Reso. No. xx-21
RESOLUTION NO. xx-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE RICHMOND GREENWAY GAP CLOSURE STUDY
WHEREAS, the Richmond Greenway (“Greenway”) is a local and regional connector but is not continuous and the gap between the east and west sides of the Greenway creates travel barriers by forcing trail users onto high-stress streets; and
WHEREAS, closing the Greenway gap would transform connectivity of the Greenway, providing seamless access across the City; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR1 calls for an expanded multimodal circulation system with safe and attractive conditions for all modes; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR2 aims to make walking and biking a more attractive option and enhance connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, and work places; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Goal CR3 emphasizes safety and maintenance improvements that consider all modes of transportation including walking, bicycling, and public transit; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Goal EC2 seeks to expand the City’s green transportation network and reduce automobile reliance; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Goal HW4 supports access to adequate and safe public transit and active circulation options that increase physical activity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond applied for and received a grant for the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study (“Study”) through the California Department of Transportation’s Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, engagement with the public and technical stakeholders was central to the Study and played a critical role in informing recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Study developed concepts for a future bridge as well as street and park improvements, a wide range of access improvements, and specific street design concepts; and
WHEREAS, the vision for the Greenway will be implemented with a three-pronged approach that encompasses securing funding, developing financing mechanisms, and ongoing collaboration with community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, consisting of projects involving only feasibility or planning studies needed for possible future action for which an agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded and the Study does not have a legally binding effect on later activities; and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the draft Richmond Greenway Gap Closure Study.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon Reso. No. xx-21
which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held January 24, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney