City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Richmond, CA
Meeting Date
September 22, 2026

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION 4:30 p.m.Item A

SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALLItem B

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.1

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

• One case

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.2

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9)

• One case

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.3

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)

• Property: 1689 Regatta Boulevard Agency Negotiators: Nannette Beacham Negotiating Parties: DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.4

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b))

• Title: Interim City Manager Recruitment

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.5

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b))

• Title: City Manager Recruitment

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.6

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)

• Title: City Manager

CLOSED SESSIONItem C.7

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)

• Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor, Jack Hughes, and Lisa Charbonneau Employee organizations: 1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit 2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units 3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA 4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA 5. IAFF Local 188 6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA

PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)Item D

PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSIONItem E

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY 5:55 p.m.Item F

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY 5:55 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem G

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLItem H

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTItem I

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

AGENDA REVIEWItem J

AGENDA REVIEW

SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to items on the Surplus Property Authority Consent Calendar only)Item K

SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to items on the Surplus Property Authority Consent Calendar only)

SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDARItem L.1

Authorization to Negotiate a Lease Agreement with STAX Engineering for Basin 4 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal

ADOPT a resolution to AWARD a lease to STAX Engineering for Basin 4 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal for use as a maritime emissions control operations facility and Northern California operational headquarters, with an anticipated commencement date in November 2026, and AUTHORIZE the executive director (city manager), or their designee, to negotiate and execute the lease agreement between the Surplus Property Authority of the City of Richmond and STAX Engineering – Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-829-2253).

ADJOURNMENTItem M

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m.Item N

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALLItem O

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTItem P

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

AGENDA REVIEWItem Q

AGENDA REVIEW

REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSIONItem R

REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING CLOSED SESSION

REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)Item S.1

New Employee Report

COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONSItem T.1

Proclamation Honoring Richmond SOL's Founder, Volunteer Coaches, Student Athletes, and Families

PROCLAMATION honoring Richmond Sports Outreach Leadership (SOL), its founder, volunteer coaches, student athletes, and families for creating a program across the City of Richmond that provides youth ages 4 through 18 with access to competitive and recreational athletic programs, positive opportunities, and pathways to success both on and off the field, while generating community pride and strengthening the fabric of our great City - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490). The item was continued from the July 7, 2026, City Council meeting.

COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONSItem T.2

Proclamation Honoring the Outstanding Leadership and Service of Concilio de la Comunidad at Contra Costa College

PROCLAMATION to formally honor, recognize and commend the Concilio de La Comunidad at Contra Costa College for their lasting multigenerational impact by building community and a sense of belonging that nurtures student leaders and scholar activists, strengthening the fabric of Contra Costa County, the City of Richmond, and beyond through community service, empowerment, and transformation - Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).

OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT (public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)Item U

OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT (public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALItem V

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CAL