MEETING(S) ARE VIRTUAL
REGULAR RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Members:
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor at Large
Melvin Willis, Councilmember District 1
Cesar Zepeda, Councilmember District 2
Doria Robinson, Councilmember District 3
Soheila Bana, Councilmember District 4
Gayle McLaughlin, Vice Mayor, District 5
Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember District 6
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A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION 4:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
C. CLOSED SESSION
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D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
G. ROLL CALL
H. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
J. AGENDA REVIEW
K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE DURING
CLOSED SESSION
L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum) M. ABATEMENT REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - 1st Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
N. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
O. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
O.1 City Clerk's Office
O.1.a City Council Meeting Minutes 11
APPROVE the minutes of the Richmond City Council December 20, 2022, and January 17, 2023, regular meetings, January 9, January 10, and January 31, 2023, special meetings, and January 10, 2023, Swearing-In Ceremony - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510- 620-6513).
O.2 Community Development
O.2.a Adoption of the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP)
48 ADOPT a resolution approving the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP) – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Hector Rojas 510-620-1220).
O.3 Finance Department
O.3.a Contract for Online Registration and Bid Management System 304 APPROVE a sole-source contract with PlanetBids, Inc. to provide an online vendor registration and bid Management System (BidsOnline), at an amount not to exceed $18,675 per year, for a period of three years with one two-year option to extend at the same cost and terms per year – Finance Department (Antonio Banuelos 510-620- 6741/Ofelia Alvarez 510-620-6699).
O.3.b Investment and Cash Balance Report, and Monthly Overtime Reports for the Month of December 2022
336
RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report and monthly Overtime Reports for the month of December 2022 – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
O.3.c Amendment of Authorized Signatures on the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
351
ADOPT a resolution revising the authorization list on the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) accounts to reflect the current staff assignments in the Finance Department – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
O.4 Library and Community Services
O.4.a Love Your Block (LYB) Mini-Grant Program Fiscal Years 2022-2024 355 APPROVE the Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2024 Love Your Block Mini- Grant (LYB Mini-Grant) program guidelines, application, final report, and grant award agreement; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to administer grant award agreements and disburse grant funds upon selection of recipients – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Stephanie Ny 510-620-6563).
O.4.b Memorandum of Understanding with R&R Hospitality Academy for a Culinary Program at the Richmond Senior Center
384
APPROVE the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and R&R Hospitality Academy, from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, for a partnership to provide hot meals by R&R Hospitality to participants enrolled in programs at the Richmond Annex & Senior Center in exchange for the use of the Senior Center kitchen – Community Services Department (LaShonda
White/Ranjana Maharaj/ Kymberlyn Carson-Thrower 510-620-6789).
O.4.c Disposition of the Library Book Van as a Donation to the Richmond Public Library Foundation
394
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a donation of the Library Book Van, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van, to the Richmond Public Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which donated funding for the purchase of the vehicle to the City in 2014; and AUTHORIZE the city manager or designee to execute this disposition of the vehicle – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Christopher Larsen 510-620-5524).
O.4.d Contracts with The Watershed Project and Groundwork Richmond for the Youth Outdoors Richmond Program
420
APPROVE sole-source contracts for The Watershed Project, in the amount of $61,200, to provide outdoor educational programming for the Youth Outdoors Richmond Program, for a term of February 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025; and Groundwork Richmond, in an amount of $59,208, to provide outdoor educational programming for the Youth Outdoors Richmond Program, for a term of February 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Ranjana Maharaj/Stephanie Ny 510-620-6563).
O.4.e Amend Contract with The Glen Price Group to Develop Grant Proposal Applications
555
APPROVE a ninth contract amendment with the Glen Price Group to increase the contract payment limit by $150,000, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $488,085, to develop proposal content, drafts, and attachments necessary to submit final copies of grant applications to various agencies, and extend the term expiration to June 30, 2024 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Tamara Walker 510-307-8006).
O.4.f Amendment to the 2022-2023 Employment & Training Department Budget
653
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget $210,500 in federal funds awarded to the Employment & Training Department from the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Tamara Walker 510-307-8006).
O.4.g Grant for electric vehicle solar charging arc to support the Richmond Car Share Program
666
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE grant funds from Richmond
Community Foundation (RCF Connects) in accordance with the grant to purchase a solar EV ARC; AUTHORIZE a grant match in the amount of $35,600 from the approved Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) transportation budget; and APPROVE a first sole-source contract amendment with Envision Solar in an amount of $91,000, for a total not to exceed amount of 171,000, to acquire and manage one EV ARC, with contingency expenses to support the Community Carshare Program, with a term ending December 31, 2024 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denée Evans 510-621-1718).
O.5 Mayor's Office
O.5.a Arts and Culture Commission Appointments 756
APPOINT Ted Bell II, Arts and Culture Commission, Seat #4, Term Expires January 31, 2027; Melody Kozma-Kennedy, seat #12, Term Expires January 31, 2027 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
O.6 Police Department
O.6.a Purchase of Encrypted Police Radios for Richmond Police Department
760
APPROVE the purchase of 175 portable police radios and 150 mobile police radios from Motorola Solutions, to comply with the California Department of Justice directive, for an amount not to exceed $2,064,146.06 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510- 621-1802).
O.6.b Proposed service agreement with Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office to continue the community-based prosecution program.
785
APPROVE a sole-source agreement with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office for the continued and dedicated services of a deputy district attorney who would be specifically assigned as Richmond's Community Based Prosecutor, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 - Police Department (Chief Bisa French 621-1802).
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
P.1 Terminal One Disposition pursuant to Amended Land Disposition Agreement 797 ADOPT a resolution reviewing the terms of Amendment to Land Disposition Agreement for Terminal One Project and all outstanding objections by various Citizen Groups with respect to the Project and decide whether (i) to exercise the right to rescind the transaction and require the Property to be deeded back to the City and the Deposit returned to Developer; (ii) allow the sale and Project to continue forward; or (iii) direct staff to negotiate further revisions to the ALDA – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
P.2 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Public Hearing to Consider Encroachment Agreement Application Approval APPROVE an Encroachment Agreement Application for private landowner fence encroachment into the unimproved public right of way at 130 E. Scenic Avenue; and AUTHORIZE the City to enter into a recorded Encroachment Agreement regarding same, to be recorded on the landowner’s property title - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Robert Armijo 510- 520-5477).
P.3 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Public Hearing to Consider Encroachment Agreement Application Approval APPROVE an Encroachment Agreement Application for private landowner fence encroachment into the unimproved public right of way at 8 Western Drive; and AUTHORIZE the City to enter into a recorded Encroachment Agreement regarding same, to be recorded on the landowner’s property title - Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Robert Armijo 510-520-5477).
Q. BUDGET SESSION
Q.1 Budget Presentation 958
RECEIVE budget presentations from the City Manager, Capital Improvement Projects, Internal Services (Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance), Economic Development, City Clerk, City Council, Mayor’s Office - Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790).
R. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
S. ADJOURNMENT
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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, December 20, 2022
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Melvin Willis, and Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez arrived after the roll was called.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIM (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Employee - Police Department
Claims: 17000153COR, 16000166COR
Agency Claimed Against: City of Richmond
C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government
Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) City of Richmond v. Pacific Gas & Electric
Winehaven v. City of Richmond
Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al.
North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One Case
C.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: South 45th Street to the west, Wall Avenue to the south, Interstate 80 to the east, and the BART tracks to the north Agency negotiators: Anita Luck, Lina Velasco, and Jesus Morales Negotiating parties: Miraflores Community Devco, LLC
Under negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
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Property: Terminal One
Agency negotiators: Lina Velasco and Dave Aleshire
Negotiating parties: Terminal One Development LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit
2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units
3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (public comment is limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
There were no public comments via teleconference.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 2:08 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
F. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Special Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority was called to order at 5:39 p.m. by Chairperson Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Chairperson Eduardo Martinez, Chairperson Thomas K. Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: Commissioner Nathaniel Bates was absent for the entire meeting.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The public comment instructional video was shown.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
K. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments via teleconference.
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L. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Chairperson Martinez
Seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin
To approve Item L.1.
Ayes (7): Commissioners Jimenez, Johnson III, McLaughlin, Willis, Vice Chairperson Martinez, Chairperson Butt, and Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Scott
Absent: (1): Commissioner Bates
Passed (7 to 1)
L.1 Continued use of teleconference technology
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Housing Authority pursuant to the provisions of AB 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 2175
M. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
N. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council/Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:46 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
O. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent:
Councilmember Nathaniel Bates arrived after the roll was called.
P. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Butt announced his recusal from Item Z.1 regarding the cannabis license ordinance because his business had business relationships with several cannabis businesses that may have been affected by the council's actions.
Q. AGENDA REVIEW
Items W.5.a (The Center for Common Concerns dba Homebase contract amendment), W.5.c (Transformative Climate Communities co-applicants contract), W.11.a (community surveys), W.12.b (Design Review Board appointments), and W.14.b (W.R.
Forde Associates, Inc. construction agreement) were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda.
Item Z.4 (Contra Costa Transportation Authority presentation) was moved immediately following the Consent Calendar. Item Z.1 (cannabis license ordinance) was moved for discussion immediately following Item Z.4.
Item Z.3 (West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council report) was continued to the January 24, 2023, City Council meeting.
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced there was a correction to Item W.6.c. (Men and Women of Valor lease) adding language that was not included in Attachment 1 - Lease, in Article 2 adding the following sentence: "(e) Termination in Furtherance of
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Development. Tenant understands and acknowledges that Landlord may seek to utilize the Property as a potential housing development site. In furtherance of such process, Landlord may terminate this Agreement during the Term upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to Tenant."
Mrs. Christian also announced there was a clarification to Item W.13.e (purchase of a sleeper trailer) that funds should be from the Richmond Police Department General Fund dollars, account string 01191021-400705.
Item Y (report from the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force) was postponed to a future meeting pending data analysis.
R. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Item C.1 (workers' compensation claims) the council approved the claim 16000166COR with an option to go forward with negotiating a resolution of the claim.
Item C.2 (city manager's performance evaluation) there was a discussion of how to conduct the evaluation. There was no reportable action taken.
Item C.3 (existing litigations) staff was given direction for further negotiation to resolve the Pacific Gas & Electric claim. There was no reportable action taken. Staff gave a report on the Winehaven, Guidiville Rancheria, and North Coast Rivers Alliance/Point Molate Alliance cases and direction was given to the city attorney to work out a settlement with regard to a matter. There was no reportable action taken.
Item C.4 (anticipated litigation for one case) the city attorney was given direction to explore legal counsel to utilize in pursuing the claim. There was no reportable action taken.
Item C.5 (real property negotiations) the Mira Flores matter was deferred to the January 17, 2023, City Council meeting. A report was given on the status of negotiations regarding Terminal One and direction was given for further negotiations of the amended land disposition agreement. There was no reportable action taken.
Item C.6 (labor negotiations) the status of all bargaining units was discussed and direction was given for continued bargaining with respect to several of the bargaining units but not others. There was no reportable action in terms of any final agreement.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl welcomed the city's new Deputy Director of Public Works Robert Armijo and gave an overview of his educational background and work experience.
Ms. Curl announced the city's new "Rooted in Richmond" historical walking tour developed by the Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with community groups, professional historians, the National Parks Service, and the Richmond Museum Association. The tour was available via download from the Rooted in Richmond mobile app or by calling the City Manager's Office at (510) 620-6512 for assistance.
Ms. Curl presented information on the city's holiday curtailment that commenced December 27-30, 2022, and the availability of city services with minimal staffing during that time. City Hall offices were scheduled to return to full service on January 3, 2023.
Chief Assistant City Attorney Shannon Moore gave an oral report required under California Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), regarding Item W.1.b. (city manager contract amendment), specifying the following two purposes of the amendment: (1) specified the timing of the deferred compensation contribution that was no longer at a set
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limit and it followed the Internal Revenue Service's deferred compensation contribution limit; and (2) instead of the city providing an annual flexible spending account contribution, the city manager would receive an annual nonpersable lump sum payment in the same amount.
T. REPORT FROM THE REIMAGINING TASK FORCE - 3rd Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Postponed to a future meeting pending data analysis.
U. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Wassberg gave comments via teleconference regarding members of the council, the Richmond Progressive Alliance, and politicians. Mr. Wasserg also gave comments regarding alleged political conflicts of interest.
V. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To approve Item V.1.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
V.1 Approval of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) and Administrative Budget
ADOPT a resolution approving the Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and an administrative budget, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 (“ROPS 23-24”), pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(o) and 34171(a), (b), and 34177(j), respectively – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Rita Martinez 510-621- 1546).
Adopted Resolution No. 22-1
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar except Items W.5.a, W.5.c, W.11.a, W.12.b, and W.14.b.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Passed (7 to 0)
W.1 City Attorney's Office
W.1.a Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Allen Glaessner Hazelwood & Werth for Litigation Defense Services
APPROVE a fourth amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm of Allen Glaessner Hazelwood & Werth to increase the
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compensation by an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total compensation amount not to exceed $960,000, for the term period beginning September 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2023 – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire/Shannon Moore/Alan Cohen 510-620- 6709).
W.1.b City Manager Contract Amendment
APPROVE a first amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement that i) specifies timing for the City’s contribution to Employee’s deferred compensation plan and provides that the contribution will be the then-current deferred comp contribution limit (excluding catchup contributions); and ii) provides that instead of the City providing $7,850 annually in FSA contributions, the City Manager will receive an annual nonpersable lump sum payment in the same amount – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509).
W.2 City Clerk's Office
W.2.a Canvas of Returns – November 2022 General Election ADOPT a resolution Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 179-22
W.2.b Continued Use of Teleconferencing
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of all City legislative bodies pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 180-22
W.2.c City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the Richmond City Council November 22, 2022, regular meeting - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
W.2.d City Council Holiday Schedule
APPROVE the City Council holiday schedule as follows: December 20, 2022, last meeting of 2022; December 27, 2022, and January 3, 2023, no meeting; and January 10, 2023, Swearing-in Ceremony of the new City Councilmembers - City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.3 City Council
W.3.a Acknowledge the Passage of AB 252, State Legislation Preventing Excessive Rent Increases For Bay Area Floating Homes.
ADOPT a resolution acknowledging the passage of AB 252, which is state legislation preventing excessive rent increases for Bay Area floating homes - Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin (510-620-6636)
Adopted Resolution No. 181-22
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W.4 City Manager's Office
W.4.a Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Environmental Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) Competitive Grant Program
APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) competitive grant program annual allocation of $325,000; and AUTHORIZE the release of the Request for Application and Guidelines – City Manager’s Office (LaShonda White/Shané Johnson/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
W.4.b Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Request for Proposal (RFP) Fiscal Year 2023-2024
ACKNOWLEDGE the proposed January 3, 2023, release of the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Request for Proposals to support a competitive grant process to fund youth-serving organizations – Department of Children and Youth (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
W.4.c City-Wide 2022 Accomplishments
RECEIVE a presentation regarding the 2022 City-wide accomplishments – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
W.5 Community Development
W.5.a Contract Amendment No. 1 with The Center for Common Concerns, Inc. dba Homebase
APPROVE contract amendment no. 1 with The Center for Common Concerns, Inc. dba Homebase, to increase the contract limit by $40,000, for a total amount not to exceed $140,000, and extend the term through June 30, 2023, to provide additional services related to preparation of the City’s Homelessness Strategic Plan – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6706).
Mayor Butt requested the matter be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mayor Butt expressed concerns that funds were being wasted on homelessness studies instead of being used to place the unhoused in homes. Discussion ensued. Director of Community Development Lina Velasco gave an overview of the proposed changes in the scope of work to expand community engagement and services provided to the unhoused. Further discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To approve said contact amendment.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, and Councilmember Willis
Noes (3): Councilmember Jimenez, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Bates
Failed (3 to 4)
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
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To allow for an additional $25,000.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, and Councilmember Willis
Noes (3): Councilmember Jimenez, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Bates
Failed (3 to 4)
W.5.b Contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) APPROVE a contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) in the amount of $1,264,423, to provide Rapid Rehousing and Housing Navigation services for the Castro Encampment including the administration of $1,000,000 of Housing Trust Funds, for a term through December 31, 2023, to be funded using the City’s Encampment Resolution Funds – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus Morales 510-620-6649).
W.5.c Contract with TCC Co-Applicants for Post-Award Consultation Funding APPROVE five contracts in the amount of $10,000 per Co-Applicant (Groundwork Richmond, GRID Alternatives, Rich City Rides, Trust For Public Land, and Urban Tilth), to cover costs associated with the $35,000,000 Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 Post- Award Consultation (PAC) process and to complete all the necessary documents to execute the TCC implementation grant agreement, with a term ending June 30, 2023 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Samantha Carr 510-620-6706).
Mayor Butt requested the matter be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mayor Butt expressed concerns regarding a potential violation of the city's procurement regulations and the lack of documentation for how the co-applicants were selected by staff. Mayor Butt also expressed concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest involving the council-elect that was the executive director of Urban Tilth.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
To approve said contracts.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Noes (1): Mayor Butt
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (5 to 2)
W.5.d Contract Amendment No. 1 with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP APPROVE contract amendment no. 1 with Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP (MGO) to increase the contract limit by $15,250, for a total amount not to exceed $25,250, and to extend the term to December 31, 2024, to continue to assist in preparing federal and state income tax returns for the
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Richmond Neighborhood Stabilization Corporation – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco 510-620-6706).
W.5.e Contract with RCF Connects to Develop and Implement a Housing First and Short-Term Emergency Housing Assistance Program.
APPROVE a contract with RCF Connects to develop and implement a Housing First Program and a Short-Term Emergency Housing Assistance Program for unhoused individuals and/or families in need of housing- related assistance, for a total amount not to exceed $525,000, with a term expiration of June 30, 2024 – Community Development
Department/Library and Community Services Department (Lina Velasco/LaShonda White 510-620-6512).
W.6 Economic Development
W.6.a Budget Appropriation for Osprey Bird Sculpture Project APPROPRIATE into the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Public Art Percent for Art Fund budget the $25,500 received in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 from Ridgeline Property Group for the design, fabrication, and installation of the Osprey Bird Sculpture – City Manager's Office (Shasa Curl/Winifred Day 510-672-2209).
W.6.b Contract Amendment for Security Services at Terminal One APPROVE a first contract amendment with Universal Protection Service, LP DBA Allied Universal Security Services, to increase the contract amount by $209,963, for a new total contract not to exceed $1,008,560, for a term extending through December 31, 2024, to continue providing security services at the Port of Richmond Terminal One location – City Manager's Office (Shane Johnson/Lilia Corral 510-620-6512).
W.6.c Proposed Men and Women of Valor Lease
APPROVE a lease with Men and Women of Valor (MWV) for the continued use of 1350 Kelsey Street, at a rate of $1 per month, for a three- year term from December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2025, with two additional one-year term options to extend the lease – City Manager’s Office (Craig Murray 510-621-1612).
A correction was made during the Agenda Review adding language that was not included in Attachment 1 - Lease, in Article 2 adding the following sentence: "(e) Termination in Furtherance of Development.
Tenant understands and acknowledges that Landlord may seek to utilize the Property as a potential housing development site. In furtherance of such process, Landlord may terminate this Agreement during the Term upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to Tenant."
