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- SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
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Members
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor at Large
Jamelia Brown, Councilmember District 1
Cesar Zepeda, Vice Mayor, District 2
Doria Robinson, Councilmember District 3
Soheila Bana, Councilmember District 4
Sue Wilson, Councilmember District 5
Claudia Jimenez, Councilmember District 6
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3 A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL 3:30 p.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
E. AGENDA REVIEW
F. NEW BUSINESS
F.1 Capital Improvement Program Update and Criteria Discussion 5 RECEIVE a presentation and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff on the status of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Budget Requests, new CIP requests, proposed city-wide prioritization factors and weighing system – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/ Robert Armijo 510-620-5477).
This item was continued from the April 22, 2025, meeting. (PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION CLOSED. THIS ITEM IS FOR COUNCIL DELIBERATION AND
VOTING ONLY)
F.2 Design and implementation of a Ciclovia project 42
DIRECT staff to work on the design and implementation of the Ciclovia project and come back to the council in early May with the proposed design, budget, and implementation plan to launch the first Ciclovia during the Summer of 2025 – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565). This item was continued from the April 22, 2025, meeting.
F.3 Increasing Fines for Fireworks in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) areas
60 DIRECT the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance amending the Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 11.05 Fireworks to triple fines for fireworks- related violations specifically in high-risk zones to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance public safety - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-3490). This item was continued from the April 22, 2025, meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT
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Public Works
DATE: April 29, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works
Robert Armijo, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works
Engineering/City Engineer
Josef Munoz, Assistant Deputy Director of Public Works
Engineering
Subject:
Capital Improvement Program Update and Criteria
Discussion
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to receiving the presentation
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
November 26, 2024
March 11, 2025
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
In preparation for the draft Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26, City staff will provide an update on the City's capital projects, including a list of existing projects experiencing budget shortfalls. Additionally, the report introduces a draft list of new project requests that are currently unfunded. To facilitate informed decision making regarding the allocation of resources, an updated framework for prioritizing capital projects will be
introduced to incorporate weighted criteria.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation and PROVIDE DIRECTION to
staff on the status of the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP), Budget Requests, new CIP requests, proposed
city-wide prioritization factors and weighing system –
Public Works (Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478/ Robert
Armijo 510-620-5477). This item was continued from
the April 22, 2025, meeting.
AGENDA
REPORT
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DISCUSSION:
CIP Program Fisal Year 2024-25 Project Map – (Shaded Blue Areas Reflect Capital Project Locations)
The City of Richmond’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is organized into five program categories: (1) Transportation, (2) Parks and Open Spaces, (3) General and Public Safety Facilities, (4) Water Resource Recovery, and (5) Port. Currently, the program includes 95 projects. Out of these 95 projects, 24 have at least reached the Construction Completed Phase. Additional information on the Capital Improvement Program can be found in our Capital Improvement Dashboard:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/158/Capital-Improvement-Program.
On November 26, 2024, the City Council received an update on the CIP focusing on project updates and a future programmatic funding approach. City staff continue to implement and deliver the FY 2024-25 projects, while making progress on improvements to capital planning for the City of Richmond, taking into consideration the programmatic approach. During the progression of these projects, staff identified budget shortfalls in existing CIP Projects (Attachment 1).
The Finance Department commenced the FY 2025-26 budget season on January 23, 2025. During this three-week period, departments submitted Capital Improvement Project Budget Requests, and staff reviewed the Unfunded Project Request List that had been presented to the City Council during the November 26, 2024 - CIP Update presentation. Considering the new requests and bearing in mind the previous list of Unfunded Projects, City staff developed a draft Unfunded Project Request List for 6
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inclusion for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to 2030-31 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget Book (Attachment 2).
On March 11, 2025, the City Council passed a resolution to appropriate FY 2023-24 audited unspent funds totaling $4,571,504 to the Capital Improvement Program. Staff outlined a list of existing CIP projects experiencing budgetary shortfalls and projects previously approved by the City Council (Attachment 3). The City Council authorized additional funding for the following projects:
Project Name Amount
Booker T. Anderson Community Center Phase III $2,200,000 Boorman Park Revitalization $400,000
Boorman Park Site Remediation $250,000
Carlson Blvd. Crosstown Connection Phase II $1,221,504
Parchester Area Infrastructure Plan $500,000
Total $4,571,504
The projects that did not receive funding approval will be included in the Capital Improvement Project Shortfalls list or the revised Draft Unfunded Request List (Attachments 1 and 2). The information and development of these list aid in the budget development process.
During this budget development process a Capital Working Group (“Working Group”) was established. The focus for the committee was to improve the Capital Planning Process.
Capital Planning Process:
The typical Capital Improvement Program is planned and developed in four steps:
1. Departments submit Capital Improvement Project requests, with input from the community and Adopted Plans and Studies during the budget cycle
2. CIP Working Group prioritizes and scores the project requests
3. City Council reviews and provides feedback on the recommended plan
4. Finance Department staff includes the first year of the CIP budget in its presentation to the City Council for approval and adoption, along with the operating budget
The Working Group focused on Step 2 which was to improve the prioritization criteria.
The existing criteria did not include weighted factors, and shared similar methodologies.
The consensus was to propose integrating all the different criteria into weighted factors.
