Richmond City Council Meeting - 3/17/2026

Richmond City Council · March 17, 2026

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Opening, roll call and announcement of closed-session topics

Announcement

4:51 → 6:21(1m 30s)

Mayor Martinez called the special open session to take public comment before adjourning to closed session. Roll call noted Council Member Bana absent. Staff announced two closed-session items: existing litigation (Dorne v. City of Richmond) and labor negotiations involving multiple bargaining units and named agency representatives.

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Richmond City Council and related boards held a lengthy March 17, 2026 meeting covering public safety and police union public comments, a midyear budget review and proposed adjustments (adopted), a landmark rezoning for the John Haley Studio House (first reading and approval), a directive to begin procurement of a wastewater/stormwater operator, and a contested vote to amend the Flock Safety (CCTV/ALPR) agreement.

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