W.6.d Meritage Home Corporation Developer Funds and Contract with Richard Salazar to Paint a Mural
ADOPT a resolution to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE funds in the amount of $451,000 from Meritage Housing Corporation into the Arts and Culture Division one percent Private Developer fund; and APPROVE a sole-source contract with Bay Area EV, LLC, in the amount of $350,000, to paint a mural on the 88 sound barrier wall panels located on Giant Road, with a term beginning December 20, 2022, and ending December 31, 2024 – City Manager's Office (Winifred Day 510-620-6512).
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Adopted Resolution No. 182-22
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W.7 Finance Department
W.7.a Investment and Cash Balance Report, and Monthly Overtime Reports for the Month of October 2022
RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report and monthly Overtime Reports for the month of October 2022 – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6740/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.7.b Contract with ClearGov, Inc. to provide Annual Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan Book Publishing Service
APPROVE a contract with ClearGov, Inc. to provide Budget Book compilation services, in an amount not to exceed $42,100, over a two-year term from December 20, 2022, through December 31, 2024, with an option to extend the contract an additional two years with a three percent annual cost increase – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.7.c First Contract Amendment with NHA Advisors, LLC
APPROVE a first amendment to the contract with NHA Advisors, LLC, in the amount of $100,000, to continue to provide Municipal Advisor services on an as-needed basis, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,000, and a term ending October 6, 2024 – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Delmy Cuellar 510-620-6790).
W.8 Fire Department
W.8.a Revised Contract with Stryker Sales Corporation Dba Stryker Medical APPROVE a sole-source contract with Stryker Medical to provide maintenance, software updates, diagnostics, and certain repairs for emergency medical equipment used by the Fire Department, for a total contract amount not to exceed $46,267.20, and a contract term through November 30, 2025 - Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307- 8041).
W.9 Human Resources
W.9.a Contract for Alternative Dispute Resolution Administration and Consultation Services
APPROVE a contract with Excel ADR, in an amount not to exceed $477,000, to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) consultative services for the City of Richmond and International Association of Firefighters (Local 188 IAFF) to administer the program, with a term from December 20, 2022, through December 19, 2025 – Human Resources Department (Laura Marquez 510-620-6974).
W.9.b Amend Position Control and Salary Schedule to Add Director of Economic Development, Amend Position Control to Add Deputy City Manager, Finance Manager and Management Analyst I/II or Senior Management Analyst
ADOPT a resolution amending position control and the salary schedule to add Director of Economic Development and APPROPRIATE the required wages, salaries, and benefits; and AMEND position control reallocating Deputy City Manager to oversee the Department of Children and Youth and Community Services, reallocating the Community Services Department Senior Accountant to Finance Manager, and reallocating the
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Office of Neighborhood Safety Division Project Coordinator and Accounting Assistant I/II to Management Analyst I/II or Senior Management Analyst – Human Resources Department (Sharrone Taylor/Nickie Mastay 510-620-6803). This item was continued from the December 6, 2022, meeting.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 183-22 and 184-22
W.9.c 2022 City of Richmond Fire Fighters Local 188 ADR Agreement.
APPROVE the Labor Management Workers’ Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Agreement between the City of Richmond (City) and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 188 (Local 188) – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/Sharrone Taylor/Laura Marquez 510-620-6974).
Adopted Resolution No. 185-22
W.10 Information Technology
W.10.a Proposed Amendment to the Contract with Tyler Technologies MUNIS Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System
APPROVE a twelfth amendment to the contract with Tyler Technologies MUNIS Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System for the purchase of services including application support, Planned Annual Continuing Education (PACE), training, and a revenue investment assessment, increasing the contract amount by $107,425, for a total amount not to exceed $9,131,199.75, with a term extending through June 30, 2024 – Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 510-620-6874).
W.11 Library and Community Services
W.11.a 2023 and 2025 Richmond Community Surveys
AUTHORIZE the city manager or their designee to enter into a 36-month agreement with Polco/National Research Center’s National Citizen Survey Program to facilitate and conduct the 2023 ($31,525) and 2025 ($32,500) Richmond Community Surveys, and provide ongoing subscriber outreach and profile management in 2024 ($7,500), for a total contract payment limit of $78,000, including a $6,475 contingency to support additional survey-related services – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Patrick Seals 510-620-6512).
Councilmember Jimenez requested the matter be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and questions. Discussion ensued. City Manager Shasa Curl, Interim Director of Community Services LaShonda White, and Administrative Analyst Patrick Seals provided additional information to address questions. The council recommended testing cell phone accessibility to the survey to increase outreach. The council requested an opportunity to add additional unique questions to the survey.
Sara Cantor gave comments via teleconference. Further discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Councilmember Jimenez
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To approve said authorization. A friendly amendment made by Councilmember Jimenez to receive input regarding unique questions before rolling out the survey was accepted.
Ayes (7): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez,
Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin,
Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Passed (7 to 0)
W.11.b Acceptance of Plug In America – Grant Funds
ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a $3,000 grant award from Plug In America to support the expenses related to the 2022 National Drive Electric Week Event – Library and Community Services Department (LaShonda White/Denee Evans 510-621-1718).
W.12 Mayor's Office
W.12.a Commission on Aging Appointment
APPOINT Lucy Williams, Commission on Aging, Seat #7, Term Expires May 19, 2026 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
W.12.b Design Review Board Appointments
APPOINT King Tang, Design Review Board, Seat #4, Term Expires March 17, 2024; Vita Rey, Design Review Board, Seat #5, Term Expires March 17, 2023 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
A member of the public requested the matter be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Mayor Butt introduced the matter.
Tarnel Abbott gave comments via teleconference. Discussion ensued.
Motion by Mayor Butt
Seconded by Councilmember Johnson III
To approve the proposed appointment.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Mayor Butt
Noes (2): Councilmember Jimenez and Councilmember McLaughlin Abstentions (2): Councilmember Willis and Vice Mayor Martinez Failed (3 to 4)
W.12.c Housing Advisory Commission Appointment
APPOINT Philena Cosby, Housing Advisory Commission, Seat #3, Term Expires November 1, 2024 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510-620- 6503).
W.12.d Recreation and Parks Commission Appointment
APPOINT Samantha Torres, Recreation and Parks Commission, Seat #1, Term Expires October 26, 2025 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt 510- 620-6503).
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W.13 Police Department
W.13.a Contract Amendment with STAND! For Families Free of Violence.
APPROVE a first amendment to the City's sole-source contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence to increase the payment limit by $150,000, for a new total contract payment limit not to exceed $197,567, with a term extending three years through December 31, 2025, and an amended service plan to include additional counseling, support and advocacy services on behalf of domestic violence victims and their families – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
W.13.b Police Department Canine Purchase
APPROVE the purchase of one police canine from Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $18,017.50 - Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
W.13.c Three-Year Contract with Rippleworx, Inc. for an Officer Wellness Application
APPROVE a sole-source contract with RippleWorx, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $155,000, to utilize their application (MagnusWorx) focused on the well-being of law enforcement personnel and their families, for a three-year term from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
W.13.d Three-Year Sole-Source Contract with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. (PSG)
APPROVE a three-year sole source contract with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc., to assist the police department in dealing with critical incidents and the mental health challenges involved with the police profession, for the period January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
W.13.e Proposed Purchase of Sleeper Trailer from Midway Trailers, Inc.
APPROVE and APPROPRIATE the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds, in the amount of $184,000 (including tax), for the purchase of a Bunk House Trailer from Midway Trailers, Inc. – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
There was a clarification made during Agenda Review that funds should be from the Richmond Police Department General Fund dollars, account string 01191021-400705.
W.14 Public Works
W.14.a One Bay Area Grant 3 (OBAG 3) Applications for Bayview-to-BART and McBryde Ave Safe Routes to Parks Projects
ADOPT resolutions authorizing the filing of applications for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), committing any necessary matching funds, and stating assurance to complete the project – Public Works Department (Daniel
Chavarria/Patrick Phelan 510-307-8111).
Adopted Resolution Nos. 186-22 and 187-22
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W.14.b Resolution Amending the Construction Agreement with W.R. Forde Associates, Inc.
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a first amendment to the construction agreement with W.R. Forde Associates, Inc. to increase the amount by $88,738.99, for a new total contract limit not to exceed $1,872,707.99, to complete the Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South Bikeways Project and additional required work – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria/Patrick Phelan 510-307-8111).
Councilmember Bates requested the matter be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion concerning impending bicycle lanes. The following individuals gave comments via teleconference: Philip Rosenthal, Leisa Johnson, Naomi Williams, Bruce Beyaert, and Sara Cantor. Discussion ensued. The council suggested making the roadway divider at 1st Street and Cutting Boulevard more prominent for night driving; and considering public comment suggestions by reaching out to the various stakeholder groups for future transportation corridor projects.
Motion by Councilmember Bates
To refer the matter back to allow the community full participation, and if there were plans to extend bicycle lanes to Interstate 80, invite Laurel Park and other neighborhood councils to be involved in hearing the discussion.
Died for lack of second
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Noes (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (6 to 1)
Adopted Resolution No. 188-22
W.14.c Approve the Purchase of a Replacement Altec Bucket Truck APPROVE the purchase of an Altec AT41M aerial boom truck from Altec Industries, in an amount not to exceed $279,400, based on Sourcewell Contract 110421-ALT – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510- 620-5478/Dee Karnes 510-231-3044).
W.14.d Proposed Standing Purchase Order for Streetlight and Traffic Signal Poles and Related Products
APPROVE a standing purchase order with JAM Services to provide streetlight and traffic signal poles and related products on an as-needed basis to replace damaged poles throughout the City, in an amount not-to- exceed $750,000, over a three-year period beginning December 20, 2022, and ending June 30, 2025, with an option to extend an additional two years in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria/Jose Urquilla 510-620-6896).
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W.14.e Proposed Contract with Julian Tree Care
APPROVE a contract in the amount of $30,000 for the removal of trees at Pt. Molate, with a term from December 20, 2022, through June 30, 2023 – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/Greg Hardesty 510-620-6920).
X. BUDGET SESSION
X.1 Proposed Corrective Action Plan to State Auditor’s Recommendations RECEIVE a report regarding the City’s proposed Corrective Action Plan to State Audit No. 2021-806 – Finance Department (Delmy Cuellar 510-620- 6790/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
City Manager Shasa Curl introduced the matter. Deputy City Manager Nickie Mastay presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: background information; corrective action plan details; and next steps. Discussion ensued.
The council requested options to consider for each of the audit report recommendations. The council also requested a balance between the way the city sustained its financial reserves and provided needed services to the community.
Y. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Clerk Pamela Christian announced that it was time, pursuant to public notice, to hear the following public hearing items.
Y.1 Amendments to Richmond Municipal Code Article VIII Chapter 8.16 INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) with an effective date of January 1, 2023, amending Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Article VIII (Fire) Chapter
8.16 (Fire Prevention Code) by adopting the 2022 California Fire Code with noted local amendments – Fire Department (Eric Govan/Eric Munson (510-307-8046).
This item was continued from the December 6, 2022, meeting.
Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Munson presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: background; proposed ordinance amendment and key changes; and summary. Mayor Butt declared the public hearing opened. There were no public comments via teleconference. Mayor Butt closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To introduce the ordinance for the first reading and lay over to the January 17, 2023, City Council meeting for the second reading.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Absent (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (6 to 1)
Y.2 Levy of Special Assessments for Fines and Costs Related to Unpaid Administrative Citations, Nuisance Abatements and Foreclosure Ordinance Fines
HOLD a public hearing; and ADOPT a resolution authorizing the City of Richmond to levy special assessments against certain properties with unpaid invoices related to administrative citations, nuisance abatement costs, and foreclosure ordinance fines pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code Chapters 2.62,
2.63, 6.38, 9.22 and 11.76 – Community Development Department (Lina
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Velasco/Eva Mann 510-621-1283). This item was continued from the December 6, 2022, meeting.
Director of Community Development Lina Velasco introduced the matter. Code Enforcement Manager Eva Mann presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: fee types; noticing process; changes to the levy list; and next steps.
Mayor Butt declared the public hearing opened. There were no public comments via teleconference. Mayor Butt closed the public hearing.
Motion by Vice Mayor Martinez
Seconded by Mayor Butt
To adopt said resolution.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt Absent (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (6 to 1)
Adopted Resolution No. 189-22
Z. NEW BUSINESS
Z.1 Council Direction on Requested Changes to Cannabis License Ordinance PROVIDE direction to City staff on whether amendments to the Cannabis Ordinance should be prepared increasing the number of cannabis retailer licenses – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620-6509). This item was continued from the November 22, 2022, and December 6, 2022, meetings.
Mayor Butt announced his recusal from the matter due to a conflict of interest and appointed Vice Mayor Martinez to chair the meeting for Item Z.1. City Attorney Dave Aleshire introduced the matter. Discussion ensued. The council expressed concerns regarding large cannabis businesses in Richmond and desired to prioritize opportunities for members of color and community members that had ties to Richmond. Kerby Lynch and Naomi Williams gave comments via teleconference. Further discussion ensued. Senior Business Assistance Officer Lizeht Zepeda gave an overview of the work in progress by the Economic Development Cannabis Subcommittee. The council suggested a commitment of the city to implement the equity program to make sure people impacted by cannabis criminalization received the benefits; and all new permits were included in the equity program. The council recommended staff develop a formula to determine the increased number of cannabis retailer licenses.
Motion by Councilmember Johnson III
Seconded by Councilmember Willis
To direct staff to work with the Economic Development Cannabis Subcommittee to determine the number of increased dispensaries and deliveries; create a formula that determined how many would be in the Cannabis Equity Program and how many would go to previous people that had licenses; and the development of a social equity fund. A friendly amendment made by Vice Mayor Martinez for staff to return to the council with options was accepted by the motion maker.
Ayes (6): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Absent (1): Mayor Butt
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Passed (6 to 1)
Z.2 Electric Vehicle Fleet
RECEIVE a presentation from MOTIV PS on the benefits of transitioning to an electric fleet – Vice Mayor Martinez (510-620-6593). This item was continued from the November 22, 2022, and December 6, 2022, meetings.
Vice Mayor Martinez introduced the matter. The presenter advised staff that they were unable to present and preferred to postpone the presentation until January or February 2023.
Continued to the January 24, 2023, City Council meeting Z.3 Report by the West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council
RECEIVE a presentation from West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC) regarding its mission, objectives, and achievements – Fire Department (Chief Angel Montoya 510-307-8041).
Continued to the January 24, 2023, City Council meeting Z.4 Contra Costa Transportation Authority Presentation
RECEIVE a presentation from the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Executive Director Timothy Haile – Library and Community Services Department (Lori Reese/Denee Evans 510-621-1718).
Transportation Project Manager Denee Evans introduced the matter. Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Executive Director Tim Haile presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following: CCTA's responsibilities; funding leverages; projects and funding; travel behavior; Vision Zero approach to safety; transit; connected signal system; electric vehicles; transportation plan; ferry service; and redefining mobility. Discussion ensued. The council requested information for green infrastructure project funding.
AA. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
Councilmember Willis thanked the Richmond Fire Department for bringing toys to the North Richmond Reclaiming Our Community and Affordable Housing event on December 18, 2022.
Councilmember McLaughlin expressed appreciation for the Commission on Aging Annual Holiday Celebration held on December 17, 2022.
AB. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m., in memory of Anna Regina Days and Larry Smith, to meet again on January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor
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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, January 9, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL The Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Demnlus Johnson III, and Melvin Willis were absent for the entire meeting.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The public comment instructional video was shown.
D. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
E. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT – (limited to items on the agenda only) There were no public comments via teleconference.
G. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve Item G-1.
Ayes (3): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, and Vice Mayor Martinez
Abstentions (1): Mayor Butt
Absent (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Councilmember Willis
Failed (3 to 4)
G.1 Canvass the returns of the recount of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 Ballots
ADOPT a resolution Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, for District 2 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Approve the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency due to flooding in Richmond and large landslide on a hillside on Seaview Drive ADOPT a resolution ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency in the City of Richmond issued by the city manager (Director of Emergency Services) on January 3, 2023, due to heavy rains, flooding, and a large landslide on a hillside on Seaview Drive that forced the evacuation of residents in the impacted area – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512).
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Chief Assistant City Attorney Shannon Moore stated there was a fifth whereas clause added to the proposed resolution that read as follows: "WHEREAS the City Council also finds that the costs related to responding to storm related activities is beyond the city's current financial capability". City Manager Shasa Curl, Fire Chief Angel Montoya, Assistant Police Chief Timothy Simmons, Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria, Robert Stevens of CSW/ST2 Engineering Group, Budget Administrator Mubeen Qader, Chief Assistant Attorney Shannon Moore, Public Works Deputy Director Robert Armijo, Community Development Director Lina Velasco, Assistant Fire Chief Aaron Osario, Deputy Director Community Services Recreation Ranjana Maharaj, and Interim Director of Community Services LaShonda White presented a PowerPoint that highlighted the following:
an overview of Emergency Operations Center Seaview incident activities; additional areas impacted; unhoused interventions/shelters; and next steps.
Discussion ensued. The council requested the following: share the PowerPoint with the entire council; alterations to county shelter pet restrictions for the pet needs of the unsheltered; data statics showing the number of unhoused, sheltered, and the need for sheltering; more information regarding unhoused sheltering deadlines; seek additional county support with the next update; a presentation in February 2023 regarding capital improvement projects budget; response to the unhoused in the same manner and with the same quality and efficiency as the residents impacted by the Seaview incident; and discuss with the county how the unhoused may retain their autonomy without being required to engage in rituals such as prayers in particular shelters.
To adopt said resolution with the stated revision.
Ayes (4): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Martinez, and Mayor Butt
Absent (3): Councilmember Bates, Councilmember Johnson III, and Councilmember Willis
Passed (4 to 3)
Adopted Resolution No. 1-23
I. ADJOURNMENT
City Attorney Dave Aleshire proposed the following options concerning Item G-1 that failed to pass by a majority vote: reconsider the council's action; continue the meeting until later in the day when there may have been a fuller council in attendance; or call for a special meeting for January 10, 2023, with a fuller council in attendance. Discussion ensued. Mr. Aleshire advised that the mayor could call for a special meeting or four councilmembers would need to agree in writing to a date and time for a special meeting.
Mayor Butt recommended four councilmembers get together and call for a special meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor
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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, January 10, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL The Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Demnlus Johnson III, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates and Claudia Jimenez arrived after the roll was called.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The public comment instructional video was shown.
D. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
E. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT – (limited to items on the agenda only) There were no public comments via teleconference.
G. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve Item G.1.
Ayes (5): Councilmember Jimenez, Councilmember Johnson III, Councilmember McLaughlin, Councilmember Willis, and Vice Mayor Martinez Noes (1): Mayor Butt
Absent (1): Councilmember Bates
Passed (5 to 2)
Mayor Butt stated that he voted against Item G.1 because the documents that were included with the item were a violation of state law, Richmond Municipal Code, and did not include a canvass of votes by precinct which was required by both of those items.
City Attorney Dave Aleshire stated for the record that the precinct votes which the city received from the county were incorporated in the resolution and included all the precincts and the exact vote; moreover, it was in the same format as the resolution that the council including the mayor approved on December 20, 2022, which dealt with the election returns generally. Mr. Aleshire further clarified that item G.1 was only dealing with District 2 because the results in District 2 were being updated due to a recount that was requested. Mayor Butt restated that the count was not included and that he received a corrected version from the county.