The Capital Committee would use the weighted factors to develop a score for each project request. Here are the three existing prioritization criteria that was presented on November 26, 2025, CIP Update to City Council:
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Existing Prioritization Criteria:
The existing CIP prioritization criteria used includes the following three methodologies:
Methodology #1: Finance CIP Budget Priority
Priority A: Mandatory
Priority B: Necessary
Priority C: Desirable
Methodology #2: City Council Strategic Goals and Objectives
1. Improve Quantity and Quality of Housing, Especially Low-Income Housing and Reduce Homelessness
2. Increase Revenue and Improve Economic Development
3. Improve the Quality of Life and Community Health/Improve Social Determinants of Health
4. Improve Public Safety
5. Strengthening the City’s Internal Infrastructure and Processes
6. Address Shoreline Issues and Ecological Sustainability
Methodology #3: City Council Proposed Project Criteria (From March 5, 2024, City Council Meeting):
Legal Compliance
Funding Obligation
Housing/Facility
Health and Safety
Quality of Life
Citywide Prioritization Factors and Weighing System Framework:
Staff reviewed the existing methodologies and identified commonalities between the three (Attachment 4). Ten (10) factors were identified below:
1. Equity (19 Points): Investment in underserved areas of Richmond based on environmental justice (EJ) element, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) work, and other related factors.
2. Required Work (19 Points): Legal requirements and funding commitments.
3. Readiness (12 Points): Projects are ready to proceed without delays, with funding and staff available.
4. Environment (8 Points): Enhance shoreline resilience, ecological sustainability, and hazard mitigation (wildfire, risk reduction, etc.).
5. Economics (8 Points): Boost revenue, drive economic growth, support small business.
6. Quality of Life (8 Points): Enhance infrastructure, parks, recreation, and built environment maintenance citywide.
7. Safety (8 Points): Enhance safety, reduce illegal dumping, and improve emergency preparedness citywide.
8. Housing (8 Points): Increase housing access, reduce homelessness, and improve housing quality and affordability.
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9. Plan Implementation (5 Points): Project aligns with an adopted plan/study and has community support.
10. Collaborations (5 Points): Combine projects to save resources; collaborate with community and organizations for efficiency.
Each project request will receive a score from 0-100 based on the 10 prioritization Factors and Weighing System Framework, which will help structure recommendations and prioritize projects presented to City Council moving forward.
Next Steps:
City staff will continue to develop the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan and will present a draft as part of the FY 2025-26 Budget development process. If the proposed prioritization factors and weighing system approach is subsequently approved, City staff will incorporate the score in future recommendations or the direction provided by City Council.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1: Draft Capital Improvement Project Shortfalls Attachment 2: Draft Unfunded Request List
Attachment 3: March 11, 2025, Capital Improvement Project Shortfalls (Original) Attachment 4: Draft Citywide Prioritization Factors and Weighing System Attachment 5: Draft Presentation
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Attachment 1 - Update Capital Improvement Project Shortfalls Present Value Count Project
Number Project (5) Phase
Project
Construction
Completion
March 11, 2025 -
Funding
Allocation (6)
Identified
Alternate
Funding
Sources
Total
Approved
Project
Funding
Score Original Project
Components
Scope Add-Ons/
Next Phase(s)
Costs
Estimated
Total
Shortfall
1 23065 Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center & Park Upgrades
Pre-
Development
Funding
Dependent 527,703 50,000,000 50,000,000 2 23063 Parchester Area Infrastructure
Plan
Pre-
Development
Funding
Dependent 500,000 500,000 9,900,000 9,900,000 3 05G01 Fire Station 66 Restroom > Fire
Station 66 Rebuild/Rehab
Pre-
Development
(4)
Funding
Dependent 777,052 14,000,000 14,000,000 4 05C01
Fire Station 63 Geotech Study &
Maintenance > Fire Station 63
Improvements
Pre-
Development
Funding
Dependent 300,000 5,250,000 5,250,000 5 23052
Corp Yard Fence - Crime
Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED)
Design Funding
Dependent 37,500 400,000 400,000 6 23050 Dornan Tunnel Lighting Design
Funding
Dependent 60,000 500,000 500,000 7 23042 Barrett Ave Road Improvements Design September 2026 1,721,880 2,500,000 2,500,000 8 23039 McBryde Safe Routes to Parks Design June 2027 1,288,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 9 23040 Bayview to BART Design June 2027 1,944,702 300,000 300,000 10 23060 Downtown Point Richmond Bicycle
Connectivity Design Funding
Dependent 445,900 1,000,000 1,000,000 11 23012 Corp Yard Fuel Sites Upgrades Design Funding
Dependent 179,211 1,500,000 1,500,000 12 23004 Harbour 8 Park Expansion Construction (3) Funding Dependent 8,800,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 13 16G16 E-Bike Lending Library Design Funding
Dependent 1,088,013 1,310,000 1,310,000
Total 500,000 17,669,960 2,710,000 88,150,000 90,860,000 Boorman Park Site Remediation 250,000
Boorman Park Revitalization 400,000 5,500,000 Booker T. Anderson Phase III (General Fund FY 2025-26) 500,000 Carlson Blvd Crosstown Connection Phase II (RMRA SB-1 Fund) 1,221,504 1,778,496 7,134,927 Point Molate Bay Trail Beach Stabilization (General Capital Fund) - 2,000,000 2,500,000 Total 2,371,504 4,278,496 27,304,887
Notes:
(1) In the bid/award process and/or construction phase, budgetary concerns can still occur due to market volatility in bids, estimating, unforeseen site conditions, delays and regulatory issues. (2) The timeline for implementation of these projects is contingent on project feasibility, staff capacity, and funding availability. (3) MOU needed
(4) Construction costs estimated to be $2000/SQF
(5) The Assest Inventory, Condition Assessment, and Development of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for City Buildings and Parks Amenities will be completed by February 2026. (6) Projects that received all the funding being requested on March 11, 2025 or have found an alternate source of funds have been removed from the list. (7) Projects with Federal Funding maybe at risk for the amount awarded to the project and may not accurately reflect estimated project shortfalls.
