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April 28, 2026
City Manager's Office
DATE: April 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Shasa Curl, City Manager
Gabino Arredondo, Project Manager
Subject: Presentation from San Francisco Bay Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Director Barnali Ghosh for 2026 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Over the past several years, BART has made significant
improvements to the rider experience. Despite
improvements to the system, BART faces a fiscal crisis
due to high remote work rates in the Bay Area. BART
Director Barnali Ghosh will deliver a presentation on this topic and share the impact of service cuts on Richmond
and the Bay Area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE a presentation from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Director regarding
BART’s recent service improvements and the transit
fiscal crisis due to Work From Home – City Manager’s
Office (Gabino Arredondo 510-620-6606).
DISCUSSION:
The following content of the staff report has been provided by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) staff.
AGENDA
REPORT
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The year 2026 is a defining year for BART and for public transit in the Bay Area.
Over the past several years, BART has made significant improvements to the rider experience. BART has introduced a new fleet of train cars, installed next-generation fare gates at all stations to improve safety and reduce fare evasion, increased the visible presence of police and staff, enhanced cleaning, and introduced new payment options such as Tap-and-Ride. These efforts have produced measurable results, including high customer satisfaction ratings and significant reductions in crime.
The Richmond Station is the northern terminus of the BART system and a major regional transportation hub connecting BART, Amtrak, Capitol Corridor, and AC Transit.
BART also plays an important role in reducing traffic congestion on Interstate 80, improving air quality, and supporting economic activity throughout the region. Many Richmond residents rely on BART as an affordable transportation option, including those who do not have access to a car.
Despite these improvements, BART faces a fiscal crisis due to high levels of remote work in the Bay Area. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, BART relied on passenger fares to fund a large portion of its operating costs. Today, approximately 75 percent of riders have returned; however, due to remote and hybrid work patterns, they are taking fewer trips per week. This has reduced fare revenue and created a structural operating deficit of more than $370 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. BART has taken steps to reduce costs and increase revenue, but these actions alone are not sufficient to close the long-term funding gap.
In 2025, the California Legislature authorized a regional transportation funding measure to be placed on the November 2026 ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would provide a new source of operating funding for BART, AC Transit, and other Bay Area transit agencies. BART is currently planning for two scenarios: one in which new funding becomes available and service can be maintained, and one in which no new funding is secured and major service reductions must be implemented.
If additional funding is not secured, the BART Board of Directors has initially approved an Alternative Service Plan to balance the budget. Beginning in 2027, potential actions could include closing the system at 9:00 p.m., reducing service by up to 70 percent, increasing fares and parking costs by 50 percent, reducing cleaning and police services, laying off more than 1,000 employees, and closing stations and/or up to 25 percent of system track miles. Final decisions would be made by the BART Board of Directors based on available funding and safety considerations.
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The New BART – Safer and Cleaner
New Fare Gates Systemwide
Make Riders Feel Safer
Focus on Presence Customer Satisfaction at 89%
Crime Fell 41% in 2025
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3 San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
The New BART – Station Enhancements
Improved LED Lighting Escalator Replacement
And Repair
Tap And Ride Payments
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The New BART- Community Connection
Art, Culture & Activations Better Schedule Alignment with Peer Operators
Innovative Fare Products
Like Clipper START and BayPass
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5 5 San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District• BART depended on fares to run service more than almost any other transit agency
• Today, fare revenue is down $300-400M due
to remote work and post-pandemic travel patterns
• $1.2B operating budget, with $370M+
structural deficit beginning in Fiscal Year 2027
• Ridership, fare revenue growth, and cost
controls are part of the solution, but other
revenue is needed
BART’s Cost and Revenue Structure
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BART Operations are Efficient
• BART has one of the lowest operating costs per
passenger mile for peer transit agencies
• BART operating costs are growing below
inflation and at the slowest rate of peer agencies
• Only 40% of BART’s operating costs scale directly
with service levels
• Cutting BART operating expenses requires
disproportionate service reductions and puts revenues from fares at risk US Heavy Rail Operators
Cost Per Passenger Mile FY23
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Accountability and Oversight
BART Office of the Inspector General
• To provide a catalyst for improvements of BART
operations and promote a credible, efficient, effective, equitable, fair, focused, transparent, and fully accountable form of governance Office of the Independent Police Auditor
• Independent oversight of the BART Police Department• Unbiased and thorough independent investigations and reviews
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November 2026 Ballot Measure• SB 63 authorizes a 5-county sales tax measure: 0.5% in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara and 1% in San Francisco • If approved by voters, provides BART
operations $310M annually beginning in FY28
• Also provides funding for other transit
systems (AC Transits, MUNI, etc.) and countyspecific projects • BART would still find $50-70M in efficiencies
and cost cutting to balance budget
Loans available to BART• State and federal loans are available to cover running service until proceeds from a measure become available • Loans must be paid back with interest• Loan funds will only be used if BART has a repayment plan in place
Potential New Funding & Use of Loans
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Delivering in FY26 for Success in FY27
Financial Stability
• Planning for multiple futures • Ongoing efficiencies & cost saving efforts
Focus on the Customer:
• Retain high customer satisfaction• Continue clean and safe • Next Generation Fare Gates • Reliability & Strategic Systemwide Investment
• Station & Infrastructure
Improvements
• Clipper 2
Measure Passes: Base Budget
Continue to Deliver High Quality Transit
& Ensure Financial Stability
Measures Fails: Alternative Budget
$300M+ in budget cuts and deferrals
FY26: Focused on Success FY27: Planning for Multiple Futures Nov 2026
General
Election
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Measure Fails-Alternative Service Plan
• Necessary to give direction to staff• Must plan for a balanced budget under two scenarios• A combination of solutions are needed to close $376M deficit • Service cuts • Fare and parking increases• Layoffs• Reduction in system support services• Deferrals and one-time resources • Analysis was done to develop a reduced service plan that will retain as many riders as possible while achieving the highest net savings
• If the measure failed, public education would continue and efforts to explore all funding options.
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To take place January 2027:• 63% reduction in service
• 9pm closure (previously midnight)• 3-line service (previously 5-line)• 30-minute frequencies (previously 10-20) • 30% fare and parking increases• $30M in cuts from non-service reductions to fleet maintenance, policing, cleaning, admin support • Over 600 employee layoffs• Deferrals and one-time sources Measure Fails- Alternative Service Plan
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To take place July 2027 if feasible:• Cumulative 70% reduction in service • Maintain 9pm closure, 3-line service, 30 min
frequencies
• Close up to 15 stations and/or 25% of system track
miles
• Cumulative 50% fare and parking increase• Cumulative $130M in cuts from non-service reductions to fleet maintenance, policing, cleaning, admin support
• Another 600 layoffs (total 1,200)• Continue deferrals Measure Fails- Alternative Service Plan
• No station names are
included in the plan
• The BART Board will
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Safety Contingency:• If BART can’t safely or legally operate with the available resources, we will stop passenger service
• Use District tax revenues to secure system assets and other ongoing obligations • Work to determine the system’s future
Measure Fails- Alternative Service Plan
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Public Works
DATE: April 28, 2026
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 / City Engineer
Andy Cho, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Subject: Introduce Ordinance Amending Sidewalk Vendor
Regulations (RMC Chapter 7.42)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the introduction of the proposed ordinance.
Implementation of the updated Sidewalk Vendor
Ordinance will continue to require staffing and/or
contractual resources to support enforcement,
administration, and vendor outreach. These costs are
currently addressed through existing budget allocations; however, future adjustments may be necessary
depending on the level of service, enforcement
expectations, and program structure as directed by the
City Council.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council is being asked to consider an ordinance revising Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code to improve the administration, clarity, and effectiveness of the City’s Sidewalk Vendor Program.
AGENDA
REPORT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: INTRODUCE an ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code (Sidewalk
Vendor Ordinance) to update administrative procedures,
waiver provisions, and enforcement mechanisms - Public
Works Department (Andy Cho 620-6547/Robert Armijo
620-5477).
DISCUSSION:
On July 2, 2024, the City Council adopted a Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, codified in Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code, to align with California Senate Bill 946 (SB 946), also known as the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act of 2018, and to promote public health, safety, accessibility, and economic opportunity through the regulation of sidewalk vending. The ordinance established requirements including the need for a special business permit, operational and locational standards, food vending provisions, and enforcement protocols. On the same date, the City Council adopted a companion resolution establishing fees, fines, and administrative penalties to support program implementation.
Following City Council adoption, City staff initiated a multi-departmental effort to implement the ordinance. This included launching an education and outreach campaign to inform vendors of the new requirements and assist them in coming into compliance.
The City launched the enforcement program in August 2024, one month after adoption.
Consultant 4Leaf, Inc., under contract with the City, has provided up to 40 hours per week of field-based code enforcement and outreach.
To support vendors, the City also launched the Mobile Vendor Plaza (The “Lot”) on September 21, 2024, providing a permitted and safe location for vendors to conduct business.
The combination of the vendor enforcement program and the Mobile Vendor Plaza has dramatically reduced unpermitted vendor activity from more than 60 cases in the early stage to less than 20 cases. The City has also received positive feedback from the 23rd Street Merchant Association, demonstrating successful collaboration and improved community relationships.
On July 1, 2025, City staff presented an update to the City Council on the Sidewalk Vendor Program, including enforcement activities, program challenges, and potential areas for ordinance refinement. City Council provided direction to City staff to explore updates to the ordinance, including mechanisms to address site-specific conditions, improve administrative clarity, and ensure alignment with evolving State requirements, including SB 635 (Street Vendor Business Protection Act).
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enforcement services, development of standard operating procedures, and increased field presence to promote compliance with the ordinance.
In response to City Council direction to explore updates to the ordinance, City staff reviewed policy alternatives and examined waiver provisions in Chapter 15.04.809 of the Richmond Municipal Code, previously adopted by the Community Development Department (CDD). City staff also received ongoing feedback throughout the year identifying additional areas of Chapter 7.42 that may benefit from clarification or amendment.
To support this effort, City staff consulted with the City Attorney and retained outside counsel to evaluate the current Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, to identify specific aspects appropriate for a waiver provision with emphasis on Chapter 7.42.060 (Operational Requirements) and Chapter 7.42.070 (Cart Location Standards) and to support an ordinance amendment process to ensure comprehensive and efficient reform.
The proposed amendments reflect experience administering the program over the past year and incorporate feedback from the City Council, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders. Through this process, several areas of Chapter 7.42 were identified for clarification or improvement, particularly with respect to administrative procedures, flexibility in applying standards, and alignment with State law.
Recent State legislation, including SB 635, also introduced new requirements related to vendor privacy and administrative processes, necessitating updates to the City’s ordinance. The proposed revisions to Chapter 7.42 are intended to address operational challenges identified during implementation and to provide a more durable administrative framework.
A key component of the update is the introduction of a formal waiver process, allowing limited flexibility in applying operational and location requirements where site-specific conditions warrant. This approach reduces the need for repeated ordinance amendments while maintaining public health and safety protections.
The amendments further clarify administrative procedures, including permit application requirements, denial and revocation criteria, and appeal processes, improving consistency and transparency for both administrators and vendors. In addition, the ordinance incorporates State-mandated provisions related to ability-to-pay determinations and confidentiality requirements under SB 635, ensuring continued compliance with evolving State law.
Key elements of the proposed revisions to Chapter 7.42 include:
Establishment of a Waiver Process
Clarification of Administrative Procedures
Ability-to-Pay Determinations
Confidentiality Protections
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Operational and Enforcement Clarity
The proposed amendments provide a more flexible, clear, and legally compliant framework for administering the City’s sidewalk vendor program. Therefore, City staff recommend that the City Council consider the ordinance amending Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code for first reading and adopt the ordinance at a subsequent meeting.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code
Attachment 2 – Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.42 – Highlighted Changes 929
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ORDINANCE NO. XX-26 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.42 OF THE RICHMOND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO SIDEWALK VENDING
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond (“City”) is authorized by California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7 to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws and that serve and protect the health, safety or welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted SB 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (Government Code Section 51038 et seq.), which decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide and limited local regulation to civil administrative penalties and reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions directly related to objective health, safety, and welfare concerns; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 07-24 N.S. adding Chapter 7.42 to the Richmond Municipal Code to regulate sidewalk vending consistent with State law, establishing requirements including a special business permit, operational and locational standards, food vending provisions, and enforcement protocols; and WHEREAS, on the same date, the City Council adopted a companion resolution establishing fees, fines, and administrative penalties to support program implementation; and WHEREAS, following adoption, City staff initiated a multi-departmental enforcement and outreach effort, including contracting with 4Leaf, Inc. to provide field-based code enforcement and launching the Mobile Vendor Plaza (“The Lot”) to provide a permitted and safe location for vendors to conduct business; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, staff presented a program update to the City Council, and the Council directed staff to explore updates to the ordinance, including mechanisms to address site-specific conditions, improve administrative clarity, and ensure alignment with evolving State requirements; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, which introduced new requirements related to vendor privacy and administrative processes for sidewalk vending programs; and
WHEREAS, in response to Council direction, City staff reviewed policy alternatives, consulted with the City Attorney, and retained outside counsel to evaluate the current ordinance and support the amendment process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments reflect staff’s experience administering the program, incorporate feedback from Council, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders, and are intended to address operational challenges identified during implementation and to provide a more durable administrative framework for the program; and
WHEREAS, a key component of the update is the introduction of a formal waiver process, which allows for limited flexibility in applying operational and location requirements where sitespecific conditions warrant, reducing the need for repeated ordinance amendments while maintaining public health and safety protections; and
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WHEREAS, the amendments also clarify administrative procedures, including permit application requirements, denial and revocation criteria, and appeal processes, and incorporate State-mandated provisions related to ability-to-pay determinations and confidentiality requirements under SB 635; and
WHEREAS, the City has a significant interest in maintaining accessible and unobstructed sidewalks and pedestrian paths in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and
WHEREAS, sidewalk vending carts, equipment, and related activities may impede pedestrian circulation, reduce accessibility, and create safety hazards in the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, maintaining clear access to intersections, driveways, transit stops, emergency facilities, and building entrances and exits is necessary to ensure public safety and emergency response; and
WHEREAS, reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions are necessary to prevent congestion, protect neighborhood livability, and ensure the safe and orderly use of the public rightof-way; and WHEREAS, sidewalk vending activities may generate waste and involve equipment that, if not properly regulated, can create unsanitary conditions or pose safety risks; and WHEREAS, the City intends that the regulations in this Chapter are based on objective health, safety, and welfare concerns, are narrowly tailored, and include limited flexibility through a waiver process while allowing sidewalk vending to continue.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendment of Chapter 7.42
Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Chapter 7.42
SIDEWALK VENDING
7.42.010 - Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the terms listed below shall have the following meaning assigned to them:
“Cart” means a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance.
“Certified farmers’ market” means a location operated in accordance with Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.
“Enforcement Officer” means any City employee or agent of the City with authority to enforce any provision of this Code and tasked with enforcement duties under this Chapter. “Roaming sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
“Sidewalk vendor” means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person, upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path. Sidewalk vendors include roaming sidewalk vendors and stationary sidewalk vendors.
“Stationary sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location. “Swap meet” means a location operated in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 21660) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
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“Vend” or “vending” means operating as a sidewalk vendor.
7.42.020 - Applicability and enforcement.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter shall not apply to the following persons:
(1) Persons delivering goods, wares, merchandise, or food upon order of, or by agreement with, a customer from a store or other fixed place of business or distribution.
(2) Persons selling goods, wares, merchandise, or food from a motorized vehicle, including food trucks.
(b) Enforcement. The requirements of this Chapter shall be enforced by enforcement officers from various City departments as designated by the City Manager, which may include (but not be limited to) designated officers from Public Works and Police.
Enforcement procedures include performing regular inspections of vending locations, applying criteria for assessing violations, ensuring ADA compliance, and maintaining public safety, and coordinating with other departments to streamline enforcement procedures and share data.
7.42.030 - Business license and special business permit required. (a) No person shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without first obtaining, and at all times maintaining, a valid City business license in accordance with Chapter 7.04 of this article, and complying with all requirements of the business license, unless such person qualifies for an exemption under Chapter 7.04 of this article.
(b) No person shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without first obtaining, and all times maintaining, a special business permit in accordance with this Chapter and complying with all requirements of the permit.
(c) The special business permit shall be valid for one year unless revoked or suspended prior to expiration. An application to renew a special business permit under this Chapter shall be made not less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the current permit. A valid business license shall be applied for or renewed concurrently with the special business permit each year.
(d) A separate business license and special business permit shall be required for each cart.
7.42.040 - Permit procedures.
(a) Application for Special Business Permit. An application for a special business permit for sidewalk vending shall be submitted to the Finance Department and include all of the following, to the extent applicable:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and each person who will operate the cart.
(2) A photo identification of the applicant and each person who will operate the cart.
(3) A description of the cart, including the dimensions of the cart, and a photograph of the cart.
(4) A complete list of the food or merchandise to be sold. (5) If the sidewalk vendor is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, the name and business address of the principal. (6) The vendor’s California seller’s permit number (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration sales tax number).
(7) A copy of the City of Richmond business license obtained pursuant to Chapter
7.04 of this article.
(8) A copy of any license or permit required from any other State or local agency that is required by law, including, but not limited to, a copy of any required permit from the County Health Department, if required.
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(9) A certification by the applicant that to his or her knowledge and belief, the information contained in the application is true and that the applicant is aware of their duties provided under this Chapter.
