July 11, 2023
City Council
DATE: July 11, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Zepeda
Subject:
Underpass or Overpass at Parchester Village and Point
Richmond at Canal Blvd.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact is unknown at this phase of the discussion
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
A potential federal funding for an over or underpass at Parchester Village and Point Richmond at Canal Blvd.
may have been identified.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
DIRECT staff to analyze the feasibility, cost, and timeline of building the two under or overpasses near Parchester Village and Point Richmond at Canal Blvd and return to
the City Council with a report - Councilmember Cesar
Zepeda (510-620-6593).
DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Zepeda learned of potential Federal funding for an overpass/underpass at Parchester Village. He will work with Congressman Garamendi’s Office to potentially fund this project. There is also a possibility that the City can do the same for Point AGENDA
REPORT
July 11, 2023
Richmond at Canal Blvd. The focus of the funding will be Parchester Village due to the increased dangers of that community having only one way in/out and is at risk of being blocked in by an emergency. And because Parchester Village is considered a low- income community, it would much easier qualify for federal funding.
In order to get the funding, the City must draft a plan. The application process opens in October. The City must present a plan and have everything ready in order to apply to be strongly favored and considered for the funding.
The first thing would be to discuss the feasibility, a cost analysis, and approval to apply for the funding for the two under/over passes. The documentation should be specific to both projects with separate costs and processes in case funding for one is provided and not the other. Again, the priority is funding for Parchester Village, as it has a stronger chance at getting approved.
Next, the city will need to determine the timeline, specifications, city approvals needed (permits) for submission to demonstrate that the City is ready for the funding.
Congressman Garamendi’s Office is available to discuss how they can assist with the projects should the City decide to move forward.
Timeline: Staff needs to have a plan to present to the Congressman's office by October.
The planning and project review needs to be completed by September.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None