City Council Proposed Project Criteria Budget Priority Levels LC = Legal Compliance A - Mandatory: Legal/Regulatory Obligation, Safety, Ongoing FO = Funding Obligation
B - Necessary: Relies on outside agencies for funding.
HF = Housing/Facility C - Desirable: Enhance the appearance of City Facilities.
HS = Health and Safety
QL = Quality of Life
(Per March 5, 2024 Council Meeting)
Type of Shortfall
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Attachment 2 - Draft Unfunded Request List
No. Data Source Project Name Requesting
Department
Project/Program/
Purchase Category Program
5-Year ROM
Project/Program
Budget Request
CIP
Score
1 March 2025
Shortfall List
Carlson Blvd Crosstown Phase
III Public Works Project Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian 3,200,000 2 March 2025
Shortfall List
Regional Fire Training Center
Phase I Fire Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 15,000,000
3 March 2025
Shortfall List Nicholl Park Renovation
Community
Services Project
Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 20,000,000
4 March 2025
Shortfall List Rebuild of Fire Station 67 Fire Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 20,000,000
5 November 2024
Unfunded List
Art Center HVAC System
Upgrade Public Works Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 500,000
6 November 2024
Unfunded List
Auditorium Interior
Improvements
Community
Services Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 12,915,000
7 November 2024
Unfunded List
Corporation Yard Roof
Replacement Building Public Works Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 350,000
8 November 2024
Unfunded List Fairmede Soccer Field Public Works Project Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 262,500
9 November 2024
Unfunded List Public Safety Facility Police Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 80,000,000
10 November 2024
Unfunded List
Parchester Community Center
Roof Water Instrusion
Assessment
Community
Services Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 20,000
11 November 2024
Unfunded List
Pullman Neighborhood Park
Additions Public Works Project
Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 230,000
12 November 2024
Unfunded List
Replace Windows at the
Recreation Complex
Community
Services Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 100,000
14 November 2024
Unfunded List
Richmond Transit Center Roof
Replacement Public Works Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 250,000
15 November 2024
Unfunded List
Starlight Building Civic Center
Employment and Training Roof
Replacement Public Works Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 300,000
16 New FY 2025-
26 Request ADA Transition Plan Public Works Project Transportation Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp 200,000 17 New FY 2025-
26 Request As-Needed Space Remodeling Public Works Project General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 800,000
18 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Automated Transit Network
Feasibility Study Public Works Project Transportation
ZEV and Infrastructure
Transition 150,000
19 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Bar Screen Upgrade at
Richmond Wastewater
Treatment Plant Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater
Improvments 4,500,000
20 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Building & Facility Improvement
Program Public Works Program
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 27,952,000
21 New FY 2025-
26 Request City Fiber Repair and Upgrade
Information
Technology Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 400,000
22 New FY 2025-
26 Request
City Hall Conference Room
Upgrades
Information
Technology Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 200,000
23 New FY 2025-
26 Request City Multi-Use Sports Facility
Community
Services Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 30,000,000
24 New FY 2025-
26 Request Document Management
Information
Technology Purchase
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 500,000
25 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Dystor Digester Cover
Replacement Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater
Improvments 4,500,000
26 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Encampment Abatement
Program Public Works Program
General and
Public Safety
Facilities Encampment Abatement 5,900,000
27 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Locker Room Building
Replacement Police Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 2,000,000
28 New FY 2025-
26 Request Median Beautification Program Public Works Program Parks and
Recreation Median Beautification 5,900,000
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Attachment 2 - Draft Unfunded Request List
No. Data Source Project Name Requesting
Department
Project/Program/
Purchase Category Program
5-Year ROM
Project/Program
Budget Request
CIP
Score
29 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program Public Works Program Transportation Neighborhood Traffic Calming 1,535,000 30 New FY 2025-
26 Request Nitrification Optimization Study Public Works Project Water Resource
Recovery
Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater
Improvments 300,000
31 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Parks and Open Spaces
Program Public Works Program
Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 12,752,000
32 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Pavement Management
Program Public Works Program Transportation Pavement Management 91,875,000 33 New FY 2025-
26 Request Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Public Works Project Water Resource
Recovery
Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater
Improvments 12,500,000
34 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Replace Playground Surfacing
with Fiber Public Works Project
Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 500,000
35 New FY 2025-
26 Request Santa Fe Ave Soldier Pile Wall Public Works Project Transportation Traffic Safety 1,300,000 36 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp
Program Public Works Program Transportation Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp 30,625,000 37 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Solar Installation on City
Buildings
Economic
Development Project
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
Building & Facility
Improvement 12,000,000
38 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program Public Works Program
Water Resource
Recovery
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program 18,375,000
39 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Storm Drain 2021 Master Plan -
8th Street Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program 481,400
40 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Storm Drain 2021 Master Plan -
Central Ave Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program 980,200
41 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Storm Drain 2021 Master Plan -
McLaughlin Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program 6,897,650
42 New FY 2025-
26 Request Street Light Master Plan Public Works Project Transportation Streetlights 155,000 43 New FY 2025-
26 Request Streetlights Program Public Works Program Transportation Streetlights 15,252,000 44 New FY 2025-
26 Request Traffic Safety Program Public Works Program Transportation Traffic Safety 21,100,000 45 New FY 2025-
26 Request Traffic Signal Program Public Works Program Transportation Traffic Signals 65,200,000 46 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Transportation Infrastructure
Planning Study Public Works Project Transportation
ZEV and Infrastructure
Transition 300,000
47 New FY 2025-
26 Request Urban Forestry Program Public Works Program
Parks and
Recreation Parks and Open Spaces 15,700,000
48 New FY 2025-
26 Request
Various Location No. 2 Full
Trash Capture Devices (Pre-
Development) Public Works Project
Water Resource
Recovery
Storm Drainage and
Watershed Program 60,000
49 New FY 2025-
26 Request
ZEV and Infrastructure
Transition Program Public Works Program Transportation
ZEV and Infrastructure
Transition 25,000,000
Total 569,017,750
Notes:
