approve lease agreements with Far West Cider, CDK Wines, and KARIBU Lounge at 1325 Canal Boulevard
• Approve first amendment to legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP adding $150,000
• Approve legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman, LLC
• Closed session to discuss liability claims and labor negotiations
• Joint meeting with the Surplus Property Authority

The council approved an emergency $50,000 program for families affected by teacher labor negotiations. It adopted the Surplus Property Authority consent calendar and approved three lease agreements at 1325 Canal Boulevard. A resolution was passed to request and appropriate $10 million from Regional Measure 3 for Neighborhood Complete Streets and the Richmond Wellness Trail Phase II. Additional actions included accepting a grant of $11.2 million (plus $2.8 million matching) for port dock restoration and approving holiday‑closure side letters with labor unions.

• Approved emergency $50,000 funding for parents/children (6‑1 vote)
• Approved Surplus Property Authority consent calendar (6‑1 vote)
• Approved lease agreements with Far West Cider ($74,232), CDK Wines ($10,500) and KARIBU Lounge ($10,500) (as part of consent calendar)
• Adopted RM3 funding allocation: $7.5 M for streets, $2.5 M for wellness trail (5‑2 vote)
• Approved legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman, up to $250,000 (consent calendar)
• Accepted $11,224,449 grant and $2,806,112 matching for port dock restoration (consent calendar)
• Approved contract amendment to Best, Best & Krieger LLP adding $150,000 (consent calendar)
• Approved holiday‑closure side letters with SEIU and IFPTE (consent calendar)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Richmond Housing Authority will meet to discuss several items. The Housing Authority is reviewing two service contracts, while the City Council will hold a closed session regarding litigation, labor negotiations, and real property.

• Two-year contract with Integrated Pest Control Management, Inc. not to exceed $40,000
• Two-year contract with Bay Hawk, Inc. for pavement, curbing, sidewalk, and walkway restoration not to exceed $275,200
• Closed session regarding property at 1414 Harbour Way South with Orton Entertainment, LLC
• Closed session regarding liability claims from Terminal One Development, LLC
• Closed session regarding litigation: City of Richmond v. Royal Bank of Canada and JPMorgan Chase

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss labor negotiations, review legal counsel matters, and approve routine items including a climate community office lease and a cost-of-living adjustment.

• Labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, and other employee groups
• Approve Intra-City License Agreement for TCC office at 1600 Nevin Plaza ($1,390/month)
• Review legal counsel for anticipated litigation and existing cases
• Approve Annual Cost of Living Increase for General Pension recipients
• Review surplus property negotiations at 1414 Harbour Way South

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting California's Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (SB 684/AB 1243). The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on litigation, labor negotiations, a liability claim, and real property negotiations at 1414 Harbour Way South. Consent calendar items include a proclamation for the Green Team 94803 and cancellation of two upcoming regular meetings.

• Resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (SB 684/AB 1243)
• Closed session: real property negotiations with Orton Entertainment LLC for 1414 Harbour Way South
• Closed session: liability claim from Terminal One Development, LLC against the City
• Closed session: existing litigation in Agress v. City of Richmond and Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
• Consent calendar: cancellation of November 25 and December 23, 2025, regular meetings

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider authorizing an expansion of the Immigrant Legal Services and Public Awareness Campaign program to add emergency flex funds for rental, utility and food assistance, and will permit the city manager to negotiate with selected respondents. The council will also approve the minutes of the September 16, September 23 and October 7, 2025 meetings and approve the cancellation of the June 2 and November 3, 2026 regular council meetings due to the primary and general elections.

• Approve minutes of the September 16, September 23, and October 7, 2025 City Council meetings
• Approve cancellation of the June 2 and November 3, 2026 regular City Council meetings
• Authorize expansion of the Immigrant Legal Services and Public Awareness Campaign program to include emergency flex funds for rental, utility, and food assistance, and authorize the city manager to negotiate with selected respondents

The Richmond City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $48,000,000 in TEFRA revenue bonds for the TBV Villas at 1827 San Joaquin Avenue. It also approved a sole‑source $228,126 contract with ImageTrend, LLC for an EMS records management system and a $200,000 contract with Cinquini & Passarino, Inc. for long‑term environmental monitoring at Terminal 4. Additional routine items on the consent calendar were adopted, including garbage liens, standing purchase orders, and a memorial bench donation.