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G.1 Canvass the returns of the recount of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 Ballots
ADOPT a resolution Declaring the Canvass of Returns and Results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, for District 2 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 2-23
H. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m., to meet again on January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor
Swearing-in Ceremony
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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY MINUTES
January 10, 2023, 5:00 pm
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________
A. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS - 5:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez called the Swearing-In Ceremony to order via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, and Soheila Bana gave comments.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates, Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, Demnlus Johnson III, and Vice Mayor Martinez. Absent: Mayor Thomas K. Butt was absent the entire ceremony. Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin arrived after the roll was called.
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Ulis Redic, Mount Zion Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
D. BEST WISHES TO DEPARTING MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Melvin Willis, and Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez gave comments.
E. PROCLAMATIONS TO:
MAYOR THOMAS K. BUTT, COUNCILMEMBERS NATHANIEL BATES AND
DEMNLUS JOHNSON III
Council Liaison Trina Jackson-Lincoln gave comments regarding outgoing Mayor Thomas K. Butt, and read proclamations that were later presented to outgoing Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates and Demnlus Johnson III.
F. COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Swearing-in Ceremony
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Councilmembers Nathaniel Bates gave comments and requested that City Clerk Pamela Christian read his farewell comments into the record. Councilmember Demnlus Johnson III followed with his concluding comments.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to ONE minute to address new and departing Councilmembers ONLY)
Mark Wassberg, Cheryl Davila, Naomi Williams, Deborah Small, Jovanka Beckles, Harpreet Sandhu, BK, Ludmyrna Lopez, John Gioia, Mikki Norris, David, Ryan Lau, Cheryl Sudduth, Jessie Taran, and Chris Conrad gave comments via teleconference.
H. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO:
City Clerk Pamela Christian administered the Oath of Office and presented Certificates of Election to Eduardo Martinez, Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, and Soheila Bana.
I. COMMENTS AND EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Eduardo Martinez and Councilmembers Cesar Zepeda, Doria Robinson, and Soheila Bana gave comments.
A performance was given by members of Son de La Tierra from East Bay Center for the Performing Arts.
J. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Absent: None.
K. WELCOME TO NEW MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, and Melvin Willis gave comments.
L. CLOSING REMARKS
City Manager Shasa Curl and Mayor Eduardo Martinez gave closing remarks.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Eduardo Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. and invited the public to join the new mayor and councilmembers at Bridge Storage, Art and Events, 23 Maine Street. This was not a City sponsored event.
Swearing-in Ceremony
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Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor
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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2023
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________
A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Cesar Zepeda arrived after the roll was called.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIM (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95)
• Claimant: Employee - Police Department
Claims: 21000016COR
Agency Claimed Against: City of Richmond
• Claimant: Employee - Police Department
Claims: 20000073COR, 20000110COR
Agency Claimed Against: City of Richmond
C.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Winehaven v. City of Richmond
Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al.
North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Three cases:
In light of the California Court of Appeal's decision in Fowler v. City of Lafayette, the City Attorney's Office is attaching three letters to this agenda. These letters provide the existing facts and circumstances for going into closed session on these items pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3).
C.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes
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Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit
2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units
3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
C.5 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: South 45th Street to the west, Wall Avenue to the south, Interstate 80 to the east, and the BART tracks to the north Agency negotiators: Anita Luck, Lina Velasco, and Jesus Morales Negotiating parties: Miraflores Community Devco, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items under the Closed Session Agenda only)
Brian Lewis from Brickyard Cove Alliance for Responsible Development gave comments regarding Item C-3 and stated there are important unresolved issues and concerns by the residents regarding the project.
Kevin Tisdale and Fidencio Morales, members of SEIU Local 21, urged the city council to consider the union's contract proposal.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
F. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The meeting was called to order at 6:51 p.m. by Chair Eduardo Martinez via teleconference.
G. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Chair Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott. Absent: None.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
The Public Comment Instructional Video was shown.
I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
J. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
K. HOUSING AUTHORITY OPEN FORUM
None.
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L. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Commissioner Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Commissioner Gayle McLaughlin
Ayes (8): Commissioners Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Gayle McLaughlin, Chair Eduardo Martinez, and Tenant Commissioner Jaycine Scott
Passed (8 to 0)
L.1 Continued use of teleconference technology
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Richmond Housing Authority pursuant to the provisions of AB 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
Adopted Resolution No. 2176.
L.2 Housing Authority Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the December 6, 2022, Special Joint Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority/Richmond City Council - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
N. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eduardo Martinez at 6:59 p.m. via teleconference.
O. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent: None.
P. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
Q. ELECTION OF THE NEW VICE MAYOR FOR 2023
Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin was elected as Vice Mayor for 2023.
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (7): Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Cesar Zepeda, Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez Passed (7 to 0)
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R. AGENDA REVIEW
Item W.1.a. was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the end of the agenda. Item W.4.a. was continued to the February 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
S. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dave Aleshire reported the following:
Item C.1- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIM (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Claimant: Employee - Police Department
Claims: 21000016COR
Agency Claimed Against: City of Richmond
Claimant: Employee - Police Department
Claims: 20000073COR, 20000110COR
Agency Claimed Against: City of Richmond
Settlement authority was given and was passed unanimously by the City Council.
Item C.2- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Winehaven v. City of Richmond; Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v.
United States of America, et al.;North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
Status report given. No action taken.
Item C.3- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) [as applicable] of Government Code Section 54956.9) Three cases:
In light of the California Court of Appeal's decision in Fowler v. City of Lafayette, the City Attorney's Office is attaching three letters to this agenda. These letters provide the existing facts and circumstances for going into closed session on these items pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3).
Status report given. No action taken.
Item C.4- CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations: SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit; IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units;Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA; Richmond Police Management Association RPMA; IAFF Local 188; Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
Not discussed. Continued to the January 24, 2023, City Council meeting.
Item C.5- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
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Property: South 45th Street to the west, Wall Avenue to the south, Interstate 80 to the east, and the BART tracks to the northAgency negotiators: Anita Luck, Lina Velasco, and Jesus MoralesNegotiating parties: Miraflores Community Devco, LLCUnder negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Not discussed. Continued to the January 24, 2023, City Council meeting.
T. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
City Manager Shasa Curl requested input for the Richmond Green Blue New Green deal survey, https://bit.ly/Richmond-GBND-survey. For any questions, contact the consultant Appraccel, LLC at, [email protected]. Additional information was also available regarding the Richmond Green-Blue New Deal and Just Transition, visit Green-Blue New Deal and Just Transition at the city's website.
Ms. Curl also stated that The North Richmond Mobile Tool Library would have a grand opening on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church parking lot, 1401 Fred Jackson Way. There would be a bike repair workshop led by Rich City Rides, community resource tables, lunch, and goodie bags. For more information contact [email protected] or 510-620- 6512.
U. REPORT FROM THE REIMAGINING TASK FORCE - 3rd Tuesday (public comment allowed under Open Forum)
Chair of the Reimagining Task Force Deborah Smalls presented a report, which highlighted the following: city funded youth programs; recommendation for increased funds for unhoused interventions; recommended funding for the Office of Neighborhood Safety; and hosted forums on existing and future proposals.
Deputy City Manager Lashonda White stated Urban Strategies would present an update regarding the community crisis response and the implementation of a mental health crisis program center to the City Council at its January 24, 2023, or February 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
V. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding an incident at Alvarado Park.
Tarnell Abbott read a poem titled "We Speak of Hope."
W. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
To APPROVE all Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item W.1.a (Continued Use of Teleconferencing) and W.4.a (Contract for Cost Allocation Plan) Ayes (6): Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Abstentions (1): Councilmember Soheila Bana
Passed (6 to 0)
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W.1 City Clerk's Office
W.1.a Continued Use of Teleconferencing
ADOPT a resolution requiring the continued use of teleconferencing for the meetings of all City legislative bodies pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620- 6513).
City Clerk Pamela Christian and I.T. Director Sue Hartman gave an overview. AB 361 gives jurisdictions the option to meet virtually. The city council would return to in-person meetings March 2023, but could also return to in-person meetings again if necessary.
Deborah Smalls gave comments via teleconference.
Adopted Resolution No. 3-23.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis
Ayes (7): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Passed (7 to 0)
W.1.b City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the December 6, 2022, Special Joint Meeting of the Richmond Housing Authority/Richmond City Council and Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).
W.2 City Manager's Office
W.2.a Amendment to contract with Colantuono, Highsmith, & Whatley, PC for legal representation related to PG&E’s Franchise Agreements with the City
APPROVE a fifth amendment to the contract with Colantuono, Highsmith, & Whatley, PC for legal representation, to increase contract payment limit by $50,000, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $334,000, while maintaining the term expiration date of June 30, 2023 – City Manager’s Office (Shasa Curl/Shannon Moore 510-620-6505).
W.3 Community Development
W.3.a Amendment to Emergency Security Services Contract with Ascend Professional Services, LLC for the Castro Encampment
APPROVE a first amendment to the contract with Ascend Professional Services, LLC., in the amount of $175,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $375,000, to provide security guard services, for up to three guards, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with an extended contract term through March 31, 2023 – Community Development Department (Lina Velasco/Jesus M. Morales 510-620-6706).
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W.4 Finance Department
W.4.a Contract for Cost Allocation Plan
CONTINUED to the February 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
APPROVE a contract in the amount of $17,290 with Matrix Consulting Group to develop a Cost Allocation Plan to direct staff from the Finance Department and Richmond Rent Program to prepare the Full Cost Allocation Plans that adheres to both Government Code Section 50076 and Richmond Municipal Code Section 11.100.060(l), for a term beginning January 18, 2023, through January 17, 2025 – Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Nicolas Traylor/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.4.b Compliance with Developer Fees Reporting Requirements of Sections 66006 and 66001 of the Government Code
RECEIVE the annual year-end developer fee report as required pursuant to Section 66006 of the Government Code – Finance Department (Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077/Vrenesia Ward 510-621-1211).
W.4.c Investment and Cash Balance Report, and Monthly Overtime Reports for the Month of November 2022
RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report and monthly Overtime Reports for the month of November 2022 – Finance Department (Nickie Mastay/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).
W.5 Fire Department
W.5.a Amendments to Richmond Municipal Code Article VIII Chapter 8.16 ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) with an effective date of January 1, 2023, amending Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Article VIII (Fire) Chapter 8.16 (Fire Prevention Code) by adopting the 2022 California Fire Code with noted local amendments – Fire Department (Eric Munson 510- 307-8144).
Adopted Ordinance No. 01-23 N.S.
W.6 Human Resources
W.6.a Resolutions amending staffing (position control) for the Office of the Mayor/Police Department and amending the salary schedule retroactive to October 4, 2022
ADOPT resolutions amending staffing (position control) for the Office of the Mayor and Police Department and amending the salary schedule for the Communications Dispatcher II (Per Diem), Communications Dispatcher III, Communications Shift Supervisor, and Director of Public Works classifications; and APPROPRIATE associated salaries, wages, and benefits as required – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/ Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).
Adopted Resolution No. 4-23 - Position control for the Office of the Mayor and Police Department.
Adopted Resolution No. 5-23 - Amending salary schedule for Communications Dispatcher II, Communications Dispatcher III, Communications Shift Supervisor, and Director of Public Works Classifications.
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W.7 Public Works
W.7.a Emergency Justification Repair Purchase Order for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Duct System Replacement at the Developing Personal Resource Center (DPRC)
APPROVE an Emergency Justification purchase order in an amount not to exceed $60,259, for Bay City Mechanical Service, LLC. to install a new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) duct system for the Developing Personal Resource Center (DPRC) located at 1900 Barrett Avenue – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620- 5478/Yader A. Bermudez 510-774-6300)
X. BUDGET SESSION
X.1 Budget Presentation
RECEIVE a presentation from the city manager and the Public Works department - Public Works Department (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512/Mubeen Qadar 510-412- 2077/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria presented the Public Works Department budget. Discussion from the presentation highlighted tracking spending data by district with the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget andfilling vacant positions within the next six months, and Mr. Chavarria also reported that the Capital Improvement Plan Budget would be presented at the February 7, 2023, City Council Meeting.Emily Ross and Jamin Purcell gave comments via teleconference.
Y. NEW BUSINESS
Y.1 City of Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Status RECEIVE a presentation from the City of Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC) regarding the status of the Emergency Operations Center as of January 11, 2023 – Fire Department (Angel Montoya 510-307-8041).
Fire Chief Montoya gave a presentation which highlighted the following: Seaview Incident; Current EOC Update; Seaview Hillside Stabilization Efforts; Fire Department Update; and Evacuee Communication. Discussion ensued.
Lea Murray gave comments via teleconference.
(11:01 p.m. – on motion of Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez extended the meeting 10 minutes, by the unanimous vote of the City Council).
Z. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)
None.
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AA. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m., in memory of Lela Madison and Dedon G. Jaga, to meet again on January 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Clerk of the City of Richmond Mayor
1 RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 31, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
_____________________________________________________________________ A. SPECIAL OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED
SESSION
The Special Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez via teleconference.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Claudia Jimenez, Doria Robinson, Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Absent: Councilmember Melvin Willis arrived after the Council adjourned to Closed Session.
C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
• Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:
1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit
2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units
3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA
4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA
5. IAFF Local 188
6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION
Fidencio Morales and Kevin Tisdale gave comments via teleconference, Cordell Hindler's comments were via email - all encouraging the Council to listen to what the unions have to say and to complete negations.
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Richmond City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:04 p.m. and reconvened to Open Session at 9:32 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
F. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE
DURING CLOSED SESSION
Chief Assistant City Attorney Shannon Moore reported the following:
Direction was given by the City Council to continue negotiations of all labor unions.
2 G. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
From: Cordell Hindler
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment C.1 Closed Session
Date: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:06:01 AM
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Good afternoon Mayor Martinez, Council Members and Staff, I Am Encouraging the Council to Listen to What the Unions Have to say Sincerely
Cordell
February 7, 2023
Community Development
DATE: February 7, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Lina Velasco, Director of Community Development
Hector Rojas, Planning Manager
Lydia Elias, Planner I
Subject:
Adoption of the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action
Plan (BPAP)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action; however, adoption of the BPAP will support future applications for state and federal grants. As grant funds are secured, projects identified in the BPAP will be added to the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
On October 25, 2022, City staff and consultants
presented the draft BPAP and received comments from
the City Council and public.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP) provides
a set of short-term infrastructure recommendations and
actions for the City to effectively improve biking, walking, and rolling (i.e., micromobility device, wheelchairs, etc.).
The BPAP is designed to work in conjunction with the
City’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which was
developed concurrently with the BPAP as part of the
“Travel Safe Richmond” initiative. Transportation
consultants Alta Planning and Fehr & Peers assisted the City of Richmond in preparing the plan. The BPAP was
funded via a Caltrans grant provided to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (“MTC”) with the cities of
Vallejo and Richmond as sub-applicants. City staff is
seeking approval of the BPAP.
AGENDA
REPORT
February 7, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution approving the Richmond Bicycle and
Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP) – Community
Development (Lina Velasco 510-620-6841/Hector Rojas
510-620-1220).
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to prioritizing safety on its roadways for all users. The proposed Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (referred to in this report as the “BPAP” and attached as Exhibit A) contains recommendations that are designed to provide infrastructure improvements with a focus on decreasing the risk of collisions for people walking, biking, rolling, and driving across Richmond. Recent data on bicycle- and pedestrian-involved collisions provided insight into locations and roadways representing the biggest safety challenges.
Richmond has a history of community-driven planning projects (i.e., neighborhood and corridor plans) guiding multi-mobility planning. The BPAP consolidates and sets those ideas into a prioritized set of infrastructure improvements. The BPAP combines past planning efforts, current mobility industry best practices, and community input to create a set of achievable objectives for the City to meet, improving existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
The BPAP recommends over 86 miles of new or improved bicycle facilities as well as pedestrian spot improvements at 111 locations. Recommendations include projects identified in other City adopted or approved corridor and transportation plans, including the recent City Council approval of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The recommended improvements directly respond to safety concerns and community feedback received during the outreach for the “Travel Safe Richmond” initiative. Four categories drove the recommendations of the projects: 1) safety; 2) health and equity; 3) connectivity; and 4) community support.
The BPAP sets forth 77 high-priority projects, 105 medium-priority projects, and 110 opportunity projects. These identified projects can be found in the tables and figures included in the proposed BPAP (see pages 24 – 62). The prioritized list of projects in the BPAP is not intended to be a hardened order of projects but rather a guide to support City staff in selecting projects that can fulfill a variety of grants, repaving, or opportunistic situations. As funding is identified, individual projects will be implemented.
Consistency with the General Plan and Other Adopted Plans:
Adopting the BPAP will align with previously adopted citywide plans and policies. The BPAP is designed to work in conjunction with the City’s LRSP, which was adopted by the City Council on July 19, 2022. The recommendations from the LRSP have been incorporated into the BPAP’s recommendations and together these plans comprise the “Travel Safe Richmond” initiative. The LRSP and BPAP work together to create unified policies and infrastructure recommendations for improving roadway safety and comfort for roadway users of all ages and abilities, including pedestrian, drivers, and cyclists. In
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addition, the BPAP (upon adoption) will update the “bicycle network map” and “pedestrian and bicycle facilities” sections of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2012. The new maps reflect best practices, implemented projects, and updated networks.
The BPAP is also consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was adopted by the City Council in 2016. It is consistent with CAP Objective 3 – Sustainable Transportation and Land Use, Strategy TL2 – Complete Streets, and Strategy TL3 – Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure. For Richmond to advance toward meeting its climate action goals and objectives, the CAP strategies and actions must be implemented in a timely and efficient manner. If adopted, the BPAP will provide a guide to achieving the CAP’s transportation-related objectives by identifying specific infrastructure improvements to complete.
The BPAP is also consistent with the General Plan 2030, which was adopted by City Council in 2012. The BPAP aligns with the following goals and policies from the adopted General Plan:
Goal CR1 – An Expanded Multimodal Circulation System
Goal CR2 – Walkable Neighborhoods and Complete Streets Goal CR3 – A Safe and Well-Maintained Circulation System Policy CR1.1 – Balanced Modes of Travel and Equitable Access Policy CR1.2 – An Interconnected Street System
Policy CR1.5 – Safe and Convenient Walking and Bicycling
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The BPAP included a multifaceted community engagement process. The City used multiple engagement methods and partnerships to further the reach and effectiveness of the engagement opportunities. Community engagement included three community workshops, three pop-up events, the development of a project website with an interactive web map, consultation and input from the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and neighborhood council meetings. The City partnered with Rich City Rides to engage Richmond’s various neighborhood councils. City staff also presented the BPAP to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Industry and Business.
Over the project’s development phase, the community engagement process provided hundreds of interactions (workshop or pop-up attendance and online interactions) with community members and stakeholders (see Attachment 3). The project team has worked to address and incorporate as many of these comments into the BPAP.
Many public comments focused on safety, high-injury areas, commercial corridors, and pedestrian improvements. There was a call to modify which locations were considered high-priority projects, with many requesting San Pablo Avenue and McBryde Avenue to be included. This change is reflected in tables 2 and 3 of the final BPAP outlining the high-priority bicycle improvement and pedestrian spot improvements. Trails for Richmond Action Committee (TRAC) requested the BPAP reflect the realignment of the
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Bay Trail between Hensley Street and Gertrude Avenue. This is reflected in Figure 7 of the Proposed Bikeways map and Table 6 of the Bicycle Recommendations in chapter 3.
