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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Special

Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 5:00 p.m. · 5 items · 27 votes · 10 public comments

What happened

The council rejected hiring a consultant to gather community input on how to spend Polluters Pay Settlement funds. The proposal would have brought in outside help to ask residents and community groups about spending priorities from the legal settlement.

The council approved $4 million in additional funding for the citywide sewer pipe replacement project managed by Veolia Water. The amendment expands the original contract to cover more pipe replacement work throughout Richmond.

Council members unanimously approved receiving an update on emergency medical services and fire station improvements. The fire department presented information about advanced life support services and the need to upgrade or replace aging facilities, including a review of 5-year costs.

The council approved new 2-year terms for council liaison appointments to boards and commissions. The change aligns liaison service with election cycles, while current liaisons keep their roles until December.

The council approved 19 routine items on consent, including expanding a moving services contract through 2028 for $44,500 and appointing several residents to city commissions.

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Attendance

Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
5 items · 19 consent
Align council liaison appointments with election cycle for 2-year terms
Passed 6-0Council Liaison Appointments
Authorize $4 million more for citywide sewer pipe replacement project
Passed 6-0Grade 5 Sewer Rehabilitation
Hire consultant to gather community input on how to spend Polluters Pay Settlement funds
Passed 5-1Polluters Pay Settlement
Hold community meetings to gather input on Chevron settlement spending
Chevron Settlement Funds
Receive update on emergency medical services, fire station improvements and funding options
Passed 7-0ALS Services & Fire Stations

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $270K Purchase with Jesse Mack Company and ... · $125K Bicycle Circulation Modifications nea... · $45K Contract Amendment No. 1 with Nor-Cal...