• Approved up to $48M bond issuance for TBV Villas residential project (consent calendar)
• Approved sole‑source contract with ImageTrend, LLC up to $228,126 for EMS records management system
• Approved contract with Cinquini & Passarino, Inc. up to $200,000 for Terminal 4 environmental monitoring
• Adopted resolution authorizing placement of garbage collection liens
• Adopted standing purchase order with Kompan California, Inc. up to $200,000 for playground and park equipment
• Approved donation of memorial bench dedicated to Jeff Tauber for Barbara and Jay Vincent Park
• Authorized $22,700 from the General Fund to support Futuro Healthcare career training participants
• Received and accepted Point Potrero Marine Terminal Condition Assessment Report

City Council

This largely procedural meeting includes a closed session on liability claims, labor negotiations, and a police oversight appointment. The Housing Authority will consider a contract with BDO USA for HUD subsidy calculations. The City Council consent calendar includes an amendment to a legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for labor and employment matters.

• Closed session on liability claims by Lori Reese Brown and Terminal One Development, LLC against the City
• Closed session on labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, Richmond Police Officers Association, and others
• Closed session to appoint a Community Police Review Commission Investigative Officer
• Housing Authority contract with BDO USA for calendar years 2026-2027 HUD subsidy calculations (no dollar amount given)
• Amendment No. 3 to legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for labor and employment matters

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Surplus Property Authority to hear legal counsel on existing litigation (Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company) and on liability claims involving Terminal One Development, LLC. The council will also adopt several proclamations recognizing a community advocate, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Suicide Awareness Month, and Latino Heritage Month. Routine items on the consent calendar will be considered without discussion.

• Joint meeting with Surplus Property Authority – conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company)
• Joint meeting with Surplus Property Authority – liability claims (Terminal One Development, LLC)
• Proclamation recognizing community advocate Cordell Hindler
• Proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and honoring the Richmond Fire Department’s Peer Support Team

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet in closed session to discuss an audit by the California State Auditor, labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, and a liability claim. In regular session, the council will vote on consent calendar items including contract amendments for e-signature services, the Homekey project, and wireless permit review.

• Closed session: Audit by California State Auditor’s Office
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, RFMA
• Closed session: Liability claim by Elisa Montano and Jose Magallan against the City
• Approve $15,170.70 contract amendment with Carahsoft/DocuSign for e-signature solution
• Approve $160,000 amendment with Hillmann Development Advisors for Homekey Project at 425 24th Street (total $169,500)

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager or designee to execute a 25‑year license agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District for a multi‑use trail at Point Molate Bay. It also approved several contract amendments and appointments, and adopted a resolution designating a delegate to the League of California Cities conference.

• Adopted resolution and authorized a 25‑year license agreement for the Point Molate Bay Trail project (Public Works)
• Approved contract amendment with Carahsoft/DocuSign for e‑signature solutions up to $15,170.70 (City Clerk's Office)
• Approved contract amendment with Hillmann Development Advisors increasing amount to $169,500 for Homekey Project oversight (Community Development)
• Approved contract amendment with PermiTech Solutions adding $140,000 for wireless permit review services (Community Development)
• Adopted resolution amending Port of Richmond FMC Tariff No. 3 to increase rates and add environmental fees (Economic Development)
• Approved appointment of David Robinson to the Economic Development Commission (Mayor's Office)
• Approved contract with R&S Doors and Gates for commercial door and gate repairs up to $225,000 (Public Works)
• Designated a voting delegate and alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference (City Clerk’s Office)

City Council

The Richmond City Council and the Richmond Housing Authority will meet on August 26, 2025 to consider several items, including a contract for landscaping services. Council members will vote on a resolution to approve a contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for up to $230,000 covering Nystrom Village and the Hacienda Excess Lot, effective August 27, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The Council will also approve a short‑term maintenance and security agreement for the Point Molate property with the East Bay Regional Park District. Additional closed‑session items include liability claims, a legal counsel conference on the Doe v. City of Richmond case, and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations.

