Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 5:00 p.m. · 28 agenda items recorded · 23 motion records · View official: Minutes | Agenda
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Attendance
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Present)
26 items · 1 consent
Discuss ongoing lawsuit filed by Dorn against the city
Dorn Lawsuit
Meet privately with union representatives to discuss employee contracts
Labor & City Workers
Increase housing authority gutter replacement contract by $322,000 due to hidden damage
Housing & Homelessness
Approve minutes from February 3 and 17, 2026 council meetings
Motion passed 7-0Council Meeting Minutes
Co-sponsor AAPI Community Celebration and reserve Richmond Auditorium
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Accept $10,000 Carnegie Corporation gift for library history room and museum
Motion passed 7-0Carnegie Library Grant
Renew software contract for library computer system and interlibrary loans
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Hire Zero Net Energy Alliance to upgrade City Hall lighting for $250,000
Motion passed 7-0City Hall Lighting
Receive update on hiring Arts and Culture Manager and grant programs
Motion passed 7-0Arts & Culture Manager
Receive monthly financial reports for January 2026
Motion passed 7-0Labor & City Workers
Adopt new policy for handling unclaimed city checks and refunds
Motion passed 7-0Unclaimed Funds Policy
Extend actuarial consulting contract by $7,600 through June 2027
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Continue contract with Excel ADR to manage 40 ongoing worker injury cases
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Approve new 3-year contract with firefighters union covering wages and benefits
Motion passed 7-0Labor & City Workers
Issue request for proposals to update city policies and operating procedures
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Hire environmental consultant to oversee Boorman Park contamination cleanup
Motion passed 7-0Environmental Justice
Accept Ferry Point sewer pump station upgrade as complete
Motion passed 7-0Ferry Point Pump Station
Approve lighting, turf, and restroom contracts for 3 park soccer field upgrades
Motion passed 7-0Police & Community Safety
Approve $148,781 contract with CSW|ST2 to finish rail crossing design
Motion passed 7-0Harbour Way Rail Crossing
Receive monthly report on illegal dumping, encampment and graffiti cleanup
Motion passed 7-0Illegal Dumping & Abatement
Add historic landmark protection to John Haley Studio at 771 Ocean Avenue
Motion passed 6-0John Haley Studio
Begin competitive hiring process for new wastewater and stormwater operator
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Extend Flock Safety contract for cameras, drones, and license plate readers
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Receive report on city efforts to protect residents from federal immigration enforcement
Police & Community Safety
Direct staff to plan comprehensive improvements at Cheese Park including restrooms and safety upgrades
Police & Community Safety
Create Blue Envelope Program to help disabled residents during police encounters
Police & Community Safety
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