Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 6:00 p.m. · 10 agenda items recorded · 9 motion records · View official: Agenda
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Attendance
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
7 items · 2 consent
Meet privately with lawyers about 2 potential lawsuits
Legal Matters
Honor Richmond Steelers 'Rich Girlz' dance team for winning national championship
Police & Community Safety
Approve hiring temporary fire department supervisors and add other city positions
Motion passed 7-0Labor & City Workers
Declare March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Richmond
Motion passed 7-0Red Cross Month
Adopt updated 2025 California Building Standards Code
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Update tobacco retailer law to cap licenses at 50 and ban flavored products
Motion passed 6-0Environmental Justice
Create Safe Walk Zone along 23rd Street with enhanced enforcement near schools and parks
2 motions · see outcomesYouth & Community Programs
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O.1.aCity Council Minutes