• Adopt resolution approving Brightview Landscape Services contract up to $230,000 for Nystrom Village and Hacienda Excess Lot (term Aug 27, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027)
• Approve short‑term Maintenance and Security Agreement at Point Molate between City of Richmond and East Bay Regional Park District
• Closed‑session review of liability claims by Lacquana Caston, Robbie Hurtado, Talitha Winn, and Terminal One Development, LLC
• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Doe v. City of Richmond)
• Conference with labor negotiators representing SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, Richmond Police Officers Association, Richmond Police Management Association, IAFF Local 188, and Richmond Fire Management Association

The Richmond Housing Authority consent calendar approved a contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for up to $230,000, passing 7‑1. The City Council consent calendar, approved 6‑1, included the cancellation of the September 2, 2025 meeting and a September 16 reschedule, two proclamations, and several contract approvals. All items were enacted without further discussion.

• Approved Brightview Landscape Services contract up to $230,000 (7‑1)
• Approved cancellation of Sep 2 2025 council meeting; next meeting set for Sep 16 2025 (6‑1)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Aug 9 2025 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
• Approved proclamation recognizing Aug 26 2025 as Women’s Equality Day
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with Translogix for emissions control at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• Approved $113,000 contract with Greentech Industry for interior demolition at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• Approved $89,400 sole‑source contract with Definitive Networks, Inc.
• Approved amendment to Bay Marine Boatworks contract, increasing limit by $300,000 to $600,000

City Council

The Richmond Housing Authority will meet to consider several service contracts and license agreements. The City Council will also hold a closed session to discuss litigation and real property negotiations.

• Contract with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for Nystrom Village and Hacienda Excess Lot not to exceed $230,000
• Sole-source license agreement with Yardi Systems, Inc. for housing management software not to exceed $60,000
• Contract with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP for tax preparation services not to exceed $24,000
• Closed session negotiations for Point Molate and 1414 Harbour Way South
• Closed session discussion regarding a liability claim from Terminal One Development, LLC

The council approved its Consent Calendar and adopted an ordinance adding a training program for the Community Police Review Commission. The Richmond Housing Authority approved its consent calendar, a Yardi Systems software license up to $60,000, and continued a $230,000 landscaping contract. Additional approvals included a tax‑preparation services contract, a $200,000 increase to an NV5 environmental services contract, and a lease for Senator Jesse Arreguin’s district office.

• Housing Authority Consent Calendar approved (8-0)
• Adopted three-year sole‑source license with Yardi Systems, up to $60,000
• Brightview Landscape Services contract $230,000 continued to Aug 26 meeting
• Approved contract with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, up to $24,000
• City Council Consent Calendar approved (7-0)
• Ordinance amendment adding training to Community Police Review Commission passed (7-0)
• NV5 Environmental Services contract amendment increased amount by $200,000 to $436,300 approved
• Lease for Senator Jesse Arreguin office space ratified and approved

City Council

The Richmond Housing Authority and City Council will meet to discuss environmental reviews and legal services. The Housing Authority is considering a contract for an environmental review of the Richmond Village property.

• Contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants for Richmond Village property environmental review (not to exceed $17,500)
• Second amendment to legal services agreement with Stoel Rives, LLP for land use and CEQA litigation
• Closed session regarding Point Molate property negotiations with East Bay Regional Park District and Tribe & Upstream Pt. Molate LLC
• Closed session regarding liability claim from Terminal One Development, LLC
• Closed session regarding litigation: Lonnie Holmes, et al. v. City of Richmond, et al.

The Richmond City Council approved an emergency resolution condemning denaturalization actions and affirming constitutional protections for naturalized citizens (7-0). The council also moved several items to the Consent Calendar, including a $1 million immigration legal services authorization (6-1) and items on historic preservation and unhoused services (each 6-1). A $2,000 allocation for the 2025 El Sobrante Stroll passed (4-3). The Housing Authority approved a $17,500 contract for an environmental review of the Richmond Village property (7-1).