1. Complex projects require Pre-Development phase that will better define the ROM = Rough Order of Magnitude estimate.
2. The timeline for implementation of these projects is contingent on project feasibility, staff capacity, and funding availability.
4. The staff is currently developing a programmatic approach to define projects derived from city-adopted plans and studies
5. At this time the Unfunded Request List doesn't fully integrate all of the programs mentioned in the programmatic approach presentation from November 26, 2024.
3. The Asset Inventory, Condition Assessment, and development of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for City Buildings and Parks Amenities are not included in this list as they are currently in progress. The information derived from these ongoing efforts will be instrumental in defining future city needs related to facilities and parks. 2 of 212
Attachment - 3 CIP Projects with Budget Shortfall
DRAFT; Order to be determined by the City Council at subsequent study session. Present Value Project Project
Number Project (5) Phase
Project
Construction
Completion
Grant
Funded
Budget
Priority
Strategic
Goals and
Objectives
City Council
Project
Criteria
Total
Approved
Project
Funding
Increase Cost
from the
Original Scope
Increase Cost
Due to Added
Scope or
Funding Future
Phase
Estimated
Total
Shortfall
FY2024-25 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28 FY2028-29 FY2029-30 1 23030 Boorman Park Site Remediation Construction (1) June 2025 Yes A 3 LC, FO, HS, QL 7,400,643 250,000 250,000 250,000 2 23006 Boorman Park Revitalization Bid/Award (1) March 2026 Yes A 3 LC, FO, HS, QL 7,165,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 3 23061 Booker T. Anderson Community
Center Phase III Design December 2026 No A 3 HF, HS, QL 321,606 2,700,000 2,700,000 400,000 2,300,000 4 New Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent Yes A 3 HF, HS, QL 527,703 50,000,000 50,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 5 23033 Carlson Blvd Crosstown
Connection Phase II Design December 2026 No A 4 HS, QL 4,134,927 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 6 New Carlson Blvd Crosstown
Connection Phase III Planning Funding
Dependent No A 4 HS, QL - 3,200,000 3,200,000 900,000 2,300,000 7 New Parchester Area Infrastructure
Plan Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent No A 3 HS, QL - 10,400,000 10,400,000 400,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 8 16G11
16G12
Complete Streets Project
(Harbour Way South)/Richmond
Wellness Trail Phase II
Design May 2027 Yes A 3 FO, HS, QL 14,740,655 2,200,000 6,000,000 8,200,000 8,200,000 9 05G01 Fire Station 66 Restroom > Fire
Station 66 Rebuild/Rehab
Pre-Planning
(4)
Funding
Dependent No A 3 HF, HS 777,052 13,000,000 13,000,000 200,000 900,000 11,900,000 10 05C01
Fire Station 63 Geotech Study &
Maintenance > Fire Station 63
Improvements
Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent No A 3 HF, HS 300,000 5,250,000 5,250,000 100,000 350,000 4,800,000 11 New Regional Fire Training Center
Phase I Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent No A 3 HF, HS 15,000,000 15,000,000 275,000 2,120,000 12,410,000 130,000 65,000 12 New Nicholl Park Renovation Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent Yes A 3 FO, HS, QL - 20,000,000 20,000,000 400,000 2,000,000 17,600,000 13 23052
Corp Yard Fence - Crime
Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED)
Design Funding
Dependent No A 5 HF, HS 37,500 400,000 400,000 400,000 14 23050 Dornan Tunnel Lighting Design Funding
Dependent No A 4 HS, QL 60,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 15 23042 Barrett Ave Road Improvements Design September 2026 Yes A 4 FO, HS, QL 1,721,880 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 16 23039 McBryde Safe Routes to Parks Design June 2027 Yes A 4 FO, HS, QL 1,288,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 17 23040 Bayview to BART Design June 2027 Yes A 4 FO, HS, QL 1,944,702 300,000 300,000 300,000 18 23060 Downtown Point Richmond
Bicycle Connectivity Design Funding
Dependent Yes A 4 FO, HS, QL 445,900 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 19 23012 Corp Yard Fuel Sites Upgrades Design Funding
Dependent No A 6 LC, HS 179,211 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 20 23004 Harbour 8 Park Expansion Construction (3) Funding Dependent Yes A 3 FO, HF, QL 8,800,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 21 01A14 Point Molate Bay Trail Beach
Stabilization Design Funding
Dependent Yes B 3 FO, HS, QL 500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 22 New Rebuild of Fire Station 67 Pre-Planning Funding
Dependent No B 3 HF, HS 20,000,000 20,000,000 365,000 2,825,000 16,550,000 174,000 86,000 23 16G16 E-Bike Lending Library Design Funding
Dependent Yes C 3 FO, HF, QL 1,088,013 1,310,000 1,310,000 1,310,000 Total 51,432,791 7,560,000 157,550,000 165,110,000 3,650,000 17,950,000 45,795,000 91,260,000 3,304,000 3,151,000 Notes:
(1) In the bid/award process and/or construction phase, budgetary concerns can still occur due to market volatility in bids, estimating, unforeseen site conditions, delays and regulatory issues. (2) The timeline for implementation of these projects is contingent on project feasibility, staff capacity, and funding availability. (3) MOU needed
(4) Construction costs estimated to be $2000/SQF
(5) The Assest Inventory, Condition Assessment, and Development of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for City Buildings and Parks Amenities will be completed by February 2026.
City Council Proposed Project Criteria Budget Priority Levels Strategic Goals LC = Legal Compliance A - Mandatory: Legal/Regulatory Obligation, Safety, Ongoing 1. Improve Quantity and Quality of Housing, Especially Low-Income Housing and Reduce Homelessness FO = Funding Obligation B - Necessary: Relies on outside agencies for funding. 2. Increase Revenue and Improve Economic Development HF = Housing/Facility C - Desirable: Enhance the appearance of City Facilities. 3. Improve the Quality of Life and Community Health/Improve Social Determinants of Health HS = Health and Safety 4. Improve Public Safety
QL = Quality of Life 5. Strengthen the City’s Internal Infrastructure and Processes (Per March 5, 2024 Council Meeting) 6. Address Shoreline Issues and Ecological Sustainability Type of Shortfall Present Value Estimated Shortfall (2) 1 13
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CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM UPDATE
CITY OF RICHMOND
PROJECTS | SHORTFALLS | REQUESTS | SCORING
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
APRIL 22, 2025
DRAFT
15 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION
RECEIVE a presentation and PROVIDE DIRECTION on the
status of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Budget Requests, new CIP requests and on the citywide prioritization factors and weighing system.
CITY OF RICHMOND
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AGENDA
1. Construction Market Update
2. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update
3. CIP Budget: Shortfalls and Draft Unfunded List
4. Prioritization and Scoring Discussion
5. Questions and Next Steps
6. Recommended Action
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CONSTRUCTION MARKET UPDATE:
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5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
DASHBOARD
CITY OF RICHMOND
DRAFT
Website: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/158/Capital -Improvement-Program Phone: (510) 620-5509
Email: [email protected]
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CITY OF RICHMOND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH UPDATE
DRAFT
• Reconvened Capital Working Group, holding two meetings since the November 2024 discussion. • Complied CIP Project Request Form submissions adhering to the established budget development process.
• Developed a weighted scoring system for new project requests to help facilitate recommendations for City Council consideration.
• Assigned Public Works Engineering and Operations program leads. • Continued the review of the existing unfunded projects request list to develop a draft funding recommendations list for consideration during the budget development process. 20 7
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PROGRAMS DRAFT
• Median
Beautification
• Park & Open Space
Renovations
• Urban Forestry
Parks and
Recreation
• Building & Facility
Improvements
• Encampment
Abatement
• Public Safety
Improvement
General and
Public Safety
Facilities
• Port of Richmond
Improvements
Port
• Sanitary
Sewer/Wastewater
• Storm Drainage &
Watershed
Water
Resource
Recovery
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
• Complete Streets
• Neighborhood Traffic
Calming
• Pavement Management
• Safe Routes to School
• Sidewalk & ADA Curb Ramp
• Streetlight
• Traffic Safety
• Traffic Signal
• ZEV & Infrastructure
Transportation
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CITY OF RICHMOND
Program Category Program Fully Loaded
November 2024
General and Public Safety
Facilities Building & Facility Improvement 6,738,000
Encampment Abatement 1,225,000
Public Safety Improvement 4,900,000
Parks and Recreation Median Beautification 1,225,000
Parks and Open Spaces 3,063,000
Transportation Pavement Management 18,375,000
Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp 6,125,000
Streetlights 3,063,000
Urban Forestry 3,675,000
Complete Streets 6,125,000
Neighborhood Traffic Calming 307,000
Safe Routes to School 613,000
Traffic Safety 4,900,000
Traffic Signal 15,925,000
Bicycle and Pedestrian 1,225,000
ZEV and Infrastructure Transition 6,125,000
Water Resource Recovery Storm Drainage and Watershed 3,675,000 87,284,000
Fully Loaded (~22.5% additional):
• 1% Grant Management
• 1.5% Public Art Fund
• 10% Additional Resources & Operations/Maintenance
• 10% Escalation/Inflation
Public Infrastructure Programs (Non-Enterprise)
Program Category Program Fully Load November 2024
Port Port Improvements $5,000,000
Water Resource Recovery Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater Improvements $6,000,000 $11,000,000
Public Infrastructure Programs (Enterprise)
DRAFT
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PORT ASSESSMENT
DRAFT
CONTINUED ON NEXT SLIDE23
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PORT ASSESSMENT
DRAFT
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CITY OF RICHMOND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
IN-PROGRESS
95 Projects
DRAFT
35 Transportation
13 Parks &
Open
Spaces
18 General & Public
Safety Facility
24 Projects Completed
18 Water
Resource
Recovery
11 Port
PROGRAM CATEGORIES
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PROJECT PHASES
Bid/Award
Soliciting bids from contractors, evaluating proposals, and awarding the construction contract.
Design
Developing detailed engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates necessary for construction.
May involve multiple design stages (e.g., preliminary, final).