(10) A list of locations within the City that the sidewalk vendor primarily plans to operate.
(11) A certification that the applicant’s proposed operations will comply with both the sidewalk vending operational requirements as set forth in Section 7.42.060 and location requirements set forth in Sections 7.42.070 and 7.42.080. If the applicant believes minor deviations from these requirements are necessary to conduct the applicant’s proposed vending operations, an application for waiver as set forth in Section 7.42.040(b) below shall be submitted with the special business permit application in lieu of such certification.
(12) A statement indicating that the sidewalk vendor will indemnify, release, and hold harmless the City from any claims arising from the sidewalk vendor’s operations, which shall be a condition to obtaining the special business permit necessary for operation.
(b) Application for Waiver. As part of the City’s efforts to accommodate minor deviations from operational and location requirements, an applicant may apply for a waiver of such requirements provided that the waiver request meets the following standards. (1) Applicability. Waiver requests may only be granted for certain minor deviations from the operational requirements as set forth in Section 7.42.060 and location requirements set forth in Sections 7.42.070 and 7.42.080, which have been determined to be compatible with the purpose of this Chapter and are not deemed critical to protecting the public health and safety. Waivers may be granted for the following requirements:
(i) Up to a two-hour extension on the time restrictions set for operating in residential zones as established in Section 7.42.060(d), provided that such operations occur between sunrise and sunset.
(ii) Exceeding the total footprint of the cart allowable as established in Section 7.42.060(e), provided such cart does not obstruct the public rightof-way and maintains compliance with applicable ADA accessibility requirements, including minimum clear path-of-travel standards. (iii) Approval to utilize an additional structure not permitted as established in Section 7.42.060(f).
(iv) Approval to utilize additional signage not permitted as established in Section 7.42.060(o).
(v) Approval to operate not more than 5 feet closer to an entrance or emergency exit of a building during operating hours as set forth in Section
7.42.070(c).
(vi) Approval to operate not more than 5 feet closer to a transit stop as set forth in Section 7.42.070(e).
(vii) Approval to operate not more than 50 feet closer to the nearest vendor or concessionaire participating in a certified farmers’ market or swap meet during the operating hours as set forth in Section 7.42.070(j). (viii) Approval to operate not more than 20 feet closer to a City-permitted special event as set forth in Section 7.42.070(k).
(ix) Approval to operate not more than 50 feet closer to the property line of any public or private school as set forth in Section 7.42.070(l). (x) Approval to vend not more than 20 feet closer to another stationary sidewalk vendor as set forth in Section 7.42.070(p).
(xi) Approval to vend not more than 20 feet closer to another outdoor vendor as set forth in Section 7.42.070(q).
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(xii) Approval to vend not more than 10 feet closer to any statue, monument, memorial, art installation, or fountain as set forth in Section
7.42.080(e).
(2) Application. An application for a waiver shall be submitted to the Finance Department concurrently with the application for the special business permit and include all of the following, to the extent applicable:
(i) A description of the requested waiver including a reference to the section of this Chapter providing such waiver is available.
(ii) A statement describing the detriment of the requirement and information describing why the waiver is necessary for the applicant’s proposed operations.
(iii) A statement, data or other evidence explaining why the findings necessary to grant the waiver, set forth in Section 7.42.040(b)(3) (Required Findings), are satisfied.
(iv) All fees associated with the waiver application as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
(3) Required Findings. Upon the Finance Department’s receipt of a waiver application, the Finance Department shall consult with the Public Works Department or other appropriate departments, as necessary, to evaluate whether the required findings necessary to approve the waiver have been satisfied. The decision to grant a waiver must be based on the following findings:
(i) The waiver is necessary due to the physical characteristics of the proposed cart, proposed location for operation, proposed use or structure or other circumstances necessary to conduct the vending operations including, but not limited to, the type of equipment needed to produce the product, irregular property boundaries, or other unusual circumstance(s). (ii) The granting of the requested waiver will not be detrimental to the health or safety of the public. Such determination shall be made in accordance with objective criteria developed, maintained and applied by the City’s Public Works Department.
(iii) The scope of the waiver is limited to facilitate the proposed use and compliance with the scope can be easily measured.
(iv) The detriment to the sidewalk vendor directly relates to their ability to conduct proposed operations and there are limited available alternatives existing that are compatible with the regulations of this Chapter. (v) Supplemental studies or analysis by City staff including the City’s Engineer show that the request is compliant with safety and operational standards such that the health or safety of the public is not negatively impacted.
(4) Conditions of Approval. The Finance Department has the authority to impose reasonable conditions that are related and proportionate to what is being requested by the applicant, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Finance Department in its sole discretion to ensure that the public health and safety and purpose of this Chapter is upheld. These conditions shall be developed based on the Finance Department’s consultation with the Public Works Department or other appropriate departments as described in Section 7.42.040(b)(3).
(c) Denial and Revocation. A special business permit application or waiver application may be denied, revoked, or not renewed by the finance department for any of the following:
(1) The applicant knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statements of material fact in the application for the permit.
(2) The application was incomplete.
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(3) The sidewalk vendor failed to notify the finance department within 15 calendar days of any changes to the facts provided in the special business permit application after the issuance of the permit.
(4) Repeated failure of the sidewalk vendor to comply with the regulations set forth in this Chapter as determined by the finance department based on evidence provided to it by enforcement officers. Such repeated failure shall mean more than three violations of this Chapter within a six-month time period. (5) If the application is for the renewal of a special business permit, the sidewalk vendor must pay all outstanding administrative fines for violations of this Chapter before the special business permit will be renewed.
(6) If the application is for a waiver, it was determined that the required findings set forth in Section 7.42.040(b)(3) were not met.
(7) If the application is for a waiver, it was determined that the conditions of approval were not complied with based on evidence provided by enforcement officers.
(d) Notice. Written notice of the Finance Department’s decision setting forth the grounds for the decision and any conditions of approval shall be provided to the sidewalk vendor and served in writing. The notice shall advise the sidewalk vendor of the right to file a written appeal.
(e) Appeal. Any applicant who is aggrieved by the determinations of the finance department relating to denial, revocation, or conditioning of applications may appeal such decision to City Manager or their designee within ten calendar days after issuance of the notice. To seek an appeal, the applicant must submit a written request for a hearing with a statement setting forth the reasons why the decision did not merit any of the grounds established in Section 7.42.040. If the City Manager or their designee does not receive a request within the required period, the right to a hearing is waived and the determination is deemed confirmed and final. If a timely request is received, the City will set a hearing.
Written notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing will be provided by the City at the service address provided in the application for special business permit before the hearing. Failure to receive written notice of the hearing does not invalidate the determination or any hearing. The hearing will be conducted within a reasonable time of being set.
7.42.050 - Confidentiality.
Notwithstanding any other requirement in this Code, an applicant for a business license or special business permit to operate as a sidewalk vendor shall not be required to submit a social security number for the issuance of such license or permit. In lieu of an otherwise required social security number, the City shall accept a California driver’s license or identification number, an individual taxpayer identification number, or a municipal identification number. Identification numbers submitted under this section shall not be made available to the public for inspection, shall be treated as confidential, and shall not be disclosed except as required to administer the license or permit program or to comply with a State law or state or federal court order.
All information requested, collected, or shared shall be in accordance with State law including the provisions of the Street Vendor Business Protection Act.
7.42.060 - Operational requirements.
(a) Each cart used by a sidewalk vendor must display a valid special business permit as specified by City standards, which shall be made available by the City. If the sidewalk vendor has obtained a waiver, the waiver must be displayed on each cart subject to the waiver.
(b) All sidewalk vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions of the special business permit and shall not sell any food or merchandise that was not listed in the special business permit application. If the sidewalk vendor has obtained a waiver, the sidewalk vendor must comply with the terms, scope, and all conditions placed on the waiver. (c) No stationary sidewalk vendor may operate in any residential zone; however, roaming sidewalk vendors shall not be prohibited from operating in such zones. 935
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(d) In order to preserve the peace, safety, and tranquility of residential neighborhoods, no roaming sidewalk vendor may operate in any residential zone earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 30 minutes before sunset.
(e) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, the total display area footprint of the cart, including the cart itself and any accompanying display, signage, or related items, shall not exceed a length of 72 inches, a width of 54 inches, or a height, including roof, awning, or canopy, of 78 inches.
(f) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no sidewalk vendor may set up or allow the use of an additional structure, including a table, crate, carton, or rack, to increase the selling or display capacity of the cart unless such items are explicitly allowed in the special business permit obtained by the sidewalk vendor. No sidewalk vendor may set up any customer seating areas.
(g) In order to preserve sanitary conditions in all public rights-of-way, all sidewalk vendors shall provide a trash receptacle for customers and must ensure proper disposal of customer and vendor trash. The trash receptacle must be large enough to accommodate customer trash without resort to existing trash receptacles located on any block for use by the general public. A sidewalk vendor may not dispose of customer trash in existing trash receptacles on sidewalks.
(h) In order to preserve sanitary conditions in all public rights-of-way, all sidewalk vendors shall maintain a clean and trash-free area, including a sanitized and neat appearing cart, within a ten-foot radius around the vendor’s cart during hours of operation and shall ensure that such area is clean and trash-free before relocating or closing. (i) In order to prevent damage to public property and prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no cart may be chained or fastened to any pole, sign, tree, or other object in the public right-of-way.
(j) In order to preserve the safety of the public, and prevent misuse of carts, no cart may be left unattended at any time.
(k) In order to preserve the safety of the public, to prevent misuse of carts, and to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no cart may be stored, parked, or left overnight on any public street or right-of-way, or in any public park or other public property. (l) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers, no sidewalk vendor may solicit business from or conduct business with persons in motor vehicles. (m) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers and pedestrians, and to preserve public peace and welfare, no cart may be outfitted with any equipment, signage, or mechanism that endangers or detracts from the health, safety, or welfare of the public by causing an excessive distraction to motorists or interfering with nearby residences, business, or pedestrians including, but not limited to, sound amplification, flashing lights, smoke, steam, bubbles, gas-powered generators, or excessive fumes. (n) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers and pedestrians, any cart operated before sunrise or after sunset, or in location with insufficient lighting, shall be equipped with sufficient lighting or reflectors to alert pedestrians and vehicular travelers to the presence of the cart.
(o) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, all signage related to the vending operation shall be affixed to the cart.
(p) In order to preserve sanitary conditions in all public rights-of-way, all sidewalk vendors shall immediately clean up any food, grease, or other fluid or item related to their sidewalk vending activities that are spilled or discharged. Disposal of trash, food, grease, or other materials to any storm drain, creek, or waterway is prohibited. Vendors shall not dump, drain, or discard any fouled, spoiled, or unused product, which includes draining ice coolers, drink containers, and/or miscellaneous containers on the ground. (q) In order to preserve the safety of the public, all sidewalk vendors shall not use an open flame on or within any cart. Any sidewalk vendor using cooking equipment shall have a fire extinguisher. Propane, natural gas, or butane cylinder tanks must be 20-gallon tanks or less, stored in an upright position during use and positioned in such a way to prevent 936
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falling, tipping, and tampering, be properly ventilated, and must contain a shut-off valve and a pressure regulator, having a hose of a type approved for use by the manufacturer with the equipment.
7.42.070 - Location of carts.
In order to ensure access to public rights-of-way by pedestrians and emergency personnel, and avoid interference with vehicular traffic, certified farmers’ markets, swap meets, and Citypermitted special events, sidewalk vendors shall not operate in the following areas of the public right-of-way:
(a) Any area other than a public sidewalk or pedestrian path. (b) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, fire call box, or other emergency facility. (c) Within ten feet of an entrance to or emergency exit of any building or business during the hours that the building or business is open to the public. (d) Within ten feet of the outer edge of a driveway or driveway apron. (e) Within ten feet of a transit stop.
(f) Adjacent to any marked loading zone.
(g) Within five feet of a curb return.
(h) Any location that would impede entering or exiting a parked vehicle. (i) Any location that impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic by reducing the clear space to less than four feet or impedes access to or the use of abutting property, including, but not limited to, residences and places of business.
(j) Within 100 feet in any direction of the nearest vendor or concessionaire participating in a certified farmers’ market or swap meet during the operating hours of the certified farmers’ market or swap meet unless vendor has received a permit to vend as part of the certified farmers’ market or swap meet.
(k) Within 100 feet of a City-permitted special event including, but not limited to, parades, concerts, and movie filmings, unless vendor has received a permit to vend as part of the event. For moving events, vending shall be prohibited within 100 feet of any portion of the approved event route. For stationary events, vending shall be prohibited within 100 feet of the parcel and/or site boundary for the location of the event. (l) Within 300 feet of the property line of any public or private school grounds between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on school days, and while the same is in use, including for afterschool childcare, enrichment classes and sports.
(m) Upon or within any roadway, median strip, or dividing section. (n) Any public sidewalk location when the straight path would not allow for 48 inches, or as the law updates, of clear width walking space of any sidewalk to be in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
(o) Any public sidewalk where there is a 180 degree turn path for sidewalk ramps and corner curbs when the location would not allow for 42 inches approaching the turn, 48 inches at the turn, and 42 inches leaving the turn, or as the law updates, of clear width walking space of any sidewalk to be in compliance with ADA regulations. (p) Stationary sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 150 feet of another stationary sidewalk vendor.
(q) Stationary sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 150 feet of any permitted outdoor vendor (mobile food vendor) as described in Section 15.04.610.320. (r) Sidewalk vendors are prohibited from entering or encroaching onto private property while engaging in sidewalk vending activities.
7.42.080 - Special requirements for vending in City parks.
Sidewalk vendors vending in parks must comply with all application regulations in this Chapter as well as the following additional requirements:
(a) No stationary sidewalk vendor may operate in a City-owned or City-operated park if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire.
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(b) No stationary sidewalk vendor may sell or offer for sale any merchandise, article or thing of any kind or nature, including professional services, except in accordance with a sidewalk vending permit issued in accordance with Chapter 7.42, or pursuant to an agreement approved by the City Council.
(c) Sidewalk vendors shall stop vending upon the designated closing time of the park. (d) Vending is permitted between 8:00 am and sunset in parks where there is no designated closing time.
(e) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 25 feet of any statue, monument, memorial, art installation, or fountain.
7.42.090 - Special requirements for the sale of food.
All sidewalk vendors that prepare or sell food must be in compliance with all county and State permitting and licensing requirements for the preparation or sale of food.
7.42.100 - Penalties.
For purposes of this section, “sidewalk vending program” refers to the provisions of Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, and the requirement to obtain a special business permit pursuant to Section 7.42.030(b).
(a) A violation of any provision in Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, may only be punished by the following:
(1) An administrative fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation. (2) An administrative fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine not exceeding $500.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
(4) Rescission of the sidewalk vendor’s special business permit for the term of that permit upon the fourth violation or subsequent violations. (b) Vending without a special business permit may be punished by the following:
(1) An administrative fine not exceeding $250.00 for a first violation. (2) An administrative fine not exceeding $500.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine not exceeding $1,000.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
Upon proof of a valid special business permit, an administrative fine imposed under Section 7.42.100(b) shall be reduced to the respective administrative fine set forth in Section 7.42.100(a).
(c) No other fines, fees, assessments, or financial conditions shall be imposed for violation of the sidewalk vending program other than those imposed by Sections 7.42.100(a) and (b).
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, neither a violation of the sidewalk vending program as codified in Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, nor a failure to pay an administrative fine, imposed by Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) shall be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor.
(e) The appeal, advance deposit hardship waiver, and hearing provisions set forth in Chapter 2.62 shall apply. If the administrative fine is upheld by the hearing officer, this shall not limit the ability to request an ability-to-pay determination as set forth in
7.42.100(f).
(f) Any person who receives an administrative fine under Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) shall have the right to request an ability-to-pay determination. (1) The enforcement officer shall give any such person written notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination as well as instructions and other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination at the time that the administrative fine citation is issued. Additionally, information relating to the 938
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procedure for submitting a request for an ability-to-pay determination is available on the City’s website.
(2) Application. To be considered for an ability-to-pay determination, the application form must be complete, signed, and must be accompanied by documents that enable the City to reasonably determine whether such person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. All information collected, stored, and reviewed pursuant to this request will be consistent with State law regarding sidewalk vendor privacy and in compliance with Section 7.42.050. The request shall indicate whether a reduction in the fine amount or the ability to complete community service in lieu of the fine is desired. (3) Timing. An ability-to-pay determination may be requested at any time following the issuance of the administrative fine citation until the fine is paid, including when payment of the fine is delinquent or has been referred to a collection program.
(4) Determination. Within 30 days after receipt of a request for an ability-to-pay determination, the City Manager or their designee shall determine whether such person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code, the City shall reduce the fine to 20 percent of the amount of the fine originally imposed. Alternatively, if requested, the City Manager may, in their discretion, allow a person who receives an administrative fine under Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine, may waive the administrative fine, or may offer an alternative disposition. The determination of the City Manager or his or her designee shall be final.
(5) Notice. Notice of the determination shall be provided at the address provided to the City in the application for special business permit. (g) Nothing in the Chapter shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to enforce, or remedies for enforcing, laws of general applicability or other provisions of this Code against sidewalk vendors, or to take any other enforcement actions against sidewalk vendors that are not prohibited by state or federal law, or which are allowed by this Code.
SECTION 2. Inconsistent Provisions.