• Approved emergency resolution affirming rights of naturalized citizens (7-0)
• Moved Item U.3.a (immigration legal services) to follow Consent Calendar (6-1)
• Moved Item W.4 (historic building preservation) to Consent Calendar (6-1)
• Moved Item W.8 (unhoused services RFP process) to Consent Calendar (6-1)
• Allocated $2,000 for 2025 El Sobrante Stroll (4-3)
• Approved $17,500 environmental review contract with SWCA (7-1)
• Approved legal services amendment with Stoel Rives for $65,000 (included in Consent Calendar, 7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including emergency resolution and W items (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond Housing Authority will consider a resolution to submit a Rental Assistance Demonstration application to HUD for Nystrom Village. The City Council will also introduce an ordinance to add a training component to the Community Police Review Commission.

• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program Application for Nystrom Village
• Proposed amendments to Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 3.54 regarding Community Police Review Commission training
• Closed session discussion on property negotiations for Point Molate
• Closed session discussion on property negotiations for 1414 Harbour Way South
• Closed session review of liability claim from Terminal One Development, LLC

The Richmond City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted a training amendment for the Community Police Review Commission with a $10,000 stipend provision, and approved the City Attorney services contract. It also adopted a resolution to submit a Rental Assistance Demonstration application for Nystrom Village and approved an on‑call vendor list for homeless services, allowing up to $3 million per vendor. All actions were recorded as approved by the council.

• Approved all items on the consent calendar, including adoption of the official city tree (unanimous vote)
• Approved training amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 3.54 with a $10,000 stipend limit (4‑3 vote)
• Approved Restated Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2215 to submit a RAD application for Nystrom Village (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 78‑25 approving eight on‑call vendors for homeless services, up to $3 M per vendor

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will meet to select a preferred developer for the Nystrom Village redevelopment. The body will also consider the Richmond Housing Authority's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Selection of Eden Housing & Community Housing Development Corporation as preferred developer for Nystrom Village
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 Richmond Housing Authority budget with estimated revenues and expenditures of $4,480,249.92
• Proposed $1,039,755 RHA subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund
• Closed session regarding liability claims from Noni Thomas, Denise Alexander Smith, and Jameiz Terrell
• Closed session conferences with labor negotiators including SEIU Local 1021, RPOA, and IAFF Local 188

The council approved Eden Housing & Community Housing Development Corp. as the preferred developer for the Nystrom Village project and authorized a 90‑day exclusive negotiation agreement. It also adopted the Richmond Housing Authority FY 2025‑26 budget with a $1,039,755 city subsidy. Additional items adopted include an emergency peace resolution, a $6,000 Juneteenth allocation, and the city’s contribution to the East Bay Wildfire Coalition, while a land‑grab ordinance was withdrawn for later consideration.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2213 selecting Eden Housing as preferred developer for Nystrom Village redevelopment and authorizing a 90‑day ERNA (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2214 approving FY 2025‑26 Richmond Housing Authority budget ($4,480,249.92 revenues and expenditures) and a $1,039,755 city subsidy (vote 8‑0)
• Approved the Housing Authority Consent Calendar (Ayes 5, Noes 1, Abstentions 2) – passed
• Adopted emergency resolution calling for diplomacy, peace, and nuclear transparency regarding Israel‑Iran hostilities (Ayes 7, Abstain 1) – passed
• Added $6,000 allocation for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration to the consent calendar (Ayes 6, Noes 1) – passed
• Approved Richmond’s membership fee contribution to the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (included in consent calendar) – enacted
• Withdrew Development of Ordinance to Ban Land Grab Practices and Promote Housing Accessibility for later consideration (withdrawn)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a municipal code amendment regarding arts and culture reporting. The session includes a joint meeting with the Surplus Property Authority and several closed-session legal conferences.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 6.50 to establish biannual reports from the Richmond Arts and Culture Division
• Proclamation urging the removal of Cuba from the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism and the end of economic sanctions
• Proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Month
• Closed session regarding Point Molate property negotiations with East Bay Regional Park District, Tribe & Upstream Pt. Molate LLC
• Closed session regarding litigation: Surplus Property Authority of the City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company

The council approved the consent calendar (excluding the rent board cost‑pool agreement) and adopted several ordinances covering arts reporting, a 0.14% pension tax override, a master fee schedule update, and fire‑hazard zones. It also approved contracts for AED battery packs and police towing services, adopted a revised affordable‑housing grant resolution for Metrowalk Phase 2, and issued proclamations for Gun Violence Awareness Month and Juneteenth.

