Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 4:00 p.m. · 27 agenda items recorded · 25 motion records · View official: Minutes | Agenda
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Attendance
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
Jamelia Brown(Absent)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Sue Wilson(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
26 items
Meet privately with lawyers about 2 ongoing lawsuits against the city
City Litigation
Meet privately with union negotiators to discuss employee contracts
Labor & City Workers
Negotiate sale price and payment terms for 1414 Harbour Way South property
1414 Harbour Way South
Extend contract with private investigator to handle police complaint cases
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Update city-wide rules for keeping and destroying old records
Police & Community Safety
Create Blue Envelope Program to help police interact with residents who have disabilities
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Pass formal statement opposing U.S. war on Iran and Israeli arms transfers
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Add caste as protected category under city anti-discrimination law
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Rename Cesar Chavez Day to United Farm Workers Day
2 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
Add historic landmark designation to John Haley Studio at 771 Ocean Avenue
Motion passed 6-0Environmental Justice
Recognize April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Appoint Kaelen Van Cura to Arts & Culture Commission
Motion passed 6-0Arts & Culture Commission
Reappoint Ben Kellman to Design Review Board for 4-year term
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Appoint Asfar Ali to Economic Development Commission through 2029
Motion passed 6-0Economic Development Commission
Appoint Florence Wiley to Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force
Motion passed 6-0Macdonald Avenue
Appoint Vivian Gomez to Recreation and Parks Commission
Motion passed 6-0Youth & Community Programs
Appoint Michelle Bailey-Vaughn to RFCY Oversight Board through December 2028
Motion passed 6-0Youth & Community Programs
Appoint Gabriel Saeyang to Richmond Youth Council
Motion passed 6-0Youth & Community Programs
Appoint Diana Benitez to the Planning Commission
Motion passed 6-0Planning Commission
Add $400,000 to Shields-Reid Park construction contract for community center maintenance
Motion passed 6-0Police & Community Safety
Accept 2024 slurry seal street project as complete
Motion passed 6-0Ford Point & Richmond Village
Approve $90,000 contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for recreation program van rentals
Motion passed 6-0Youth & Community Programs
Review charter requirements for Richmond Fund for Children and Youth renewal
Motion failed 3-3Youth & Community Programs
Update city fire safety laws to match new 2025 state standards
Motion passed 6-0Environmental Justice
Receive report on city's efforts to protect residents from federal immigration enforcement
Police & Community Safety
Direct city staff to plan major upgrades to Cheese Park including permanent restrooms and playground safety improvements
3 motions · see outcomesPolice & Community Safety
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