Richmond public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Richmond Housing Authority will discuss development agreements for Nevin Plaza II and Nystrom Village. The City Council and Successor Agency will also meet to review the 2025-26 obligation payment schedule and administrative budget.

• Proposed Lease Disposition and Development Agreement (LDDA) for Nevin Plaza II affordable housing project
• Selection of a preferred developer and Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ERNA) for Nystrom Village
• Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) and Administrative Budget
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, and RFMA
• Closed session regarding Winehaven v. City of Richmond litigation

The City Council, acting as the Richmond Housing Authority, selected Gorman & Novin as the developer for the Nystrom Village redevelopment and authorized an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement. The council also approved a lease disposition agreement for the Nevin Plaza II affordable housing project. Several items were continued to future meetings, including the AB 481 military equipment report and police officer retention program.

• Selected Gorman & Novin as developer for Nystrom Village redevelopment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2204 authorizing Nevin Plaza II lease disposition and development agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 148-24 declaring Richmond a sanctuary city for transgender people (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 149-24 accepting $9,336,746 Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 award (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 153-24 declaring land for Homekey project as exempt surplus land (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance creating Class Q business classification for automobile dealerships (first reading) (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance amendments to residential rental inspection program (first reading) (6-0)
• Approved $400,000 in legal services amendments for Winehaven litigation (6-0)

City Council

The Richmond Housing Authority and City Council are meeting to discuss staffing and land designations. The Housing Authority is reviewing contracts for maintenance services and a land designation for senior housing.

• Contracts with Express Services, Inc., Renoir Staffing LLC, and Beatty’s Services, Inc. not to exceed $900,000 per firm for unit turnovers and work orders
• Resolution to declare land (APN 515-261-014-2) as Exempt Surplus Land for the Nevin Plaza II Senior Affordable Housing Project
• Closed session regarding litigation in Bryant v. Gage
• Closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
• Closed session with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation (City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company), anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with multiple employee unions, and a liability claim from Terminal One Development, LLC. In open session, the council will consider approving a $25,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Campus Bay land use litigation and introducing an ordinance establishing Proposition 218 notice and comment procedures for water, sewer, and related assessments.

• Closed session: existing litigation (City of Richmond v. Riggers Loft Wine Company) and two anticipated litigation cases
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, RFMA
• Closed session: liability claim by Terminal One Development, LLC
• Consent: new legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Campus Bay litigation, not to exceed $25,000
• Consent: introduction of ordinance for Proposition 218 notice and public comment procedures on water, sewer, and related assessments

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider approving legal services agreements for personnel investigations and an ordinance regarding water and sewer assessment procedures. The meeting will also include closed sessions on labor negotiations and property negotiations.

• Legal Services Agreement with Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLC (up to $225,000)
• Legal Services Agreement with McFadden Investigations Law Corporation (up to $150,000)
• Ordinance for water, sewer, and related assessment procedures
• Closed session with labor negotiators (SEIU, IFPTE, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF, RFMA)
• Closed session for property negotiations (Nevin Plaza II, 222 Marina Way)

City Council

The council will consider and vote on the Richmond Housing Authority Cost Allocation Plan, a Title 2 CFR 200‑compliant budgeting framework for FY 2024‑2025. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the RHA Annual Plan and approval of recent RHA meeting minutes. Closed‑session items cover liability claims, labor negotiations, real‑property negotiations, and existing litigation.

• Adopt resolution approving the Title 2 CFR 200‑compliant Cost Allocation Plan for RHA FY 2024‑2025
• Hold public hearing and adopt resolution approving the Richmond Housing Authority Annual Plan
• Approve minutes of RHA meetings held June 18 2024 and July 2 2024
• Closed‑session conference on liability claims (Carmen Santana, Harbor Gate Partners, Terminal One Development)
• Closed‑session conference on real‑property negotiation for 1689 Regatta Boulevard

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including a contract amendment with Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. and approval of recent meeting minutes. Council members will adopt a resolution to support Proposition 6, which amends the California Constitution to remove the involuntary servitude exception. The Council will also approve travel to sister city Regla, Cuba, and issue a proclamation honoring 1st Lieutenant Bruce Howard Brown.