Any provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, or appendices thereto, or any other ordinances of the City inconsistent herewith, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
All applications filed after or pending upon the date of final passage and adoption of this Ordinance shall be subject to this Ordinance. This Ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
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First introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richmond held on _____________, 2026, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting held on _____________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to form:
SHANNON MOORE
Interim City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa :ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. XX-26 N.S., passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on _____________, 2026.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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ORDINANCE NO. XX-26 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.42 OF THE RICHMOND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO SIDEWALK VENDING
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond (“City”) is authorized by California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7 to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws and that serve and protect the health, safety or welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted SB 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (Government Code Section 51038 et seq.), which decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide and limited local regulation to civil administrative penalties and reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions directly related to objective health, safety, and welfare concerns; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 07-24 N.S. adding Chapter 7.42 to the Richmond Municipal Code to regulate sidewalk vending consistent with State law, establishing requirements including a special business permit, operational and locational standards, food vending provisions, and enforcement protocols; and WHEREAS, on the same date, the City Council adopted a companion resolution establishing fees, fines, and administrative penalties to support program implementation; and WHEREAS, following adoption, City staff initiated a multi-departmental enforcement and outreach effort, including contracting with 4Leaf, Inc. to provide field-based code enforcement and launching the Mobile Vendor Plaza (“The Lot”) to provide a permitted and safe location for vendors to conduct business; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, staff presented a program update to the City Council, and the Council directed staff to explore updates to the ordinance, including mechanisms to address site-specific conditions, improve administrative clarity, and ensure alignment with evolving State requirements; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, which introduced new requirements related to vendor privacy and administrative processes for sidewalk vending programs; and
WHEREAS, in response to Council direction, City staff reviewed policy alternatives, consulted with the City Attorney, and retained outside counsel to evaluate the current ordinance and support the amendment process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments reflect staff’s experience administering the program, incorporate feedback from Council, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders, and are intended to address operational challenges identified during implementation and to provide a more durable administrative framework for the program; and
WHEREAS, a key component of the update is the introduction of a formal waiver process, which allows for limited flexibility in applying operational and location requirements where sitespecific conditions warrant, reducing the need for repeated ordinance amendments while maintaining public health and safety protections; and
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WHEREAS, the amendments also clarify administrative procedures, including permit application requirements, denial and revocation criteria, and appeal processes, and incorporate State-mandated provisions related to ability-to-pay determinations and confidentiality requirements under SB 635; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendment of Chapter 7.42
Chapter 7.42 of the Richmond Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall read as follows:
Chapter 7.42
SIDEWALK VENDING
7.42.010 - Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the terms listed below shall have the following meaning assigned to them:
“Cart” means a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance.
“Certified farmers’ market” means a location operated in accordance with Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter.
“Enforcement Officer” means any City employee or agent of the City with authority to enforce any provision of this Code and tasked with enforcement duties under this Chapter. “Roaming sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction.
“Sidewalk vendor” means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person, upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path. Sidewalk vendors include roaming sidewalk vendors and stationary sidewalk vendors.
“Stationary sidewalk vendor” means a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location. “Swap meet” means a location operated in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 21660) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
“Vend” or “vending” means operating as a sidewalk vendor.
7.42.020 - Applicability and enforcement.
(a) Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter shall not apply to the following persons:
(1) Persons delivering goods, wares, merchandise, or food upon order of, or by agreement with, a customer from a store or other fixed place of business or distribution.
(2) Persons selling goods, wares, merchandise, or food from a motorized vehicle, including food trucks.
(b) Enforcement. The requirements of this Chapter shall be enforced by enforcement officers from various City departments as designated by the City Manager, which may include (but not be limited to) designated officers from Public Works and Police.
Enforcement procedures include performing regular inspections of vending locations, applying criteria for assessing violations, ensuring ADA compliance, and maintaining public safety, and coordinating with other departments to streamline enforcement procedures and share data.
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7.42.030 - Business license and special business permit required. (a) No person shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without first obtaining, and at all times maintaining, a valid City business license in accordance with Chapter 7.04 of this article, and complying with all requirements of the business license, unless such person qualifies for an exemption under Chapter 7.04 of this article.
(b) No person shall operate as a sidewalk vendor without first obtaining, and all times maintaining, a special business permit in accordance with this Chapter and complying with all requirements of the permit.
(c) The special business permit shall be valid for one year unless revoked or suspended prior to expiration. An application to renew a special business permit under this Chapter shall be made not less than 90 days prior to the expiration of the current permit. A valid business license shall be applied for or renewed concurrently with the special business permit each year.
(d) A separate business license and special business permit shall be required for each cart.
7.42.040 - Permit procedures.
(a) Application for Special Business Permit. An application for a special business permit for sidewalk vending shall be submitted to the Finance Department and include all of the following, to the extent applicable:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and each person who will operate the cart.
(2) A photo identification of the applicant and each person who will operate the cart.
(3) A description of the cart, including the dimensions of the cart, and a photograph of the cart.
(4) A complete list of the food or merchandise to be sold. (5) If the sidewalk vendor is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, the name and business address of the principal. (6) The vendor’s California seller’s permit number (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration sales tax number).
(7) A copy of the City of Richmond business license obtained pursuant to Chapter
7.04 of this article.
(8) A copy of any license or permit required from any other State or local agency that is required by law, including, but not limited to, a copy of any required permit from the County Health Department, if required.
(9) A certification by the applicant that to his or her knowledge and belief, the information contained in the application is true and that the applicant is aware of their duties provided under this Chapter.
(10) A list of locations within the City that the sidewalk vendor primarily plans to operate.
(11) A certification that the applicant’s proposed operations will comply with both the sidewalk vending operational requirements as set forth in Section 7.42.060 and location requirements set forth in Sections 7.42.070 and 7.42.080. If the applicant believes minor deviations from these requirements are necessary to conduct the applicant’s proposed vending operations, an application for waiver as set forth in Section 7.42.040(b) below shall be submitted with the special business permit application in lieu of such certification.
(12) A statement indicating that the sidewalk vendor will indemnify, release, and hold harmless the City from any claims arising from the sidewalk vendor’s operations, which shall be a condition to obtaining the special business permit necessary for operation.
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(1) Applicability. Waiver requests may only be granted for certain minor deviations from the operational requirements as set forth in Section 7.42.060 and location requirements set forth in Sections 7.42.070 and 7.42.080, which have been determined to be compatible with the purpose of this Chapter and are not deemed critical to protecting the public health and safety. Waivers may be granted for the following requirements:
(i) Up to a two-hour extension on the time restrictions set for operating in residential zones as established in Section 7.42.060(d), provided that such operations occur between sunrise and sunset.
(ii) Exceeding the total footprint of the cart allowable as established in Section 7.42.060(e), provided such cart does not obstruct the public rightof-way and maintains compliance with applicable ADA accessibility requirements, including minimum clear path-of-travel standards. (iii) Approval to utilize an additional structure not permitted as established in Section 7.42.060(f).
(iv) Approval to utilize additional signage not permitted as established in Section 7.42.060(o).
(v) Approval to operate not more than 5 feet closer to an entrance or emergency exit of a building during operating hours as set forth in Section
7.42.070(c).
(vi) Approval to operate not more than 5 feet closer to a transit stop as set forth in Section 7.42.070(e).
(vii) Approval to operate not more than 50 feet closer to the nearest vendor or concessionaire participating in a certified farmers’ market or swap meet during the operating hours as set forth in Section 7.42.070(j). (viii) Approval to operate not more than 20 feet closer to a City-permitted special event as set forth in Section 7.42.070(k).
(ix) Approval to operate not more than 50 feet closer to the property line of any public or private school as set forth in Section 7.42.070(l). (x) Approval to vend not more than 20 feet closer to another stationary sidewalk vendor as set forth in Section 7.42.070(p).
(xi) Approval to vend not more than 20 feet closer to another outdoor vendor as set forth in Section 7.42.070(q).
(xii) Approval to vend not more than 10 feet closer to any statue, monument, memorial, art installation, or fountain as set forth in Section
7.42.080(e).
(2) Application. An application for a waiver shall be submitted to the Finance Department concurrently with the application for the special business permit and include all of the following, to the extent applicable:
(i) A description of the requested waiver including a reference to the section of this Chapter providing such waiver is available.
(ii) A statement describing the detriment of the requirement and information describing why the waiver is necessary for the applicant’s proposed operations.
(iii) A statement, data or other evidence explaining why the findings necessary to grant the waiver, set forth in Section 7.42.040(b)(3) (Required Findings), are satisfied.
(iv) All fees associated with the waiver application as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
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required findings necessary to approve the waiver have been satisfied. The decision to grant a waiver must be based on the following findings:
(i) The waiver is necessary due to the physical characteristics of the proposed cart, proposed location for operation, proposed use or structure or other circumstances necessary to conduct the vending operations including, but not limited to, the type of equipment needed to produce the product, irregular property boundaries, or other unusual circumstance(s). (ii) The granting of the requested waiver will not be detrimental to the health or safety of the public. Such determination shall be made in accordance with objective criteria developed, maintained and applied by the City’s Public Works Department.
(iii) The scope of the waiver is limited to facilitate the proposed use and compliance with the scope can be easily measured.
(iv) The detriment to the sidewalk vendor directly relates to their ability to conduct proposed operations and there are limited available alternatives existing that are compatible with the regulations of this Chapter. (v) Supplemental studies or analysis by City staff including the City’s Engineer show that the request is compliant with safety and operational standards such that the health or safety of the public is not negatively impacted.
(4) Conditions of Approval. The Finance Department has the authority to impose reasonable conditions that are related and proportionate to what is being requested by the applicant, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Finance Department in its sole discretion to ensure that the public health and safety and purpose of this Chapter is upheld. These conditions shall be developed based on the Finance Department’s consultation with the Public Works Department or other appropriate departments as described in Section 7.42.040(b)(3).
(c) Denial and Revocation. A special business permit application or waiver application may be denied, revoked, or not renewed by the finance department for any of the following:
(1) The applicant knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statements of material fact in the application for the permit.
(2) The application was incomplete.
(3) The sidewalk vendor failed to notify the finance department within 15 calendar days of any changes to the facts provided in the special business permit application after the issuance of the permit.
(4) Repeated failure of the sidewalk vendor to comply with the regulations set forth in this Chapter as determined by the finance department based on evidence provided to it by enforcement officers. Such repeated failure shall mean more than three violations of this Chapter within a six-month time period. (5) If the application is for the renewal of a special business permit, the sidewalk vendor must pay all outstanding administrative fines for violations of this Chapter before the special business permit will be renewed.
(6) If the application is for a waiver, it was determined that the required findings set forth in Section 7.42.040(b)(3) were not met.
(7) If the application is for a waiver, it was determined that the conditions of approval were not complied with based on evidence provided by enforcement officers.
(d) Notice. Written notice of the Finance Department’s decision setting forth the grounds for the decision and any conditions of approval shall be provided to the sidewalk vendor and served in writing. The notice shall advise the sidewalk vendor of the right to file a written appeal.
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decision to City Manager or their designee within ten calendar days after issuance of the notice. To seek an appeal, the applicant must submit a written request for a hearing with a statement setting forth the reasons why the decision did not merit any of the grounds established in Section 7.42.040. If the City Manager or their designee does not receive a request within the required period, the right to a hearing is waived and the determination is deemed confirmed and final. If a timely request is received, the City will set a hearing.
Written notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing will be provided by the City at the service address provided in the application for special business permit before the hearing. Failure to receive written notice of the hearing does not invalidate the determination or any hearing. The hearing will be conducted within a reasonable time of being set.
7.42.050 - Confidentiality.
Notwithstanding any other requirement in this Code, an applicant for a business license or special business permit to operate as a sidewalk vendor shall not be required to submit a social security number for the issuance of such license or permit. In lieu of an otherwise required social security number, the City shall accept a California driver’s license or identification number, an individual taxpayer identification number, or a municipal identification number. Identification numbers submitted under this section shall not be made available to the public for inspection, shall be treated as confidential, and shall not be disclosed except as required to administer the license or permit program or to comply with a State law or state or federal court order.
All information requested, collected, or shared shall be in accordance with State law including the provisions of the Street Vendor Business Protection Act.
7.42.060 - Operational requirements.
(a) Each cart used by a sidewalk vendor must display a valid special business permit as specified by City standards, which shall be made available by the City. If the sidewalk vendor has obtained a waiver, the waiver must be displayed on each cart subject to the waiver.
(b) All sidewalk vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions of the special business permit and shall not sell any food or merchandise that was not listed in the special business permit application. If the sidewalk vendor has obtained a waiver, the sidewalk vendor must comply with the terms, scope, and all conditions placed on the waiver. (c) No stationary sidewalk vendor may operate in any residential zone; however, roaming sidewalk vendors shall not be prohibited from operating in such zones. (d) In order to preserve the peace, safety, and tranquility of residential neighborhoods, no roaming sidewalk vendor may operate in any residential zone earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 30 minutes before sunset.
(e) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, the total display area footprint of the cart, including the cart itself and any accompanying display, signage, or related items, shall not exceed a length of 72 inches, a width of 54 inches, or a height, including roof, awning, or canopy, of 78 inches.
(f) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no sidewalk vendor may set up or allow the use of an additional structure, including a table, crate, carton, or rack, to increase the selling or display capacity of the cart unless such items are explicitly allowed in the special business permit obtained by the sidewalk vendor. No sidewalk vendor may set up any customer seating areas.
(g) In order to preserve sanitary conditions in all public rights-of-way, all sidewalk vendors shall provide a trash receptacle for customers and must ensure proper disposal of customer and vendor trash. The trash receptacle must be large enough to accommodate customer trash without resort to existing trash receptacles located on any block for use by the general public. A sidewalk vendor may not dispose of customer trash in existing trash receptacles on sidewalks.
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within a ten-foot radius around the vendor’s cart during hours of operation and shall ensure that such area is clean and trash-free before relocating or closing. (i) In order to prevent damage to public property and prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no cart may be chained or fastened to any pole, sign, tree, or other object in the public right-of-way.
(j) In order to preserve the safety of the public, and prevent misuse of carts, no cart may be left unattended at any time.
(k) In order to preserve the safety of the public, to prevent misuse of carts, and to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, no cart may be stored, parked, or left overnight on any public street or right-of-way, or in any public park or other public property. (l) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers, no sidewalk vendor may solicit business from or conduct business with persons in motor vehicles. (m) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers and pedestrians, and to preserve public peace and welfare, no cart may be outfitted with any equipment, signage, or mechanism that endangers or detracts from the health, safety, or welfare of the public by causing an excessive distraction to motorists or interfering with nearby residences, business, or pedestrians including, but not limited to, sound amplification, flashing lights, smoke, steam, bubbles, gas-powered generators, or excessive fumes. (n) In order to preserve the safety of vehicular travelers and pedestrians, any cart operated before sunrise or after sunset, or in location with insufficient lighting, shall be equipped with sufficient lighting or reflectors to alert pedestrians and vehicular travelers to the presence of the cart.
(o) In order to prevent obstructions of the public right-of-way, all signage related to the vending operation shall be affixed to the cart.
(p) In order to preserve sanitary conditions in all public rights-of-way, all sidewalk vendors shall immediately clean up any food, grease, or other fluid or item related to their sidewalk vending activities that are spilled or discharged. Disposal of trash, food, grease, or other materials to any storm drain, creek, or waterway is prohibited. Vendors shall not dump, drain, or discard any fouled, spoiled, or unused product, which includes draining ice coolers, drink containers, and/or miscellaneous containers on the ground. (q) In order to preserve the safety of the public, all sidewalk vendors shall not use an open flame on or within any cart. Any sidewalk vendor using cooking equipment shall have a fire extinguisher. Propane, natural gas, or butane cylinder tanks must be 20-gallon tanks or less, stored in an upright position during use and positioned in such a way to prevent falling, tipping, and tampering, be properly ventilated, and must contain a shut-off valve and a pressure regulator, having a hose of a type approved for use by the manufacturer with the equipment.
7.42.070 - Location of carts.
In order to ensure access to public rights-of-way by pedestrians and emergency personnel, and avoid interference with vehicular traffic, certified farmers’ markets, swap meets, and Citypermitted special events, sidewalk vendors shall not operate in the following areas of the public right-of-way:
(a) Any area other than a public sidewalk or pedestrian path. (b) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, fire call box, or other emergency facility. (c) Within ten feet of an entrance to or emergency exit of any building or business during the hours that the building or business is open to the public. (d) Within ten feet of the outer edge of a driveway or driveway apron. (e) Within ten feet of a transit stop.
(f) Adjacent to any marked loading zone.
(g) Within five feet of a curb return.
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(i) Any location that impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic by reducing the clear space to less than four feet or impedes access to or the use of abutting property, including, but not limited to, residences and places of business.
(j) Within 100 feet in any direction of the nearest vendor or concessionaire participating in a certified farmers’ market or swap meet during the operating hours of the certified farmers’ market or swap meet unless vendor has received a permit to vend as part of the certified farmers’ market or swap meet.
(k) Within 100 feet of a City-permitted special event including, but not limited to, parades, concerts, and movie filmings, unless vendor has received a permit to vend as part of the event. For moving events, vending shall be prohibited within 100 feet of any portion of the approved event route. For stationary events, vending shall be prohibited within 100 feet of the parcel and/or site boundary for the location of the event. (l) Within 300 feet of the property line of any public or private school grounds between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on school days, and while the same is in use, including for afterschool childcare, enrichment classes and sports.
