Richmond Main Street holds regular Board of Directors and Committee Meetings. Unless otherwise advised, these meetings will be held via Zoom on the following dates in 2021.
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Board of Directors
4th Thursday, bi-monthly (effective April 2022)
5pm – 6pm
January 27
February 24
April 28
June 23
August 25
October 27
December 22
Public Comment
Any person may directly address the Board at this time on any item on the agenda or on any item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. A maximum of five (5) minutes is allowed for each speaker. Public comment requests at meetings held via video conference must be arranged at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact admin@richmondmainstreet.org or (510) 236-4049. Staff will send the meeting information via email by 12noon on the meeting date.
Meeting agendas and minutes for current calendar year available for view and download by clicking on text links above. Agendas and minutes for meetings of previous years available here.
Committees
Clean & Safe
Goals & Objectives
- Bring together residents, merchants, and property owners, City departments, and public safety officials to ensure a clean & safe Downtown for all community members
- Create opportunities for stakeholders to share concerns and collaborate on solutions
- Host events and activities that build community through the enjoyment and stewardship of public spaces
Chair: Cindy Haden
Staff Liaison: Ronnie Mills
2nd Wednesday of the month
bi-monthly
4:30pm – 5:30pm
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
October 12
December 14
Economic Development
Goals & Objectives
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Provide technical assistance, trainings, and access to market opportunities for local business owners and entrepreneurs
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Build strong relationships with Downtown businesses and property owners to understand their needs and provide assistance
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Partner with Downtown businesses in advocating for inclusive economic development projects
Chair: Charlene Smith
Staff Liaison: Andrea Portillo-Knowles
3rd Monday of the month
monthly
5pm – 6pm
January 10 *^
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
Promotions & Fundraising
Goals & Objectives
- Create opportunities for residents to gather in their own Downtown to enjoy art, music, food, and community
- Host inclusive events that activate spaces, continue and add to Richmond’s rich arts & culture legacy, and support local businesses/community efforts
- Produce special events and activities to raise funds for Richmond Main Street programs
Chairs: Michael K Martin, Yvette Williams-Barr
Staff Liaison: Ronnie Mills
2nd Monday of the month
monthly
12pm – 1pm
January 10
February 14
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
Meeting Notation Key
*Closed session; invitation only
*^Rescheduled from original date
**Meeting cancelled
^No quorum, minutes not available
***Special Session