The Richmond City Council recorded several formal votes on Aug. 26. Key outcomes follow.

Housing Authority consent calendar: Motion to approve the Richmond Housing Authority consent calendar was made by Tenant Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Robinson. Roll call recorded yes votes from Commissioners Bonner, Jimenez, Wilson, Robinson, Vice Chair Cepeda and Chair Martinez; Brown was absent. The item passed.

Addition of emergency item to city consent calendar (cancellation of the Sept. 2, 2025 meeting): The council voted to add an emergency item to the consent calendar to cancel the Sept. 2 regular meeting and reconvene on Sept. 16. Motion by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Bana; Vice Mayor Cepeda abstained from the vote; motion passed.

City consent calendar: The council approved the city consent calendar (item U‑8‑B withdrawn earlier). Motion by Councilmember Wilson, second by Vice Mayor Cepeda. Roll call recorded yes votes from Councilmembers Bonner, Jimenez, Wilson, Robinson, Vice Mayor Cepeda and Mayor Martinez; Councilmember Brown was absent. The motion passed.

Sister‑city resolution (V‑2): The council adopted a resolution establishing a sister‑city relationship with Sebastia, Palestine. Motion by Councilmember Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Bona. Vote recorded Yeas: Bona, Jimenez, Wilson, Robinson, Martinez; Nay: Vice Mayor Cepeda; Brown absent. The motion passed.

Closed‑session report: The city attorney reported direction given during closed session on multiple liability claims and existing litigation and that the council provided direction to negotiators on labor items; no reportable, final actions were taken in closed session.

No ordinances or budget adoptions were passed during the meeting; the sister‑city resolution and consent items make up the principal formal actions reported in the meeting minutes.