(m) Upon or within any roadway, median strip, or dividing section. (n) Any public sidewalk location when the straight path would not allow for 48 inches, or as the law updates, of clear width walking space of any sidewalk to be in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
(o) Any public sidewalk where there is a 180 degree turn path for sidewalk ramps and corner curbs when the location would not allow for 42 inches approaching the turn, 48 inches at the turn, and 42 inches leaving the turn, or as the law updates, of clear width walking space of any sidewalk to be in compliance with ADA regulations. (p) Stationary sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 150 feet of another stationary sidewalk vendor.
(q) Stationary sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 150 feet of any permitted outdoor vendor (mobile food vendor) as described in Section 15.04.610.320. (r) Sidewalk vendors are prohibited from entering or encroaching onto private property while engaging in sidewalk vending activities.
7.42.080 - Special requirements for vending in City parks.
Sidewalk vendors vending in parks must comply with all application regulations in this Chapter as well as the following additional requirements:
(a) No stationary sidewalk vendor may operate in a City-owned or City-operated park if the operator of the park has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire.
(b) No stationary sidewalk vendor may sell or offer for sale any merchandise, article or thing of any kind or nature, including professional services, except in accordance with a sidewalk vending permit issued in accordance with Chapter 7.42, or pursuant to an agreement approved by the City Council.
(c) Sidewalk vendors shall stop vending upon the designated closing time of the park. (d) Vending is permitted between 8:00 am and sunset in parks where there is no designated closing time.
(e) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 25 feet of any statue, monument, memorial, art installation, or fountain.
7.42.090 - Special requirements for the sale of food.
All sidewalk vendors that prepare or sell food must be in compliance with all county and State permitting and licensing requirements for the preparation or sale of food.
7.42.100 - Penalties.
For purposes of this section, “sidewalk vending program” refers to the provisions of Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, and the requirement to obtain a special business permit pursuant to Section 7.42.030(b).
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(a) A violation of any provision in Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, may only be punished by the following:
(1) An administrative fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation. (2) An administrative fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine not exceeding $500.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
(4) Rescission of the sidewalk vendor’s special business permit for the term of that permit upon the fourth violation or subsequent violations. (b) Vending without a special business permit may be punished by the following:
(1) An administrative fine not exceeding $250.00 for a first violation. (2) An administrative fine not exceeding $500.00 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.
(3) An administrative fine not exceeding $1,000.00 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.
Upon proof of a valid special business permit, an administrative fine imposed under Section 7.42.100(b) shall be reduced to the respective administrative fine set forth in Section 7.42.100(a).
(c) No other fines, fees, assessments, or financial conditions shall be imposed for violation of the sidewalk vending program other than those imposed by Sections 7.42.100(a) and (b).
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, neither a violation of the sidewalk vending program as codified in Sections 7.42.060 through 7.42.090, inclusive, nor a failure to pay an administrative fine, imposed by Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) shall be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor.
(e) The appeal, advance deposit hardship waiver, and hearing provisions set forth in Chapter 2.62 shall apply. If the administrative fine is upheld by the hearing officer, this shall not limit the ability to request an ability-to-pay determination as set forth in
7.42.100(f).
(f) Any person who receives an administrative fine under Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) shall have the right to request an ability-to-pay determination. (1) The enforcement officer shall give any such person written notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination as well as instructions and other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination at the time that the administrative fine citation is issued. Additionally, information relating to the procedure for submitting a request for an ability-to-pay determination is available on the City’s website.
(2) Application. To be considered for an ability-to-pay determination, the application form must be complete, signed, and must be accompanied by documents that enable the City to reasonably determine whether such person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. All information collected, stored, and reviewed pursuant to this request will be consistent with State law regarding sidewalk vendor privacy and in compliance with Section 7.42.050. The request shall indicate whether a reduction in the fine amount or the ability to complete community service in lieu of the fine is desired. (3) Timing. An ability-to-pay determination may be requested at any time following the issuance of the administrative fine citation until the fine is paid, including when payment of the fine is delinquent or has been referred to a collection program.
(4) Determination. Within 30 days after receipt of a request for an ability-to-pay determination, the City Manager or their designee shall determine whether such person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code. If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or 949
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(b) of Section 68632 of the Government Code, the City shall reduce the fine to 20 percent of the amount of the fine originally imposed. Alternatively, if requested, the City Manager may, in their discretion, allow a person who receives an administrative fine under Section 7.42.100(a) or (b) to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine, may waive the administrative fine, or may offer an alternative disposition. The determination of the City Manager or his or her designee shall be final.
(5) Notice. Notice of the determination shall be provided at the address provided to the City in the application for special business permit. (g) Nothing in the Chapter shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to enforce, or remedies for enforcing, laws of general applicability or other provisions of this Code against sidewalk vendors, or to take any other enforcement actions against sidewalk vendors that are not prohibited by state or federal law, or which are allowed by this Code.
SECTION 2. Inconsistent Provisions.
Any provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code, or appendices thereto, or any other ordinances of the City inconsistent herewith, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance irrespective of the unconstitutionality or invalidity of any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
All applications filed after or pending upon the date of final passage and adoption of this Ordinance shall be subject to this Ordinance. This Ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
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First introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richmond held on _____________, 2026, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting held on _____________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
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Approved as to form:
SHANNON MOORE
Interim City Attorney
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I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. XX-26 N.S., passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on _____________, 2026.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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Economic Development
PORT
DATE: April 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Charles Gerard, Port Director
Lizeht Zepeda, Senior Business Assistance Officer
Kyle Lam, Management Analyst
Subject: Contract with Liftech Consultants, Inc. for Planning and Design Services for the Relocation of the SS Red Oak
Victory
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed $299,797 expenditure is included within the approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Port of Richmond
budget (Account String: 40163080 – 400733 – 36038).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
As an enterprise fund, the Port of Richmond aims to
maximize revenue generated from its maritime assets.
The stakeholders of the SS Red Oak Victory are seeking
to relocate the vessel closer to the Rosie the
Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park to
increase public visitation and visibility. To confirm
relocation costs and advance project planning, the Port proposes awarding an agreement to Liftech Consultants,
Inc. in the amount of $299,797 to complete preliminary
planning and design of a new dock structure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE a presentation from Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park and APPROVE a
contract with Liftech Consultants Inc. in the amount of $299,797 for planning and preliminary design of the
relocation of the Red Oak for a term ending June 30,
2027 - Economic Development/Port (Charles Gerard
510-620-6792). This item was continued from the
February 3, 2026, meeting.
AGENDA
REPORT
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DISCUSSION:
On August 15, 1944, construction of the SS Red Oak Victory began at Kaiser-Richmond Shipyard No. 1. The vessel was built in just 87 days. The SS Red Oak Victory is a Boulder-Class ship, built to serve as a cargo vessel during World War II. In early 1945, it transported munitions from Port Chicago to vessels operating in the Pacific Theater.
The SS Red Oak Victory Red Oak Victory is the last surviving vessel of the 747 ships of all types constructed at the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards during World War II.
In 1996, the U.S. Maritime Administration transferred ownership of the SS Red Oak Victory to the Richmond Museum Association. In 1998, the vessel was brought to the City of Richmond for use as a museum ship and as a monument to the thousands of men and women who worked diligently to build ships during a time of national crisis.
The SS Red Oak Victory is currently berthed at Basin No. 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. Following discussions between the Port of Richmond, the Richmond Museum Association, and Congressman John Garamendi, stakeholders are seeking to relocate the vessel to the east side of the Inner Harbor, near the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Ferry Terminal. This relocation would place the SS Red Oak Victory in a more publicly accessible location, close to both the ferry terminal and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park Visitor Center.
Additionally, this move would allow the Port to lease Basin No. 5 to commercial maritime users, generating additional revenue.
The new berth must be designed to accommodate the vessel’s specifications, mooring requirements, site access, utility services, environmental protection, and necessary public amenities. The Port’s initial estimate to design, permit, and construct the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory is $16 million to $20 million (2027 dollars).
However, the cost of constructing a new dock to support the vessel remains the principal unknown. As a result, the Port issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for maritime engineers to complete the following tasks (Attachment 1):
1. Existing conditions assessment
2. Cost analysis and value engineering to identify the most cost-effective relocation option
3. Permitting pathway analysis
4. Preliminary engineering to the 15 percent (%) design level to support preparation of a Project Description for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance
The Port issued the RFP through the City BidsOnline system received two proposals, listed alphabetically:
1. Liftech Consultants, Inc., Oakland, CA
2. Moffatt & Nichol, Oakland, CA
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Port staff reviewed the proposals and ranked Liftech Consultants, Inc. as the most qualified firm (Attachment 2). The Liftech proposal demonstrated their understanding of scaling the project to meet the base requirements while also designing the wharf infrastructure that could be expanded in the future to meet additional needs. With the alternative proposal, the Port was concerned about their design in relation to the size of the SS Red Oak Victory as compared to other wharf infrastructure projects.
The Port recommends awarding the contract and full scope of work to Liftech, as their proposal best aligns with the Port’s need to finalize planning for the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory (Attachment 3).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is a planning effort to develop a project description for review under CEQA.
SYNERGISTIC POLICIES:
City Council Goals and Priorities – Strategic Goal Area 2.5: Revitalization of the Port.
This contract will advance the Port’s planning to move the Red Oak Victory ship that will open Basin 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal for commercial marine businesses as well as locate the Red Oak Victory ship in a more accessible and visible location.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – RFP – Relocation of Red Oak Victory
Attachment 2 – Bid Rating Matrix
Attachment 3 – Contract with Liftech Consultants
Attachment 4 - Presentation
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RELOCATION OF THE SS RED OAK VICTORY
PORT OF RICHMOND
1322 Canal Boulevard
Richmond, CA 94804
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2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Preliminary Engineering for the SS Red Oak Victory Relocation I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Richmond, acting through the Port of Richmond, is requesting proposals from qualified engineering and environmental consultants to provide services in support of relocating the SS Red Oak Victory from its current berth at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal to a site near the Richmond WETA Ferry Terminal. This effort is in collaboration with the non-profit Red Oak Victory organization.
This RFP solicits professional services to complete:
1. An existing conditions assessment,
2. Cost analysis and value engineering to determine the least costly option to relocate the vessel,
3. A permitting pathway analysis, and
4. Preliminary engineering to the 15% level of design, to support the development of a Project Description for CEQA compliance. The City will serve as the CEQA lead agency and is responsible for completing the CEQA review. The consultant will provide technical support to the City as needed during this process.
The City reserves the right to amend the scope of work through a contract amendment to include additional services, including preparation of bridging documents and permit submittals, should the Port proceed with a design-build procurement following CEQA.
II. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The SS Red Oak Victory is currently berthed at Basin Number 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The Port of Richmond intends to relocate the vessel to the east side of the Inner Harbor near the WETA ferry terminal.
The new berth must be designed to accommodate the vessel’s specifications, mooring requirements, site access, utility services, environmental protection, and necessary public amenities. A design-build delivery method is preferred to accelerate the project and reduce costs.
Attachment A illustrates a concept of the berthing requirements for the Red Oak Victory. There are two options shown. The first is the ideal condition for the Red Oak, which neither the Port nor Red Oak expect to have funding to construct. The alternative option illustrates the minimum requirements for the Red Oak.
Ideally, funding would be available to construct the alternative option initially but could expand to the ideal marine structure if future funding permits.
The consultant’s analysis and design must address the following key project elements:
• Dredging to -20 feet NAVD88
• Construction of a marine structure to berth the SS Red Oak Victory • Compliance with BCDC, USACE, SWRCB, and other permit requirements The Port will provide design support for the landside elements including the following elements:
• Shoreline access, parking, Bay Trail realignment, and stormwater treatment • Water, sewer, and 480V electrical service
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3 III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant shall provide the following services:
1. Existing Conditions Analysis
a. Soil conditions and bank stability
b. Environmental constraints
2. Value Engineering
a. There are no identified funds to finalize the design and construct the project. Complete a value engineering exercise to establish an approach to construct a berth that meets the Red Oak’s needs at the lowest cost. See the attached drawings that illustrate the optimum and minimized needs.
3. Permitting Pathway Assessment
b. Identify required federal, state, regional, and local permits c. Prepare a permitting matrix and timeline
d. Coordinate with regulatory agencies to clarify submittal needs
4. Preliminary Engineering (15% Design)
a. Prepare concept-level wharf layout, mooring plan, and structure b. Provide utility connections from on the wharf to the ship c. Develop preliminary dredging volumes
d. Provide engineering basis of design and Class 5 cost estimate. The Port will support the consultant with site and utility costs.
e. Identify geotechnical and bathymetric data needs for final design
5. CEQA Support
a. Prepare a project description and figures for use by the City’s CEQA consultant b. Respond to technical inquiries during CEQA analysis and public review
6. Optional Services (to be scoped and negotiated at the Port’s discretion) a. Preparation of bridging documents for design-build procurement b. Preparation of permit application packages and regulatory coordination c. Additional design support post-CEQA
III. PORT PROVIDED SUPPORT
The Port will support the consultant with the following:
1. Existing bathymetric data.
2. Shoreline and site topography.
3. Previous berthing calculations for the Red Oak.
4. Landside layout and utility design support including plan preparation.
IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall not exceed 25 single-sided pages, excluding resumes, cover letter, and required attachments. Each proposal must include:
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4 A. Cover letter acknowledging the scope and Richmond contracting ordinances B. Understanding of the project goals and site context
C. Proposed approach and methodology by task
D. Detailed schedule and deliverables
E. Team qualifications and roles of key personnel
F. Summary of up to three similar waterfront/marine infrastructure projects G. Three references with contact information
H. Fee proposal (submitted as a separate document)
V. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The selected consultant shall:
1. City of Richmond Ordinance No. 16-12 N.S. Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance.
2. City of Richmond Ordnance Number 15-10 N.S. Local Employment Ordinance.
3. Compensation shall be consistent with Prevailing Wage Requirements as required by the Department of Industrial Relations.
4. Execute an agreement with the City of Richmond; a copy of which is included in Attachment C. No changes to this agreement will be made.
5. The City of Richmond requires consultants doing business with it to obtain insurance, as shown in the Attachment C Standard Contract’s Exhibit F. The required insurance certificates must comply with all requirements of the standards as shown and must be provided within fifteen (15) days of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award and prior to the commencement of any work on the Project.
6. The successful Contractor and all subcontractors used in the work will be required to hold or to obtain a City of Richmond business license for which the fee will not be waived.
7. The Richmond Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance No. 12-18 (Attachment D) prohibits the City from granting and or retaining contracts with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Proposers must submit the attached Sanctuary City Compliance Statement with their Proposal. (Attachment D)
8. Resolution No. 86-21 (Attachment E), approved by City Council on July 6, 2021, requires disclosure of the identities of beneficial & responsible owners of Limited Liability Corporations (LLC).
Proposers must submit the attached Disclosure Statement of Limited Liability Companies Form with their Proposal (Attachment E)
VI. SCHEDULE
The City anticipates this effort will be completed as follows:
Task Date
Release RFP Early July 2025
Response Due August 5, 2025
Interviews (if required) August 2025
City Council Approves Agreement October 2025
Notice to Proceed November 2025
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5 VII. SUBMITTAL PROCESS
All proposals shall be submitted electronically via the City’s BidsOnline platform no later than 2:00 PM on August 5, 2025. Late proposals will not be considered. Questions must be submitted through BidsOnline by July 22, 2025.
VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The table below describes the criteria that will be used to review proposals and interview performance, if deemed necessary. The City offers a total of 100 points, weighted as follows:
Criteria Total Points Available
Relevant experience with marine facilities 20
Qualifications of project team and proposed
methodology
20 Value engineering expertise 20
Commitment to local business standards 10
Experience in delivery of design-build bridging
documents
20 Adherence to the parameters contained in this RFP. 10 IX. CITY RIGHTS AND DISCLAIMERS
The City reserves the right to:
• Reject any or all proposals
• Waive technicalities or informalities
• Request additional information
• Cancel or revise the RFP at any time
All materials submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City and public record. The City is not responsible for pre-contractual costs.
X. BIDS ONLINE CODES
This RFP is advertised to the vendors with the following codes on the BidsOnline system. 91842
92500
92588
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ATTACHMENT A
FEASIBLITY REPORT AND PROJECT BASIS
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PORT OF RICHMOND
RELOCATION OF THE SS RED OAK VICTORY
FEASIBLITY ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT BASIS
July 2024
Prepared by:
Updated May 2025
by R Stevens
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1 PORT OF RICHMOND
RED OAK VICTORY RELOCATION – PROJECT BASIS
The Port of Richmond in collaboration with the Red Oak Victory (non-profit organization) intend to relocate the SS Red Oak Victory from Basin Number 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal to a new berth on the east side of the Inner Harbor as shown in the attached plans. This project includes the following elements:
1. SS Red Oak Victory specifications:
a. Length Between Perpendiculars 444 feet.
b. Beam 62 feet.
c. Average Draft 11 feet.
d. Longitudinal windage area 1092 square feet (SF)
e. Transverse windage area 5,496 SF
2. Moring requirements:
a. Design wind load shall be 85 mph.
b. Maximum allowable hull pressure 58 psi.
c. Provide new foam or pneumatic fenders, steel single bit bollards, and lines with at least 135 kip minimum breaking limit (MBL)
Existing SS Red Oak Victory Moring Plan
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2 3. Requirements to move the SS Red Oak Victory:
a. Replace steel plates on the Red Oak Victory as required by the US Coast Guard to move the vessel.
b. The Red Oak Victory received a cost proposal from Marine and Industrial Services Inc. to complete the work.
c. Ship must have Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection before relocation. d. The vessel’s starboard side must be alongside the wharf. e. Coast Guard to confirm berth location is not a navigational hazard.
