City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council discussed and approved an ordinance to update tobacco retail licensing, aiming to curb youth access and illegal sales. They also initiated a study for a "Safe Walk Zone" along 23rd Street to address public safety concerns, particularly regarding sex work and child-sensitive areas.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Richmond, CA
- Meeting Date
- February 24, 2026
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
11 items on the agenda.
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(Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9) - Two Cases
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
Proclamation Honoring the Richmond Steelers Dance Team “Rich Girlz” as JAMZ National Champions
PROCLAMATION honoring the Richmond Steelers Rich Girlz for their national championship achievement and recognizing their excellence, leadership, and positive representation of the City of Richmond - Councilmember Jamelia Brown (510-412-2050).
City Council Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the January 27, 2026, Regular City Council meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Amendments to the Position Control List
ADOPT a resolution amending staffing and position control list and allocating the necessary salary, wages, and benefits as required – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor/Emily Combs 510-620-6602).
Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Richmond
PROCLAMATION declaring March 2026 as Red Cross Month in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
January 2026 Abatement Report
RECEIVE a report on the January 2026 abatement activities – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044/Hugo Mendoza 510-231-3030).
Contract with ChargePoint, Inc. for Electric Vehicle Charging Network Services
APPROVE a sole-source contract with ChargePoint, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $32,900, consisting of a base contract amount of $26,400 and a $6,500 contingency, for network cloud services and warranty coverage for City-owned electric vehicle charging stations, for the term of June 30, 2025, through November 10, 2028 - Public Works Department (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code
HOLD a public hearing to INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Article VI, Building Regulations, Chapter 6.02 by adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with noted local amendments – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/George Kabaivanov 510-620-5519).
Tobacco Retailer License Amendments
HOLD a public hearing to INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 7.106 entitled “Tobacco Retailer License” and repealing Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 7.107 to comply with updates to State law relating to the sale of flavored tobacco products, establish a cap of 50 licenses that can be issued at any one time to protect against overconcentration, and to add operational prerequisites and enhanced regulations for enforcement of violations (including retailing without a tobacco retail license, sales to minors, and sales of illegal and hazardous substances), which shall aim to protect vulnerable demographics, streamline compliance standards, and enhance available enforcement tools – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Avery Stark/Eva Mann 510-621-1283).
Establishment of a Safe Walk Zone Along the 23rd Street Corridor and Identification of Child-Sensitive Areas
DIRECT the city manager and city attorney to study and bring an ordinance back to City Council that establishes a Safe Walk Zone along the 23rd Street corridor, with identification of child-sensitive areas surrounding schools, parks, libraries, and other youth-serving facilities – Councilmember Jamelia Brown (510-412-2050).