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

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Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procedimentales y ningún elemento sustantivo para discusión o decisión.

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El Concejo Municipal celebrará una sesión cerrada para discutir litigios en curso (Carle v. City of Richmond) y negociaciones para la propiedad de Miraflores en South 45th Street con Acrire Holdings LLC. También se reunirán con negociadores laborales de varios sindicatos de empleados. La reunión ordinaria incluirá proclamaciones en honor a los voluntarios de Comunicaciones de Emergencia de Richmond y al programa deportivo juvenil Richmond SOL.

• Sesión cerrada: Demanda Carle v. City of Richmond (Caso No. C24-03531 del Tribunal Superior del Condado de Contra Costa)
• Sesión cerrada: Negociaciones para la propiedad de Miraflores, South 45th Street, con Acrire Holdings LLC (precio y términos)
• Sesión cerrada: Negociaciones laborales con SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Proclamación: Honrando a los voluntarios de Comunicaciones de Emergencia de Richmond y declarando el 30 de abril de 2026 como 'Día del Voluntario de Comunicaciones de Emergencia de Richmond'
• Proclamación: Honrando al fundador, entrenadores y atletas de Richmond Sports Outreach Leadership (SOL)

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El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir un reclamo de responsabilidad de Manwell Gali y negociaciones laborales con varios sindicatos. En la sesión ordinaria, considerarán elementos del calendario de consentimiento que incluyen una enmienda a un acuerdo de servicios legales con Best, Best & Krieger LLP para asesoría de operadores de aguas residuales (aumento de $100,000) y un contrato con Thomson Reuters para suscripciones de investigación legal ($110,000).

• Sesión cerrada: reclamo de responsabilidad de Manwell Gali contra City
• Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales con SEIU, IFPTE, sindicatos de policía y bomberos
• Aprobar enmienda al acuerdo de servicios legales con Best, Best & Krieger LLP (+$100k, total $260k) para asesoría de operadores de aguas residuales
• Aprobar contrato con Thomson Reuters para investigación legal de Westlaw y CoCounsel ($110k en 3 años)

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El Concejo Municipal celebrará una reunión conjunta especial con la Autoridad de Vivienda de Richmond para adoptar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027, que incluye $4.15 millones en ingresos y $5.44 millones en gastos, requiriendo un subsidio de $1.26 millones del Fondo General de la ciudad. El concejo también sesionará a puerta cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con seis organizaciones de empleados. Otros asuntos incluyen la aprobación de actas de reuniones y un plan de asignación de costos.

• Adoptar presupuesto de RHA FY26-27: $4,154,579 ingresos, $5,439,652 gastos
• Aprobar subsidio municipal de $1,260,073 y $25,000 de ingresos de Hacienda para equilibrar el presupuesto
• Sesión a puerta cerrada para negociaciones laborales con SEIU, IFPTE, sindicatos de policía y bomberos
• Aprobar plan de asignación de costos de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Richmond para FY26-27
• Aprobar actas de las reuniones de la Autoridad de Vivienda del 17 de marzo y 7 de abril

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El Concejo Municipal de Richmond llevará a cabo una reunión especial para revisar el presupuesto operativo propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27 y el Plan Quinquenal de Mejoras de Capital 2026-31. La sesión es una reunión de estudio donde el concejo dará instrucciones al personal antes de la adopción final del presupuesto.

• Revisión del presupuesto operativo propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Revisión del Plan Quinquenal de Mejoras de Capital 2026-31
• Período de comentarios públicos de 3:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.
• Discusión sobre iniciativas clave y mejoras en el entorno construido
• Oportunidades para mejorar la eficiencia organizacional

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

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El Concejo Municipal celebra una sesión especial de estudio del presupuesto para recibir el borrador del Presupuesto Operativo del Año Fiscal 2026-27 y el Plan Quinquenal de Mejoras de Capital del Año Fiscal 2026-31, escuchar presentaciones departamentales y brindar dirección al personal antes de la adopción final. La reunión ordinaria incluye proclamaciones en honor a miembros y organizaciones de la comunidad.

• Sesión de estudio del presupuesto sobre el presupuesto operativo propuesto para el AF 2026-27 y el plan quinquenal de mejoras de capital
• Proclamación en honor a Abigail Sims-Evelyn por sus contribuciones a la alfabetización
• Proclamación celebrando 30 años del Richmond United Soccer Club
• Proclamación reconociendo mayo como el Mes Nacional de la Bicicleta

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

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El Concejo Municipal de Richmond primero celebrará una sesión cerrada sobre negociaciones laborales y un reclamo de responsabilidad civil, luego convocará una reunión ordinaria para aprobar varios contratos. Las decisiones clave incluyen modificar un acuerdo de servicios legales para el litigio de Winehaven Legacy (aumento de $75,000, total $450,000), aprobar un contrato de $150,000 para investigaciones confidenciales de personal y autorizar una suscripción para servicios de investigación legal.