On October 25, 2022, City staff and consultants presented the draft BPAP and received comments from the City Council and public (Attachment 3). Comments from the meeting have also been addressed in the final BPAP. The final BPAP incorporates the feedback requested during the meeting, such as more explicitly stating the connection of the BPAP with the adopted LRSP in the executive summary as well as throughout the bicycle and pedestrian recommendations, calling out the locations that were identified as high-injury intersections in the LRSP. City staff also incorporated recommendations to create additional sidewalk-related policies and surveys, which are included in chapter 4, pedestrian recommendations.
For public comments that were not reflected in the final BPAP, this was generally due to a few reasons: the comments or proposed edits did not align with the overall connectivity of the network, the proposed improvements were related to projects that City staff had previously ruled out due to infeasibility to implement, the comments were already included in the BPAP or comments did not provide location-specific requests.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code specifically requires the CEQA Guidelines to include a list of classes (or categories) of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 constitute the list of categorically exempt projects and contain specific criteria that must be met in order for a project to be found categorically exempt.
Additionally, the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 includes a list of exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions, none of which may apply to a project for it to qualify for a categorical exemption.
The improvements associated with the BPAP meet the requirements for a categorical exemption under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, with subsection (c) specifically covering alterations to existing highways and streets, sidewalk, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including, but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land - Class 4, with Subsection (h) specifically covering the creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.
CONCLUSION:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt the draft Resolution in Attachment 1 approving the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan. Upon adoption, City staff will incorporate identified projects into the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and future grant applications.
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DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Draft City Council Resolution
Exhibit A – Final Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, dated January 2023 Attachment 2 – Council Presentation Slides from October 25, 2022 Attachment 3 – Public Comments on Draft BPAP
RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
ADOPTING THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (“MTC”) received a Caltrans Grant with Richmond as a sub-applicant to develop a Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (the “BPAP”); and
WHEREAS, the BPAP contains recommendations that are designed to provide short-term infrastructure improvements with a focus on decreasing the risk of collisions for people walking, biking, rolling, and driving across Richmond; and
WHEREAS, the BPAP furthers implementation of General Plan 2030 Goal CR1 – An Expanded Multimodal Circulation System; Goal CR2 – Walkable Neighborhoods and Complete Streets; Goal CR3 – A Safe and Well-Maintained Circulation System; Policy CR1.1 – Balanced Modes of Travel and Equitable Access; Policy CR1.2 – An Interconnected Street System; and Policy CR1.5 – Safe and Convenient Walking and Bicycling; and
WHEREAS, the BPAP supports transportation objectives and strategies in the City’s adopted Climate Action Plan, including Objective 3 – Sustainable Transportation and Land Use; Strategy TL2 – Complete Streets; and Strategy TL3 – Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the BPAP was developed with significant community input and engagement from area residents, neighborhood councils, stakeholder groups, and public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the improvements associated with the BPAP meet the requirements for a categorical exemption under Section 15301, Existing Facilities, with subsection (c) specifically covering alterations to existing highways and streets, sidewalk, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including, but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land - Class 4, with Subsection (h) specifically covering the creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, a City Council study session on the draft BPAP was held and comments received, and on February 7, 2023, the City Council considered adoption of the BPAP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find that the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report dated February 7, 2023 as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit A to this resolution.
Exhibit A: Final BPAP
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I CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on February 7, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
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CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
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MAYOR
Approved as to form:
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CITY ATTORNEY
January 2023
City of Richmond
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Action Plan
Acknowledgments
Funding for the project was provided through
a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning
Grant in partnership with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) as part of the
Vehicle Miles Traveled-Reduction Planning for
Priority Development Areas project.
City of Richmond Staff:
• Lina Velasco - Community Development
Director
• Daniel Chavarria - Public Works Director
• Hector Rojas - Planning Manager
• Lydia Elias - Planner I
• Patrick Phelan- Infrastructure
Administrator
• Denee Evans - Transportation Services
Project Manager
Alta Planning + Design:
• Mauricio Hernandez
• Jeff Knowles
• Ben Frazier
• Lisa Schroer
• George Foster
• Jesús Contreras
Rich City Rides:
• Daniel Lanis
• Najari Smith
Fehr & Peers:
• Jordan Brooks
• Ryan McClain, PE
• Molly Riddle
Acronyms
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
ATP – Active Transportation Program
BAAQMD – Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART – Bay Area Rapid Transit
BPAC – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
BPAP – Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan
CA DPR – California Department of Parks and Recreation
CA HCD – California Department of Housing and Community Development CA MUTCD – California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices CA OTS – California Office of Traffic Safety
CALTRANS – California Department of Transportation
CBO – Community Based Organization
CBPP – Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
CCTA – Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CIP – Capital Improvement Project
HSIP – Highway Safety Improvement Program
LRSP – Local Road Safety Plan
MPH – Miles Per Hour
MTC – Metropolitan Transportation Commission
OTS – Office of Traffic Safety
PHB – Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
RAISE
– Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity G rant
RNCC – Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council
RRFB – Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
SRTCP – South Richmond Transportation Connectivity Plan TIMS – [University of California Berkeley] Transportation Injury Mapping System
USDOT – United States Department of Transportation
Proposed Spot Improvements by Prioritization Category
0 Table of Contents
00 E xecutive Summary ........................................................................................... I 01 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1 02 C ommunity Engagement .............................................................................. 14 03 B icycle Recommendations ........................................................................... 24 04 P edestrian Recommendations .................................................................... 44 05 Implementation .............................................................................................. 63 A Appendices .................................................................................................... 113 List of Tables
01 P roject Prioritization Category by Project Type ......................................... III 02 H igh-Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects (Corridor) ............................ V
03 H igh-Priority Pedestrian Spot Improvements. ........................................ VIII 04 Ri chmond Active Transportation-Related Planning Documents Reviewed ............................................................................................................ 7 05 2 022 Existing and Proposed Bikeways ..................................................... 32 06 B icycle Recommendations ........................................................................... 36 07 S pot Improvement Recommendations ...................................................... 56 08 P rioritization Criteria ..................................................................................... 65 09 Bicycle Prioritization Summary ................................................................... 66 10 B icycle Projects by Prioritization Scores ................................................... 73 11 P edestrian Spot Recommendation Prioritization Summary .................. 83 12 Pedestrian Projects by Prioritization Scores ............................................ 90 13 Current Active Transportation Projects ................................................... 100 14 F unding Opportunities by Project Type .................................................. 102 15 P lanning Level Cost Estimates by Bikeway Classification ................... 104 16 P lanning Level Cost Estimates
b y Pedestrian Spot Improvement Project ............................................... 105 List of Figures
i H igh-Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects. ............................................ IV ii High-Priority Pedestrian Spot Improvement Projects. ........................... VII 01 M ultimodal High Injury Network (LRSP) ...................................................... 6 02 M issing Sidewalks Map .................................................................................. 8 03 H ealth and Equity Analysis Process ............................................................ 10 04 H ealth Index Score Map ................................................................................. 11 05 E quity Index Score Map ................................................................................. 12 06 H ealth and Equity Combined Index Map ................................................... 13 07 P roposed Bicycle Improvements ................................................................ 33 08 P roposed Bicycle Improvements (Central Core) ...................................... 34 09 P roposed Bicycle Improvements (North Richmond) ............................... 35 10 P roposed Spot Improvements ..................................................................... 53 11 P roposed Spot Improvements (Central Core) .......................................... 54 12 P roposed Spot Improvements (North Richmond) .................................... 55 13 P roposed Bicycle Improvements by Prioritization Category ................. 67 14 P roposed Bicycle Improvements by Prioritization Category ( Central Core) ................................................................................................. 68 15 P roposed Bicycle Improvements by Prioritization Category ( North Richmond) .......................................................................................... 69 16 H igh Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects ............................................. 70 17 H igh Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects (Central Core) ................... 71 18 H igh Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects (North Richmond) ............ 72 19 P roposed Spot Improvements by Prioritization Category ..................... 84 20 P roposed Spot Improvements by Prioritization Category ( Central Core) ................................................................................................. 85 21 P roposed Spot Improvements by Prioritization Category ( North Richmond) .......................................................................................... 86 22 H igh Priority Spot Improvements ............................................................... 87 23 H igh Priority Spot Improvements (Central Core) ..................................... 88 24 H igh Priority Spot Improvements (North Richmond) .............................. 89 25 I mplementation Process Flowchart ............................................................ 111
Executive Summary
In an effort to improve roadway safety for all
users—people walking, biking, rolling, and
driving—the City of Richmond created the
Travel Safe Richmond initiative. There are
two core elements that guide the initiative,
the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP).
The LRSP and BPAP work together to
create unified policies and infrastructure
recommendations for improving safety and
comfort for roadway users of all ages and
abilities. The LRSP, adopted in July 2022,
identified traffic safety trends and developed
recommendations to fund and implement
infrastructure to help address safety issues
in Richmond. This BPAP provides a set of
infrastructure recommendations and actions
for the City of Richmond to effectively
improve the safety of vulnerable roadway
users biking, walking, and rolling (e.g., using
micromobility devices, wheelchairs, and so
on) in the short to medium term. Working
in tandem with the LRSP as part of the
Travel Safe Richmond initiative, this BPAP’s
primary goal is to guide Richmond toward a
balanced transportation system that is safe,
comfortable, accessible, and equitable for
people of all ages and abilities.
The BPAP lays out a strategy to develop
comprehensive bicycling and walking
networks that provide access to transit,
schools, parks, trails, the waterfront, and
downtown. The BPAP considered the
recommendations included in the City’s
2011 Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian
Plan, which provides visions for a long-
term future, including policy and program
recommendations. This BPAP also provides
an implementable strategy to design and
construct new infrastructure in the near
and medium term, with prioritization and
phasing to ensure that safety improvements
and network gap-closing projects are
manageable and fundable. Project
recommendations were developed based
on a detailed needs analysis, safety analysis
from the LRSP, and community engagement.
Richmond residents bicycling along Bay Trail.
The following chapters are included in the
BPAP:
1. An introduction to the plan and process
2. An overview of community engagement
3. Bicycle project recommendations
4. Pedestrian project recommendations
5. Guidance for implementation
A set of appendices were also developed
and include an update to the City’s bicycle
facility design guidelines and a list of
available sources of funding to jump-start
the implementation progress.
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Richmond resident walking along the Bay Trail.
The recommendations included in this
plan are designed to provide short-term
infrastructure improvements which focus on
decreasing the risk of collisions for people
walking, biking, rolling, and driving across
Richmond. Data on bicycle- and pedestrian-
involved collisions provided insight into
locations and roadways representing the
biggest safety challenges.
Richmond has a history of community-
driven planning projects (i.e., neighborhood
and corridor plans) guiding bicycle and
pedestrian planning. This BPAP consolidates
and sets those ideas into a prioritized set
of feasible, immediate actions. Further, the
plan combines past planning efforts, existing
guidance, and documentation to create a set
of achievable objectives and projects for the
City of Richmond to implement.
The BPAP included a multifaceted community
engagement process. The City used multiple
engagement methods and partnerships to
further the reach and effectiveness of the
engagement opportunities. Community
engagement included three community
workshops; three pop-up events, the
development of a project website with an
interactive webmap; coordination with the
City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC); and, numerous meetings
with neighborhood councils. The project
website was available in English and Spanish,
and Spanish-speaking staff were available
at all community workshops and pop-up
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events. The City partnered with Rich City
Rides to lead community engagement
with Richmond’s neighborhood councils.
Throughout the BPAP’s community
engagement process, there were over 500
interactions with community members and
stakeholders.
The BPAP recommends over 86 miles
of new or improved bicycle facilities as
well as pedestrian spot improvements at
111 locations. Recommendations include
projects from other Richmond corridor
and specific plans and the recently
approved Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP).
The recommended improvements directly
respond to safety concerns and community
feedback.
Four categories drove the recommendation
of projects:
• Safety
• Health and Equity
• Connectivity
• Community Support
The BPAP sets forth 77 high priority projects,
105 medium priority projects, and 110
opportunity projects. Table 01 shows the
number of bicycle and pedestrian projects
by prioritization category. These can be
found in the tables and figures included in
the following pages. The prioritized list of
projects is not intended to be a hardened
order of projects but rather a guide to
support City of Richmond staff in selecting
projects that can fill a variety of grants,
repaving, or opportunistic situations.
The maps and tables on the following
pages summarize the high-priority bicycle
and pedestrian projects. The prioritized
lists of proposed projects create an
equity-and safety-focused strategy to
guide implementation of projects with the
highest community impact. However, as
development occurs or other changes to
the City’s transportation network take place,
the framework can be used to reevaluate
remaining projects and continue pursuing
the BPAP’s implementation. The full
prioritization breakdown can be found
in Chapter 5.
HIGH-PRIORITY MEDIUM-PRIORITY OPPORTUNITY TOTAL
Bicycle Projects 44 64 73 181
Pedestrian Projects 33 41 37 111
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Table 02 High-Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects (Corridor)
STREET START END RECOMMENDED FACILITY MILES PRIORITIZATION SCORE
Carlson Blvd Richmond Greenway Broadway Class I Shared-Use Path 0.07 81 23rd St Overcrossing Richmond Greenway Richmond Greenway Class I Shared-Use Path 0.11 80 Central Ave Jacuzzi St Pierce St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.10 79 Harbour Way Richmond Greenway Macdonald Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.31 77 16th St Macdonald Ave Livingston Ln Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.01 77 Macdonald Ave Harbour Way 16th St Class III Bicycle Route 0.32 77 16th St Nevin Plaza Richmond Greenway Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.08 77 Nevin Ave Marina Way 15th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 76 Pierce St Central Ave Cerrito Creek Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.23 75 Marina Way Macdonald Ave Richmond Greenway Class II Bicycle Lane 0.30 75 S 49th St Wall Ave Cutting Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.17 75 23rd St Broadway Brooks Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.61 75 Espee Ave Bissell Ave Trail south of Chanslor Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.19 75 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Broadway Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.81 73 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Tehama Ave Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane 0.49 72 Bayview Ave Seaport Ave S 55th St Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane 0.36 72 Barrett Ave 19th St Marina Way Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.21 72 Plaza Way S 49th St S 50th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 72 Ohio Ave Harbour Way 2nd St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.42 72 Barrett Ave 19th St 22nd St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.20 71 Harbour Way Macdonald Ave Barrett Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.19 71 V
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STREET START END RECOMMENDED FACILITY MILES PRIORITIZATION SCORE
New Shared-Use Path S 28th St S 29th St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.07 70 Nevin Ave 8th St 11th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.16 70 San Joaquin St Central Ave Imperial Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.83 69 Berk Ave - S 49th St Cutting Blvd Cutting Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.78 68 Spring St S 29th St Regatta Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.52 68 Tewksbury Ave Santa Fe Ave Washington Ave Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.10 68 22nd St Brooks Ave Bissell Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.49 68 Chanslor Ave 2nd St 8th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.32 67 Macdonald Ave Richmond Parkway Harbour Way Class II Bicycle Lane 0.70 67 Cutting Blvd Hoffman Blvd Carlson Blvd Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.43 67 BNSF Easement near Railroad Ave
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Bissell Ave Richmond Parkway Espee Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.29 66 Ells St Fleming Ave Bayview Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.11 65 Macdonald Ave 16th St Key Blvd Class II Bicycle Lane 1.80 65 Miraflores Greenbelt - Ohio
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McBryde Ave San Pablo Ave Wildcat Canyon Parking Lot Class II Bicycle Lane 0.65 65 Table 02 High-Priority Bicycle Improvement Projects (Corridor) (Continued) VI
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Table 03 High-Priority Pedestrian Spot Improvements
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SCORE
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Improvement
Consider constructing a raised intersection or raised crosswalk at the eastern approach. Construct curb extensions at all four corners. Install high-visibility crosswalks at the eastern and western approaches on top of decorative paving. 81 26 Broadway 23rd St Intersection
Upgrade
Widen, lengthen, and channelize median islands. Restripe crosswalks as high-visibility crosswalks. 81
31 S 49th St Cutting Blvd Lighting LRSP high-injury intersection,: install intersection lighting. 81 32 San Joaquin
St Central Ave Crossing
Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection: construct bulb outs and install advanced warning signs. 81 19 Harbour Way 300' north of
Chanslor Ave
Crossing
Improvement Install a high-visibility mid-block crosswalk with a median refuge island. 80 67 Broadway 24th St Crossing
Improvement Construct curb extensions at all corners. 80 92 Central Ave I-80 Crossing
Improvement
Coordinate with Caltrans to upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and provide leading pedestrian intervals for all crossing phases. Extend bicycle conflict markings on Central through the Jacuzzi intersection and interchange. Long term, construct curb extensions to tighten radii and square up approaches. 80 37 25th St Macdonald
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Improvement
LRSP high-injury intersection: Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility. Consider installing RRFB or PHB. Construct curb extensions at all corners. 79 109 Macdonald
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Improvement
Refresh the existing midblock crosswalk, install advance yield markings, and an RRFB.
Construct curb extensions for the Macdonald crosswalk. 79 51 23rd St Exchange Pl Crossing
Improvement Construct a median refuge island and install an RRFB for a crossing of 23rd Street. 78 66 Ohio Ave S 23rd St Crossing
Improvement Construct curb extensions at all corners. 78 93 Nevin Ave Marina Way Crossing
Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and provide a leading pedestrian interval for call crossing phases. Long term, consider converting the intersection to a raised intersection.
78 1 Macdonald
Ave 16th St Intersection
Upgrade
Consider scramble phase or otherwise don't allow permitted left turns to conflict with pedestrians in the crosswalk. Create leading pedestrian interval. Consider parklet on southwest corner.
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15 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Intersection
Upgrade Install intersection improvements including curb extensions and a median nose. 77 20 S 23rd St Virginia Ave Crossing
Improvement Consider installation of a pedestrian refuge island and install pedestrian-scale lighting. 77 110 Macdonald
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Upgrade
Study removal of the free-right turn lane and options to straighten crosswalks.
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility and provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases.
77 3 Nevin Ave 15th St Crossing
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Consider constructing a median refuge or traffic circle to accommodate direct pedestrian path of travel. 76
6 15th St Nevin Ave Bicycle Access Provide a ramp to allow bicycle access to/from plaza. 76 7 Marina Way Barrett Ave Intersection
Upgrade
Install a curb extension at the northwest and southwest corners. Provide a leading pedestrian interval and adjust pedestrian phase length to provide sufficient crossing times. Realign the southern crosswalk several feet south and install high-visibility crosswalks at the north and eastern approaches. Consider installing bicycle lane conflict markings and a two-stage bike turn box for NB-WB bike movements. 76 14 Carlson Blvd Cutting Blvd Intersection
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Construct intersection improvements including: formalized curb extensions, widened sidewalk, and additional sidewalks. 76
21 Harbour Way Cutting Blvd Crossing
Improvement
Install curb extensions, directional ramps and high-visibility crosswalks, and median crossing islands. 76
22 Marina Way Cutting Blvd Crossing
Improvement
Install curb extensions, directional ramps and high-visibility crosswalks and median crossing islands. 76
23 S 23rd St Cutting Blvd Crossing
Improvement
Restripe crosswalks as high-visibility crosswalks. Install curb extensions at all corners with directional ramps. Construct median crossing islands. 76 49 23rd St Barrett Ave Crossing
Improvement
"Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Install bicycle boxes at the 23rd Street approaches.
Install curb extensions at both western corners."
76 50 23rd St Macdonald
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"Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Install bicycle boxes at the 23rd Street approaches.
Install curb extensions at both western four corners."