• Approved Consent Calendar excluding Item O.9.a (7 ayes, passed)
• Adopted ordinance establishing biannual report from Richmond Arts and Culture Division
• Adopted ordinance setting pension tax override rate at 0.14% for FY 2025‑2026
• Adopted ordinance updating the Master Fee Schedule and related resolution
• Adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones ordinance
• Approved sole‑source contract with Devices for Life for AED battery packs ($34,058.13)
• Approved police contract amendments increasing payment limits to $75,000, $85,000, and $135,000
• Adopted revised resolution accepting AHSC grant for Metrowalk Phase 2 affordable‑housing project

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider a first amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP, raising compensation by $265,000 (up to $275,000 total) and extending the contract through December 31, 2026. The council will also hear reports from the City Attorney and City Manager, adopt proclamations recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Asthma Awareness Month, and address routine consent‑calendar items.

• First amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP – increase compensation by $265,000, total not to exceed $275,000, extend through Dec 31 2026
• Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asthma Awareness Month
• Report from City Attorney on decisions made during closed session
• Report from City Manager (public comment allowed under Open Forum)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution calling on state legislators to increase and equitably fund regional public transit, primarily with progressive revenue sources. Other consent items include accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and a proclamation for National Public Works Week. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on personnel, anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Resolution urging state to provide enough funding to preserve and increase public transit service levels, funded progressively rather than by sales tax (Item O.2.a)
• Resolution accepting the 2024 Annual Progress Report for the City’s Housing Element 2023-2031 (Item O.3.a)
• Proclamation declaring May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in Richmond (Item M.1)
• Closed session to appoint a Confidential Investigative and Appeals Officer and discuss two anticipated litigation cases (Items C.1-C.2)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for six employee organizations (Item C.3)

The Richmond City Council approved the Consent Calendar items with a 7‑0 vote, except the 2024 Housing Element report which was continued. It adopted a $1,543,925 construction agreement for the Soccer Fields‑Restrooms‑Parks Project at Wendell Park, including a $154,392.50 contingency. Additional actions included adopting a transit‑support resolution, approving contracts for IT and library services, reappointing a youth council member, and appropriating funds for transportation studies and regional mitigation.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (7‑0), except Item O.3.a continued
• Adopted resolution approving Wendell Park construction agreement ($1,543,925) with $154,392.50 contingency
• Adopted Resolution No. 52-25 supporting state legislation for public transit
• Approved 5% salary increase for City Clerk (effective March 2, 2025)
• Approved Superion, LLC contract for TRAKiT support ($60,925.70)
• Approved Daniel McMahon contract for library system support ($38,000)
• Reappointed Scarlett Perez to Richmond Youth Council (term expires Oct 1 2025)
• Appropriated $315,000 from Measure J for long‑range transportation study

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority meet jointly. Closed session includes real estate negotiations for 222 Marina Way (Nystrom Village) and labor talks with multiple unions. The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on its 2025 Annual Plan to submit to HUD, and award a $10,430 contract for a physical needs assessment of Nystrom Village.

• Contract with Bureau Veritas North America for Nystrom Village physical needs assessment, not to exceed $10,430 (item M.1)
• Public hearing to adopt the Richmond Housing Authority 2025 Annual Plan and authorize submission to HUD (item N.1)
• Closed session negotiation for property at 222 Marina Way (Nystrom Village) with Gorman & Company and Novin Development/Eden Housing (item C.1)
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA (item C.2)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the status of the Capital Improvement Program and its prioritization system. Members will also consider the design of a new Ciclovia project and a proposal to increase fireworks fines in high-risk fire zones.