4. Berth Requirements:
a. Structure to be at least 340 feet long and 40 feet wide. Extend concrete paving at least 10 feet along the center of wharf to improve access.
b. Dredge to (-)20 NAVD88
c. Access to vessel does not need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. d. Berth elevation be 16 feet NAVD88 to accommodate 2100 Sea Level Rise. e. Berth structure to have sheet pile wall. A concrete deck to be pile supported depending upon soil conditions.
f. Concrete deck to support a uniform live load of 500 PSF.
5. Site Requirements:
a. Provide storm water quality treatment consistent with the Contra Costa County Municipal Permit.
b. Provide 6 feet tall chain link security fending, two vehicle gates, and one person gate. c. Relocate the Bay Trail and provide amenities such as benches and waste receptables. d. Provide five parking spaces including two accessible stalls. e. Provide an area paved with asphalt for Red Oak amenities. f. Relocated Red Oak storage and ticket office to site.
6. Utility Requirements:
a. Apply to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) for fire and potable water services.
Provide all necessary hardware.
b. Provide sanitary sewer lateral.
c. Apply for 480 V at 400 Ampere electrical service from PGE. Provide transformer and panels as necessary.
d. Provide joint communications and electrical trench.
e. Provide area lighting.
7. Approval Process Requirements:
a. Planning approval and California Environmental Quality Act review b. City of Richmond Building Permit
c. Bay Conservation and Development Commission Major Permit d. United States Army Corps of Engineers Sections 404 and 10 e. California State Water Resources Control Board 401 Certification f. California Fish and Wildlife Lake and Streambed Alteration Section 1602 permit g. United States Fish and Wildlife?
h. State of California Lands Commission?
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3 8. Development Cost and Budget:
a. The approximate cost to plan, design, permit, and construct the project is about $18 million as shown in the attached cost estimate.
b. Currently there is no funding for the project.
9. Procurement and Schedule
a. The Port recommends developing this project through a design-build process to expedite the process and provide the lowest cost.
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Concept Level Cost Estimate
06.15.2025
UNIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST CONT AMOUNT
101 General Conditions 1 LS $400,000 $400,000
Demolition
102 Clear and Grub 40,000 SF 1.00 $ 15% $40,000
103 Rip Rap Removal 1,500 TONS 100.00 $ 15% $150,000
104 Tree Removal 10 EA 12,000.00 $ 20% $144,000
Dredging
200 Mobilization 1 LS 175,000.00 $ 15% $201,250
201 Surveys 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 15% $17,250
202 Environmental Protection 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 15% $17,250 203 Sediment Dredging and Transport 8,000 CY 35.00 $ 30% $364,000 204 Sediment Disposal Cost 8,000 CY 30.00 $ 30% $312,000 Wharf Construction
300 Sheet Pile Wall with Tie Backs 30,000 SF 65.00 $ 50% $2,925,000 301 Pile 20 EA 25,000.00 $ 50% $750,000
302 Cutoff Wall 1,700 SF 350.00 $ 30% $773,500
303 Backfill 4,500 CY 150.00 $ 30% $877,500
304 Concrete Deck 14,000 SF 75.00 $ 35% $1,417,500
305 Fall Hazard Railing 450 LF 110.00 $ 30% $64,350
306 Bollard 9 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $175,500
307 Fender 6 EA 25,000.00 $ 30% $195,000
Site Work
400 Concrete Paving 4,000 SF 30.00 $ 30% $156,000
401 Asphalt Paving 3,000 SF 15.00 $ 30% $58,500
402 Concrete Curbs 200 LF 45.00 $ 30% $11,700
403 Fencing 600 LF 40.00 $ 25% $30,000
404 Vehicle Gate 2 EA 15,000.00 $ 25% $37,500
405 Person Gate 1 EA 2,500.00 $ 25% $3,125
406 Striping and Signs 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 25% $18,750
407 Bay Trail Amenities 1 LS 35,000.00 $ 25% $43,750
408 Water Quality Features 840 SF 250.00 $ 25% $262,500 Utilities
400 Fire Water Line 400 LF 200.00 $ 30% $104,000
401 Fire Water Backflow 1 EA 20,000.00 $ 30% $26,000
402 Fire Hydrant 1 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $19,500
403 PIV/ FDC 1 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $13,000
404 Ship to Shore Firewater Connection 1 EA 3,000.00 $ 30% $3,900 400 Potable Water Line 400 LF 180.00 $ 30% $93,600
401 Potable Water Line Backflow 1 EA 2,500.00 $ 30% $3,250 402 Ship to Shore Potable Water Connection 1 EA 1,500.00 $ 30% $1,950 403 Sanitary Sewer Pipe 400 LF 250.00 $ 30% $130,000
404 Ship to Shore Sewer Connection 1 EA 1,500.00 $ 30% $1,950 405 Culvert Extension 10 LF 800.00 $ 30% $10,400
406 12" Storm Drain Pipe 200 LF 190.00 $ 30% $49,400
407 Storm Drain Inlet 2 EA 4,500.00 $ 30% $11,700
408 Storm Drain Manhole 1 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $13,000
409 Joint Trench 400 LF 350.00 $ 30% $182,000
410 Electric Pull Box 2 EA 8,000.00 $ 30% $20,800
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UNIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST CONT AMOUNT
411 Communications Pull Box 2 EA 5,000.00 $ 30% $13,000 412 Ship to Shore Power/ Com Connection 1 EA 8,000.00 $ 30% $10,400 413 Transformer 1 EA 25,000.00 $ 30% $32,500
414 Main Panel 1 EA 35,000.00 $ 30% $45,500
415 Sub Panel 1 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $19,500
416 120/240 V Conduit and Conductors 400 LF 150.00 $ 30% $78,000 417 Area Lights 5 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $65,000
Other Costs
500 Red Oak Tow 1 LS 35,000.00 $ 15% $40,250
501 Red Oak Side Shell Steel 1 LS 261,000.00 $ 20% $313,200 502 Red Oak Equipment and Shelter Move 1 LS 5,000.00 $ 20% $6,000 503 PGE Fee 1 EA 35,000.00 $ 20% $42,000
504 EBMUD Fee 1 EA 65,000.00 $ 20% $78,000
505 Sewer Connection Fee 1 EA 8,000.00 $ 20% $9,600
$10,753,725
Notes
1. Prevailing Wage Rates $645,224
2. Hull Repair Cost (#501) Per Red Oak Victory $1,075,373 $2,150,745
$75,000
$14,700,000
$15,600,000
$16,400,000
Prepared by: R Stevens
Checked by : None CLASS 5 ESTIMATE
CEQA and Env. Permitting
Total Construction Cost:
Recommended Budget $18 million to $22 million
Final Design
Construction Management
Total Cost (2025 Dollars)
Total Cost (2025 Dollars)
Total Cost (2026 Dollars)
Building/ Regulatory Permits
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ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 SS Red Oak Victory Relocation 912 days Thu 5/15/25 Fri 11/10/28 2 Task 1 Procure Vendor 104 days Thu 5/15/25 Tue 10/7/253 Prepare RFP 30 days Thu 5/15/25 Wed 6/25/254 Advertise on Bids On Line 30 days Thu 6/26/25 Wed 8/6/255 Shortlist Vendors 10 days Thu 8/7/25 Wed 8/20/256 Interview 5 days Thu 8/21/25 Wed 8/27/257 Select Preferred Vendor 5 days Thu 8/28/25 Wed 9/3/258 City Council Approval 0 days Tue 10/7/25 Tue 10/7/259 Task 2 Planning and Environmetnal Assessment
495 days Tue 11/18/25 Tue 10/12/27
10 NTP 0 days Tue 11/18/25 Tue 11/18/2511 Existing Conditions Assessment 45 days Wed 11/19/25 Tue 1/20/2612 Design 180 days Wed 1/21/26 Tue 9/29/2613 Prepare 10% Design 45 days Wed 1/21/26 Tue 3/24/2614 Consultant, Red Oak, and Port Coordination
30 days Wed 3/25/26 Tue 5/5/26
15 Revise 10% Design 15 days Wed 9/9/26 Tue 9/29/2616 Planning 255 days Wed 5/6/26 Tue 4/27/2717 Planning Review 30 days Wed 5/6/26 Tue 6/16/2618 City and BCDC DRB and Hearings 60 days Wed 6/17/26 Tue 9/8/2619 Prepare for Planning Commission 20 days Wed 9/30/26 Tue 10/27/2620 Planning Commission hearing 0 days Tue 4/27/27 Tue 4/27/2721 CEQA 130 days Wed 10/28/26Tue 4/27/2722 Prepare Project Description 15 days Wed 10/28/26 Tue 11/17/2623 Complete Initial Study 45 days Wed 11/18/26 Tue 1/19/2724 Prepare Draft MND 20 days Wed 1/20/27 Tue 2/16/2725 Public Review 30 days Wed 2/17/27 Tue 3/30/2726 Prepare Final ISMND 20 days Wed 3/31/27 Tue 4/27/2727 CEQA Certification 0 days Tue 4/27/27 Tue 4/27/2728 Permitting 120 days Wed 4/28/27 Tue 10/12/2736 Task 3 Design-Build Procurement 133 days Tue 4/27/27 Fri 10/29/2743 Task 4 Final Design 145 days Mon 11/1/27 Fri 5/19/2849 Task 5 Construction 125 days Mon 5/22/28 Fri 11/10/28 10/7
11/18
4/274/27
May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov 2026 2027 2028
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ATTACHMENT B
BATHYMETRIC DATA
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ENGINEERS SURVEYORS 3100 Dutton Avenue, Suite 120 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Phone (707) 595-3492 GAHAGAN & BRYANT ASSOCIATES, INC. SHADING LEGEND ABOVE 5' 5' TO 10' 10' TO 15' 15' TO 20' 20' TO 25' 25' TO 30' 30' TO 35' 35' TO 40' 40' TO 45' BELOW 45' 974 RFP – Relocation of the Red Oak Victory
ATTACHMENT C
STANDARD CONTRACT
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CITY OF RICHMOND
STANDARD CONTRACT
Department: Project Manager:
Project Manager E-mail: Project Manager Phone No:
Vendor No: Contract No:
Description of Services:
The parties to this STANDARD CONTRACT do mutually agree and promise as follows:
1. Parties. The parties to this Contract are the City of Richmond, a municipal corporation (“the City”), and the following named Contractor:
Contractor Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Telephone: Email:
Business License No:
2. Term. The effective date of this Contract is ________________________ and terminates ______________ unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
3. Payment Limit. City’s total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $______________ (“Contract Payment Limit”) unless a Contract Amendment has been approved by the City Council or City Manager. If this amount includes a contingency, Contractor acknowledges that any use of such contingency shall be for work beyond the original scope of services and requires prior written authorization by the City. If noted below, Compensation for work done under this Contract, shall not exceed as follows:
FY total compensation shall not exceed $
FY total compensation shall not exceed $
FY total compensation shall not exceed $
4. Contractor’s Obligations. Contractor agrees to perform all work at its own cost and expense, to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, except as otherwise specified, in accordance with Exhibit A:
Service Plan which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. [ ] A California corporation , [ ] limited liability corporation, [ ] general partnership, [ ] limited partnership, [ ] individual, [ ] non-profit corporation, [ ] individual dba as [specify:]______________________________ [ ] other [specify:]__________________________________
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5. City Obligations. City shall make payments to the Contractor in accordance with the Payment Provisions set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
6. Authorized Representatives and Notices. This Contract is subject to the Authorized Representatives and Notices Provisions (Exhibit C), attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. General Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions (Exhibit D) which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
8. Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the Special Conditions (Exhibit E) (if any) which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
9. Insurance Provisions. This Contract is subject to the Insurance Provisions (Exhibit F) which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
10. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:
CITY OF RICHMOND,
a municipal corporation [BUSINESS NAME]
(* The Corporation Chairperson of the Board,
President or Vice President should sign below)
By:
Title By:
I hereby certify that this Contract Title:
has been approved by City Council
or the City Manager. Date Signed:
By:
City Clerk
(* The Corporation Chief Financial Officer, Secretary or Assistant Secretary should sign below)
Approved as to form:
By:
By: Title:
City Attorney
Date Signed:
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Service Plan Exhibit A
Payment Provisions Exhibit B
Authorized Representatives and Notices Exhibit C
General Conditions Exhibit D
Special Conditions Exhibit E
Insurance Provisions Exhibit F
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement Exhibit G
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICE PLAN
Contractor shall, to the satisfaction of the Project Manager (set forth in Exhibit B), perform the following services and be compensated as outlined below [or attach service plan if necessary]:
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR:
a. Provided Contractor is not in default under this Contract, Contractor shall be compensated in the manner set forth herein.
b. All payments made pursuant to this Contract shall be subject to the Contract Payment Limit. The Payment Limit includes expenses (phones, photo copying, meals and travel, etc). Invoices, shall be adequately detailed, based on accurate records, and be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City. Contractor may be required to provide back-up material upon request.
c. All City vendors receiving new contracts shall sign up to receive electronic payments through the City’s Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments service/provider.
2. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES:
Contractor shall submit timely invoices by email to
[email protected] and/or to the following address: Attention:
City of Richmond Finance/Account Payable
Project Manager:
P.O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804
3. All invoices that are submitted by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the City Project Manager, before payments shall be
authorized.
4. The City will pay invoice(s) within 45 days after completion of services to the City’s satisfaction. The City shall not pay late fees or interest.
5. All appropriate permits, certificates, and licenses, including a City business license shall be obtained and maintained for the duration of this Contract before any payment is authorized.
6. All insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be provided by the Contractor before this Contract is executed by the City. The insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be maintained by Contractor for the duration of this Contract and must be in place before any payment is authorized. 979
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EXHIBIT C
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICES
1. All required written notices shall be delivered: (i) by hand; or (ii) sent by registered, express, or certified mail, with return receipt requested or with delivery confirmation requested from the U.S. postal service; (iii) sent by overnight or same day courier service at the party’s respective address listed in this Section.
2. Each notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earlier to occur of: actual delivery or the date on which delivery is refused; or three (3) days after notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or with a courier service in the manner described above (Sundays and City holidays excepted).
3. Either party may, at any time, change its notice address (other than to a post office box address) by giving the other party three (3) days prior written notice of the new address.
4. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from Contractor to the City shall be addressed to the City at:
City of Richmond –
Richmond, CA 94804
Email: ______________________________________________________
5. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from the City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at:
Business Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Email: ______________________________________________________ 980
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EXHIBIT D
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. INDEPENDENT PARTIES:
Contractor hereby declares that Contractor is engaged as an independent business and Contractor agrees to perform the services as an independent contractor. The manner and means of conducting the services and tasks are under the control of Contractor except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Contract. No civil service status or other right of employment will be acquired by virtue of Contractor’s services. None of the benefits provided by the City to its employees, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation plans, vacation and sick leave, are available from the City to Contractor, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state or federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally associated with an employeremployee relationship from any compensation due to Contractor. Payments of the above items, if required, are the responsibility of Contractor.
2. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Contractor and the City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of this Contract.
3. STANDARD OF CARE:
Contractor agrees to perform all services hereunder in a manner commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals or service Contractors, as applicable, in the San Francisco Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by the City.
4. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA):
Contractor assumes all responsibility for verifying the identity and employment authorization of all of its employees performing work hereunder, pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and regulations. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, costs or expenses arising from any noncompliance of this provision by Contractor.
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Consistent with the City’s policy and state and federal law that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable conduct, Contractor and its employees, contractors, and agents shall not harass or discriminate against any job applicant, City employee, or any other person on the basis of any kind of any statutorily (federal, state or local) protected class, including but not limited to: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (both mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (e.g. cancer), genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, political 981
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affiliation, military and veteran status or legitimate union activities. Contractor agrees that any violation of this provision shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.
6. CITY PROPERTY:
a. Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record, applicable plans, drawings, calculation, data, specification, video, graphic or any other material or document produced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor pursuant to or in connection with this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the City.
b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be obligated to provide to City proprietary software or data which Contractor has developed or had developed for Contractor's own use; provided, however, that Contractor shall, pursuant to Section 11 below, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against any discovery or Public Records Act request seeking the disclosure of such proprietary software or data. c. No report, information or other data given to or prepared or assembled by Contractor pursuant to this Contract shall be made available to any individual or organization by Contractor without prior approval of the City Manager or their designee. d. Contractor shall, at such time and in such form as City Manager or their designee may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services and tasks required under this Contract.
7. RECORDS:
a. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services, tasks, work, documents and data in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Contractor’s performance under the Contract, as well as maintain books and records related to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City that relate to the performance of the services and tasks under this Contract (collectively the “Records”). b. All Records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Contractor shall provide free access to the Records to the representatives of the City or its designees during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice. The City has the right to examine and audit the Records, and to make copies or transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to allow inspection of all proceedings and activities related to this Contract. Such Records, together with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other documents and records and shall be maintained by Contractor for a period of five (5) years after receipt of final payment. c. If supplemental examination or audit of the Records is necessary due to concerns raised by the City’s preliminary examination or audit of records, and the City’s supplemental examination or audit of the records discloses a failure to adhere to appropriate internal financial controls, or other breach of this Contract or failure to act in good faith, then Contractor shall reimburse the City for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the supplemental examination or audit.
