Richmond Rising convened Dec. 3 at the Nevin Community Center in Richmond, California, to hear progress reports from partner organizations working under a city grant and to coordinate upcoming workshops and community events.

The meeting opened with an interpreter announcement (Leti) and a land acknowledgement. The meeting facilitator said the coalition is advising on work supported by a large city grant (transcribed in the meeting as 35000000) to improve public health, the environment and the local economy in the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe and Coronado neighborhoods.

Project reports covered a range of activities. The facilitator said organizers updated a project budget and plan to open a shared office space to support project infrastructure and partnership work. A Nov. 12 solar workshop drew roughly 15 people who indicated interest in enrolling in a solar‑benefits program; facilitators also reported making routine contract modifications and submitting invoices and state reimbursement requests. "We submitted the statements of account and invoices for reimbursement to the state," the facilitator said.

Transportation and micromobility updates included continued work to pursue a complete‑streets funding opportunity estimated by staff at about $10,000,000 and ongoing coordination with the Transportation Commission and city staff. The Richmond Wellness Trail was reported at roughly $418,000 spent to date with additional millions remaining in the line item; work continues with consultants and contractors. The electric bicycle program has done maintenance on e‑bike stations, recruited volunteers, and reported roughly $295,000 in spending with applications available for community participation, the facilitator said. Salma was identified in the meeting as the city's lead for the e‑bike project.

Community greening partners reported installations and programming: Urban Telt installed three drip irrigation systems and estimated about 20,000 gallons saved; Ground Work (transcribed as Ground Work Richement/Richmen) described recent plantings and plans for an "adopt a tree" program; Orchard for All reported gifting 30 trees and harvesting about 120.4 pounds of produce and outlined apprentice application dates.

Youth programming was highlighted by Gaby, who reported youth trainings and rides (including a Point Richmond outing), an upcoming youth event on Dec. 13 at Marina B and outreach materials in English and Spanish. The committee also heard that BJRx held community distribution events and made a large donated food distribution.

Committee members asked about vandalism to shared e‑bikes; the facilitator said additional staff help has reduced incidents. Members also asked whether business tenants or renters can participate in improvement projects; the facilitator said renters can participate but may need landlord permission for some work.

Nicolás, a district representative covering Richmond to West Sacramento, introduced himself and offered assistance to help attract resources to the neighborhood.

The committee postponed approval of the previous meeting's minutes until the next meeting when more members are present. The facilitator announced upcoming meetings on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 2025, and requested suggestions for January's agenda; two confirmed January agenda items are a Bay Area air quality organization presentation and the committee presidency opening.

Announcements included a holiday walk event with refreshments and a request from the facilitator that community members support a West Contra Costa teacher strike by not sending students to school; the city will open community centers for childcare for families who need it during strike activity.

The meeting closed after general announcements; flyers and additional information were noted as available at the back table.

Next steps: staff and partners will continue budget reconciliation and state invoicing, hold scheduled workshops Dec. 10 and Dec. 13, and return to the committee to seek approval of the prior meeting minutes when a fuller quorum is present.