• Approve Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. first contract amendment, increasing the contract to $12,500
• Approve minutes of the September 10, September 24, and October 1, 2024 regular meetings
• Adopt resolution supporting Proposition 6 to amend the California Constitution
• Approve international travel to Regla, Cuba for mayor, vice mayor, councilmember and staff Dec 5‑15, 2024
• Proclamation recognizing 1st Lieutenant Bruce Howard Brown and declaring Oct 25, 2024 as his day

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including a new legal services agreement and a list of qualified grant consultants. The body will also receive a community needs assessment and strategic investment plan for the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth.

• Legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for employment litigation not to exceed $300,000
• Resolution approving 18 firms for on-call grant writing services with a maximum annual expenditure of $100,000 per firm
• Richmond Fund for Children and Youth 2024 Community Needs Assessment and FY 2025-2028 Strategic Investment Plan
• Closed session regarding property negotiations for 12th and Macdonald
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several legal matters, including liability claims and existing litigation. The body is considering approvals for legal service agreements and a compensation increase for Newdorf Legal.

• Proposed 5th Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Newdorf Legal to increase compensation by $150,000 (total not to exceed $400,000)
• Proposed contingency fee agreement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P. and R. Bradley Miller, Esq. regarding interest rate swap transactions
• Closed session discussion on liability claims from Khala Finley and Mark Hall
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations for Point Molate involving East Bay Regional Park District and Tribe & Upstream Pt. Molate LLC
• Closed session regarding litigation including Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond and Winehaven v. City of Richmond

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 105-24 expressing its intentions for spending Chevron settlement funds, prohibiting city employees from committing funds without Council consent, and declined a separate proposal to spend up to $100,000 on consultants for community outreach. The Council also continued the appeal of a denied encroachment permit for a BBQ smoker to December 3, 2024, and approved several routine items including appointments and a street renaming.

• Adopted Resolution No. 105-24 on Chevron settlement fund intentions (6-1)
• Declined item P.1 to direct staff on Chevron fund assessment and outreach (6-1)
• Continued BBQ smoker encroachment appeal to December 3, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved renaming Spring Street section to Pedie Perez Avenue (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Newdorf Legal (7-0)
• Approved contingency fee agreement with Keller Rohrback LLP for swap claims (7-0)
• Appointed Oscar Flores to Community Police Review Commission (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved $30,000 sole-source contract with Bauer Compressors for fire equipment maintenance (7-0)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider several closed‑session items, including a conference on existing litigation (Winehaven v. City of Richmond) and a conference with labor negotiators. In the open session, the Council will adopt a second‑reading ordinance that bars immediate family members of elected officials and senior staff from serving on city boards, commissions, committees, and task forces. The Council will also approve a seventh amendment to the legal services agreement with Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP, increasing compensation by up to $250,000 for a total contract amount of $1,510,000, with the term ending June 30, 2025.

• Adopt an ordinance (second reading) preventing immediate family members of Councilmembers, the City Manager, or Department Heads from serving on Richmond boards, commissions, committees, and task forces
• Approve a seventh amendment to the legal services agreement with Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP, increasing compensation by up to $250,000 for a total contract of $1,510,000, term ending June 30, 2025
• Conference with labor negotiators representing SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, Richmond Police Officers Association, Richmond Police Management Association, IAFF Local 188, and Richmond Fire Management Association
• Conference with real‑property negotiator on Point Molate (East Bay Regional Park District, Tribe, Upstream Pt. Molate LLC) and 1689 Regatta Boulevard (DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.) regarding price and payment terms
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Winehaven v. City of Richmond)

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to rescind a previously adopted resolution (No. 63-24) that placed an oil refining business license tax on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The Council will also vote on approving a settlement agreement with Chevron Corporation. The meeting follows a June 18, 2024 vote to submit the tax measure to voters.

• Resolution rescinding oil refining tax ballot measure (Resolution No. 63-24)
• Resolution approving settlement agreement with Chevron Corporation
• Removal of oil refining tax from November 2024 ballot

Special City Council Meeting

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Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the disposition of 81.56 acres of developable property at the former Point Molate Naval Facility. This includes a discussion regarding a Letter of Intent involving the East Bay Regional Park District, Tribe, and Upstream Point Molate LLC.

• Disposition of 81.56 acre Developable Property at former Point Molate Naval Facility
• Approval of Letter of Intent (LOI) for property disposition

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Richmond Housing Authority will conduct regular meetings including closed sessions for legal and labor matters. The Housing Authority is considering a standing purchase order for maintenance and unit turnover activities.

