City Council - Regular Meeting

SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION

ROLL CALL

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)

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

LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.9)

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

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

AGENDA REVIEW

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

REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)

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)

Legal Services Agreement No. 4 with Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC

APPROVE a fourth amendment to the legal services agreement with Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC, for legal representation related to the Winehaven Legacy litigation and related matters, to increase compensation by $75,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000, extend the term through December 31, 2027, and APPROPRIATE $75,000 from the General Fund to cover associated legal fees.

Legal Services Agreement with Ellis Investigations for Confidential Personnel Investigations

APPROVE a legal services agreement with Ellis Investigations to conduct confidential personnel investigations for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $150,000

Contract with Thomson Reuters Enterprise for Legal Research Subscription Services

APPROVE a contract with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services for Westlaw and CoCounsel Legal in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, subject to non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney's Office; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to execute the contract

Meeting Minutes

APPROVE the minutes of the March 24, 2026, and April 21, 2026, regular City Council meetings

Waiver of Auditorium Fees, Staffing Costs, and Other Associated Costs to Support the West Contra Costa Unified School District Latino/x Graduation at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center

REQUEST the city manager issue fee waivers to West Contra Costa Unified School District for the use of the Richmond Memorial Auditorium in 2026 for the Latino/x Graduation Ceremony or Ceremonies, and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to expend City resources to support the graduation, which may include overtime from Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Services, and other departments as required

On-Call Contracts with Nastich Law and Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law for Administrative Hearing Officer Services

ADOPT a resolution authorizing on-call contracts with Nastich Law and Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law, to provide Administrative Hearing Officer services, for an amount not to exceed $300,000 per firm, for a three-year term

Contract with Makanai, LLC for Budget and Reporting Support for Housing Programs

APPROVE an on-call contract with Makanai, LLC to provide budget and reporting support related to past housing programs in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a three-year term with a term expiration of June 30, 2029, with one one-year extension option

Grant Award from Chevron Community Engagement Foundation

ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $35,000 grant award from the Chevron Community Engagement Foundation for the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) to Enhance Street Outreach/Mobile Crises Response

Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Assessment Levy

ADOPT a resolution authorizing the City of Richmond to levy assessments on property owners subject to the Downtown Richmond Property and Business Improvement District through the County of Contra Costa property tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2026–2027

Contract Amendment with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center for Small Business Beautification Pilot Program

APPROVE the first amendment to the contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center to increase the total contract amount by $60,000 for a revised amount not to exceed $400,000, extend the term through June 30, 2027, and support payment administration for eligible businesses participating in the Small Business Beautification Facade Improvement Program

Approval of Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts Receivables

ADOPT a resolution authorizing the write-off of delinquent and/or uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of $535,499.12

Setting Tax Rate for the Pension Tax Override Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 570

INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) setting the tax rate for the Tax Override Pension Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 at 0.14 percent

Donation Acceptance Policy 574

ADOPT a resolution approving the City of Richmond Donation Acceptance Policy

Designating Officials Authorized to Execute and Submit Application for Federal and State Financial Disaster Assistance 588

ADOPT a resolution designating officials that are authorized to execute and submit applications to the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act

Interagency Agreement Amendment with Contra Costa County Health Services for Emergency Medical Services Program 602

ADOPT a resolution to: (1) APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the city manager, or designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with Contra Costa County Health Services for Emergency Medical Services Program, extending the term of the current interagency agreement through June 30, 2027; and (2) ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE funds in an amount not to exceed an additional $229,462 in Measure H funding from the Contra Costa County Health Services, bringing the total contract payment limit to $458,924

Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations 634

RECEIVE a written presentation from the Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee; PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on the City Council's preferred recommendation to improve the City's wildfire preparedness and mitigation efforts during the budget checklist on proposed appropriations; and ACKNOWLEDGE the disbanding of the Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee

Annual Compensation Adjustment for the City Clerk 652

APPROVE a five percent (5%) salary adjustment for the city clerk effective March 2, 2026, in accordance with the IFPTE Local 21 Executive Management Memorandum of Understanding Section 6.4D

Ad-Hoc Committee to Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order 654

REQUEST that Mayor Eduardo Martinez appoint a City Council ad hoc committee to work with the city clerk, city attorney, and city manager to develop proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order and other operational refinements to improve efficiency, for consideration by the full City Council within 60 days of the committee's appointment

Appointment of Darcy A. Wheeler to the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Oversight Board 656

APPOINT Darcy A. Wheeler to the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Oversight Board to a vacant seat with a term ending December 2, 2027

Appointment of Aleena Ornelas to the Richmond Youth Council 665

APPOINT Aleena Ornelas to the Richmond Youth Council to fill a vacated seat, for a term ending December 31, 2027

Appointment of Cameron Smith to the Design Review Board 668

APPOINT Cameron Smith to the Design Review Board to a vacant seat with a new term ending March 17, 2028

Reappointment of Samantha Torres to the Recreation and Parks Commission 671

REAPPOINT Samantha Torres to the Recreation and Park Commission to a vacant seat with a new term ending October 26, 2029

Expansion of the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force Membership 674

APPROVE the addition of four (4) new stakeholder positions to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force which will be filled through the standard boards and commissions process

Recognizing National Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026 676

PROCLAMATION recognizing National Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026, acknowledging the work of public works staff and their ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the City's critical infrastructure and public services

