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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Joint

Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 6:00 p.m. · 5 items · 7 votes · 5 public comments

What happened

The council approved a $374,000 contract with WR Forde for the Richmond Art and Light Project, which will install public art with lighting features around the city. The 9-month construction project runs from October 2025 to July 2026.

The council directed the city manager to provide up to $50,000 in emergency support for families during the ongoing teacher strike in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The funding will cover emergency programming and services if school operations are disrupted.

The council approved an engineering agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Bayview Avenue safety improvements, including bike lanes and safety upgrades where the avenue crosses railroad tracks. A separate contract was approved with RDH Building Science to assess the condition of the historic Craneway Pavilion at the old Ford Assembly Plant.

The council received a third quarter report on the Green-Blue New Deal project status, updating progress on the city's climate and environmental initiatives. The council also approved 3 beverage producer lease agreements at the Riggers Loft Building worth $95,232 annually on consent.

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Attendance

Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Absent)
5 items · 1 consent
TopReceive third quarter report on Green-Blue New Deal project status
Passed 6-01 speakerGreen Blue New Deal
Approve $374,000 contract for Richmond Art and Light Project construction
Passed 5-01 speakerPolice & Community Safety
Approve engineering agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Bayview Avenue safety improvements
Passed 5-01 speakerBayview Avenue
Direct city manager to provide emergency support for families during teacher strike
Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Contract with RDH Building Science for Craneway Pavilion condition assessment
Passed 6-0Ford Point & Richmond Village

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $95K Lease Agreements between the Surplus ...