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8. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Contractor, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Contract, all appropriate permits, certificates and licenses, including a City business license, required in connection with the performance of the services and tasks hereunder. The failure to obtain such permits and licenses shall be a material breach of this Contract and grounds for immediate termination by City; provided, however, that City may waive the business license requirement in writing under unusual or extraordinary circumstances without necessitating any modification of this Contract to reflect such waiver.
9. TERMINATION:
a. Termination Without Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, terminate this Contract at any time prior to completion by Contractor of the project or services hereunder immediately upon transmission of written notice to Contractor as provided in Exhibit C “Authorized Representatives and Notices”.
b. Termination in the Event of Default. Should Contractor fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner provided or otherwise violate any of the terms of this Contract, City may immediately terminate this Contract by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reasons for such termination. Contractor shall be compensated as provided in Exhibit B; provided, however, there shall be deducted from such amount the amount of damage, including attorney's fees, expert witness fees and costs, if any, sustained by City by virtue of Contractor's breach of this Contract. Additionally, in the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor shall avoid all conflicts of interest (as defined under any federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation, or at common law) with respect to this Contract. Contractor further acknowledges, represents and warrants that no City official or employee has any economic interest, as defined in Title 2, California Code of Regulations §§ 18703.1 through 18703.5, with Contractor that would invalidate this Contract. Contractor acknowledges that in the event that Contractor shall be found by any judicial or administrative body to have any conflict of interest (as defined above) with respect to this Contract, all consideration received under this Contract shall be forfeited and returned to City forthwith. This provision shall survive the termination of this Contract for one (1) year.
11. HOLD HARMLESS:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, obligations, claims, suits, judgments, costs and expenses 983
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whatsoever, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation (“Claims”), arising from or in any manner connected to Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this Contract or failure to comply with any of its obligations under this Contract or out of the operations conducted by Contractor even if the City is found to have been negligent. If the Claims filed against Indemnitees allege negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Contractor, Contractor shall have no right of reimbursement against Indemnitees for the costs of defense even if negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct is not found on the part of Contractor.
Contractor shall not have any obligations to indemnify Indemnitees if the loss or damage is found to have resulted solely from the negligence or the willful misconduct of the City. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Contract are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Contract. b. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Contract and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Contract; provided however, that if this Contract is for design professional services, this indemnity provision is limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional (as defined in California Civil Code section 2782.8).
12. LIMITATIONS UPON SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT:
a. This Contract binds the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor. The Contractor shall not enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract and shall not assign this Contract, nor any portion hereof or monies due or to become due, without the prior written consent of the City Council or its designee. b. Contractor shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Contract, or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of the City Manager. Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to transfer to the City Manager at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired transfer. The City Manager or their designee may consent or reject such request in their sole and absolute discretion. Any attempt to do so without said consent shall be null and void, and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for money against the City under this Contract may be assigned by Contractor to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without prior written consent.
c. The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor (if applicable), or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member if Contractor is a partnership or joint-venture or syndicate, which shall result in a change of control of Contractor, shall be deemed an assignment. For this purpose, control shall mean fifty percent or more of the voting power or twenty-five percent or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint-venture. d. Only those persons and/or businesses whose names and resumés are attached to this Contract shall be used in the performance of this Contract. However, if after the start of this Contract, Contractor wishes to use sub-contractors, at no additional costs to the City, then 984
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Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to add sub-contractors including the names of the sub-contractors and the reasons for the request to the City Manager at least five (5) days in advance. The City Manager may consent or reject such requests in their sole and absolute discretion.
e. Each sub-contractor shall be required to furnish proof of workers’ compensation insurance and shall also be required to carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance (as applicable) in reasonable conformity to the insurance carried by Contractor. f. In addition, any tasks or services performed by sub-contractors shall be subject to each provision of this Contract. Contractor shall include the following language in their Contract with any sub-contractor: “Sub-Contractors hired by Contractor agree to be bound to Contractor and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to the City.” g. The requirements in this Section 12 shall not apply to persons who are merely providing materials, supplies, data or information that Contractor then analyzes and incorporates into its work product.
13 SAFETY:
a. Contractor acknowledges that the City is committed to the highest standards of workplace safety. Contractor will be solely and completely responsible for conditions of all vehicles owned or operated by Contractor, including the safety of all persons and property during performance of the services and tasks under this Contract. Contractor shall assume sole and complete responsibility for the safety of Contractor's employees and any of subcontractor's employees This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.
In addition, Contractor will comply with all safety provisions in conformance with U.S.
Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act, any equivalent state law, and all other applicable federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, codes, and any regulations that may be detailed in other parts of the Contract. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirements will be followed. Contractor’s failure to thoroughly familiarize itself with the aforementioned safety provisions will not relieve it from compliance with the obligations and penalties set forth herein.
b. Contractor will immediately notify the City (in no event less than 24 hours) of any incident of death, serious personal injury or substantial property damage that occurs in connection with the performance of this Contract. Contractor will promptly submit to the City a written report of all incidents that occur in connection with this Contract. This report must include the following information: (i) name and address of injured or deceased person(s); (ii) name and address of Contractor’s employee(s) involved in the incident; (iii) name and address of Contractor’s liability insurance carrier; (iv) a detailed description of the incident; and (v) a police report.
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including, but not limited to, mandatory vaccinations, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. masks), physical distancing, and health screenings. Contractor also agrees to make available to the City, at the City’s request, records to demonstrate Contractor’s compliance with this Section.
14. INSURANCE:
Insurance requirements are set forth in Exhibit F to this Contract. Contractor shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in said Exhibit F.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS:
a. During the term of this Contract, Contractor shall keep fully informed of all existing and future state and federal laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the City of Richmond which affect the manner in which the services or tasks are to be performed by Contractor, as well as all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, state and federal and all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted or issued by the City. Compliance under this provision includes compliance with all provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code ("Municipal Code"), including Chapters 2.50, 2.52, 2.56, and 2.60, if applicable. b. Contractor acknowledges that under § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code ("Living Wage Ordinance"), Contractor is required to provide the City with documents and information verifying its compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance. Contractor shall notify each of its affected employees with regards to the wages that are required to be paid pursuant to the Living Wage Ordinance as prescribed in § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code. c. Contractor shall comply with § 2.28.030 of the Municipal Code, obligating every Contractor or sub-Contractor under an agreement or sub-agreement with the City for public works, goods or services to refrain from discriminatory employment or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin or ancestry of any employee, any applicant for employment or any potential sub-contractor .
d. Contractor acknowledges that the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, Violence in the Workplace Policy and the Policy Against Workplace Harassment, are available on the City’s website at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/workplacepolicies . Contractor agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of said policies.
16. INTEGRATED CONTRACT:
The Recitals and exhibits are a material part of this Contract and are expressly incorporated herein. This Contract represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall 986
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be held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Contract will be effective only by written execution signed by both the City and Contractor.
17. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:
In the event of a conflict between these General Conditions and those of any Exhibit or attachment hereto, these General Conditions shall prevail; provided, however, that any Special Condition as set forth in Exhibit E shall prevail over these General Conditions. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more Exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by City shall prevail over those prepared by the Contractor, and the terms and conditions preferred by the City shall prevail over those preferred by the Contractor.
18. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of such an obligation is prevented or delayed by reason of acts of God, strikes, boycotts, lock-outs, inability to procure materials not related to the price thereof, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws and regulations enacted after the date of this Contract, riots, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, insurrection, war, declaration of a state or national emergency or other reasons of a like nature not within the reasonable control of such party.
19. CONFLICT OF LAW:
This Contract shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of the State of California without regard to any choice of law rules which may direct the application of laws of another jurisdiction. The Contract and obligations of the parties are subject to all valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction over this Contract (or the successors of those authorities). Any suits brought pursuant to this Contract shall be filed with the courts of the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
20. CLAIMS:
Any claim by Contractor against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 800 et seq. The claims presentation provisions of said Act are hereby modified such that the presentation of all claims hereunder to the City shall be waived if not made within six months after accrual of the cause of action.
21. INTERPRETATION:
This Contract shall be interpreted as if drafted by both parties.
22. WARRANTY:
If any product is be provided to the City as part of this Contract, Contractor warrants as follows: Contractor possesses good title to the product and the right to transfer the product to 987
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City; the product shall be delivered to the City free from any security interest or other lien; the product meets any specifications contained herein; the product shall be free from material defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; and the product shall be fit for its intended purpose(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, consumable and maintenance items (such as light bulbs and batteries) shall be warranted for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of delivery. All repairs during the warranty period shall be promptly performed by Contractor, at Contractor's expense, including shipping.
23. SEVERABILITY:
In the event that any of the provisions or portions or applications thereof of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, City and Contractor shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of the Contract with a view toward effecting the purpose of this Contract, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions or portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected thereby.
24. AUTHORITY:
City warrants and represents that the signatory hereto (the Mayor of the City of Richmond or the City Manager) is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of City.
The party signing on behalf of Contractor warrants and represents that they are duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor, and shall be personally liable to City if they are not duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor.
25. WAIVER:
The waiver by City of any breach of any term or provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. Inspections or approvals, or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the City relating to the Contractor’s performance, or payment therefore, or any combination of these acts, shall not relieve the Contractor’s obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed; nor shall the City be thereby stopped from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract.
26. COUNTERPARTS:
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by fax, PDF, DocuSign, or other electronic means), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
27. SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING ORDINANCE (SCCO):
The Richmond Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance No. 12-18 prohibits the City from granting and or retaining contracts with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the 988
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EXHIBIT E
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The General Conditions are hereby amended to include the following modifications and/or provisions (if applicable, otherwise please state “NONE”):
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EXHIBIT F
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
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a. Before the commencement of the terms of this Contract, and during the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof, Contractor shall furnish the City’s Risk Manager with certificates showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage in compliance with Sections 10.b. (1) through (5) Such certificates, which do not limit Contractor’s indemnification, shall also contain substantially the following statement:
“Should any of the above insurance covered by this certificate be canceled or coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage shall provide thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City of Richmond. Attention: Risk Manager.” Contractor shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Contract all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this Contract with an insurance company licensed to offer insurance business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII or Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of at least BBB unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Contractor shall deliver updated insurance certificates to the City at the address described in Section 17.f. prior to the expiration of the existing insurance certificate for the duration of the term of Contract. Endorsements naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insured shall be submitted with the insurance certificates.
b. COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage and limits at least as broad as:
(1) Workers’ Compensation:
Statutory coverage as required by the State of California. (2) Liability:
Commercial general liability coverage in the following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate - all other
Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
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Insured Endorsement naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers is required. (3) Automotive:
Comprehensive automobile liability coverage (any auto) in the following minimum limits:
Bodily injury: $1,000,000 each occurrence
Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence
or
Combined Single Limit: $2,000,000 each occurrence
Additional Insured Endorsement naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers is required. (4) Professional Liability:
Professional liability insurance which includes coverage appropriate for the professional acts, errors and omissions of Contractor’s profession and work hereunder, including, but not limited to, technology professional liability errors and omissions if the services being provided are technology-based, in the following minimum limits:
$2,000,000 each occurrence
Technology professional liability errors and omissions shall include, or be endorsed to include: property damage liability coverage for damage to, alteration of, loss of, or destruction of electronic data and/or information “property” of the City in the care, custody, or control of Contractor. If not covered under Contractor’s liability policy, such “property” coverage of the City may be endorsed onto Contractor’s Cyber Liability Policy as covered property as follows: cyber liability coverage in an amount sufficient to cover the full replacement value of damage to, alteration of, loss of, or destruction of electronic data and/or information “property” of the City that will be in the care, custody, or control of Contractor. (5) Cyber Liability:
Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as are undertaken by Contractor in this Contract and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual property, copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion and network security. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as well as regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these obligations with the following minimum limits:
$2,000,000 per occurrence or claim.
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As to commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance, such insurance will provide that it constitutes primary insurance with respect to claims insured by such policy, and, except with respect to limits, that insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought. Such insurance is not additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the City.
c. SUBROGATION WAIVER:
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation that any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors. d. FAILURE TO SECURE:
If Contractor at any time during the term hereof should fail to secure or maintain the foregoing insurance, the City shall be permitted to obtain such insurance in Contractor’s name or as an agent of Contractor and shall be compensated by Contractor for the costs of the insurance premiums at the maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written notice is received that the premiums have not been paid.
e. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS:
The City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insured(s) under all insurance coverages, except workers’ compensation and professional liability insurance. The naming of an additional insured shall not affect any recovery to which such additional insured would be entitled under this policy if not named as such additional insured. Any additional insured named herein shall not be held liable for any premium, deductible portion of any loss, or expense of any nature on this policy or any extension thereof. Any other insurance held by an additional insured shall not be required to contribute anything toward any loss or expense covered by the insurance provided by this policy.
Additional Insured coverage under Contractor’s policy shall be primary and non-contributory and will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance. Any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to the additional insured(s). f. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURANCE:
The insurance limits required by the City are not represented as being sufficient to protect Contractor. Contractor is advised to consult Contractor’s insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Contractor. The coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Contract; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of the coverage carried by or available to Contractor; whichever is greater. 993
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SANCTUARY CITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
The undersigned, an authorized agent of (hereafter
"Contractor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of City of Richmond Ordinance 12-18 (hereafter "Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance" or “SCCO”). Contractor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business relations and may refrain from contracting with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Contractor understands the meaning of the following terms used in the SCCO:
a. "Data Broker” means either of the following:
i. The collection of information, including personal information about consumers, from a wide variety of sources for the purposes of reselling such information to their customers, which include both private-sector business and government agencies; ii. The aggregation of data that was collected for another purpose from that for which it is ultimately used.
b. “Extreme Vetting” means data mining, threat modeling, predictive risk analysis, or other similar services."
Contractor understands that it is not eligible to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the Contract is executed, or at any time during the term of the Contract, it provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to ICE.
Contractor further understands and agrees that Contractor's failure to comply with the SCCO shall constitute a material default of the Contract and the City Manager may terminate the Contract and bar Contractor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.
By executing this statement, Contractor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the SCCO and that if at any time during the term of the Contract it ceases to comply, Contractor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing. Any person or entity who knowingly or willingly supplies false information in violation of the SCCO shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 fine.
Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this day of , 20 , at , California.
Printed Name: Title:
Signed: Date:
Business Entity:
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CITY OF RICHMOND
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement
The undersigned, an authorized agent of (hereafter "Contractor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of City of Richmond Ordinance 12-18 (hereafter "Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance" or “SCCO”).
Contractor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business relations and may refrain from contracting with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”).
Contractor understands the meaning of the following terms used in the SCCO:
a. "Data Broker” means either of the following:
i. The collection of information, including personal information about consumers, from a wide variety of sources for the purposes of reselling such information to their customers, which include both private-sector business and government agencies;
ii. The aggregation of data that was collected for another purpose from that for which it is ultimately used. b. “Extreme Vetting” means data mining, threat modeling, predictive risk analysis, or other similar services." Contractor understands that it is not eligible to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the Contract is executed, or at any time during the term of the Contract, it provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to ICE.
Contractor further understands and agrees that Contractor's failure to comply with the SCCO shall constitute a material default of the Contract and the City Manager may terminate the Contract and bar Contractor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.
By executing this Statement, Contractor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the SCCO and that if at any time during the term of the Contract it ceases to comply, Contractor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing.
Any person or entity who knowingly or willingly supplies false information in violation of the SCCO shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 fine.
Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this day of , 20 , at , California.
Printed Name: Title:
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-21 - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES FORM 1000
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Disclosure Statement for Limited Liability Companies
This Statement Shall be included with all Bid and Proposal Submissions Is your Business a Limited Liability Company (LLC)? YES NO If you answered YES, please provide the City with the names and business addresses of any and all shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, other authorized persons, partners, and “Beneficial Owners” of the applying LLC. A Beneficial Owner is any person or entity who: (1) exercises substantial control over the applying LLC; (2) owns 25% or more of the interest in the applying LLC; or (3) receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of the applying LLC. If any LLC shareholder, director, officer, member, manager, other authorized person, partner, or Beneficial Owner is itself an LLC or other business entity, the names and business addresses must also be provided for any and all shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, other authorized persons, partners, and Beneficial Owners of that LLC or other business entity all the way up through each entity in the organizational chart until ultimate ownership by individual people is disclosed.
Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
Address:__________________________________________
Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
Address:__________________________________________
Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
Address:__________________________________________
☐ Check this box if additional ownership information is attached to this Disclosure Statement.
In signing this Disclosure Statement, I represent that the information submitted in this Disclosure Statement, and any attachments, is true and correct.
Signature: _____________________
Printed Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
Date: _____________________
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RELOCATION OF THE SS RED OAK VICTORY
Submittal date 8/15/2025
Contacts
Liftech Erik Soderberg [email protected] 510.285.0121 Moffat and Nichol Matt Trowbridge [email protected] 510.788.8959
SUMMARY OF SCORING
Criteria
Total Points
Available Liftech
Moffat and
Nichol
Relevant experience with marine
facilities
20 19 18
Qualifications of project team and
proposed methodology
20 20 19
Value engineering expertise 20 19 18
Commitment to local business
standards
10 8 7
Experience in delivery of designbuild bridging documents 20 19 18
Adherence to the parameters
contained in this RFP.