Contract with Verizon Connect for Police Vehicle GPS Service 679

APPROVE a contract with Verizon Connect for monthly GPS tracking and management in an amount not to exceed $150,000 over a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, plus two one-year extension options not to exceed $50,000 per year

Contract with Richmond Rod and Gun Club for Shooting Range Facility Rental 708

APPROVE a three-year sole-source contract with Richmond Rod and Gun Club for shooting range facility rentals in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually, for a total not to exceed $75,000, for the term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two one-year extension options at $25,000 per year

Agreement with Contra Costa County Animal Services Department for Ongoing Animal Control Services 733

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE a contract with Contra Costa County Animal Services Department in an amount not to exceed $7,200,000 for the continuation of Animal Control Services for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, with an additional three-year term for Fiscal Years 2027–2028, 2028–2029, and 2029–2030, for a total contract term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2030. This item was continued from the May 5, 2026, meeting.

Acceptance of the Lincoln Elementary School Safe Routes to School Improvement Project 758

ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT the Lincoln Elementary School Safe Routes to School Improvement Project as complete; AUTHORIZE the city clerk to ratify the previously recorded Notice of Completion; and AUTHORIZE the city engineer to execute and release applicable bonds and retention

Complete Streets Improvement Elements Project Funding Allocation Plan 765

APPROVE the Complete Streets Improvements (Pavement Management, Streetscape Improvements, etc.) funding allocation plan

Fiscal Year 2026–27 Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund Project List 789

ADOPT a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026–27 Senate Bill (SB) 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) project list and APPROPRIATE $3,251,983 in RMRA funds to SB 1 Fund 1019

Appropriate Funds for the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project 800

ADOPT a resolution to RATIFY the transfer of $72,623.62 from the Santa Rita Road Stabilization Project; APPROPRIATE $205,502.81 from the Quick-Build project funded through California's Active Transportation Program for Cutting/Hoffman Project to fund design and geotechnical services; and APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 from the Insurance Reserve Fund to the General Capital Fund in the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget for construction of the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project

Contract Amendment No. 3 with Charleston Mobility for Electric Bikeshare Operations

APPROVE a third contract amendment with Charleston Mobility in an amount not to exceed $390,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,540,341, to support the continued operation of the citywide electric bikeshare program till the end of the fiscal year to allow time to determine the future of the program during the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget process; and APPROPRIATE $390,000 from the Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Transportation budget to cover the cost of the contract amendment. This item was continued from the April 28, 2026, and May 5, 2026, meeting.

Introduce Ordinance Amending Sidewalk Vendor Regulations (RMC Chapter 7.42)

INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code (Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance) to update administrative procedures, waiver provisions, and enforcement mechanisms. This item was continued from the April 28, 2026, and May 5, 2026, meeting.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Draft Budget Department Presentations and Budget Updates

RECEIVE an update on departmental presentations from Community Services, Economic Development, and Fire Departments as part of the continued review of the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and FY 2026-31 FiveYear Capital Improvement Plan, with discussions upon completion of all departmental presentations; and RECEIVE updated financial and operational considerations

General Plan and Zoning Text Amendments Related to 6th Cycle Housing Element Program Implementation 1089

HOLD a public hearing; INTRODUCE (first reading) an ordinance, as recommended by Richmond's Planning Commission, amending Articles 15.04.104, 15.04.201, 15.04.202, 15.04.203, 15.04.602, 15.04.607; Sections 15.04.610.180, 15.04.610.360, 15.04.805.040 and 15.04.806.040 of the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC); and ADOPT a resolution, as recommended by Richmond's Planning Commission, amending the General Plan 2030 Land Use and Urban Design Element, to implement certain programs identified in the City's adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element to align with recent changes to State Law

Levy of Special Assessments for Unpaid Administrative Citation and Nuisance Abatement Costs 1453

HOLD a public hearing; and ADOPT a resolution authorizing the levy of special assessments against certain properties with unpaid invoices related to administrative citation fees, and nuisance abatement costs pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Chapters 2.62, 6.38, 9.22, and 11.76

Master Fee Schedule Update 1477

HOLD a public hearing; and INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) establishing certain fees for the proposed Master Fee Schedule

Annual Public Hearing on Vacancies 1587

HOLD a public hearing and RECEIVE a presentation on the status of vacancies and the City's recruitment and retention efforts in 2025

Opposition to Proposed CO2 Waste Dumping Projects & CO2 Pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties 1616

RECEIVE a presentation on proposed Montezuma CO₂ Hub, a carbon waste dumping project, that would require a massive build out of pipelines through Richmond, risking the health and safety of Richmond residents and ADOPT a resolution that opposes the proposed Montezuma Carbon Sequestration Hub's CO2 pipeline waste dumping projects and CO2 pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties. This item was continued from the April 28, 2026, and May 5, 2026, meeting. THE PRESENTATION FOR THIS ITEM WAS RECEIVED ON MAY 5, 2026. THIS ITEM IS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND COUNCIL DELIBERATION ONLY.

Presentation from Richmond Promise: Helping to build a stronger Richmond by deeply supporting Richmond students to access and successfully complete post-secondary education (not only 4 year college) 1632

RECEIVE a presentation from Richmond Promise on the organization's current scope of services, how it supports youth before, during, and after post-secondary education, and the impact it has achieved to date and to highlight the program's current needs as it continues to serve Richmond students; and DIRECT staff to explore funding to support scholarships for Richmond youth

REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember)

ADJOURNMENT