• Housing Authority: $280,000 standing purchase order with HD Supply for maintenance and repairs
• Closed Session: Liability claims involving Patrick Jackson, Kwesi Guss, Gary Miner, and Shanita Harris
• Closed Session: Litigation regarding Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond and Agress v. City of Richmond
• Closed Session: Real property negotiation for Point Molate site with East Bay Regional Park District & Tribe & Upstream Point Molate LLC

City Council

The City Council will conduct several closed sessions regarding employee evaluations, litigation, and real property negotiations. The regular meeting includes a proclamation for the Richmond Civic Center Plaza garden and a resolution to amend the city's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney
• Real property negotiation for 1689 Regatta Boulevard with DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.
• Proclamation from EBMUD regarding the Richmond Civic Center Plaza garden
• Resolution amending the City of Richmond’s Conflict of Interest Code

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Richmond Housing Authority will hold a joint special meeting to discuss the agency's upcoming fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for legal services and a program application for Richmond Village.

• Contract amendment for Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP for $75,000 (new total not to exceed $450,000)
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program application for Richmond Village
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 RHA budget with estimated revenues of $4,319,879 and expenditures of $4,671,805.57
• Proposed $351,926.57 subsidy from the City of Richmond General Fund to the Housing Authority

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Richmond Housing Authority will hold a joint special meeting. The agenda includes approving the 2024-2025 housing budget, a contract amendment for legal services, and a RAD program application.

• Contract amendment with Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP for $75,000 (new total not to exceed $450,000)
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program Application for Richmond Village
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 RHA budget with estimated expenditures of $4,671,805.57
• City of Richmond General Fund subsidy of $351,926.57 for the Housing Authority

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to discuss several items, including a resolution for the November 5, 2024, municipal election. The council will also consider a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day and a related budget appropriation.

• Resolution calling for the November 5, 2024, municipal election
• Proclamation observing National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• $5,000 budget appropriation from the general fund for gun violence awareness activities
• Closed session regarding existing litigation including Winehaven v. City of Richmond
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with several employee organizations

City Council

The Richmond City Council will conduct several closed sessions regarding liability claims, litigation, labor negotiations, and real property discussions. The regular meeting includes a proclamation for John Marquez and a recognition of Pride Month and the 10-year anniversary of Richmond Rainbow Pride.

• Liability claim: Carla Waters against City of Richmond
• Litigation conference: Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company A/S/O Ghamdan Abbas v. Richmond Police Department et al.
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, RPOA, RPMA, IAFF Local 188, and RFMA
• Real property negotiation: 12th and Macdonald with SAA-EVI Richmond Partners, LLC
• Real property negotiation: South 45th Street area with Artes Capital

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to discuss legal matters and labor negotiations in closed session. The regular meeting includes a proposal to increase a legal services contract by $150,000 for affordable housing projects. The council will also consider property negotiations for the Homekey Program at 425 24th Street.

• $150,000 contract increase for Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
• Property negotiations for 425 24th Street (Homekey Program)
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and Richmond Police Officers Association
• Review of existing litigation involving the City of Richmond

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct closed session discussions regarding litigation and labor negotiations. During the regular meeting, the council is scheduled to address land use resolutions for the Point Molate Mixed Use Project and certify the sufficiency of the Richmond Election Reform Act petition.

• Resolution regarding Point Molate Mixed Use Project land use approvals
• Certification of 'Richmond Election Reform Act' initiative petition
• Cancellation of July 16 and July 23, 2024 City Council meetings
• Approval of March and April 2024 meeting minutes

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider directing staff to modify the city's investment policy and reviewing a potential ballot measure for instant runoff elections. Other items include budget increases for local festivals and directions regarding Port of Richmond staffing.

• Budget increase up to $24,000 for Cinco de Mayo, Richmond Rainbow Pride, and Juneteenth festivals
• Direction to fund finance and maintenance manager positions at the Port of Richmond
• Proposed modification to eliminate investments in industries facilitating violence or oppression
• Potential ballot measure to transition to Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
• Resolution in support of the Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail

Special City Council Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding a special meeting to consider enhanced protocols for effective communication between the Council and city staff. The discussion involves the City Manager's Office.