• Direction on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) status, budget requests, and prioritization factors
• Design and implementation plan for a Summer 2025 Ciclovia project
• Proposed ordinance to triple fireworks fines in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) areas

City Council

The Richmond City Council will convene first in closed session to discuss personnel evaluations (City Clerk, City Attorney), a liability claim, labor negotiations with multiple unions, and anticipated litigation. The regular meeting includes proclamations honoring a 41-year employee and recognizing April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month, as well as a proclamation for AAPI Heritage Month honoring two individuals. The consent calendar includes only routine meeting minutes. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Clerk and City Attorney
• Closed session: liability claim by Eugene 'Tracy' Mollenbernd
• Closed session: labor negotiations with six employee organizations
• Proclamation honoring Jean Carney for 41 years of service
• Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Housing Authority will meet to discuss several legal matters in closed session and vote on two service contracts. The Housing Authority is seeking approval for asset repositioning and facility maintenance.

• Contract with Structure Development Advisors, LLC for asset repositioning not to exceed $600,000
• Contract with RK Roofing & Construction Inc. for gutter replacements at Nystrom Village not to exceed $270,000
• Closed session regarding property negotiations for 222 Marina Way (Nystrom Village)
• Closed session regarding litigation: Surplus Property Authority of the City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
• Closed session regarding litigation: Lozano, et al. v. City of Richmond, et al.

City Council

The City Council will meet jointly as the Housing Authority and City Council. The meeting begins with closed session for anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and existing lawsuits. The Housing Authority will vote on two contracts: $150,000 for Door and Window Guard Systems and up to $60,000 for Net Electric, both for Nystrom Village. The remainder of the City Council agenda appears procedural or is not listed beyond the Housing Authority items.

• Contract with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. for $150,000 to install steel door/window guards at Nystrom Village (April 2025–June 2028)
• On-call contract with Net Electric for residential electric services not to exceed $60,000 ($100,000 if extended) at Nystrom Village
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one case); labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA; existing lawsuits (Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City, Guidiville Rancheria, Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company)
• Approval of Housing Authority meeting minutes from December 2024 and January 2025

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation (Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company, Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond, and others) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. In open session, the council will consider proclamations declaring April 2025 as National Second Chance Month, honoring the Richmond Police Department, and recognizing the Sisters in Solidarity event planning committee. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or ordinances listed.

• Closed session litigation: Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company and Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond
• Closed session labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Proclamation declaring April 2025 as National Second Chance Month
• Proclamation honoring Richmond Police Department
• Proclamation honoring Sisters in Solidarity planning committee

The council approved a $150,000 amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Maloney Employment Law. It adopted the Sanctuary City ordinance adding Chapter 2.30 to the municipal code. All items on the consent calendar, except two, were approved, and two agenda items were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved $150,000 amendment to Legal Services Agreement (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Sanctuary City ordinance (second reading) (no vote recorded)
• Approved consent calendar items, excluding O.4.b and O.8.a (7 ayes)
• Continued District Office Lease Agreement with Congressman Garamendi’s office to April 15, 2025
• Continued AB 481 Military Equipment Use Annual Report to April 1, 2025
• Proclaimed Reverend Dr. Curtis B. Flemming, Sr. installation as Hillcrest Baptist Church pastor
• Proclaimed Nowruz Spring Equinox Celebration on March 22, 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss routine consent items, including updates to meeting procedures and funding for community outreach. The body will also hold a closed session to meet with labor negotiators and legal counsel regarding litigation.

• Fifth amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Orbach Huff & Henderson, LLP for $200,000 (total not to exceed $770,000)
• Proposed amendments to City Council Rules and Procedures regarding meeting start and end times
• $1,500 for Human Rights and Human Relations Commission printed materials for immigrant rights outreach
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA
• Closed session regarding Winehaven Legacy LLC v. City of Richmond

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet March 4, 2025, starting with a closed session to discuss litigation (Orellana v. City of Richmond) and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The regular session includes consent calendar items to approve a two-year, $81,743 contract with NHA Advisors for municipal advisory services, a $55,081 amendment for DebtBook software, and other routine items.