10 9 9
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STANDARD CONTRACT
Department: City Project Manager:
City Project Manager E-mail: City Project Manager Phone No:
Vendor No: Contract No:
Description of Services:
The parties to this STANDARD CONTRACT do mutually agree and promise as follows:
1. Parties. The parties to this Contract are the City of Richmond, a municipal corporation (“the City”), and the following named Contractor:
Contractor Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Telephone: Email:
Business License No:
☐ A California corporation, ☐ limited liability corporation ☐ general partnership, ☐ limited partnership, ☐ individual, ☐ non-profit corporation, ☐ individual dba as [specify:] ____________________ ☐ other [specify:] _______________________________
2. Term. The effective date of this Contract is _______________________ and terminates _________________ unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
3. Payment Limit. City’s total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $______________ (“Contract Payment Limit”) unless a Contract Amendment has been approved by the City Council or City Manager. If this amount includes a contingency, Contractor acknowledges that any use of such contingency shall be for work beyond the original scope of services and requires prior written authorization by the City. If noted below, Compensation for work done under this Contract, shall not exceed as follows:
FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________ FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________ FY _________ total compensation shall not exceed $_________________
4. Contractor’s Obligations. Contractor agrees to perform all work at its own cost and expense, to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, except as otherwise specified, in accordance with the Service Plan set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
5. City Obligations. City shall make payments to the Contractor in accordance with the Payment Provisions set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Economic Development/Port Charles Gerard [email protected] (510) 620-6792 Red Oak Victory Relocation Design and Study
Liftech Consultants Inc. 1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1200 Oakland, CA 94612-3574 Sugi Loni (510) 832-5606 [email protected] December 2, 2025 June 30, 2027 299,797.00 1005
6. Authorized Representatives and Notices. This Contract is subject to the Authorized Representatives and Notices Provisions (Exhibit C), attached hereto and incorporated herein.
7. General Conditions. This Contract is subject to the General Conditions (Exhibit D), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
8. Special Conditions. This Contract is subject to the Special Conditions (Exhibit E) (if any), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
9. Insurance Provisions. This Contract is subject to the Insurance Provisions (Exhibit F), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.
10. Sanctuary City Compliance Statement. This Contract is subject to the Sanctuary City Compliance Statement (Exhibit G), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
11. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:
CITY OF RICHMOND,
a municipal corporation [BUSINESS NAME]
(* The Corporation Chairperson of the Board, President, or Vice President should sign below)
By: _________________________ By: ___________________________ Title: ________________________ Title: __________________________ Date Signed: _________________ Date Signed: ___________________ I hereby certify that this Contract (* The Corporation Chief Financial Officer or Assistant has been approved by City Council Treasurer, or Secretary or Assistant Secretary should or the City Manager. sign below)
By: _________________________ By: ___________________________ City Clerk Title: __________________________
Date Signed: ____________________
Approved as to form:
(NOTE: Pursuant to California Corporations Code Section By: _________________________ 313, if Contractor is a corporation or nonprofit organization, City Attorney this Contract (1) must be signed by (a) the Chairperson of the Board, President, or Vice-President and (b) the
Chief Financial Officer or Assistant Treasurer, or
Secretary or Assistant Secretary)
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Service Plan Exhibit A
Payment Provisions Exhibit B
Authorized Representatives and Notices Exhibit C
General Conditions Exhibit D
Special Conditions Exhibit E
Insurance Provisions Exhibit F
Sanctuary City Compliance Statement Exhibit G
Liftech Consultants Inc.
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICE PLAN
Contractor shall, to the satisfaction of the Project Manager (set forth in Exhibit B), perform the following services and be compensated as outlined below [or attach service plan if necessary]:
Liftech Consultants Inc.
Scope of work, fee proposal, and RFP attached.
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A. Proposed Approach and Methodology by Task
Liftech’s team approach to the scope of work outlined in the RFP follows:
1. Existing Condition Analysis
The Liftech team will review existing documents and perform a site visit with the Port’s staff and stakeholders to understand the site conditions and constraints.
ENGEO will rely on existing subsurface data to characterize the subsurface condition near the proposed berthing location and provide geotechnical recommendations to support preliminary engineering, seismic design, and CEQA documentation. ENGEO has previously drilled borings in support of the Richmond Ferry Terminal to the south of the location. We also have borings north of the site in our subsurface database from work by other consultants at Terminals 2 and
3. We will request from the Port any geotechnical investigation performed in the surrounding areas, if available. The findings will be summarized in a geotechnical recommendation report to support preliminary engineering, seismic design, and CEQA documentation.
WRA will conduct a desktop review to assess sensitive environmental resources within the vicinity of the proposed project area (final mooring site). The review will include queries of environmental databases such as the National Marine and Fisheries Service (NMFS) Critical Fish Habitat Maps, United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) List of Federal Endangered and Threatened Species List, USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), and California Consortium of Herbaria (CCH). Potential sensitive resources will be spatially framed within the context of the proposed project location using publicly available historic and contemporary satellite aerial photographs. The findings will be summarized in a memorandum report.
Ellen Johnck will provide advice on strategies and approach to permitting assessment.
Because of Ellen’s academic and project experience in cultural resources management (CRM) planning and permitting, her advisory role will cover the state and federal historic preservation laws and regulations involved in permitting the relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory (Victory Ship), a CA Historical Resource/National Register Landmark #N2117 from Richmond Shipyard Number Three (a CA and National Register Landmark #N2095) to the new site.
Argonautics will analyze the moored vessel for design storm conditions and provide design loads.
2. Value Engineering
The purpose of value engineering is to identify viable methods to reduce the costs to moor the vessel while providing proper access and utilities. To accomplish this objective, the Liftech team will conduct a Planning and Analysis (P&A) study and discussion with the Port and stakeholders up to three iterations. Of critical importance, we will vet our design ideas with marine contractors.
Kick-off Meeting
The Liftech team will meet with the Port and stakeholders to confirm the project data and goals as outlined in the document titled: “Feasibility Assessment and Project Basis, Relocation of the SS Red Oak Victory, Port of Richmond, updated May 2025.” Our team will clarify additional project goals that need to be addressed. We will summarize our understanding in a memorandum format and distribute it to the project team as the basis for P&A studies.
Planning and Analysis – First Iteration
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Based on information collected at the kick-off meeting, the Liftech team will develop three conceptual plans with a pro and con discussion for each concept. We will consider future modifications for development into a more comprehensive facility to serve various marine uses.
We will consider one concept as a float concept. The pro and con discussions will focus on the marine structural plan, geotechnical considerations, and permitting challenges. We will have qualitative discussion of relative cost for each option.
We will prepare a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate a working discussion with the Port’s staff and stakeholders, solicit input, and identify viable design concepts.
Planning and Analysis – Second Iteration
Based on input obtained, the Liftech team will refine concepts to two viable concepts. We will prepare conceptual cost estimates for each and prepare a pro and con comparison.
We will prepare a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate a working discussion with the Port’s staff and stakeholders, soliciting input for a preferred concept.
Planning and Analysis - Third Iteration
The Liftech team will finalize the preferred concept that will be used as a basis for project scoping for environmental permitting assessment and preliminary engineering development.
We will summarize the project basis for the preferred concept plan in a submittal to the Port and stakeholders.
3. Permitting Pathway Assessment
Following the identification of environmental constraints and potentially feasible alternatives, WRA will provide a detailed environmental permitting pathway for the proposed project. A permitting matrix will be produced detailing a proposed schedule of necessary permitting and consultation items as required by each associated agency. Agencies likely to be considered within the matrix include USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, USFWS, NMFS, and BCDC. The matrix will include proposed schedule dates for required agency coordination items such as interagency meetings (USACE pre-file notifications (RWQCB), and other necessary consultations.
Estimated timelines for the permit review and approval process will be provided within the context of each relevant agency, referencing applicable statutory deadlines where available.
Additionally, WRA will provide estimated permit application fees for each agency where applicable. Based on the most current fee schedules available, WRA will briefly consult agencies to ensure proper permit application processes are followed.
Ellen Johnck and WRA will strategize the permit application process and address the historical aspects of the vessel relocation.
4. Preliminary Engineering
We will perform conceptual engineering to size major marine structural components, such as piling, wharf deck, fenders, bollards that are required to moor the SS Red Oak Victory ship, and access from the landside to the ship. We will prepare engineering drawings with project notes outlining the design criteria and general notes. We will use the preliminary engineering drawings to prepare Class 5 rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the marine components. The Port will furnish the cost estimates for landside improvements.
We will estimate the dredging volume and identify additional geotechnical data needed to support the bridging documents for the final design.
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We will develop a preliminary project description which includes proposed timing, location, equipment, minimizing measures, and best management practices for compliant implementation of the project.
5. CEQA Support
Due to the preliminary nature of the project, the preliminary project description will not be prepared with the intent of satisfying practitioner-level standards for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review but may be used for reference for the CEQA application.
We include a nominal time for responding to initial inquiries during the CEQA analysis. We exclude any time for public review. The public review effort will be performed as an optional service.
6. Project Management and Coordination
Liftech will manage subconsultant work and coordinate the work with the Port. Sugi Loni will be the lead project manager supported by Derrick Lind providing the Port two points of contact throughout the project. We will support Port staff at two virtual meetings with representatives of the Red Oak to review the concepts and one neighborhood Council meeting. The Port will prepare and lead the presentation. Liftech team will support by providing and presenting technical aspects.
7. Assumptions and Exclusions
The landside work, e.g., interface with roads and utilities, will be provided by the Port.
We believe that discussion with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) will be required.
This work is excluded and assumed to be performed in the next phase of design.
CEQA application and public comments are an exhausting process. Our scope in this proposal is limited to identify a pathway. Task 6b is assumed to be performed in the next phase of design. WRA is willing and qualified to prepare permit application packages for environmental compliance with each of the regulatory agencies identified in the Permitting Pathway Assessment. WRA would coordinate with agencies, attend required pre-file agenda items, and prepare all materials for submission of permit applications on behalf of the Port through online portals or by mail as appropriate.
Soil exploration including CPT tests and soil borings will be performed in the next phase of design.
Exclude D/B bridging documents.
Exclude CEQA and SHPO applications.
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Fee Estimate for Berth Layout Concepts and Permitting Assessment for SS Red Oak Victory Ship Relocation Date: 8/5/2025
By: SL Chk'd: EGS
Sr. Struct Sr. Struct Struc Project Design Struct Subtotal Subtotal Subs & 10% Subtotal Engr Engr/PM Engr Engr/PM Engr Drft Admin Hours Labor Cost Expenses Markup Cost Task Descriptions 2025 Billing Rates $315 $265 $260 $230 $190 $180 $145 (hrs) ($) ($) ($) ($) Task 1 - Existing Condition Analysis
1.1 Document Review and Site Visit
a Review available documents and reports to
understand the site conditions
2 8 8 18 $4,830 $10,036 $1,004 $15,870
b Site visits 4 4 8 $2,320 $0 $2,320
c ENGEO geotechnical reports review/site visit 2 2 4 $1,050 $27,000 $2,700 $30,750 d WRA - Desktop review/site visit 2 2 $530 $6,300 $630 $7,460 e Ellen Johnck site visit/document review 2 2 $530 $2,500 $250 $3,280 Subtotal 34 $9,260 $45,836 $4,584 $59,680
Task 2 - Value Engineering
2.1 Kick-off Meeting
a Meeting with Port and stakeholders and preparation 2 8 2 12 $3,270 $3,176 $318 $6,764 b Memo summarizing project data 2 8 2 2 14 $3,560 $5,594 $559 $9,713
2.2 P&A - First Iteration
a Develop up to three concepts 8 8 24 40 $10,880 $4,000 $400 $15,280 b Prepare PowerPoint presentation 2 4 8 4 18 $4,350 $0 $4,350 c Discussion meeting with project team 4 4 4 12 $3,360 $0 $3,360 d ENGEO input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750 e WRA input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750 f Ellen Johnck input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750
2.3 P&A - Second Iteration
a Refine initial concepts to two 8 8 24 40 $10,880 $0 $10,880 b Prepare Conceptual Cost Estimates 4 8 12 $2,580 $0 $2,580 c Prepare PowerPoint presentation 2 4 8 4 18 $4,350 $0 $4,350 d ENGEO input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750 e WRA input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750 f Ellen Johnck input and meeting participation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750
2.4 P&A - Third Iteration
a Finalize preferred concept 8 8 16 32 $8,800 $0 $8,800 b Update Conceptual Cost Estimates 4 8 12 $2,580 $0 $2,580 c Prepare PowerPoint presentation 2 4 8 4 18 $4,350 $0 $4,350 d ENGEO: finalize recommendation 0 $0 $2,500 $250 $2,750 Subtotal 228 $58,960 $30,270 $3,027 $92,257
Task 3 - Permitting Pathway Assessment
3.1 Permitting Assessment/CEQA Support
WRA - Permitting pathway research and report 0 $0 $12,200 $1,220 $13,420 Ellen Johnck - Permitting advisor and SHPO $0 $10,000 $1,000 $11,000 WRA - Additional Community Meeting $3,850 $385 $4,235
Subtotal 0 $0 $26,050 $2,605 $28,655
Task 4 - Preliminary Engineering
4.1 Mooring analysis and loading by Argonautics 1 1 $315 $6,000 $600 $6,915
4.2 Structural analysis of berthing deck 8 16 32 80 136 $29,240 $0 $29,240
4.3 Prepare conceptual drawings
Title Sheet 2 2 $360 $0 $360
Project Notes and Criteria 1 2 8 2 13 $3,035 $0 $3,035
General Notes 1 1 4 2 8 $1,855 $0 $1,855
Overall site plan and enlarged plan 4 8 16 32 60 $12,780 $0 $12,780 Public and vessel access 2 8 16 32 58 $12,150 $0 $12,150 Cross sections 4 8 16 32 60 $12,780 $0 $12,780
4.4 QA/QC drawings 4 8 4 8 8 16 48 $10,660 $0 $10,660
4.5 Prepare submittal package for Port's review 2 8 8 18 $3,490 $0 $3,490
4.6 Incorporate Port's comments 2 4 4 16 26 $5,490 $0 $5,490
4.7 Finalize deliverables 2 8 8 18 $3,490 $0 $3,490
Subtotal $95,645 $6,000 $600 $102,245
Task 5 Project Management
5.1 Project management and coordination. 1.6 hr/wk x
40 weeks = 64
64 64 $16,960 $0 $16,960
Subtotal 64 $16,960 $0 $0 $16,960
$180,825 $108,156 $10,816 $299,797
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SS Red Oak Victory Ship Relocation
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1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RELOCATION OF THE SS RED OAK VICTORY
PORT OF RICHMOND
1322 Canal Boulevard
Richmond, CA 94804
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RFP – Relocation of the Red Oak Victory
2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Preliminary Engineering for the SS Red Oak Victory Relocation I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Richmond, acting through the Port of Richmond, is requesting proposals from qualified engineering and environmental consultants to provide services in support of relocating the SS Red Oak Victory from its current berth at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal to a site near the Richmond WETA Ferry Terminal. This effort is in collaboration with the non-profit Red Oak Victory organization.
This RFP solicits professional services to complete:
1. An existing conditions assessment, 2. Cost analysis and value engineering to determine the least costly option to relocate the vessel,
3. A permitting pathway analysis, and
4. Preliminary engineering to the 15% level of design, to support the development of a Project Description for CEQA compliance. The City will serve as the CEQA lead agency and is responsible for completing the CEQA review. The consultant will provide technical support to the City as needed during this process.
The City reserves the right to amend the scope of work through a contract amendment to include additional services, including preparation of bridging documents and permit submittals, should the Port proceed with a design-build procurement following CEQA.
II. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The SS Red Oak Victory is currently berthed at Basin Number 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The Port of Richmond intends to relocate the vessel to the east side of the Inner Harbor near the WETA ferry terminal.
The new berth must be designed to accommodate the vessel’s specifications, mooring requirements, site access, utility services, environmental protection, and necessary public amenities. A design-build delivery method is preferred to accelerate the project and reduce costs.
Attachment A illustrates a concept of the berthing requirements for the Red Oak Victory. There are two options shown. The first is the ideal condition for the Red Oak, which neither the Port nor Red Oak expect to have funding to construct. The alternative option illustrates the minimum requirements for the Red Oak.
Ideally, funding would be available to construct the alternative option initially but could expand to the ideal marine structure if future funding permits.
The consultant’s analysis and design must address the following key project elements:
Dredging to -20 feet NAVD88
Construction of a marine structure to berth the SS Red Oak Victory Compliance with BCDC, USACE, SWRCB, and other permit requirements The Port will provide design support for the landside elements including the following elements:
Shoreline access, parking, Bay Trail realignment, and stormwater treatment Water, sewer, and 480V electrical service
Security fencing, lighting, and Red Oak visitor amenities The Port has an allowance of up to $300,000 for this initial task. 1014
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3 III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant shall provide the following services:
1. Existing Conditions Analysis
a. Soil conditions and bank stability
b. Environmental constraints
2. Value Engineering
a. There are no identified funds to finalize the design and construct the project. Complete a value engineering exercise to establish an approach to construct a berth that meets the Red Oak’s needs at the lowest cost. See the attached drawings that illustrate the optimum and minimized needs.