• Discussion of enhanced protocols for effective communication and collective efficacy between City Council and City staff

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Richmond Housing Authority will meet to adopt amended budget adjustments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The council will also hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 RHA amended budget adjustments totaling $5,614,495
• Approval of February 6, 2024, Richmond Housing Authority meeting minutes
• Closed session discussion regarding Winehaven v. City of Richmond
• Closed session discussion regarding North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021, RPOA, and others

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Surplus Property Authority will meet to review several items. This includes a second contract amendment with Flock Group, Inc. for additional cameras at Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding liability claims and litigation.

• Second contract amendment with Flock Group, Inc. for $39,300 to add cameras at Point Potrero Marine Terminal
• Approval of February 27, 2024, Surplus Property Authority minutes
• Closed session review of liability claims and existing litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss ongoing litigation and labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The regular meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance creating a new wholesale business classification and corresponding rates. The agenda also features community proclamations and commendations.

• Ordinance creating Class P – Wholesale business classification and rates
• Proclamation honoring the Baha’i community
• Commendation for Richmond Steelers U9 Football Team
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with SEIU, IFPTE, and police associations

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to conduct labor negotiations and performance evaluations in closed session. During the open session, the council will consider legal service agreements and a directive regarding nepotism prevention in city appointments.

• $100,000 amendment to Orbach Huff & Henderson, LLP contract for police/tort cases
• New $100,000 legal services agreement with McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray, LLP
• Directive to draft rules preventing nepotism in city appointments and hiring

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to discuss closed session litigation and employee evaluations. The council will also consider a contract amendment for Way2Love, Inc. and the adoption of an equitable public land disposition policy.

• Way2Love, Inc. contract amendment to increase funding by $709,422 for sheltering resources
• Adoption of the Equitable Public Land Disposition Policy resolution
• Proclamation honoring the Baha’i community's commitment to human rights and religion
• Closed session discussion regarding Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond litigation
• Performance evaluations for the City Clerk and City Attorney

City Council

The Richmond City Council and Surplus Property Authority will meet to discuss ongoing litigation and employee evaluations in closed sessions. During the joint session, officials will consider a new lease agreement for Basin 1 at the Port of Richmond. The agenda also includes ratifying previously approved property leases.

• Lease agreement with The Dutra Group for Basin 1 at $150,000 annually
• Ratification of Surplus Property Authority lease agreements at PPMT
• Performance evaluations for the City Clerk and City Attorney
• Discussion of existing litigation including Winehaven v. City of Richmond

City Council

The City Council will conduct a closed session regarding existing litigation, anticipated litigation, and a public employee performance evaluation. The regular session includes a consent calendar for legal service amendments and city-wide updates.

• Seventh Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Downey Brand LLP for $100,000
• Point Molate Alliance, et al. v. City of Richmond litigation matter
• Direction to develop a Richmond Legislative Platform
• Review of 2023 City-Wide Accomplishments

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session regarding liability claims, litigation, and employee evaluations. The Richmond Housing Authority will consider approving meeting minutes and a contract amendment for staffing services.

• Liability claim by Janet Brandi-Routt against the City of Richmond
• Discussion of existing litigation including Bryant v. City of Richmond and Winehaven v. City of Richmond
• Public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney
• Labor negotiations involving SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and Richmond Police Officers Association
• Express Professionals Contract Amendment #4 for Nystrom Village staffing services up to $750,000

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel reviews, and legal updates before convening its regular open meeting. During the open session, members will consider routine consent calendar items, including approving November minutes and issuing a proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Key actions up for consideration include directing staff to allocate $268,000 for MLK Community Center planning consultants and requesting an update on street sweeping parking enforcement, which affects neighborhood parking schedules.

• Approve minutes from the November 28, 2023 City Council meeting
• Direct staff to use $268,000 in remaining funds to hire a consultant and architect team for MLK Community Center schematic updates and fundraising planning
• Request an update on when parking enforcement for street sweeping will resume
• Issue a proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• Hold closed session discussions with six city employee unions regarding labor negotiations

City Council

The Richmond City Council will convene for a regular meeting including a closed session to discuss liability claims, litigation, and labor negotiations. The open session includes the election of a new Vice Mayor for 2024 and several official proclamations.

• Election of the 2024 Vice Mayor
• Liability claims involving John Bruce, Jose Villalobos, and Dedrick Riley
• Litigation conference regarding Sandoval v. Richmond Housing Authority
• Proclamation recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Proclamation honoring collaboration in the reduction of homicides