76 52 Barrett Ave BART Tracks Sidewalk Widen sidewalk on northern side through underpass (Requires road diet). 76 Table 03 High-Priority Pedestrian Spot Improvements (Continued) IX
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Table 03 High-Priority Pedestrian Spot Improvements (Continued)
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Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and install advance yield markings.
Install an RRFB for the Macdonald crosswalks. On the south side of the street, widen the sidewalk and provide a connection to the "Target Path." 76 104 22nd St Macdonald
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76 106 Solano Ave San Pablo
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Refresh all crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases.
Construct curb extensions for the San Pablo crossings. 76 107 Barrett Ave San Pablo
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Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Mark a high-visibility across the northern approach.
Construct transit-friendly curb extensions at all four corners. Install bicycle detection. 76 24 San Pablo Ave McBryde Ave Intersection
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Install curb extensions and ramps, and construct curb extensions so that streets intersect at right angles. Upgrade all crosswalk to high-visibility crosswalks. 60 105 23rd St Rheem Ave Crossing
Improvement
Upgrade all curb ramps to current best practices; specifically, replace the southwest corner ramp with a "parallel" ramp and "centered" ramps at the two eastern corners.
Adjust pedestrian signal heads as needed. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases.
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Introduction
01 Chapter
Travel Safe Richmond
In 2021 the City embarked in a two-pronged approach to improving safety for all roadway users. Travel Safe Richmond, as the initiative was named, included a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and a complementary Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan (BPAP). Both components of Travel Safe Richmond work together to create unified policies and infrastructure recommendations for improving roadway safety and comfort for roadway users of all ages and abilities. This chapter describes those efforts and details how the BPAP was developed.
The BPAP covers: 1) an introduction to the plan and process, 2) an overview of community engagement, 3) bicycle project recommendations, 4) pedestrian project recommendations, and 5) directions for implementation. Additionally, the appendices include an update to the City’s bicycle facility design guidelines and a list of available sources of funding to jump-start the implementation progress.
A group ride in Richmond.
2 Introduction
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Local Roadway Safety Plan
Traffic safety impacts the health and comfort of all who live and travel in Richmond. The City of Richmond’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) identified traffic safety trends and developed systemic recommendations to fund and implement infrastructure improvements to help address safety issues. Implementing the LRSP is a step toward making Richmond’s transportation network safer and more equitable for all users.
The LRSP’s primary goals are to:
• Reduce fatal and serious injury collisions
• Ensure equitable traffic safety investments in the neighborhoods that need them most
• Support safe travel for people walking and biking, especially near schools and other high-demand areas
• Encourage safe driving through roadway design and outreach • Prepare for the future with climate-resilient transportation safety infrastructure
• Improve emergency vehicle response and access
The Richmond City Council adopted the LRSP on July 19, 2022. The recommendations from the LRSP have been incorporated into the BPAP’s recommendations.
City of Richmond Local Road Safety Plan, adopted July 2022.
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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan
(BPAP) works toward building a balanced
transportation system that is safe,
comfortable, and accessible for all users
with a focus on improving conditions for
people walking, biking, and rolling (i.e., on
wheelchairs, skateboards, scooters, and
other emerging micromobility options).
The BPAP lays out a strategy to develop
comprehensive bicycling and walking
networks that provide access to transit,
schools, parks, trails, downtown, and other
community destinations. As part of this
effort, the City developed a set of project
recommendations based on thorough
needs analysis and community engagement
processes. The BPAP serves as the blueprint
for improving walking and bicycling
conditions in Richmond for the next five
years. The BPAP presents a short-term set of
actions and projects recognizing that funding
and resources will incrementally build upon
these improvements over time. This plan also
provides a plan to ensure implementation
is manageable and fundable. Input from
City stakeholders and community members
played a critical role in the development of
BPAP.
This BPAP consolidates safety
recommendations derived from the LRSP
and other past planning efforts including
corridor plans and studies, to provide
comprehensive near-term bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure improvements. It
is the hope of the City that the proposed
improvements will make walking, biking,
rolling, transit access, and driving throughout
Richmond safer, easier, and more practical.
As part of its scope, the BPAP includes:
• A list of near-term (1-5 year)
infrastructure projects focusing on
bicycle and pedestrian safety and
comfort.
• A recommended bicycle and pedestrian
network that builds on Richmond’s
existing assets and focus on closing
existing gaps.
• A general set of design guidelines for
implementing new or improved bicycle
facilities and off-street paths (Appendix B).
• An implementation strategy
that identifies potential funding
opportunities and applies those to each
project (Appendix C ).
The proposed improvements will focus
on making walking, rolling, and biking in
Richmond safer as well as address key
gaps in the regional bicycle and pedestrian
network. The proposed improvements are
Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan
Richmond Wellness Trail wayfinding.
also geared toward enhancing access to and
from important regional multi-use paths, such
as the Bay Trail and Richmond-San Rafael
Bridge as well as regional transit including
BART, Golden Gate Transit, Amtrak, and
Capitol Corridor, and improved access to ferry
services offering direct access to downtown
San Francisco across the Bay. As noted,
the proposed network extends well beyond
Richmond’s borders and provides improved
access for residents, employees, patrons, and
tourists requiring regional access.
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Making Streets Safe
for All Users
Natural and infrastructure barriers
(ex. water features, railroads, highways)
can limit connectivity, alter travel behavior,
and directly affect modal access. The City
completed a demand analysis to understand
how safely and comfortably residents are
able to access important neighborhood
destinations using low-stress routes, as well
as to understand deficiencies in the network
for people biking and walking, the study
team completed a demand analysis. The
City team then overlaid these high-demand
areas with collision data better comprehend
where safety improvements could benefit
the most people. By understanding
these deficiencies and barriers, the City
developed recommendations for providing
safe and convenient access to community
destinations and activity centers, both vital
elements to the physical and mental well-
being of community members.
The City also embarked on an analysis of
collision data to understand where and
how collisions were happening throughout
the City. Using data from the University of
California Berkeley Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS) for the previous five
years (2015-2019), the City identified where
bicycle or pedestrian collisions occurred in
Richmond. Several corridors exhibited a high
concentration of pedestrian/bicycle-involved
collisions. The LRSP identified corridors with
elevated collision levels and grouped them
to create a multimodal high-injury network,
shown in Figure 01 . This analysis from the
LRSP informed the efforts of the BPAP.
Past Efforts Focused
on Making City Streets Safer
Over the past several years, the City has
developed numerous citywide plans that
set safety-focused policies and goals.
Richmond has also advanced corridor
plans that include multimodal access
and safety recommendations for specific
corridors, as well as area plans that
prioritize improvements across broader
regions. The Contra Costa Transportation
Authority (CCTA) has also developed and
begun implementing countywide plans that
support the City of Richmond’s efforts and
work towards unified regional connectivity
at the county level. In general, many of the
documents reviewed for the development
of this BPAP emphasize the need for a
transportation system that supports safe,
comfortable, and equitable transportation
networks for vulnerable users (e.g., people
walking, biking, and rolling – especially
youth, seniors, and those with limited
physical mobility or limited mobility options). A Richmond resident biking through a protected intersection on Central Avenue. 5 Introduction
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Figure 01 Multimodal High Injury Network (LRSP)
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Major themes throughout the documents
reviewed included:
• Need for improving safety and comfort
of all users
• Need for improving connectivity and
access to multimodal transportation
networks under a more equitable
approach
• Need to enhance connectivity to
neighboring jurisdictions
• Need to standardize implementation
of active transportation facilities and
networks
• Need to improve quality of life by
focusing on improving health (personal,
environmental, and economic)
• Commitment to encourage and
promote walking and bicycling as
viable modes of transportation
The recommendations included in this plan
consider these key themes and the previous
infrastructure recommendations made in the
plans reviewed, which are noted in Table 04 .
Additional information about the plans
reviewed can be found in Appendix A.
DOCUMENT AGENCY YEAR
Richmond General Plan City of Richmond 2012
Richmond Bicycle Master Plan City of Richmond 2011
Richmond Pedestrian Plan City of Richmond 2011
23rd Street Streetscape Improvement Plan City of Richmond 2018 Rumrill/13th Street Complete Street Study City of San Pablo and City of Richmond 2015 South Richmond Transportation Connectivity Plan City of Richmond 2015 Yellow Brick Road Iron Triangle Walkable Neighborhood Plan City of Richmond and Pogo Park 2015 Richmond Wellness Trail Study National Park Service and City of Richmond 2017
First Mile/Last Mile Transportation Strategic Plan City of Richmond 2019 Harbour Way Complete Streets City of Richmond 2022
Ferry to Bridge to Greenway Complete Streets Plan City of Richmond 2021 BART Walk and Bicycle Network Gap Study BART 2020
Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Contra Costa Transportation Authority 2018 Richmond Area Community-Based Transportation Plan Contra Costa Transportation Authority 2020 Sidewalks
Sidewalks are critical pieces of infrastructure
for people walking and rolling. A number of
roads in Richmond, however, are missing
sidewalks on one or both sides of the
street. The following map, Figure 02 ,
shows known sidewalk gaps and locations
with sidewalks only on one side of the
street. This map shows gaps identified by
City staff during a staff review of limited
locations across Richmond. A full inventory
of existing sidewalks was not completed as
part of this project and, therefore, the data
is incomplete. Sidewalk-related policy and
program recommendations can be found in
Chapter 5.
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Health and Equity
Historically disadvantaged and vulnerable
populations may rely more on walking
and bicycling to meet daily needs. Safe,
healthy, affordable, and convenient
transportation options are not always
available to the disadvantaged populations
that need them most. These low-income
and unserved communities have historically
not been a part of past conversations about
transportation and planning, leading to
systemic underinvestment and conditions
where pedestrians and bicyclists are
overrepresented in collisions. A lack of
high-quality walking, biking, and transit
infrastructure can result in long, unhealthy,
unaffordable, and riskier (people bicycling
and walking are overrepresented in
collisions) travel for some of Richmond’s
most vulnerable populations.
Uneven distribution of active transportation
infrastructure, referred to in this plan as
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure,
also results in health, safety, mobility, and
economic benefits accruing to those who
are more socio-economically fortunate while
increasing hardships for Richmond’s most
vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
By prioritizing active transportation
infrastructure for these disadvantaged
populations, more Richmond residents will
be able to navigate the City they call home.
With this in mind, the City embarked on an
analysis of equity and health deficiencies
based on available data.
Why Did We Complete
This Analysis?
Research indicates that communities with
higher health risk factors tend to have
less access to roadway infrastructure that
promotes walking and biking.
1 Walking,
bicycling, and other forms of physical activity
benefit community members’ physical and
mental health. Increasing physical activity
can help people reduce their risk of coronary
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other
chronic diseases. That can also lower health
care costs and improve the quality of life for
people of all ages, particularly children and
seniors with more limited mobility options.
By prioritizing abicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure for these populations, the
City can help improve safety, and residents
can reduce their transportation costs and
healthcare burden. Figure 03 shows the
weighted variables that compose the equity
and health index analysis.
1. Mahmoudi, J. “Health impacts of nonmotorized travel behavior and the built environment: Evidence from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey.” (2022). Journal of Transport & Health, 26.
Maizlish, N. “Increasing walking, cycling, and transit: Improving Californians’ health, saving costs, and reducing greenhouse gases.” (2016). California Department of Public Health: Office of Health Equity.
To understand which neighborhoods
experience the highest rate of health-related
issues, the City completed a health analysis.
This analysis included four variables:
• Life expectancy
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
These four variables were combined into an
index to provide a holistic understanding
areas of the City experiencing the highest
impacts of health related issues. As shown in
Figure 04, the areas with the highest health
burdens include the central core, including
the Richmore Village, Pullman, Santa Fe, and
Coronado neighborhoods, and the southern
portion of the City between I-80 and I-580
including the Parkview, and Southwest
Annex neighborhoods. Other areas of the
City disproportionately impacted by health
burdens include the Fairmede/Hilltop, Hilltop
Green, and May Valley neighborhoods.
To complement the health analysis, the
project team completed a socio-economic
analysis or equity index. This analysis
used the following statistics to understand
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Figure 03 Health and Equity Analysis Process
where the highest concentration of socio-
economically burdened residents is within
the City:
• Low-income households
• Population over age 75
• Rent-burdened population
• Zero-vehicle households
The indexed analysis is noted in Figure 05 .
The areas of Richmond with the highest
equity needs include the central part of
the City between Cutting Boulevard and
Macdonald Avenue and the Iron Triangle
area. The combined health and equity index
indicates the communities with the greatest
needs include the North and East, Richmore
Village, Park Plaza, Coronado, and Cortez/
Stege neighborhoods.
Figure 06 shows the combined health and
equity index scores for the entire City.
How do we compile the index?
Eight variables relating different dimensions of health and equity are aggregated to census block group geographies and are then compiled into a composite index.
EC O N O M IC O P P O R TU N ITY
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How Did We Use These
Analyses?
The recommendations put forth in this BPAP
were informed by the health and equity
analyses and reflect where the most need
in the community is. The results of these
analyses were integral to the prioritization
and ranking for proposed bicycle and
pedestrian improvement projects throughout
the City. Part of the prioritization scoring
criteria includes the results of the health and
equity analyses (see Chapter 5 for details).
Following score calculations, improvements
were sorted into high, medium, and
opportunity priority categories based on
the distribution of scores. These data can
inform quick, effective changes Richmond
can more readily implement to make tangible
differences in the community.
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HEALTH INDEX
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EQUITY INDEX
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COMPOSITE
HEALTH
& EQUITY
INDEX SCORES
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Community Engagement
02 Chapter
Overview
The BPAP included a multifaceted
community engagement process which
included multiple outreach methods and
partnerships to further the reach and
effectiveness of the events. Community
engagement included three community
workshops, three pop-up events, a project
website with an interactive webmap,
coordination with the City’s Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC),
and 12 meetings with neighborhood
councils. Richmond partnered with Rich
City Rides, a local non-profit focused on
creating opportunities to improve health and
economics in the City by promoting cycling
as a social, sustainable and green mode
of transportation. Rich City Rides helped
lead community engagement with the City’s
neighborhood councils. The community
engagement process lasted the entire length
of BPAP’s development from November
2021 to November 2022. The community
engagement included three phases:
1. Existing conditions
2. Project recommendations
3. Draft BPAP
Community Engagement
During the existing conditions phase,
community members provided comments
on walking, bicycling, rolling, and any
transportation safety issues within
Richmond. The City used the feedback and
information gathered from this phase to help
inform the recommendations included in the
LRSP and BPAP.
The second engagement phase enabled
community members to provide input on
draft walking and bicycling recommendations
included in this BPAP. The draft
recommendations were revised based on
comments received in this engagement phase.
The Travel Safe Richmond website homepage.
The third engagement phase presented
revised project recommendations and the
draft BPAP. Changes were incorporated into
the final Plan before presentation to the
BPAC and City Council.
Details on individual events and activities are
provided in the next section. Overarching
lessons and themes from the community
engagement process are detailed in the
subsequent section.
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Phase 1: Existing Conditions (Fall 2021–Winter 2021-22) Project Website and Interactive Webmap
As previously noted, the City promoted community engagement for the LRSP and BPAP projects under the unified Travel Safe Richmond project. The project website, TravelSafeRichmond.org, provided an overview of both transportation planning initiatives and their shared goals. The website promoted events for both initiatives. The website launched in September 2021 and remained active throughout the BPAP’s preparation through the end of 2022. The website also included an interactive webmap requesting input from community members on where and how they bike. The webmap allowed
community members to provide location-specific comments on existing walking and bicycling facilities and other locations throughout Richmond where they had safety, access, or connectivity feedback.
During this first engagement phase, community members provided 209 comments on the webmap, as well as 240 likes/dislikes from fellow community members. Over 1,100 community members visited the website during Phase 1 of the community engagement process.
BPAC Meetings
Throughout the development of the BPAP, the City provided regular updates on the plan’s progress and coordinated feedback from the BPAC. In addition to periodic updates, the City presented the health and equity analysis to the BPAC during their January 2022 meeting.
During the meeting, the City also shared the feedback from the first community workshop.
This map shows the locations of community
member comments on the Phase 1 interactive
webmap.
Community Engagement Activities
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Dani Lanis from Rich
City Rides presenting
to Coronado
Neighborhood Council
in April 2022.
Rich City Rides conducting a demonstration of the interactive webmap for the Hilltop Neighborhood Council in April 2022.
Neighborhood Council Meetings
Rich City Rides was brought on as a member
of the community engagement team to
help support the City’s efforts to deepen
community engagement. Leveraging their
deep ties to the Richmond community and
other local organizations, Rich City Rides led
the coordination and engagement with 12
neighborhood councils over the life of the
project. They met with five neighborhood
councils in the first phase, two in the second
phase, and five in the third phase. Rich City
Rides selected the neighborhood councils to
present to based on their knowledge of the
City to focus their efforts where it would be
the most impactful.
During Phase 1 of community engagement,
Rich City Rides met with the following
neighborhood councils.
• Laurel Park Neighborhood Council
• Santa Fe Neighborhood Council
• Park Plaza Neighborhood Council
• Coronado Neighborhood Council
• Hilltop Neighborhood Council
These meetings promoted awareness of the
BPAP initiative and encouraged community
members to visit the project website to
provide their comments.
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The City presented background safety information for attendees during the first workshop.
Pop-Up Event
As part of the LRSP, the project team hosted
a community pop-up event at Cafecito
con Claudia, a reoccurring meet-and-
greet with city councilmember Claudia
Jimenez, on September 25, 2021. This
pop-up event was the official launch of the
Travel Safe Richmond initiative. In addition
to promoting the launch of the project
website and interactive webmap, the pop-
up also provided an overview of roadway
safety conditions in Richmond, discussed
a safety-focused vision for Richmond, and
showcased the preliminary collision profiles
and potential improvement projects.
Community Workshop
The City hosted a virtual community
workshop on the evening of Wednesday,
December 8, 2021. An interactive
presentation anchored the workshop with
live polling and opportunities to engage
with community members throughout the
presentation. During the presentation, the
City provided an overview of Travel Safe
Richmond (consisting of the LRSP and
BPAP initiatives); included a short demo of
the project website and interactive map;
summarized the health and equity analyses;
and reviewed Richmond’s existing bicycle
and pedestrian network. The City also
provided a brief presentation on the LRSP,
creating an opportunity for attendees to ask
questions and share feedback about the
initiative’s safety-centered vision. Twenty-six
community members attended the workshop
and provided comments on the initiative.
One of the interactive word clouds generated from the first community workshop. This word cloud had 65 responses, and words with the most repetition were reflected back to respondents in the largest font. Carlson Boulevard was the street that was mentioned the most.
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During Phase 2, the City created an interactive webmap showing the draft recommended bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. The map showed bicycle lanes (colored lines) and spot improvements (blue points).
Project Website and Interactive Webmap
Following the development of draft
recommended improvement projects, the City
updated the website to show draft pedestrian
and bicycle recommendations. Community
members and local stakeholders were
asked to comment on, like, or dislike draft
project recommendations. Interactive map
users were also asked to indicate additional
locations for the City to consider for bicycle
and pedestrian improvement projects. In
Phase 2, project recommendations were liked
and disliked 171 times (164 likes and seven
dislikes) and were left on the webmap by
the community. Over 600 people visited the
website during Phase 2.
BPAC Meetings
City staff continued to provide regular
updates to the BPAC on the BPAP and LRSP
projects throughout this engagement phase.
