League Update on COVID-19 for March 27
Last night’s League of California Cities Update: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: It has been an incredible week of actions and announcements. We continue to applaud you and thank you for your service and leadership to your cities through this...
Financial Information from Senator Skinner
Dear Constituent, My telephone Town Hall on March 24 focused on financial relief actions that our state, federal, and local governments have taken to help those who've lost jobs or had hours reduced, small businesses that have had to close, and others that have been...
COVID-19 Update for March 25
Update from last night from League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: In very late breaking news, the U.S. Senate just unanimously approved (96-0) a $2 trillion emergency package to address economic impacts from COVID-19. We...
Last Call for Fellow Priority Application!
LAST CALL FOR 20-21 FELLOW PRIORITY APPLICATIONS! Application closes March 29, 2020. Our extended application period is coming up this Sunday, March 29. If you are interested in taking on the most pressing social and environmental issues while making a difference in...
COVID-19 Update – March 24
Last night’s comprehensive update from League of California Cities: Good evening East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, the Governor issued an executive order on state prisons and juvenile facilities (see below). The Governor did indicate to...
Refrain from Using Play Structures
To further help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond’s Parks and Landscaping Division requests that families refrain from using play structures at parks. If you choose to take your children out to exercise or get fresh air, please use areas of parks...
COVID-19 Update – March 23
Last night’s briefing from League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Today, based on feedback we received from you about impacts to your cities, the League of California Cities made a request to Governor Newsom (see attached...
Birthday in the Time of Corona
While properly sheltering in place yesterday, I celebrated my birthday in style with Shirley, as well as with Rosie, Libby and Arlo, with a champagne luncheon featuring this year’s first spring salad from the garden. Thanks to Sandra Beyaert for preparing and...
COVID-19 Update – March 22
East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Thank you for feedback and questions. We continue to work on these to address your pressing concerns. Today, Governor Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration, which was approved earlier this...
Updated Delivery & Take-Out List
How to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 outbreak Local Richmond restaurants need your support more than ever during the Corona-virus outbreak. Many restaurants are offering take out. To help you know who is offering these services, we created a list of...
COVID-19 Update – March 20
East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: Tonight, the Governor released a new executive order. This order encompasses many items but we want to highlight some that you may be interested in (but do also review the EO): · Section 2: Additional Brown Act...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending March 20, 2020
This message is being sent on behalf of City Manager Laura Snideman Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending March 20th, 2020. Meeting Notes The next Richmond City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, at 6:30...
COVID-19 Update – March 19
From League of California Cities: East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: There was significant technical difficulty with the 8:30p call this evening, and we completely appreciate and understand your frustration. No notes were captured from the call,...
Small Business Loans Available
Link to apply: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Q and A on Construction Projects from Contra Costa County
What is the impact on construction projects in Contra Costa County? So long as social distancing practices are used during construction, certain projects are allowed. All residential construction projects that are partly completed can continue to completion in order...
Comcast Free Internet
Comcast Internet Essentials is offering free internet for 60 days: https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/internet-essentials-low-income-broadband-coronavirus-pandemic Internet Essentials COVID 19 - Service Application: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Resources for Richmond Residents from Richmond Main Street Initiative
Dear Richmonders, Please check out resources for Richmond residents, business owners, employees compiled by Richmond Main Street here. Click on any drop down menu to access information ranging from safety updates, health guidelines, food access,...
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – NO Closed Session
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is available on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: - NO CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M....
Richmond Ferry Service Suspended
Subject: Info on SF Bay Ferry service reduction Hello. Amid the fast-moving events of this week, we were not able to reach out to our municipal partners and county transportation authorities to give advance notice that WETA would be reducing San Francisco Bay Ferry...
IN 5 MINUTES: @6:30pm – Governor to Make Major Announcement
MEDIA ADVISORY: Contact: Governor's Press Office Thursday, March 19, 2020 (916) 445-4571 6:30 PM: Governor Newsom to Make Major Announcement on State's Response to COVID-19 Outbreak SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom will make a major announcement today on the state’s...