Planning
Formalizing project scope, objectives, budget, and schedule. Includes environmental review, preliminary engineering, and securing necessary approvals.
Pre-Development
Initial phase involving project identification, preliminary feasibility studies, and high-level scope definition
DRAFT
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PROJECT PHASES
Final
Formal acceptance of the completed project by the City and the official filing of relevant documents with the County, signifying the end of the project lifecycle and transfer of responsibility.
Closeout
Contractor as-built drawings, final payments, and project documentation.
Construction Completed
The physical work of construction is substantially finished and ready for initial use or occupancy while involving final inspections, punch list completion.
Construction
The physical building or installation of the project according to the approved plans and specifications.
DRAFT
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23056 2024 Slurry
Seal
29105 37th St
Improvement –
Closeout Only
23047 6th and
Macdonald Ave
Traffic Signal Light
Improvement
23G06 ATP Quick
Build
Cutting/Hoffman
23G07 ATP Quick
Build Harbour Way S.
Cycle Track
CSA20 Auditorium
Convention Center
Upgrades – Lighting
and Electrical
23008 Booker T.
Anderson Community
Center Fire
Restoration Project
(Phase 1)
23045 Booker T.
Anderson Community
Center Infrastructure
(Phase 2)
CITY OF RICHMOND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED TO FINAL PHASE PROJECTS
DRAFT
CONTINUED ON NEXT SLIDE
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AR247 Booker T.
Anderson Community
Center HVAC Renovation
and Rebuild (Phase II)
23029 Dirt World Bike
Park
01Z10 Dornan Drive
Force Main
Rehabilitation
22A02 Flood Risk
Reduction – Rheem
Creek
29125 Greening the
Yellow Brick Road
23023 Greenway
Rehab and Bike
Education
01X10 Grit and
Aeration Replacement
07001 Nevin Ave. from
19th to 27th Streets –
Closeout Only
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE TO FINAL PHASE PROJECTSDRAFT
CONTINUED ON NEXT SLIDE
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36014 Processing
Building Ventilation
36005 Riggers Loft
Painting
23037 Santa Rita Road
Stabilization
SB115 Street Paving –
SB1 – Cutting Harbour
Way S. Bikeway
16G11 Transformative
Climate Communities E-
Bike Share
23021 Terminal 4 Wharf
Removal
01D16 Via Verdi –
Closeout Only
29113 Yellow Brick
Road
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE TO FINAL PHASE PROJECTS
DRAFT
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Street Paving – Cape Seal
Construction Completion
Fall 2025
McBryde Safe Routes to
Parks
Construction Completion
Spring 2027
Lincoln Safe Routes to
Schools
Construction Completion
Summer 2025
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
MAJOR PROJECT UPDATES DRAFT
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23065 Martin Luther King,
Jr. Community Center and
Park Renovation
Pre-Development
Spring 2026
23028 Shields-Reid Park
Revitalization
Construction Completion
Summer 2025
Boorman Park:
23030 Site Remediation
Construction Completion
Spring 2025
23006 Revitalization
Construction Completion
Spring 2026
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
MAJOR PROJECT UPDATES DRAFT
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET UPDATE DRAFT
(A)
Program Category
(B)
Approved
Project-
Program
Funding
(C)
Total Shortfall
(Attachment 1)
(D)
ROM Unfunded
Requests
(Attachment 2)
(E)
Total C+D
Transportation 174,777,561 5,500,000 255,892,000 261,392,000 Parks and Recreation 51,980,026 3,000,000 55,344,500 58,344,500 General and Public Safety Facilities 51,124,388 72,460,000 209,187,000 281,647,000 Water Resource Recovery 145,501,011 9,900,000 48,594,250 58,494,250 Port 4,908,572 0 0 0
Total 428,291,560 90,860,000 569,017,750 659,877,750
Note:
1. Funded Project/Programs includes historical data for annual programs.
2. Funding Sources include General Fund, Grants, Measure J, Gas Tax, RMRA, Impact Fees, Insurance Reserve, Stormwater, Wastewater, Port and Marina Funds.
3. Parchester Area Infrastructure Improvement Project is the $9,900,000 shortfall under the Program Category: Water Resource Recovery.
4. Point Molate Bay Trail Beach Stabilization ($2,000,000) and Carlson Crosstown Connection Phase II ($1,778,496) shortfalls have identified sources not accounted for in this table.
5. ROM = Rough Order of Magnitude Estimate
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
PLAN DEVELOPMENT DRAFT
Call for Projects
1 Ranking Criteria
2 Recommendation to Council
3 Capital Improvement Plan
Adoption
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Priority A: Mandatory
• Legal/Regulatory
Obligation, Safety,
Ongoing
Priority B: Necessary
• Projects that rely on
outside agencies for
funding.
Priority C: Desirable
• Enhance the
appearance of City
facilities
CIP Budget Priority
CIP = Capital Improvement Plan
Strategic Goals and Objectives
Improve Quantity and Quality of Housing,
Especially Low-Income Housing and
Reduce Homelessness
Increase Revenue and Improve Economic
Development
Improve the Quality of Life and
Community Health/Improve Social
Determinants of Health
Improve Public Safety
Strengthen the City’s Internal
Infrastructure and Processes
Address Shoreline Issues and Ecological
Sustainability
City Council Proposed Project Criteria
Legal Compliance
Funding Obligation
Housing/Facility
Health and Safety
Quality of Life
Per March 5, 2024 Council Meeting
EXISTING PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
DRAFT
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PROPOSED CITYWIDE PRIORITIZATION
FACTORS & SCORING SYSTEM
CITY OF RICHMOND
Investment in underserved areas of
Richmond.