During the BPAC’s April 2022 meeting,
the City presented pedestrian and bicycle
improvement project recommendations and
requested feedback from the committee
on ways to improve/enhance the proposed
projects. The City also addressed questions
from the BPAC on the recommended
network. The City used feedback received
the BPAC to enhance the proposed projects.
Phase 2: Project Recommendations
(Winter 2021/22–Summer 2022)
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Rich City Rides presenting to the North and East Neighborhood Council in May 2022 .
Neighborhood Council Meetings
Rich City Rides continued to meet with neighborhood councils in Phase 2 of the community engagement process. These meetings continued to raise awareness for the Travel Safe Richmond initiative and focused on soliciting feedback on draft bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects through the interactive webmap. As Rich City Rides could not meet with every Neighborhood Council, the project team prioritized meeting with the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council (RNCC) as an opportunity to help spread the word about Travel Safe Richmond to every council. Rich City Rides met with the following Neighborhood Councils during Phase 2:
• Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council
• North and East Neighborhood Council
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Pop-Up Events
The BPAP was promoted at two pop-up
events during engagement Phase 2. The
pop-up events were:
• 23rd Street Bridge Project, April 2022
(Design charette)
• Unity Park Earth Day Event, April 2022
(Shared event with Rich City Rides)
The Earth Day event also included large
plotted maps with project recommendations
and informational boards that community
members could comment on.
Community Workshop
On the evening of Wednesday, May 18,
2022, the City hosted an in-person, outdoor
community workshop at Richmond City
Hall. The workshop was hosted in the
central plaza and was organized around
several stations. Stations included welcome/
check-in, bicycle recommendations,
pedestrian recommendations, project
prioritization, and the LRSP. Attendees
reviewed informational boards and other
project materials and provided comments
on project recommendations, proposed
project prioritization, and the draft LRSP.
Ten community members attended the
workshop, and provided over 30 comments.
Workshop attendees
provided feedback
on draft bicycle
and pedestrian
improvement
projects at the
May 2022 outdoor
workshop.
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The City hosted the third and final community
workshop for the BPAP virtually on the
evening of Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
During the workshop, the project team
provided a summary of updated infrastructure
recommendations (based on community
feedback) and presented the draft BPAP. The
presentation also included a demonstration
of the online interactive plan comment tool
allowing users to share their feedback on
the document. The workshop’s question-and-
answer session enabled attendees to ask
questions about the plan and share additional
ideas for project recommendations. Eighteen
community members attended the workshop.
What We Heard
Across all community engagement phases
and events, comments and feedback from
community members generally fell into four
categories:
• Safety
• Connectivity
• Safe routes to school
• Maintenance
A summary of the feedback for each theme
is provided below:
Safety
• The speed of vehicular traffic should be
reduced throughout the City.
• The City should implement traffic
calming on residential streets to
improve safety for all, especially for
people walking, biking, and rolling.
• Highway interchanges represent a
significant safety and connectivity
barrier.
• Routes to community destinations like
parks and schools need to be safe for
people of all ages and abilities.
• Street lighting needs to be improved
across the City. Enhanced lighting can
improve traffic safety and perceptions
of personal safety, and benefit trail
users.
• The City should implement
improvements that reduce the likeliness
of multi-threat collisions (i.e., crossing
multilane roads at uncontrolled
locations). These improvements would
significantly improve the safety and
comfort of people crossing large
arterial or collector streets.
Phase 3: Draft Plan–Fall-Winter 2022
City resident walking along Richmond
Wellness Trail.
Connectivity
• Richmond residents believe the City
feels disconnected, and there is a lack
of comfortable north-south routes to
cross the City.
• Major arterial streets and freeways (ex.,
San Pablo Avenue, Carlson Boulevard,
Giant Highway, I-580, I-80) act as
barriers and limit connections across
them.
• Community members want safer, more
comfortable, and easier access to
local community-serving destinations,
including parks, schools, libraries, the
waterfront/trails, and transit like BART.
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Safe Routes to Schools
• The City should prioritize improving walking, rolling, and bicycling access to schools.
• The City should coordinate with school stakeholders, parents, and staff to provide a more holistic approach to safe routes to schools.
Maintenance
• Sidewalks should be kept clean and repaired when needed. • Trails and walking paths should be kept clear of debris and obstructions.
• Trails should be kept clear of dumping sites.
Corridors and Intersections
In addition to these four themes, community members provided comments and suggestions for improvements along and across specific roads in Richmond. Across all engagement opportunities, community members consistently nominated several corridors and intersections for safety improvements. Those corridors included:
• 23rd Street
• Barrett Avenue
• Carlson Boulevard
• Cutting Boulevard
• Macdonald Avenue
• Richmond Wellness Trail
• San Pablo Avenue
The most frequently noted intersections by the community were:
• 23rd Street/Carlson Boulevard/Broadway
• 23rd Street/Garvin Avenue
• Richmond Greenway Gap Closure
• I-580/Marina Bay Parkway
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Bicycle Recommendations
03 Chapter
Bicycle Recommendations
The recommended bicycle improvement
projects discussed in this chapter are
intended to provide increased connectivity
between destinations through low-stress
facilities that are comfortable for all ages
and abilities. The proposed improvements
include shared-use paths (Class I), bicycle
lanes (Class II) and buffered bike lanes
(Class IIB), bicycle routes (Class III), bicycle
boulevards (Class IIIB) and separated
bikeways (Class IV). The proposed network
focuses on providing increased connectivity
and safety with particular attention to
areas surrounding schools, key community
destinations and increased connectivity to
BART and other regional destinations.
Based on the needs, opportunities, and
challenges identified through the existing
conditions analysis, the City developed
recommendations through an iterative
process with the community and other
local stakeholders. This chapter describes
recommended bicycle improvement
projects and provides additional information
describing the recommended infrastructure.
The proposed improvement projects serve as
a foundation to create successful, well-used,
and safe spaces for people to bike and roll.
The recommendations
in this chapter are for
planning purposes only.
Recommendations may
be altered depending on
opportunities, constraints,
and/or roadway changes.
Feasibility determination, final
design, accessibility, funding,
and implementation of any
recommended improvements
is the responsibility of the
appropriate governing agency,
“which may include City of
Richmond, BART, Caltrans, Union
Pacific Railroad, and others.
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Class I – Shared-use Path
Dedicated paths for walking and bicycling that are completely separated from the roadway.
Class II – Bicycle Lane
Striped lanes for bicyclists located against the curb or next to a parking lane.
A shared-use path
(trail) that is part of the
San Francisco Bay.
A bike lane on 37th
Street.
Bicycle Facility Toolkit
This section includes brief descriptions of
the recommended bicycle facility types
included in the BPAP. More detailed
information and specific design guidance
for these facility types is contained in the
Design Guidelines technical document in
Appendix B . Additional design guidance for
Bay Trail facilities can be found in the Bay
Trail Design Guidelines and Toolkit available
through MTC’s website.
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Class III – Bicycle Route
Signed routes for bicyclists where lanes
are shared with motorists. Streets are
designated as bike routes because they are
suitable for sharing with motor vehicles and/
or provide better (or needed) connectivity
than other streets. Routes are marked with
signs and/or shared lane bicycle pavement
markings (also known as “sharrows”) to alert
motorists to expect to share this roadway
with bicyclists. The placement of the
sharrow marking delineates the position in
the lane where bicyclists are expected to be
so they are clear of car door zones and other
potential conflict areas.
Class IIIB – Bicycle Boulevard
Bicycle routes on low-speed, low-volume
streets that are further enhanced with traffic
calming features or other treatments to
prioritize bicyclist comfort. Slowing vehicles
down and improving intersection safety also
makes walking and rolling on these streets a
more comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Bicycle route markings on Key Boulevard.Buffered bike lane on 37th Street. Bicycle boulevard pavement markings.
Class IIB – Buffered Bicycle Lane
Bicycle lanes with a striped “buffer” area
either between the bicycle lane and the
travel lane or between the bicycle lane and
parked cars (sometimes in both places).
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Bicycle Boulevard Toolkit
Unlike other types of bicycle facilities,
bicycle boulevards are unique in a variety
of treatments can be used to achieve a
comfortable bike riding experience. there are
no specific standards or treatments. There
are three primary types of treatments that
can be used to create a bicycle boulevard:
• Signs and pavement markings
• Vehicle speed management
• Vehicle volume reduction
As the City looks to implement the bike
boulevards recommended in the BPAP, it
will determine which set of treatments can
be used to enhance safety and comfort.
Treatments will vary from simple signage and
striping only to more advanced intersection
redesigns. It is important to note that the
BPAP does not prescribe specific treatments
to be used for any of the bicycle boulevards
recommended in the plan.
Additional details on the three types of
bicycle boulevard treatments can be found
in the following pages.
Signs and Pavement Markings
Pavement Markings
Bicycle boulevards can have unique “BIKE
BLVD” pavement markings to reinforce that
the street is a shared space for bicycles and
vehicles. These pavement markings can
also include high-visibility green backing
to increase driver visibility and awareness
further.
Wayfinding Signs
Wayfinding is an essential component of
the overall bicycle network (discussed in
a subsequent section) but plays an even
more significant role on bicycle boulevards.
Bicycle boulevards can weave through
neighborhoods, increasing the importance of
the signs to help users complete their trips
on the network. Wayfinding can also raise
awareness of the presence of the bicycle
boulevard, potentially generating new users.
Bicycle Boulevard pavement markings on Nevin Avenue.
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Vehicle Speed Management
Speed Limit Reductions
In some areas, especially around schools,
reducing the speed limit below 25 MPH
may be a helpful strategy in slowing cars
and making bicyclists and pedestrians more
comfortable in the corridor.
Traffic Circle
Neighborhood traffic circles are an
alternative intersection treatment to a signal
or stop sign, and they can regulate traffic
flow while adding a calming element.
Curb Extensions
This type of improvement extends the curb
into the street and improve visibility at
intersections, slow vehicular turning speeds,
and providing additional, consolidated
queueing space. When implemented on
streets with bicycle facilities, they should
be designed with slots to accommodate the
bicycle lane.
Chicanes
Chicanes add gentle curves to otherwise
straight streets. Adding curves to the road
can slow car traffic by narrowing the travel
lane and force drivers to slow down going
around corners. The lane adjustments
can be created with striping or offset curb
extensions/landscaping.
A painted curb extension with separated
space for bicyclists next to the Lake Merritt
BART Station.
Traffic circle at Nevin Avenue and 24 th Street.Speed reduction along Harbor Way.
A chicane on a Berkeley bicycle boulevard.
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Pinch Points
A pinch point narrows available roadway
width with two curb extensions. Limiting
the available width creates a narrow road
environment where drivers drive slower.
Installing trees in these areas can further
narrow the profile of the road.
Speed Bumps/Speed Humps/Speed
Cushions
Speed bumps (and similar devices) are
undulations that span the width of the
roadway and encourage cars to slow down.
Speed bumps can be designed with slots for
emergency vehicles to use.
Vehicle Volume Reduction
Partial street closures, diagonal diverters,
and median diverters are variations of ways
to partially close off streets to vehicles while
maintaining pedestrian and bicycle access.
These can be useful for forcing drivers
to stay on arterial and collector streets,
reducing cut-through traffic.
Class IV Separated Bikeways
Separated bikeways provide a physical
vertical barrier between the bicycle space
and motor vehicle lanes, including bollards,
curbs, or parking.
A two-way separated bikeway on Ohio Avenue.
A partial pinch point on Nevin Avenue
near City Hall.
A diagonal diverter at Virginia/15 th Street.
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Road Diets
A road diet is generally described as a
reconfiguration of travel lanes to balance the
space for use by other modes of travel. This
usually requires the removal of a travel lane
which allows the roadway cross section to be
reallocated for other uses such as bike lanes,
pedestrian refuge islands, transit uses, and/
or parking. These roadway reconfigurations
offer many high-level benefits including
enhanced safety, mobility, and access for all
road users, and create a complete streets
environment along the corridor. These
benefits include:
2 • Crash reduction rates between 19-47%
• Reduced vehicle speeds
• Improved mobility and access for all
road users
• Better integration of the roadway into
surrounding land uses
Conflicts between high-speed through
traffic, left-turning vehicles, and other
road users that are more prevalent on
traditional multilane roadways can lead
to relatively higher crash frequencies
compared to roadways that have been
reconfigured. These reconfigurations allow
cities to integrate additional pedestrian
and bicycle facilities along these corridors.
Right-sizing roads with excess space, can
create a solution that addresses safety
concerns and benefits for all road users.
These reconfigurations can also be cost-
effective when combined with already
planned roadway reconstruction or overlay
(repaving and restriping) projects. Changing
a road’s configuration can sometimes
impact neighboring streets. During the
design phase of a road diet project, project
elements can be added to reduce and
mitigate impacts on neighboring streets to
reduce and control cut-through and other
diverted traffic.
Several recommended improvements
included in the BPAP will require some
form of lane reconfiguration due to existing
roadway constraints. implementation of any
road diets will require additional engineering
study and community engagement before
moving forward. Impacts to local traffic
patterns should also be assessed when
considering these roadway reconfigurations.
An example of a typical 4-to-3 lane conversion road diet. Image: FHWA.
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Recommended Improvements
The BPAP recommends over 86 miles of new
or upgraded bicycle facilities across Richmond,
building on the 114.5 mile network as of 2022.
Table 05 provides an overview of existing and
recommended bicycle facilities by bikeway
classification, and Table 06 (page 36) lists
individual projects. Recommendations are
shown in Figures 07 through 09 on the
following pages.
These improvements focus on closing existing
gaps in Richmond’s network; providing key
access to local and regional community
destinations (schools, parks, transit, etc.); and
improving the health, equity, and safety of
Richmond. A clear pattern emerged around
certain hubs of activity, and the BPAP strives
to make getting to those destinations safer,
more accessible, and more comfortable for
people of varying ages and abilities.
Multiple factors were considered in the
development of recommended bicycle
improvements for a specific corridor. Some
of these factors, presence of schools
and collision history for example, were
considered when recommending facilities
that provide increased modal separation
Table 05 2022 Existing and Proposed Bikeways
Note: Total miles account for 11.6 miles of upgraded facilities.
BIKEWAY CLASS EXISTING MILES RECOMMENDED
MILES TOTAL
Class I: Shared-Use Path 49.87 12.76 62.63
Class II: Bicycle Lane 40.74 14.03 48.49
Class IIB: Buffered Bicycle Lane 6.08 0.86 6.94
Class III: Bicycle Route 10.05 7.08 11.76
Class IIIB: Bicycle Boulevard 3.43 31.5 34.93
Class IV: Separated Bikeway 4.36 20.19 24.55
Total 114.53 86.42 189.3
and traffic calming. Other factors like
traffic volumes and roadway widths which
negatively impact people bicycling, were
also considered. Based on an examination
of these factors, many of the recommended
improvements include Class IIB bicycle
boulevards and Class IV separated bikeways.
While sometimes more challenging to
implement, these two bikeway types provide
the greatest comfort and safety benefits
for people biking. These recommendations
create a connected lower-stress network
with facilities that serve people of all ages
and abilities.