• Modificar el acuerdo de servicios legales con Nevers, Palazzo y asociados para el litigio de Winehaven: aumento de $75,000 a $450,000, plazo hasta diciembre de 2027
• Aprobar un contrato de servicios legales de $150,000 con Ellis Investigations para investigaciones de personal (julio de 2026 a junio de 2029)
• Autorizar un contrato con Thomson Reuters para servicios de suscripción de investigación legal

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

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El Concejo Municipal de Richmond celebrará una sesión cerrada para discutir litigios contra Chevron, negociaciones laborales y evaluaciones de personal. En sesión abierta, el concejo considerará aprobar dos acuerdos de servicios legales: uno con Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley para litigios generales y asesoría municipal ($100,000), y otro con Bennett, Gelini and Gelini para representación en un reclamo de responsabilidad ($150,000). La agenda es en gran medida procedimental con elementos del calendario de consentimiento.

• Aprobar acuerdo de servicios legales con Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC por $100,000 (mayo de 2026 – diciembre de 2027)
• Aprobar acuerdo de servicios legales con Bennett, Gelini and Gelini, APC por $150,000 para representación en un reclamo de responsabilidad
• Discusión en sesión cerrada del litigio por cambio climático Ciudad de Richmond contra Chevron Corp.
• Conferencia en sesión cerrada con negociadores laborales para múltiples sindicatos de empleados
• Evaluación de desempeño en sesión cerrada del Secretario Municipal y del Administrador Municipal

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)

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El Concejo Municipal de Richmond se reunirá primero en sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con seis organizaciones de empleados y una negociación de propiedad inmobiliaria en 1324 Canal Boulevard con Mossbridge. En la reunión regular, considerarán un calendario de consentimiento que incluye un acuerdo de subvención de $300,000 con Hope Solutions para el proyecto Tiny House Village and Garden en 175 23rd Street, y autorizarán una solicitud de subvención para el proyecto de transporte activo Riveter. También se presentará una proclamación en honor al Mes de la Herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico.

• Acuerdo de subvención de $300,000 con Hope Solutions para Tiny House Village and Garden en 175 23rd Street
• Autorizar la solicitud de subvención AHSC para el Proyecto Riveter y las mejoras asociadas de transporte activo
• Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales con SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA
• Sesión cerrada: negociación de propiedad inmobiliaria en 1324 Canal Boulevard con Mossbridge (precio, términos)
• Proclamación declarando mayo de 2026 como el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico

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El Concejo Municipal discutirá y votará una resolución que establece un compromiso con la equidad de castas y una ordenanza que agrega casta como categoría protegida. También considerarán una ordenanza que aclara los límites de los recursos de la ciudad para la aplicación de leyes de inmigración. En sesión cerrada, el concejo evaluará al administrador municipal, negociará con sindicatos laborales y discutirá los términos para una propiedad en 1414 Harbour Way South con Orton Entertainment.

• Sesión cerrada: evaluación del desempeño del administrador municipal
• Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales con múltiples sindicatos
• Sesión cerrada: negociaciones de propiedad inmueble para 1414 Harbour Way South con Orton Entertainment
• Resolución que establece el Compromiso con la Equidad de Castas y primera lectura de ordenanza que agrega casta como categoría protegida
• Segunda lectura de ordenanza que limita los recursos de la ciudad para la aplicación civil de leyes de inmigración

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El Concejo Municipal entrará en sesión cerrada para evaluar el desempeño del Secretario Municipal y negociar una propiedad en 1414 Harbour Way South con Orton Entertainment. Durante la reunión abierta, la Autoridad de Vivienda de Richmond llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para adoptar su Plan Anual del Año Fiscal 2026 y el Plan Quinquenal. El Concejo también considerará artículos de consentimiento rutinarios, incluyendo una actualización continuada de la retención de registros.

• Sesión cerrada: Negociación de bienes raíces en 1414 Harbour Way South con Orton Entertainment
• Sesión cerrada: Evaluación de desempeño del Secretario Municipal
• Sesión cerrada: Negociaciones laborales con 6 organizaciones de empleados (SEIU, IFPTE, policía, bomberos)
• Audiencia pública: Plan Anual del Año Fiscal 2026 y Plan Quinquenal (2026-2030) de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Richmond
• Artículo de consentimiento: Actualización del calendario de retención y destrucción de registros (continuado hasta el 21 de abril)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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