EQUITY
19 PTS
Legal requirements and funding
commitments.
REQUIRED WORK
19 PTS
Projects are ready to proceed without
delays, with funding and staff available.
READINESS
12 PTS
ENVIRONMENT
Enhance shoreline resilience,
ecological sustainability, and
hazard mitigation.
8 PTS
ECONOMICS
Boost revenue, drive
economic growth, support
small business.
8 PTS
Enhance infrastructure,
parks, recreation, and
maintenance.
QUALITY OF LIFE
8 PTS
SAFETY
Enhance safety, reduce illegal
dumping, improve emergency
preparedness.
8 PTS
HOUSING
Increase housing access,
reduce homelessness, improve
affordability.
8 PTS
PLAN
Project aligns with an adopted
plan and has community
support.
5 PTS
COLLABORATE
Work with community
members, combine resources.
5 PTS
100
POINTS
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PROJECT SCORE IMPLEMENTATION EXAMPLE
CITY OF RICHMOND
DRAFT
5 PTS
Project Title Current
Phase
Grant
Funded
Budget
Priority
Strategic
Goals
Council
Criteria
Increase
Cost:
Original
Scope
Increase
Cost:
Add Scope/
Future Phase
Total
Shortfall
FY 2025-26
Request
Out Year
Request
Sample Transportation
Project Design Yes A 4 FO,
HS, QL 500,000 0 500,000 500,000 0
Sample Building
Project Design Yes A 3
FO,
HF, QL 500,000 0 500,000 500,000 0
LC = Legal Compliance
FO = Funding Obligation
HF = Housing/Facility
Project Title Requesting
Department Category Program
Type of
Funding
Request
Budget FY 2025-26 Out Year CIP Score
Sample Park Project
A Public Works Parks and
Recreation
Building and
Facility
Improvements
Pre-
Plannin
g
15,000,000 200,000 14,800,000 80
Sample Park Project
B Public Works Parks and
Recreation
Building and
Facility
Improvements
Pre-
Plannin
g
20,000,000 280,000 19,720,000 70
HS = Health and
Safety
QL = Quality of Life
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QUESTION
DRAFTWould you change the assigned weights to the evaluation criteria? Investment in underserved areas of
Richmond.
EQUITY
19 PTS
Legal requirements and funding
commitments.
REQUIRED WORK
19 PTS
Projects are ready to proceed without
delays, with funding and staff available.
READINESS
12 PTS
ENVIRONMENT
Enhance shoreline resilience,
ecological sustainability, and
hazard mitigation.
8 PTS
ECONOMICS
Boost revenue, drive
economic growth, support
small business.
8 PTS
Enhance infrastructure,
parks, recreation, and
maintenance.
QUALITY OF LIFE
8 PTS
SAFETY
Enhance safety, reduce illegal
dumping, improve emergency
preparedness.
8 PTS
HOUSING
Increase housing access,
reduce homelessness, improve
affordability.
8 PTS
PLAN
Project aligns with an adopted
plan and has community
support.
5 PTS
COLLABORATE
Work with community
members, combine resources.
5 PTS
100
POINTS
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NEXT STEPS
1. Incorporate Council Feedback: Document and incorporate Council feedback on criteria and weighted scoring.
2. Score Unfunded Requests: Apply the final criteria and weighted scoring to rank unfunded projects for funding recommendations into FY25/26 budget.
3. Provide CIP information to Finance: Provide CIP data to finance to assist with the CIP Draft Budget and 5-year plan.
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PROVIDE DIRECTION on the
status of the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP), Budget Requests,
new CIP requests and on the
citywide prioritization factors and
weighing system.
CITY OF RICHMOND
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
DRAFT
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THANK YOU
&
QUESTIONS
CITY OF RICHMOND
DRAFT 41
April 29, 2025
City Council
DATE: April 29, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Subject:
Design and implementation of a Ciclovia project
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff time to work on the design and implementation of the Ciclovia project, additional costs to be determined.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
An event is being proposed to temporarily close certain streets in Richmond to create opportunities for traffic-free cycling, walking, and play to promote sustainable
mobility, public health, and community engagement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
DIRECT staff to work on the design and implementation
of the Ciclovia project and come back to the council in early May with the proposed design, budget, and
implementation plan to launch the first Ciclovia during the Summer of 2025 – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
(510-620-6565). This item was continued from the
April 22, 2025, meeting.
AGENDA
REPORT
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DISCUSSION:
Definitions & History of Ciclovias:
According to the Project for Public Spaces, a Ciclovia is an event that temporarily closes streets to automobiles to provide safe spaces for walking, bicycling, and other social activities.T his is done to promote alternate forms of transportation, particularly within communities where access to open streets for biking and walking is only sometimes available due to car-centric infrastructure, like in San Francisco or Los Angeles.
The roots of Ciclovias can be traced back to Bogotá, Columbia, which began the practice of closing down streets for bicyclists and pedestrians in the mid-1970s. Since this period, Bogotá has routinely closed down streets from 7 am to 2 pm both on Sundays and during holidays, in which all main roads across the city are closed, creating a connected 75-mile path covering all the city's major parts.
Bogotá’s Ciclovia program has drawn mass participation from residents and community members since its inception, with an average number of 1.7 million people (or about 1/4th of the city’s entire population) turning out every single week. What is more impressive, however, is that nearly half of these pedestrians and bicyclists use the block-off streets for at least three hours.
In recent years, the Ciclovia has become a widespread phenomenon that has found itself in various cities across the world, including the Bay Area. One prominent example is Sunday Streets San Francisco, an open streets program that has incorporated the Bogotá Ciclovia model into a denser, urban-oriented event that can be much more reproducible by the City of Richmond. Since its inception in 2008, Sunday Streets San Francisco has operated under a volunteer-oriented program that collaborates with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and sponsors across San Francisco to facilitate and provide entertainment and activities for its many riders. What makes this particular model unique, however, is its denser routes, which are often around 1-4 miles long in total.
Considerations for Ciclovia Implementation:
If approved, City staff would work to implement a route, budget, and implementation plan for a pilot launch of a Ciclovia in Richmond. There are certain considerations, however, to ensure that a program like this can be as effective as possible.
Bus routes are the first consideration when looking at roads to choose from, as these would require the closure of certain routes in at least one direction throughout the Ciclovia event. This would require coordination with local transportation agencies like AC Transit to create detour routes during the event.
The next consideration for a Ciclovia project would be determining a path where roads will be closed, either one way or both ways. One of the big draws of the Ciclovia in 43
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Bogotá is that bike paths are created for residents to get around different prominent areas of the city using alternate modes of transportation. This, however, is largely contingent upon the fixed route that the Ciclovia presents.
Finally, another potential consideration for determining a Richmond Ciclovia route is its synergy with an upcoming or completed street improvement project. This could serve two purposes depending on the state of the improvement project: Either express to relevant parties that work must be done to fix these roads as soon as possible, or encourage pedestrians and cyclists to interact with a street improvement project that has been completed.
Community Input:
Another important aspect of implementing a project like this is ensuring that community voices are included in the implementation and vision of this program. If approved, one recommendation can be to host workshops to collaborate with local residents, neighborhood council, and community organizations to design a route and recommend programming. If not feasible, a poll or survey can also be sent out to local residents and stakeholders to collect local input. The hope is that this program can be largely guided by community input to encourage ownership in the success of a Ciclovia in Richmond.
Estimated Costs of Ciclovias in Richmond:
If approved, City Staff would be assigned to produce a budget for implementing a Ciclovia project in Richmond. It is important to note, however, that data suggests open street programs like Ciclovias are incredibly cost-effective, since the infrastructure already exists for residents to utilize roads across the city.
A 2012 study of the economic analysis of Ciclovia programs shows that Ciclovia projects are among one of the most cost-effective options for investments in community health and wellness compared to larger investments like fitness centers and other recreational infrastructure: (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22170324/) Potential Programming:
Some potential inclusions of a Ciclovia project could include community bike rides, fitness and yoga classes, food and beverage stands, arts and crafts stations, bike repair clinics, and bike valet services. All potential programming, however, would be contingent upon the funding allocated by City Staff and Council to implement this program, as well as input from community members. Ultimately, however, this program should be flexible in budget so that the initial pilot program can be built upon through future investments and programming.
Currently, Rich City Rides has expressed interest in supporting this program through community bike rides, bike repair shops, and bike valet during the Ciclovia event.
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Additional Considerations:
Post-Event Report
To properly assess the success of this kind of project, feedback from participants, partners, and stakeholders should be collected, as well as the number of participants who engage in the Ciclovia event. This should be put together into a post-event report written by stakeholders to inform future events.
Outreach Strategy
While community partners will be able to support with community outreach, the City of Richmond can also support with community outreach by allocating funds towards the marketing and outreach of this event to the public. This can include things like:
- Creating and distributing flyers to residents and local businesses - Creating digital advertising on social media
- Collaborating with AC Transit to advertise the event on buses and bus stops - creating and distributing flyers to residents and local businesses, creating digital advertising on social media, collaborating with AC Transit to advertise the event on buses, trains, and stations
- Recruiting residents or community leaders as ambassadors to spread the word and build excitement in their networks
- Reaching out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels for coverage.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – PPT of Ciclovia
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April 29, 2025
City Council
DATE: April 29, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Council Member Soheila Bana
Subject:
Increasing Fines for Fireworks in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) areas
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff time to draft ordinance amendment
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
September 20, 2011
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Increasing fines for firework related violations to deter the use of illegal fireworks in efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
DIRECT the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance amending the Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 11.05
Fireworks to triple fines for fireworks-related violations specifically in high-risk zones to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance public safety - Councilmember Soheila Bana
(510-672-3490). This item was continued from the
April 22, 2025, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA
REPORT
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Illegal fireworks pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas, where the risk of wildfire is extremely high due to the abundance of dry vegetation and proximity to structures. Wildfires caused by fireworks can result in devastating property damage, loss of life, displacement of residents, and significant environmental harm. Fireworks also cause trauma to residents, pets, and veterans, amplifying the urgency to address this issue. Fires ignited by fireworks can spread rapidly, threatening lives, homes, and natural resources.
Increased fines would serve as a stronger deterrent against engaging in illegal fireworks activities in these high-risk zones.
In efforts to deter the use of illegal fireworks – drafting an ordinance amendment to enhance penalties for fireworks related violations, specifically in high-risk zones, aims to mitigate risks and enhance public safety.
The proposed ordinance amendment would support the Richmond Police Department’s efforts to monitor and address fireworks-related incidents, particularly during high-risk periods such as New Year’s Eve and the 4th of July.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Ord. No. 21-11 N.S., § 1, 9-20-2011
Attachment 2 – Amended Chapter 11.05
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