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PROPOSED
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13th St Harbour Way Costa Ave / City Boundary Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.60 15th St Roosevelt Ave Costa Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.72 16th St Macdonald Ave Livingston Ln Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.01 16th St Nevin Plaza Richmond Greenway Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.08 20th St Espee Ave Potrero Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.67 22nd St Brooks Ave Bissell Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.49 23rd St Brooks Ave Maricopa Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.66 23rd St Broadway Brooks Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.61
23rd St Overcrossing Richmond Greenway Richmond Greenway Class I Shared-Use Path 0.11 24th St Maricopa Ave Downer Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.53 25th St Grant Ave Downer Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.12 25th St Macdonald Ave Roosevelt Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.30 27th St Broadway Grant Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.45 29th St Howard St Garvin Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.66 2nd/ S 2nd St I-580 Pennsylvania Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.05 30th St Garvin Ave Nevin Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.55 43rd St Macdonald Ave Wilson Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.42 45th St Nevin Ave Macdonald Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.08 6th St Maine Ave Ripley Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.73 7th St 7th St bike lane Lincoln Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.10 7th St Barrett Ave Ripley Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.13 Alamo Ave Cherry St City Boundary (North Richmond) Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.45 Amador Street McBryde Ave Clinton Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.51 Barrett Ave 19th St 22nd St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.20
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Barrett Ave 19th St Marina Way Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.21 Barrett Ave San Pablo Ave Key Blvd Class II Bicycle Lane 0.11 Barrett Ave 43rd St 45th St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.07
Barrett Ave A St 7th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.34 Bay Trail - Chevron Realignment
(ROW not acquired) Hensley Ave North Richmond Border Class I Shared-Use Path 0.57 Bay Trail - near Meeker Slough S 51st St Bay Trail Spur Bay Trail near Bayside Ct Class I Shared-Use Path 0.58 Bay Trail - North of Landfill Loop Trail Landfill Loop Trail Proposed Point Pinole Bay Trail Spur Class I Shared-Use Path 0.99 Bay Trail Extension: Miller-Knox
Regional Shoreline Existing Bay Trail near Dornan Dr Existing Bay Trail near Brickyard Cove Rd Class I Shared-Use Path 0.40 Bay Trail Extension: Point Pinole -
San Pablo Bay Regional Shoreline Existing Bay Trail Existing Bay Trail Class I Shared-Use Path 1.02 Bayside Dr Marina Bay Pkwy Traffic circle Class II Bicycle Lane 0.15 Bayview Ave Seaport Ave S 55th St Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane 0.36
Bayview Ave Seaport Ave S 55th St Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.36 Berk Ave - S 49th St Cutting Blvd Cutting Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.78 Bissell Ave Richmond Parkway Espee Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.29 BNSF Easement near Railroad Ave
(not acquired yet) Richmond Ave Washington Ave/Tewksbury Ave Class I Shared-Use Path 0.23 Brickyard Cove Rd Dornan Dr Sandpiper Spit Class II Bicycle Lane 0.30 Canal Blvd Cutting Blvd Seacliff Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.76 Canal Blvd Ohio Ave Cutting Blvd Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.38 Carlson Blvd Richmond Greenway Broadway Class I Shared-Use Path 0.07 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Broadway Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.81 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Tehama Ave Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane 0.49
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Center Ave Carlson Blvd S 41st St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.76 Central Ave Jacuzzi St Pierce St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.10 Central Ave Existing Bay Trail Rydin Rd Class I Shared-Use Path 0.02 Cerrito Ave - 38th St 37th St Solano Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.22 Chanslor Ave 2nd St 8th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.32 Chesley Ave UPRR BNSF Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.10 Clinton Ave Key Blvd Sierra Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.07 Coalinga Ave 13th St 23rd St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.54 Cutting Blvd Hoffman Blvd Carlson Blvd Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.43 Cypress Ave S 47th St Ells St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.21 Doran Dr Western Dr Brickyard Cove Rd Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.87 E Richmond Ave Gerrard Blvd Canal Blvd Parking Lot Cut Through Class II Bicycle Lane 0.27 El Portal Dr Near I-80 Near San Pablo Dam Rd Class II Bicycle Lane 0.18 Ells St Fleming Ave Bayview Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.11 Elm St 7th St 8th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05
Esmond Ave San Pablo Ave 37th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.12 Espee Ave Bissell Ave Trail south of Chanslor Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.19 Filbert St Chesley Ave Existing Class II Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.34 Garvin Ave Portola Ave San Pablo Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.57 Giant Hwy Atlas Rd Griffin Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.95 Giant Hwy Collins Ave Richmond Parkway Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.33 Golden Gate Ave Ocean Ave Washington Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.86 Grant Ave 24th St 30th St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.32
Grant Ave 23rd St 24th St Class III Bicycle Route 0.14
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Groom Dr - Wiswall Dr - Parker Rd Oxford Ave Movers Rd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.48 Harbour Way Richmond Greenway Macdonald Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.31 Harbour Way Macdonald Ave Barrett Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.19 Hensley St Willard Ave Richmond Parkway Class II Bicycle Lane 0.40 Hilltop Dr Richmond Parkway Robert Miller Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.84 Hilltop Dr Robert Miller Dr Park Central St Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.11 Hilltop Lake - Richmond Parkway
Connector Hilltop Lake Trail Richmond Parkway Class I Shared-Use Path 0.19 Hilltop Mall Rd Hilltop Mall Rd Hilltop Mall Rd Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.28 Hillview Dr Hilltop Mall Rd Hilltop Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.09 Kelsey St Chesley Ave Willard Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.25 Key Blvd Macdonald Ave Clinton Ave Class II Bicycle Lane 0.51 Klose Way Hilltop Mall Rd Blume Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.10 Lakeside Dr Richmond Parkway Research Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.54 Lincoln Ave 8th St 7th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 Lucas Ave Richmond Parkway Lucas Park Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.32 Macdonald Ave 16th St Key Blvd Class II Bicycle Lane 1.80 Macdonald Ave Richmond Parkway Harbour Way Class II Bicycle Lane 0.70 Macdonald Ave Harbour Way 16th St Class III Bicycle Route 0.32 Maine Ave S 12th St S 28th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.82 Maine Ave S 2nd St Harbour Way Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.43 Maricopa Ave 23rd St 36th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.77 Marina Bay Parkway Regatta Blvd Peninsula Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.63 Marina Bay Pkwy Cutting Blvd Meeker Ave Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.39 Table 06 Bicycle Recommendations (Continued)
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Marina Bay Pkwy I-580 Meeker Ave Class I Shared-Use Path 0.16 Marina Way Cutting Blvd Waterfront / Lucretia Edwards Park Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.06 Marina Way Macdonald Ave Richmond Greenway Class II Bicycle Lane 0.30 Market Ave San Pablo city limit North Richmond city limit Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.07 May Rd Laurel Ln Valley View Rd Class II Bicycle Lane 0.66 McBryde Ave San Pablo Ave Wildcat Canyon Parking Lot Class II Bicycle Lane 0.65 McBryde Ave 23rd St San Pablo Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.91 McGlothen Way - Phanor Dr - Giant
Hwy Williams Dr Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.44 Meade St Regatta Blvd Seaport Ave Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.72 Meeker Ave S 19th St Marina Bay Parkway Class II Bicycle Lane 0.26 Miraflores Greenbelt - Ohio
Connection S 45th St Miraflores Greenbelt Class I Shared-Use Path 0.10 Molate Point Bay Trail Extension Stenmark Dr Bridge Trail Class I Shared-Use Path 2.39 Morningside Dr Valley View Rd Full Moon Dr/ Thunderhead Ct Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.93 Moyers Rd - Oxford Ave -
Birmingham Dr Hilltop Dr Hilltop Dr Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.89 N Castro St Bay Trail Filbert St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.17 Nevin Ave 27th St 45th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.85 Nevin Ave Richmond Parkway 8th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.54 Nevin Ave 8th St 11th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.16 Nevin Ave Marina Way 15th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 New Shared-Use Path Lincoln Ave Garvin Ave Class I Shared-Use Path 0.14 New Shared-Use Path Bay Trail Meade St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.58 New Shared-Use Path S 28th St S 29th St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.07 Table 06 Bicycle Recommendations (Continued)
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New Shared-Use Path Proposed San Pablo Creek Trail Richmond Parkway Class I Shared-Use Path 1.59 Ohio Ave 17th St 23rd St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.30
Ohio Ave Harbour Way 2nd St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.42 Park Central St Hilltop Dr Park Central Ct Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.86 Park Central St Shopping Center
Access Park Central Ct Shopping Center Class I Shared-Use Path 0.03 Pierce St Central Ave Cerrito Creek Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.23 Plaza Way S 49th St S 50th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 Point Pinole Bay Trail spur Existing Bay Trail/ North Richmond Border Existing Bay Trail Class I Shared-Use Path 0.60
Point Richmond Bike Boulevard Ocean Ave Garrard Blvd Class III Bicycle Route 1.17 Point San Pablo Bay Trail extension Molate Point Bay Trail extension Point San Pablo Class I Shared-Use Path 1.63 Potrero Ave Carlson Blvd San Pablo Ave (beyond City limit) Class II Bicycle Lane 0.97 Regatta Blvd Regatta Blvd Trail Julia Wood St/Spring St Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.20 Regatta Blvd S 32nd St Robin Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.44 Regatta Blvd Marina Bay Pkwy S 32nd St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.37 Regatta Blvd Bay Trail / Marina Park & Green Marina Bay Parkway Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.17 Regatta Blvd Spring St Julia Woods St Class III Bicycle Route 0.11 Research Dr Hilltop Dr Lakeside Dr Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.05 Richmond Ave - Canal Blvd
connector Richmond Ave Canal Blvd Class I Shared-Use Path 0.06 Richmond Pkwy Goodrick Ave Hilltop Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.76 Richmond Pkwy San Pablo Ave Blume Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.94 Robert Miller Dr Hilltop Mall Rd Hilltop Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.08 Robin Dr Regatta Blvd Meade St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.34 Table 06 Bicycle Recommendations (Continued)
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Roosevelt Ave Portola Ave 44th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 1.56 S 19th St Wright Ave Meeker Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.10 S 2nd St I-580 Cutting Blvd Class II Bicycle Lane 0.13
S 33rd St Wall Ave Nevin Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.53 S 39th St Center Ave Richmond Greenway Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.08 S 41st St Center Ave Cutting Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.33 S 45th St Richmond Greenway Wall Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.22 S 47th St Potrero Ave Carlson Blvd Class II Bicycle Lane 0.28 S 47th St - Fall Ave - S 45th St -
Overend Ave - JFK Park Wall Ave Potrero Ave Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.64 S 47th St - I-580 Overpass Carlson Blvd Meade St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.08 S 49th St Wall Ave Cutting Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.17 S 51st St Seaport Ave Bay Trail Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.08 S 55th St San Joaquin St Creely Ave / City Boundary Class III Bicycle Route 0.58 S 56th St Tehama Ave Carlos Ave / City Boundary Class III Bicycle Route 0.64 Sacramento Ave San Pablo Abe San Luis St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.41 San Joaquin St Central Ave Imperial Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.83 San Luis St Central Ave Carlson Blvd Class III Bicycle Route 0.75 San Pablo Ave Natalie Ct (City Boundary) Macdonald Ave (City Boundary) Class IV Separated Bikeway 1.34 San Pablo Ave Hilltop Dr La Puerta Dr Class II Bicycle Lane 0.57 San Pablo Ave Hilltop Dr Richmond Pkwy Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.37 San Pablo Creek Trail North Richmond Border San Pablo Border Class I Shared-Use Path 0.11 San Pablo Dam Rd Near Martins Ln Near Martins Ln Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.06 San Pablo Dam Rd El Portal Dr City Limits Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.07 Table 06 Bicycle Recommendations (Continued)
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Shane Dr Hilltop Mall Rd Hilltop Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.12 Sierra Ave Clinton Ave City Limits Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.36 Solano Ave 38th Ave City Boundary Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.71 Southside Park Trail extension S 7th St Cutting Blvd Class I Shared-Use Path 0.11 Southside Park Trail west extension S 3rd St S 2nd St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.06 Spring St S 29th St Regatta Blvd Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.52 Sutter Ave San Luis St San Pablo city limit Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.42 Tehama Ave Carlson Blvd City Boundary (El Cerrito) Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.40 Tewksbury Ave Santa Fe Ave Washington Ave Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.10 Valley View Rd City Boundary (El Sobrante) Pine Hill Dr Class IV Separated Bikeway 0.78 Wall Ave S 41st St S 49th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.40 Wall Ave S 39th St S 41st St Class I Shared-Use Path 0.09 Wall Ave S 33rd St John F. Kennedy Park Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.34 Washington Ave Casey Dr Richmond Ave Class III Bicycle Route 0.25 Wildcat Creek Trail Gap Closure Existing trail (North Richmond) Existing trail (near Hubert Park - San Pablo) Class I Shared-Use Path 0.34 Wilson Ave McBryde Ave 44th St Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard 0.70 Wright Ave Marina Way S 19th St Class II Bicycle Lane 0.24 Table 06 Bicycle Recommendations (Continued)
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Pedestrian
Recommendations
04 Chapter
The pedestrian spot improvement projects
recommended in this chapter were
developed through an iterative process
with the community and partner agencies
that included workshops and an online
interactive map. This chapter describes
the recommended projects and provides
information describing the recommended
infrastructure. The recommendations in
this chapter are intended to serve as a
foundation for creating successful, well-used,
and safe spaces for people to walk and roll.
Pedestrian Facilities Toolkit
This section includes brief descriptions
of the recommended pedestrian facility
types included in the BPAP. More detailed
information and specific design guidance
for these facility types is contained in the
Design Guidelines technical document in
Appendix B. Additional design guidance for
Bay Trail facilities can be found in the Bay
Trail Design Guidelines and Toolkit available
through MTC’s website.
The recommendations
in this chapter are for
planning purposes only.
Recommendations may
be altered depending on
opportunities, constraints,
and/or roadway changes.
Feasibility determination, final
design, accessibility, funding,
and implementation of any
recommended improvements
is the responsibility of the
appropriate governing agency,
which may include City of
Richmond, BART, Caltrans,
Union Pacific Railroad, and
others.
Pedestrian Recommendations
The pedestrian improvement projects in
the BPAP fall into the following general
categories:
• Pavement markings
• Pedestrian-actuated beacons
• Street furniture
• Sidewalks, trails, and medians
• Intersection and street design
• Projects that require additional studies
The types of pedestrian facilities described
in this section are not meant to provide an
exhaustive list of solutions. Exact solutions
for each location should be selected based
on professional engineering and planning
judgment and best practices to maximize
safety and pedestrian accessibility
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Pavement Markings
Advance Stop & Advance Yield
Markings
Advance yield pavement markings, also
referred to as “shark’s teeth,” are markings
placed on the roadway before a mid-block
crosswalk or before a crosswalk at an
intersection approach without a signal or
stop sign.
Advance stop lines are solid white lines
extending across approach lanes, indicating
the point behind which vehicles must stop in
compliance with a stop sign or some other
traffic control device that requires vehicles
to stop. Advanced stop lines should be
placed in the roadway 20-50 feet before
a mid-block crosswalk or 4-30 feet before
a crosswalk at an intersection. These can
help improve the visibility of pedestrians to
people driving.
Crosswalks
All crosswalk recommendations are subject
to a pedestrian needs analysis to determine
the safest, most efficient location to install
the crosswalk.
High-Visibility Crosswalks
High-Visibility crosswalks are marked with
thick bars, drawing additional attention and
awareness to the crossing. In school zones,
these crossings are yellow instead of the
standard white color.
Decorative Crosswalks
Decorative crosswalks can add a
placemaking element to the street while
still serving a marked crosswalk’s primary
visibility and awareness objectives.
Decorative crosswalks can be themed to
reflect the surrounding neighborhood or
nearby destinations. Decorative crosswalks
must meet specific design parameters to
remain compliant with state and federal
standards; most importantly, they must
include white transverse markings around
any decorative pavement treatment.
A freshly painted high-visibility crosswalk on Marina Way.
A decorative crosswalk near the San Leandro
BART Station.
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Raised Crosswalks
A raised crosswalk is a modification of a speed table. Speed tables reduce vehicle speeds by elevating the entire wheelbase of a vehicle (unlike a speed bump that raises each axel individually). Speed tables can be designed to include a mid-block raised crosswalk; in these cases, the height of the speed table matches the sidewalk. This treatment can help slow traffic while increasing pedestrian visibility to approaching motorists.
Trail Markings
Paved trails can include striping to demarcate separate areas for pedestrians and bicyclists. Especially on crowded trails with high pedestrian usage, encouraging spatial separation can reduce conflicts and improve the efficiency and consistency of travel.
A raised crosswalk in front of Hayward’s Public Library main branch. Signs and pavement markings on the Richmond Parkway Trail. 47 Pedestrian Recommendations
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Pedestrian-Actuated Beacons
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
are user-activated flashing lights used at
unsignalized intersections or mid-block
crossings. These beacons alert motorists to
the presence of people in the crosswalk.
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
A pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) is a signal
designed to increase safety for pedestrians
crossing at non-signalized locations
on multilane roadways. Thresholds for
installation vary based on the posted speed
limit, crossing distance, vehicular volumes,
and volumes of pedestrian crossings.
Scramble Pedestrian Crossings
A scramble pedestrian crossing, also
called “exclusive pedestrian phasing” is a
pedestrian-only signal phase to allow for
people walking at an intersection to walk
and cross in any direction or approach.
During this exclusive pedestrian phase, all
motorists cars have a red light during the
scramble and right-turns-on-red are typically
prohibited at these intersections. The
diagonal pedestrian crossing is often marked
at these intersections.
A RRFB across Grand Avenue in Oakland.
A newly installed pedestrian hybrid beacon
installed as part of the Yellow Brick Road
project at Barrett Avenue/8 th Street.
A scramble pedestrian crossing in Oakland’s Chinatown.
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Street Furniture
Signage
Signs serve many uses, from prohibiting
movements, limiting parking, or providing
advance notice of school zones or
crosswalks.
Street Furniture/Amenities
Street furniture includes benches, transit
shelters, trash cans, newsstands, and other
items within the public right-of-way. Street
furnishings provide important amenities
for pedestrians by adding functionality and
vitality to the pedestrian realm and add
placemaking elements to the street. They
announce that pedestrians are welcome and
that the street is a comfortable place to be.
These amenities provide a functional service
to people walking and provide visual detail
and interest.
Pedestrian-Scale Lighting
Pedestrian-scale lighting improves visibility
for people walking and driving, particularly
at intersections. These lights focus on
illuminating the sidewalk, not the roadway.
Lighting can be achieved on one light pole
(with one light for the road and one for the
sidewalk) or on separate poles. Lighting is
also an essential consideration along trails.
Street furniture on Nevin Avenue, including benches, tables, trash and recycling cans, and pedestrian lighting. 49 Pedestrian Recommendations
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Sidewalks, Trails and Medians
Sidewalks
Sidewalks provide dedicated space for
pedestrians to walk. Sidewalks are raised
from the roadway, and some have a planting
strip for increased separation from the street.
Obstructions like utility boxes, signs, and
poles can sometimes limit available sidewalk
width.
Shared-Use Paths
Dedicated paths for walking and bicycling
completely separated from the roadway.
When paved with asphalt or concrete, trails
can include markings to encourage the
separation of modes.
Curb Extensions
Curb extensions extend the curb into the
street. Curb extensions can provide several
valuable traffic calming and safety benefits.
They shorten the crossing distance for
people walking, provide improved visibility
at intersections, make pedestrians more
visible to motorists, and provide additional
pedestrian queueing space. They can be
installed at intersections or mid-block.
Curb extensions can be constructed with
permanent materials like cement, pavement
markings, and bollards.
Curb Ramps
Curb ramps allow for smooth transitions
between the sidewalk and street level.
Curb ramps are essential for those with
special mobility needs, strollers, and many
other users. Ramps must be built to current
accessibility standards.
A curb extension with green, stormwater infrastructure near the Richmond BART Station. 50 Pedestrian Recommendations
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Intersection and Street Design
Intersection Redesign
Intersections are not always symmetrical
and can take on confusing designs when
multiple streets come together or when
two streets come together at acute angles.
Design components like curb extensions,
painted buffer areas, and medians make
intersections more inviting and less stressful
for people biking or walking.
Free-Right Turn Lane/Slip Lane Removal
Free-right turn lanes facilitate increased
vehicle throughput and faster turns at
intersections at the expense of pedestrian
and bicyclist safety and movement.
Traffic Calming
Traffic calming is the implementation of
roadway changes to slow down vehicle
traffic. Engineers can consider many tools to
slow vehicle traffic, including speed bumps,
chicanes, speed feedback signs, and other
items. Traffic calming is also an essential
component of bicycle boulevards.
Stop Signs
A stop sign is a traffic control device used
to regulate traffic through an intersection,
and one or multiple intersection approaches
can be stop-controlled. In general, the
implementation of stop control is regulated
by the CA MUTCD and requires that a
technical analysis be conducted.
Projects That Require Additional Studies
A free-right turn lane, located at the northwest corner, at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue/ Macdonald Avenue. Image: Google
Complex Intersections/Situations
While most of the locations examined for
the BPAP have recommendations, some will
require additional study and traffic analysis
to develop recommendations for those
locations.
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Pedestrian Spot Improvements
The BPAP recommends 111 spot improvements to improve intersection crossing, trail, and sidewalk safety, access, and comfort for people walking, biking, and rolling. Table 07 (page 56) lists the location, type, and brief description of each recommended improvement project.
Project recommendations include recommended improvements from prior community and corridor plans in addition to new recommendations. The location of each spot improvement can be seen in Figures 10 through 12 on the following pages. Projects are shown with an ID number that corresponds to the ID column in Table 07 .
Curb extensions along a bicycle boulevard in Richmond make it easier for people to cross the street. 52 Pedestrian Recommendations
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PEDESTRIAN SPOT
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RICHMOND
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Figure 12 Proposed Spot Improvements (North Richmond) 55 Pedestrian Recommendations
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STREET
CROSS
STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION
1 Macdonald
Ave 16th St Intersection Upgrade Consider scramble phase or otherwise don't allow permitted left turns to conflict with pedestrians in the crosswalk. Create LPI (leading pedestrian interval). Consider parklet on southwest corner. 2 Macdonald
Ave 15th St Crossing Improvement
Consider constructing a raised intersection or raised crosswalk at the eastern approach. Construct curb extensions at all four corners. Install high-visibility crosswalks at the eastern and western approaches on top of decorative paving.
3 Nevin Ave 15th St Crossing Improvement Consider constructing a median refuge or traffic circle to accommodate direct pedestrian path of travel. 4 Barrett Ave 18th St Crossing Improvement
Install the north, south, and west crosswalk legs as high-visibility. Install an RRFB or PHB for Barrett crossings (based on warrants). Add appropriate signs and advance pavement markings based on selected actuated crossing beacon.
5 Barrett Ave 19th St Crossing Improvement Stripe fourth crosswalk leg and upgrade traffic signal to include pedestrian countdown. 6 15th St Nevin Ave Bicycle Access Provide a ramp to allow bicycle access to/from plaza. 7 Marina Way Barrett Ave Intersection Upgrade
Install a curb extension at the northwest and southwest corners. Provide a leading pedestrian interval and adjust pedestrian phase length to provide sufficient crossing times. Realign the southern crosswalk several feet south and install high-visibility crosswalks at the north and eastern approaches. Consider installing bicycle lane conflict markings and a two-stage bike turn box for NB-WB bike movements. 8 Ohio Ave Canal Blvd Crossing Improvement Refresh existing intersection markings, upgrade remaining crosswalks to high-visibility and provide a leading pedestrian interval.