• Receive 10-day report on interim urgency ordinance (moratorium on new parklets)
• Approve $55,081 contract amendment with DebtBook for lease accounting software
• Approve $81,743 contract with NHA Advisors for municipal consulting services
• Approve $3,500/year fiscal sponsorship contract with West Contra Costa Public Education Fund for library programs
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Orellana v. City of Richmond litigation and labor negotiations

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider approving a $254,100 contract with Haley and Aldrich, Inc. for dredging permitting support and slope analysis at Terminal 2 and other port areas. The council will also enter closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and a liability claim. Several proclamations and appointments are on the consent calendar.

• Approve $254,100 contract with Haley and Aldrich for dredging permits at Terminal 2, Point Potrero Marine Terminal, and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor
• Closed session: Surplus Property Authority v. Riggers Loft Wine Company litigation
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire unions
• Proclamation for Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025
• Appointment of Xiao Feng Zhou to the Richmond-Zhoushan Friendship Commission

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Clerk and City Attorney's performance, discuss labor negotiations with multiple unions, and confer on existing and anticipated litigation. In open session, the council will consider a consent calendar including approval of meeting minutes, a $66,000 contract with Govdollars Consulting for budget book compilation and publishing services over three years, and receipt of monthly financial reports for December 2024.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Clerk and City Attorney
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Closed session: litigation in City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company
• Consent: $66,000 contract with Govdollars Consulting for budget book services through Jan 2028
• Consent: receive Investment, Overtime, and Documentary Transfer Tax reports for Dec 2024

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider approving a three-year contract for grant management software and a contract to develop a cost allocation plan. The meeting will also include a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Contract with Submittable Holdings, Inc. for $210,395 for grant management software
• Contract with Matrix Consulting Group for $32,500 to develop a cost allocation plan
• Closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations
• Contract with First American for parcel and mortgage data services
• Public comment period for items on the Consent Calendar

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session items including property negotiation for the Homekey program at 425 24th Street and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider a consent calendar including an interim urgency ordinance establishing a 45-day moratorium on new parklets, a directive to review sanctuary city protections for undocumented immigrants, and approval of a $294,000 contract for port engineering services.

• Interim urgency ordinance establishing a 45-day moratorium on new parklets, expansions, or term extensions
• Directive to City Attorney to review and expand sanctuary city protections for undocumented immigrants
• Sole-source contract with CSW|Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. for $294,000 for Port of Richmond engineering services
• Closed session: negotiation for property at 425 24th Street (Homekey program) with Novin Development and Insight Housing
• Closed session: labor negotiations with six employee organizations including SEIU, IFPTE, police and fire unions

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a special Housing Authority meeting and regular meeting. The council will elect a new vice mayor for 2025 and consider approving a $400,000 legal services contract with Edrington, Schirmer, & Murphy LLP for as-needed lease enforcement and unlawful detainer services. Closed session includes discussion of anticipated litigation, existing litigation, labor negotiations, and city attorney performance evaluation.

• Election of the new vice mayor for 2025
• Resolution authorizing $400,000 legal services contract with Edrington, Schirmer, & Murphy LLP for three-year term (up to $600,000 with extensions)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one case)
• Closed session: existing litigation (Guillermo Gomez v. John Temple, et al.)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations

Swearing In Ceremony

This meeting is a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected or appointed officials. No substantive legislative or administrative items are on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including a closed session and public comment. On the consent calendar, the Council will consider adopting a resolution urging federal recognition of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation, Muwekma Tribe, and Ohlone Tribe, and an ordinance creating a new business classification for automobile dealerships. A city contribution to Hope Solutions for the Tiny Village Farm and Garden project is continued from a prior meeting.

• Resolution urging U.S. Congress and federal agencies to recognize the Lisjan Nation, Muwekma Tribe, and Ohlone Tribe
• Second reading of ordinance creating Class Q – Automobile Dealerships business classification and rates
• City contribution to Hope Solutions for the Richmond Tiny Village Farm and Garden project (continued item)
• Liability claim by Terminal One Development, LLC (closed session)
• Conference with labor negotiators for SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA