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RESOLUTION NO. xx-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $125,000 FROM THE
GENERAL CAPITAL FUND FOR BICYCLE CIRCULATION MODIFICATIONS AT WEST CUTTING BOULEVARD AND SOUTH GARRARD BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the "Ferry to Bridge to Greenway Plan" in February 2021 to improve bicycle and pedestrian access along key corridors; and WHEREAS, a Class IV bikeway was constructed along Cutting Boulevard and Harbour Way South as an early implementation step, with construction substantially completed in 2024; and WHEREAS, since completion, the bikeway has become a popular route, but staff operational observations and input from the Point Richmond Neighborhood Council (PRNC) have identified operational issues and concerns at the intersection of Cutting Boulevard and Garrard Boulevard, and near Washington Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, City staff conducted a field tour with the PRNC in 2024 and evaluated observed operating conditions over time, and have recommended specific modifications to improve bikeway operations and Bay Trail access; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated cost to implement these modifications and manage construction is estimated at $125,000; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of repair and maintenance work and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Richmond, California:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and, together with the Agenda Report accompanying this Resolution, constitute the basis for the City Council’s action.
SECTION 2. The City adopts this Resolution authorizing the modifications to the bicycle circulation along West Cutting Boulevard and South Garrard Boulevard in Point Richmond, appropriates $125,000 from the General Capital Fund (Fund 2001) for the implementation and construction management of said modifications.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this action is based. These documents may be found at the Office of the City Clerk at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held January 27, 2026, by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
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ABSENT:
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)