9 Ohio Ave S 2nd St Crossing Improvement Potential for bike and pedestrian intersection improvements. 10 Hoffman
Blvd Harbour Way Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks and install curb extensions. 11 Wright Ave Harbour Way Crossing Improvement Implement ADA accessible accommodations throughout the intersection, sidewalk and curbs. 12 1000' north
of Hall Ave Harbour Way Crossing Improvement Coordinate with railroad operator to install pedestrian railroad crossing gates, Implement ADA accessible accommodations throughout the intersection, sidewalk, and curbs. 13 Harbour Way I-580 On and
Off Ramps Intersection Upgrade Coordinate with Caltrans install high-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions at all corners. 14 Carlson Blvd Cutting Blvd Intersection Upgrade Construct intersection improvements including: formalized curb extensions, widened sidewalk, and additional sidewalks.
15 Carlson Blvd Bayview Ave Intersection Upgrade Install intersection improvements including curb extensions and a median nose.
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STREET
CROSS
STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION
16 Carlson Blvd I-80
Undercrossing Intersection Upgrade Construct intersection improvements including: median refuge islands and curb extensions. 17 Sacramento
Ave San Luis St Crossing Improvement Path crossing improvements: upgrade crosswalk to high-visibility and install advance yield markings.
Consider installing RRFB.
18 Harbour Way Bissell Ave Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions at all corners and restripe crosswalks as high-visibility. 19 Harbour Way 300' north of
Chanslor Ave Crossing Improvement Install a high-visibility mid-block crosswalk with a median refuge island. 20 S 23rd St Virginia Ave Crossing Improvement Consider installation of a pedestrian refuge island and install pedestrian-scale lighting. 21 Harbour Way Cutting Blvd Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions, directional ramps and high-visibility crosswalks, and median crossing islands. 22 Marina Way Cutting Blvd Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions, directional ramps and high-visibility crosswalks and median crossing islands. 23 S 23rd St Cutting Blvd Crossing Improvement Restripe crosswalks as high-visibility crosswalks. Install curb extensions at all corners with directional ramps. Construct median crossing islands.
24 San Pablo
Ave McBryde Ave Intersection Upgrade Install curb extensions and ramps, and construct curb extensions so that streets intersect at right angles. Upgrade all crosswalk to high-visibility crosswalks. 25 Harbour Way Pennsylvania
Ave/13th St Intersection Upgrade Install high-visibility crosswalks, and construct medians/channelized islands/curb extensions and advance stop bars. Consider slip lane removal.
26 Broadway 23rd St Intersection Upgrade Widen, lengthen, and channelize median islands. Restripe crosswalks as high-visibility crosswalks. 27 Barrett Ave I-80
Undercrossing Intersection Upgrade
Coordinate with Caltrans to consider reconfiguring the through and turn lanes around the interchange.
Coordinate with Caltrans to remove/trim vegetation around the off-ramp that blocks the visibility of pedestrians in the north crosswalk. Install a high-visibility crosswalk across the eastern approach. 28 San Pablo
Ave Roosevelt Ave Intersection Upgrade Install curb extensions to tighten turn radii, and shorten crossing distances, Coordinate with Caltrans to study removing double right turn lane from San Pablo onto I-80 on-ramp. 29 S 45th St
Richmond
Greenway Trail
connection
Trail Access Improve connections to trail connector ramp from 45th St 30 Seacliff Dr Seaview Dr Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection. Install crosswalk on northeast leg of intersection to connect to Class I path. Consider installing yield markings and radar speed feedback signs. 31 S 49th St Cutting Blvd Lighting LRSP high-injury intersection,: install intersection lighting.
Table 07 Spot Improvement Recommendations (Continued) 57 Pedestrian Recommendations
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STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION
32 San Joaquin
St Central Ave Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection: construct bulb outs and install advanced warning signs. 33 33rd St Barrett Ave Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection. Construct curb extensions and install advanced warning signs and markings.
34 Atlas Rd Oakmont Dr Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection. Construct curb extensions and install advanced warning signs and markings, Consider installing an RRFB or PHB for the Atlas Road crossing. 35 Macdonald
Ave 21st St Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection. Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility. Consider installing an RRFB or PHB. Construct curb extensions at all corners.
36 5th St Barrett Ave Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection. Upgrade crosswalks to high-visibility. Consider installing an RRFB or PHB. Construct curb extensions.
37 25th St Macdonald Ave Crossing Improvement LRSP high-injury intersection: Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility. Consider installing RRFB or PHB. Construct curb extensions at all corners.
38 23rd St Lowell Ave Crossing Improvement Install a high-visibility crosswalk across the Lowell Ave approach. Upgrade curb ramps to current ADA standards.
39 "23rd St Dunn Ave Crossing Improvement Construct median refuge island and install an RRFB. 40 23rd St Hellings Ave Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks and install an RRFB for the 23rd Street crossing. 41 23rd St Andrade Ave Crossing Improvement Construct median refuge island and install RRFB. 42 23rd St Visalia Ave Crossing Improvement Install a new high-visibility crosswalk across 23rd Street. Install an RRFB at the crossing. 43 23rd St Esmond Ave Crossing Improvement Construct median refuge island and install an RRFB. 44 23rd St Gaynor Ave Crossing Improvement "Install high-visibility crosswalks and an RRFB for the crossing of 23rd. 45 23rd St Garvin Ave Crossing Improvement Improve accessibility features (push buttons, curb ramps, etc.) at all corners (more details in the CSSA).
Install curb extensions at all corners and crosswalk landings. Upgrade crosswalks to high-visibility. 46 23rd St Downer Ave Crossing Improvement Install a new high-visibility crosswalk across 23rd Street with an RRFB. 47 23rd St Clinton Ave Crossing Improvement Construct a median refuge island and install an RRFB for the 23rd crossing. 48 23rd St Grant Ave Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches.
Table 07 Spot Improvement Recommendations (Continued) 58 Pedestrian Recommendations
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STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION
49 23rd St Barrett Ave Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Install bicycle boxes at the 23rd Street approaches. Install curb extensions at both western corners.
50 23rd St Macdonald Ave Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Install bicycle boxes at the 23rd Street approaches. Install curb extensions at both western four corners.
51 23rd St Exchange Pl Crossing Improvement Construct a median refuge island and install an RRFB for a crossing of 23rd Street. 52 Barrett Ave BART Tracks Sidewalk Widen sidewalk on northern side through underpass (Requires road diet) 53 Barrett Ave 21st St Crossing Improvement Install a new high-visibility crosswalk at the western approach. 54 Cutting Blvd S 12th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches. 55 Cutting Blvd S 15th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches. 56 Cutting Blvd S 18th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches. 57 Cutting Blvd S 21st St Crossing Improvement Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility. 58 Cutting Blvd S 17th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches. 59 Cutting Blvd 20th St Crossing Improvement Restripe the existing high-visibility crosswalks. 60 Cutting Blvd S 24th St Crossing Improvement Construct a pedestrian refuge island; and install RRFB/PHB. 61 Cutting Blvd S 26th St Crossing Improvement Construct pedestrian refuge island with an RRFB/PHB. 62 Cutting Blvd S 29th St Crossing Improvement Construct pedestrian refuge island and install RRFB/PHB. 63 Cutting Blvd S 31st St Crossing Improvement Construct a pedestrian refuge island and install an RRFB/PHB. 64 Chanslor Ave Espee Ave Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions at the two western corners to square up the intersection. 65 Maine Ave S 23rd St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches and construct curb extensions at all corners. 66 Ohio Ave S 23rd St Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions at all corners. 67 Broadway 24th St Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions at all corners. 68 Broadway Bissell Ave Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions at the northern and southwest corners to square up the intersection. Realign and upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Install an RRFB for the Broadway crossing.
Table 07 Spot Improvement Recommendations (Continued) 59 Pedestrian Recommendations
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69 Broadway 26th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all approaches. 70 McBryde Ave Sonoma St Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions. 71 Hilltop Dr San Pablo Ave Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions. 72 Hilltop Dr Research Dr Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions at all corners. 73 Hilltop Dr Robert Miller
Dr Intersection Upgrade Study removal free-right turn lanes. 74 Hilltop Dr Shane Dr Intersection Upgrade Study removal of free-right turn lanes. 75 Hilltop Dr Blumer Dr Intersection Upgrade Study removal of free-right turn lane. 76 Morningside
Dr Valley View Rd Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks. 77 May Rd Valley View Rd Crossing Improvement Upgrade crosswalks to high-visibility and install curb extensions. 78 Garvin Ave 30th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks and an RRFB for a crossing of Gavin Avenue. 79 McBryde Ave 37th St Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions at all corners. 80 Esmond Ave 26th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks. 81 Maricopa
Ave 28th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks. 82 Maricopa
Ave 26th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks. 83 Tulare Ave 28th St Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks. 84 Solano Ave Amador St Crossing Improvement Install curb extensions at all corners. 85 Maine Ave S 16th St Bicycle Access Install bicycle cut through in traffic divertor. 86 Florida Ave S 20th St Bicycle Access Install bicycle cut through in traffic divertor. 87 Virginia Ave S 20th Street Bicycle Access Install a bicycle cut through in traffic divertor.
Table 07 Spot Improvement Recommendations (Continued) 60 Pedestrian Recommendations
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STREET
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STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION
88 29th St/Vale
Rd
Howard St/
Salesian Ave Crossing Improvement Study locations for a marked crossing of 29th/Vale, including one block south at Moran Avenue.
Coordinate with City of San Pablo as necessary.
89 Garvin Ave San Pablo Ave Crossing Improvement Install high-visibility crosswalks at all intersection approaches. Provide a leading pedestrian interval with all crossing phases. Install bicycle conflict markings. 90 Coalinga Ave 18th St Crossing Improvement
Upgrade the two existing crosswalks to high-visibility and install high-visibility crosswalks at the northern and eastern approaches. Install advance stop markings at all approaches. Study intersection traffic control options with the design of the Coalinga Avenue bicycle boulevard. 91 Sutter Ave Carlson Blvd Crossing Improvement
SRTCP: Upgrade the existing southern crosswalk to high-visibility and install advance yield markings.
Install transverse crosswalks at the eastern and western approaches with advance stop markings.
Install an RRFB for the Carlson (southern) crosswalk. Consider building a refuge islands from the existing median.
92 Central Ave I-80 Crossing Improvement
Coordinate with Caltrans to upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and provide leading pedestrian intervals for all crossing phases. Extend bicycle conflict markings on Central through the Jacuzzi intersection and interchange. Long term, construct curb extensions to tighten radii and square up approaches.
93 Nevin Ave Marina Way Crossing Improvement Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and provide a leading pedestrian interval for call crossing phases. Long term, consider converting the intersection to a raised intersection. 94 Park Central
St Hilltop Dr Crossing Improvement
Study intersection design changes to improve pedestrian crossings and accessibility. Improvements should include high-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions. Coordinate with property owners and other jurisdictions as required.
95 Lucas Ave 7th St Crossing Improvement
Upgrade the two existing crosswalks to high-visibility and install high-visibility crosswalks at the northern and eastern approaches. Build out the northeast corner to square up the intersection.
Construct curb extensions at all corners.
96 Barrett Ave 25th St Crossing Improvement
Upgrade the three existing crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Install bicycle conflict markings through the intersection and consider other intersection treatments like bicycle boxes.
97 Macdonald
Ave 45th St Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks and install advance yield markings. Install an RRFB for the Macdonald crosswalks. On the south side of the street, widen the sidewalk and provide a connection to the "Target Path."
98 McBryde
Ave/Park Ave Marin Ave Crossing Improvement Study intersection redesign options to improve driver and pedestrian visibility at all intersection approaches. Study should look at crossing, visibility/site lines, and intersection control changes. 99 Center Ave S 39th St Wayfinding Add wayfinding signs directing people walking and biking to the Richmond Greenway trailhead off of 39th Street.
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100 Meeker Ave Marina Bay
Pkwy Crossing Improvement
Install a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Study removal of the free-right turn lane from the northwest corner. If removed, realign the west crosswalk to be parallel to Marina Bay Parkway.
Due to the asymmetrical intersection and challenging site lines, consider providing a protected turn phase for northbound left traffic.
101 I-580 Marina Bay
Pkwy Crossing Improvement Coordinate with Caltrans to upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility. At signalized crossings, provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. At uncontrolled crossings, install RRFBs. 102 Sea Cliff Dr Canal Blvd Crossing Improvement
Trim vegetation around stop sign to improve visibility. Consider adding street lighting to this intersection. Upgrade the existing crosswalk to high-visibility.
Coordinate with the Port to trim vegetation along Sea Cliff Drive. 103 38th St Boyd Ave/
Solano Ave Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Install advance yield/stop marks where appropriate. Long term, study additional park access improvements include converting Boyd to one- way, curb extensions, and other traffic calming measures. 104 22nd St Macdonald Ave Crossing Improvement
Install curb extensions at the northwest and northeast corners. Install a pedestrian count display at the southwest corner. When next repaved, reduce the intersection's crown and conform asphalt to the gutter pan.
105 23rd St Rheem Ave Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all curb ramps to current best practices; specifically, replace the southwest corner ramp with a "parallel" ramp and "centered" ramps at the two eastern corners. Adjust pedestrian signal heads as needed. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. 106 Solano Ave San Pablo Ave Crossing Improvement Refresh all crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Construct curb extensions for the San Pablo crossings.
107 Barrett Ave San Pablo Ave Crossing Improvement
Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility crosswalks. Provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. Mark a high-visibility across the northern approach. Construct transit-friendly curb extensions at all four corners. Install bicycle detection. 108 Macdonald
Ave 28th St Crossing Improvement Upgrade the existing crosswalk to high-visibility and install advance yield markings and an RRFB.
Construct curb extensions for the Macdonald crosswalk.
109 Macdonald
Ave
Between 30th
and 31st St Crossing Improvement Refresh the existing midblock crosswalk, install advance yield markings, and an RRFB. Construct curb extensions for the Macdonald crosswalk.
110 Macdonald
Ave San Pablo Ave Intersection Upgrade Study removal of the free-right turn lane and options to straighten crosswalks. Upgrade all crosswalks to high-visibility and provide a leading pedestrian interval for all crossing phases. 111 Barrett Ave Key Blvd Crossing Improvement Construct curb extensions (transit-friendly), install advance yield markings, and install an RRFB for the Barrett Avenue crossings.
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Implementation
05 Chapter
This chapter outlines the potential next
steps to move the recommended bicycle
and pedestrian improvement projects in
the BPAP toward implementation. The
recommended projects were prioritized
to help the City determine which project
(or groups of projects) to implement first.
This chapter also provides information on
funding sources (i.e., competitive grants
and formulaic funding opportunities) that
the City and partner agencies can use to
design and build projects. The chapter
also provides a summary of bicycle and
pedestrian facility maintenance policies that
Richmond will strive to follow to maintain
a state of good repair and improve safety.
The “Quick-Build” section describes how
some projects may be implemented using
a more streamlined and cost-effective
implementation strategy. Lastly, the chapter
describes some of the potential next steps
that should be considered after adoption
of the BPAP. It also discusses aspects of
the implementation process that influence
project development like funding, staff time,
and multijurisdictional coordination.
Project Prioritization
The approach to enhancing and expanding
Richmond’s active transportation network
must consider what is realistic given
historical and anticipated funding. It should
Implementation
also provide the City with the flexibility
to respond to changing conditions and
project opportunities that may arise. The
prioritization of proposed bicycle and
pedestrian improvement helps formulate
a strategic list to guide the BPAP’s
implementation. Over time as development
occurs or other changes to land uses and
the City’s transportation network take
place, the prioritization methodology in
this chapter can be used to reevaluate
remaining projects and continue pursuing
the BPAP’s implementation. For example,
an opportunity-priority spot improvement
may be completed ahead of a high-priority
corridor project due to immediate funding
opportunities as part of a redevelopment
or larger project. Similarly, a high-priority
project may require additional study and
funding, extending the time it takes to
implement. Prioritization results should be
considered flexible concepts that serve as
project selection guidelines.
Prioritization Methodology
The recommended bicycle and pedestrian
improvement projects were evaluated using
four overarching criteria. Each evaluation
criterion was given a normalized score as
listed in Table 08 : the higher the number,
the higher ranking an individual project
received based on the criteria. The scores
were combined for each corridor and
spot improvement; each project has a
Quantitative Corridor Score ranging from
0–100, with 100 being the highest ranked.
Table 08 outlines the criteria and provides
details about each input of the prioritization
score. Projects were scored based on four
criteria:
• Safety
• Health and Equity
• Connectivity
• Community Support
The Safety and Health and Equity criteria
were awarded up to 25 points each.
Conversely, Connectivity was awarded up
to 35 points, and Community Support was
worth up to 15 points. Connectivity was
weighted slightly higher than Safety and
Health and Equity, to emphasize a focus on
providing safe connections to community
destinations including schools, parks, trails,
and transit hubs.
Following score calculations, the projects
were sorted into high, medium, and
opportunity-priority categories based on the
distribution of scores. Ideally, the City would
like to implement high-priority projects by
2025, medium-priority projects by 2027,
and opportunity projects by 2028 or when
funding and other opportunities like repaving
or development projects occur.
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Table 08 Prioritization Criteria
DEFINITION DATA USED SCORING POINTS AVAILABLE
Safety A bicycle or pedestrian collision occurred
at the project intersection or along the
identified project segment.
Collision Data
(TIMS 2015-2019)
Weighted Density Based on Severity 25
Health and
Equity
The project improves the bicycle
and pedestrian network networks in
areas with a high density of residents
experiencing health risks, low income,
and low vehicle access.
• Longitudinal Employer-
Household Dynamics
Data (Census Tract)
• Metropolitan
Transportation
Commission (MTC) Equity
priority communities
Calculate each indicator (i.e., health and equity) and buffer every network segment by 500 feet, taking the proportional average of each indicator and percentile.
Indicators:
• Composite health (density of)
o High Blood Pressure
o Coronary Heart Disease
o Diabetes
• Composite Equity (density of)
o Low-income workers per acre
o Severely rent-burdened population
o Zero-vehicle household
25 Connectivity The project improves connections
to destinations, including schools,
recreation, transit, regional trails, and
commercial centers.
Project may also overcome major barriers
(i.e., major arterials and rail lines).
City location data for:
• Schools
• Parks
• Transit hubs
• Regional Trails
• Commercial Areas
• Roadways
• Railways
Proximity Analysis (within 1,000 ft)
5 points per destination type, within 1,000 ft
35 Community
Support
The project addresses the most
commonly identified needs or barriers
received by community input.
Comments from public
input map and BPAC
Public support density percentile tool 15
Total 100
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Bicycle Project Prioritization Results
PRIORITIZATION CATEGORY POINT RANGE NUMBER OF PROJECTS
High-Priority 65-100 41
Medium-Priority 48-64 63
Opportunity 0-47 72
Prioritization scores for the recommended
bicycle improvement projects ranged
between 24 and 81 points (out of 100 possible
points). The average project score was 53.
Bicycle Project Prioritization results are shown
in Table 09 below.
Table 10 lists each project with its
prioritization score and category.
Figures 13 through 15 on the following pages
show the category of each recommended
bicycle project. Figures 16 through 18
highlight the high-priority projects.
Bicycle parking at the Richmond Ferry Terminal.
Table 09 Bicycle Prioritization Summary
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Figure 13 Proposed Bicycle Improvements by Prioritization Category 67 Implementation
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BICYCLE
PROJECT
PRIORITIZATION
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Figure 14 Proposed Bicycle Improvements by Prioritization Category (Central Core) 68 Implementation
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