3. Permitting Pathway Assessment
b. Identify required federal, state, regional, and local permits c. Prepare a permitting matrix and timeline
d. Coordinate with regulatory agencies to clarify submittal needs
4. Preliminary Engineering (15% Design)
a. Prepare concept-level wharf layout, mooring plan, and structure b. Provide utility connections from on the wharf to the ship c. Develop preliminary dredging volumes
d. Provide engineering basis of design and Class 5 cost estimate. The Port will support the consultant with site and utility costs.
e. Identify geotechnical and bathymetric data needs for final design
5. CEQA Support
a. Prepare a project description and figures for use by the City’s CEQA consultant b. Respond to technical inquiries during CEQA analysis and public review
6. Optional Services (to be scoped and negotiated at the Port’s discretion) a. Preparation of bridging documents for design-build procurement b. Preparation of permit application packages and regulatory coordination c. Additional design support post-CEQA
III. PORT PROVIDED SUPPORT
The Port will support the consultant with the following:
1. Existing bathymetric data.
2. Shoreline and site topography.
3. Previous berthing calculations for the Red Oak.
4. Landside layout and utility design support including plan preparation.
IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall not exceed 25 single-sided pages, excluding resumes, cover letter, and required attachments. Each proposal must include:
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5 VII. SUBMITTAL PROCESS
All proposals shall be submitted electronically via the City’s BidsOnline platform no later than 2:00 PM on August 5, 2025. Late proposals will not be considered. Questions must be submitted through BidsOnline by July 22, 2025.
VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The table below describes the criteria that will be used to review proposals and interview performance, if deemed necessary. The City offers a total of 100 points, weighted as follows:
Criteria Total Points Available
Relevant experience with marine facilities 20
Qualifications of project team and proposed
methodology
20 Value engineering expertise 20
Commitment to local business standards 10
Experience in delivery of design-build bridging
documents
20 Adherence to the parameters contained in this RFP. 10 IX. CITY RIGHTS AND DISCLAIMERS
The City reserves the right to:
Reject any or all proposals
Waive technicalities or informalities
Request additional information
Cancel or revise the RFP at any time
All materials submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City and public record. The City is not responsible for pre-contractual costs.
X. BIDS ONLINE CODES
This RFP is advertised to the vendors with the following codes on the BidsOnline system. 91842
92500
92588
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ATTACHMENT A
FEASIBLITY REPORT AND PROJECT BASIS
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PORT OF RICHMOND
RELOCATION OF THE SS RED OAK VICTORY
FEASIBLITY ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT BASIS
July 2024
Prepared by:
Updated
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1 PORT OF RICHMOND
RED OAK VICTORY RELOCATION – PROJECT BASIS
The Port of Richmond in collaboration with the Red Oak Victory (non-profit organization) intend to relocate the SS Red Oak Victory from Basin Number 5 at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal to a new berth on the east side of the Inner Harbor as shown in the attached plans. This project includes the following elements:
1. SS Red Oak Victory specifications:
a. Length Between Perpendiculars 444 feet.
b. Beam 62 feet.
c. Average Draft 11 feet.
d. Longitudinal windage area 1092 square feet (SF)
e. Transverse windage area 5,496 SF
2. Moring requirements:
a. Design wind load shall be 85 mph.
b. Maximum allowable hull pressure 58 psi.
c. Provide new foam or pneumatic fenders, steel single bit bollards, and lines with at least 135 kip minimum breaking limit (MBL)
Existing SS Red Oak Victory Moring Plan
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2 3. Requirements to move the SS Red Oak Victory:
a. Replace steel plates on the Red Oak Victory as required by the US Coast Guard to move the vessel.
b. The Red Oak Victory received a cost proposal from Marine and Industrial Services Inc. to complete the work.
c. Ship must have Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection before relocation. d. The vessel’s starboard side must be alongside the wharf. e. Coast Guard to confirm berth location is not a navigational hazard.
4. Berth Requirements:
a. Structure to be at least 340 feet long and 40 feet wide. Extend concrete paving at least 10 feet along the center of wharf to improve access.
b. Dredge to (-)20 NAVD88
c. Access to vessel does not need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. d. Berth elevation be 16 feet NAVD88 to accommodate 2100 Sea Level Rise. e. Berth structure to have sheet pile wall. A concrete deck to be pile supported depending upon soil conditions.
f. Concrete deck to support a uniform live load of 500 PSF.
5. Site Requirements:
a. Provide storm water quality treatment consistent with the Contra Costa County Municipal Permit.
b. Provide 6 feet tall chain link security fending, two vehicle gates, and one person gate. c. Relocate the Bay Trail and provide amenities such as benches and waste receptables. d. Provide five parking spaces including two accessible stalls. e. Provide an area paved with asphalt for Red Oak amenities. f. Relocated Red Oak storage and ticket office to site.
6. Utility Requirements:
a. Apply to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) for fire and potable water services.
Provide all necessary hardware.
b. Provide sanitary sewer lateral.
c. Apply for 480 V at 400 Ampere electrical service from PGE. Provide transformer and panels as necessary.
d. Provide joint communications and electrical trench.
e. Provide area lighting.
7. Approval Process Requirements:
a. Planning approval and California Environmental Quality Act review b. City of Richmond Building Permit
c. Bay Conservation and Development Commission Major Permit d. United States Army Corps of Engineers Sections 404 and 10 e. California State Water Resources Control Board 401 Certification f. California Fish and Wildlife Lake and Streambed Alteration Section 1602 permit g. United States Fish and Wildlife?
h. State of California Lands Commission?
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3 Development Cost and Budget:
The approximate cost to plan, design, permit, and construct the project is about $1 million as shown in the attached cost estimate.
Currently there is no funding for the project.
Procurement and Schedule
The Port recommends developing this project through a design-build process to expedite the process and provide the lowest cost.
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Concept Level Cost Estimate
06.15.2025
UNIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST CONT AMOUNT
101 General Conditions 1 LS $400,000 $400,000
Demolition
102 Clear and Grub 40,000 SF 1.00 $ 15% $40,000
103 Rip Rap Removal 1,500 TONS 100.00 $ 15% $150,000
104 Tree Removal 10 EA 12,000.00 $ 20% $144,000
Dredging
200 Mobilization 1 LS 175,000.00 $ 15% $201,250
201 Surveys 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 15% $17,250
202 Environmental Protection 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 15% $17,250 203 Sediment Dredging and Transport 8,000 CY 35.00 $ 30% $364,000 204 Sediment Disposal Cost 8,000 CY 30.00 $ 30% $312,000 Wharf Construction
300 Sheet Pile Wall with Tie Backs 30,000 SF 65.00 $ 50% $2,925,000 301 Pile 20 EA 25,000.00 $ 50% $750,000
302 Cutoff Wall 1,700 SF 350.00 $ 30% $773,500
303 Backfill 4,500 CY 150.00 $ 30% $877,500
304 Concrete Deck 14,000 SF 75.00 $ 35% $1,417,500
305 Fall Hazard Railing 450 LF 110.00 $ 30% $64,350
306 Bollard 9 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $175,500
307 Fender 6 EA 25,000.00 $ 30% $195,000
Site Work
400 Concrete Paving 4,000 SF 30.00 $ 30% $156,000
401 Asphalt Paving 3,000 SF 15.00 $ 30% $58,500
402 Concrete Curbs 200 LF 45.00 $ 30% $11,700
403 Fencing 600 LF 40.00 $ 25% $30,000
404 Vehicle Gate 2 EA 15,000.00 $ 25% $37,500
405 Person Gate 1 EA 2,500.00 $ 25% $3,125
406 Striping and Signs 1 LS 15,000.00 $ 25% $18,750
407 Bay Trail Amenities 1 LS 35,000.00 $ 25% $43,750
408 Water Quality Features 840 SF 250.00 $ 25% $262,500 Utilities
400 Fire Water Line 400 LF 200.00 $ 30% $104,000
401 Fire Water Backflow 1 EA 20,000.00 $ 30% $26,000
402 Fire Hydrant 1 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $19,500
403 PIV/ FDC 1 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $13,000
404 Ship to Shore Firewater Connection 1 EA 3,000.00 $ 30% $3,900 400 Potable Water Line 400 LF 180.00 $ 30% $93,600
401 Potable Water Line Backflow 1 EA 2,500.00 $ 30% $3,250 402 Ship to Shore Potable Water Connection 1 EA 1,500.00 $ 30% $1,950 403 Sanitary Sewer Pipe 400 LF 250.00 $ 30% $130,000
404 Ship to Shore Sewer Connection 1 EA 1,500.00 $ 30% $1,950 405 Culvert Extension 10 LF 800.00 $ 30% $10,400
406 12" Storm Drain Pipe 200 LF 190.00 $ 30% $49,400
407 Storm Drain Inlet 2 EA 4,500.00 $ 30% $11,700
408 Storm Drain Manhole 1 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $13,000
409 Joint Trench 400 LF 350.00 $ 30% $182,000
410 Electric Pull Box 2 EA 8,000.00 $ 30% $20,800
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UNIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST CONT AMOUNT
411 Communications Pull Box 2 EA 5,000.00 $ 30% $13,000 412 Ship to Shore Power/ Com Connection 1 EA 8,000.00 $ 30% $10,400 413 Transformer 1 EA 25,000.00 $ 30% $32,500
414 Main Panel 1 EA 35,000.00 $ 30% $45,500
415 Sub Panel 1 EA 15,000.00 $ 30% $19,500
416 120/240 V Conduit and Conductors 400 LF 150.00 $ 30% $78,000 417 Area Lights 5 EA 10,000.00 $ 30% $65,000
Other Costs
500 Red Oak Tow 1 LS 35,000.00 $ 15% $40,250
501 Red Oak Side Shell Steel 1 LS 261,000.00 $ 20% $313,200 502 Red Oak Equipment and Shelter Move 1 LS 5,000.00 $ 20% $6,000 503 PGE Fee 1 EA 35,000.00 $ 20% $42,000
504 EBMUD Fee 1 EA 65,000.00 $ 20% $78,000
505 Sewer Connection Fee 1 EA 8,000.00 $ 20% $9,600
$10,753,725
Notes
1. Prevailing Wage Rates $645,224
2. Hull Repair Cost (#501) Per Red Oak Victory $1,075,373 $2,150,745
$75,000
$14,700,000
$15,600,000
$16,400,000
Prepared by: R Stevens
Checked by : None CLASS 5 ESTIMATE
CEQA and Env. Permitting
Total Construction Cost:
Recommended Budget $18 million to $22 million
Final Design
Construction Management
Total Cost (2025 Dollars)
Total Cost (2025 Dollars)
Total Cost (2026 Dollars)
Building/ Regulatory Permits
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ATTACHMENT B
BATHYMETRIC DATA
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Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
_____________________________
EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR:
a. Provided Contractor is not in default under this Contract, Contractor shall be compensated in the manner set forth herein.
b. All payments made pursuant to this Contract shall be subject to the Contract Payment Limit. The Payment Limit includes expenses (phones, photocopying, meals and travel, etc.). Invoices shall be adequately detailed, based on accurate records, and be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City. Contractor may be required to provide back-up material upon request. c. All City vendors receiving new contracts shall sign up to receive electronic payments through the City’s Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) payments service/provider.
2. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES:
Contractor shall submit timely invoices by email to
[email protected] and/or to the following address:
Attention: City of Richmond Finance/Account Payable
Project Manager: _______________________
P.O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804
3. All invoices that are submitted by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the City Project Manager, _______________________, before payments shall be authorized.
a. The City will pay invoice(s) within 45 days after completion of services to the City’s satisfaction. The City shall not pay late fees or interest.
b. All appropriate permits, certificates, and licenses, including a City business license shall be obtained and maintained for the duration of this Contract before any payment is authorized.
4. All insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be provided by the Contractor before this Contract is executed by the City. The insurance coverage required by this Contract shall be maintained by Contractor for the duration of this Contract and must be in place before any payment is authorized.
Charles Gerard Charles Gerard Liftech Consultants Inc.
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_____________________________
EXHIBIT C
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICES
1. All required written notices shall be delivered: (i) by hand; or (ii) sent by registered, express, or certified mail, with return receipt requested or with delivery confirmation requested from the U.S. postal service; or (iii) sent by overnight or same day courier service at the party’s respective address listed in this Section.
2. Each notice shall be deemed to have been received on the earlier to occur of:
actual delivery or the date on which delivery is refused; or three (3) days after notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or with a courier service in the manner described above (Sundays and City holidays excepted).
3. Either party may, at any time, change its notice address (other than to a post office box address) by giving the other party three (3) days prior written notice of the new address.
4. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from Contractor to the City shall be addressed to the City at:
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Email: ________________________________________________
5. All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from the City to Contractor shall be addressed to Contractor at:
Attn:
Email: ________________________________________________ Charles Gerard [email protected] Liftech Consultants Inc. Liftech Consultants Inc. 1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1200 Oakland, CA 94612-3574 [email protected] 1033
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_____________________________
EXHIBIT D
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. INDEPENDENT PARTIES:
Contractor hereby declares that Contractor is engaged as an independent business and Contractor agrees to perform the services as an independent contractor.
The manner and means of conducting the services and tasks are under the control of Contractor except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this Contract. No civil service status or other right of employment will be acquired by virtue of Contractor’s services. None of the benefits provided by the City to its employees, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation plans, vacation and sick leave, are available from the City to Contractor, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state or federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally associated with an employer-employee relationship from any compensation due to Contractor. Payments of the above items, if required, are the responsibility of Contractor.
2. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Contractor and the City agree that time is of the essence regarding the performance of this Contract.
3. STANDARD OF CARE:
Contractor agrees to perform all services hereunder in a manner commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals or service Contractors, as applicable, in the San Francisco Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by the City.
4. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA):
Contractor assumes all responsibility for verifying the identity and employment authorization of all of its employees performing work hereunder, pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and regulations. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, costs or expenses arising from any noncompliance of this provision by Contractor.
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Consistent with the City’s policy and state and federal law that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable conduct, Contractor and its employees, contractors, and agents shall not harass or discriminate against any job applicant, City employee, or any other person on the basis of any kind of any statutorily (federal, state or local) protected class, including but not limited to: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, Liftech Consultants Inc.
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disability (both mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (e.g. cancer), genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, political affiliation, military and veteran status or legitimate union activities. Contractor agrees that any violation of this provision shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.
6. CITY PROPERTY:
a. Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record, applicable plans, drawings, calculation, data, specification, video, graphic, or any other material or document produced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor pursuant to or in connection with this Contract shall be the exclusive property of the City. b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be obligated to provide to City proprietary software or data which Contractor has developed or had developed for Contractor's own use; provided, however, that Contractor shall, pursuant to Section 11 below, indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from and against any discovery or Public Records Act request seeking the disclosure of such proprietary software or data. c. No report, information or other data given to or prepared or assembled by Contractor pursuant to this Contract shall be made available to any individual or organization by Contractor without prior approval of the City Manager or their designee. d. Contractor shall, at such time and in such form as City Manager or their designee may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services and tasks required under this Contract.
7. RECORDS:
a. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services, tasks, work, documents and data in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Contractor’s performance under the Contract, as well as maintain books and records related to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by the City that relate to the performance of the services and tasks under this Contract (collectively the “Records”).
b. All Records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Contractor shall provide free access to the Records to the representatives of the City or its designees during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice. The City has the right to examine and audit the Records, and to make copies or transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to allow inspection of all proceedings and activities related to this Contract. Such Records, together with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other documents and records and shall be maintained by Contractor for a period of five (5) years after receipt of final payment.
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c. If supplemental examination or audit of the Records is necessary due to concerns raised by the City’s preliminary examination or audit of records, and the City’s supplemental examination or audit of the records discloses a failure to adhere to appropriate internal financial controls, or other breach of this Contract or failure to act in good faith, then Contractor shall reimburse the City for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the supplemental examination or audit.
8. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Contractor, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Contract, all appropriate permits, certificates and licenses, including a City business license, required in connection with the performance of the services and tasks hereunder.
The failure to obtain such permits and licenses shall be a material breach of this Contract and grounds for immediate termination by City; provided, however, that City may waive the business license requirement in writing under unusual or extraordinary circumstances without necessitating any modification of this Contract to reflect such waiver.
9. TERMINATION:
a. Termination Without Default. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the City may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without cause, terminate this Contract at any time prior to completion by Contractor of the project or services hereunder immediately upon transmission of written notice to Contractor as provided in Exhibit C “Authorized Representatives and Notices”.
b. Termination in the Event of Default. Should Contractor fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, within the time and in the manner provided or otherwise violate any of the terms of this Contract, City may immediately terminate this Contract by giving written notice of such termination, stating the reasons for such termination. Contractor shall be compensated as provided in Exhibit B; provided, however, there shall be deducted from such amount the amount of damage, including attorney's fees, expert witness fees and costs, if any, sustained by City by virtue of Contractor's breach of this Contract. Additionally, in the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any reasonable manner it chooses.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Contractor acknowledges, represents and warrants that Contractor shall avoid all conflicts of interest (as defined under any federal, state or local statute, rule or regulation, or at common law) with respect to this Contract. Contractor further acknowledges, represents and warrants that no City official or employee has any economic interest, as defined in Title 2, California Code of Regulations §§ 18703.1 through 18703.5, with Contractor that would invalidate this Contract. Contractor acknowledges that in the event that Contractor shall be found by any judicial or administrative body to have any conflict of interest (as defined above) with respect to this Contract, all consideration received under Liftech Consultants Inc.
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this Contract shall be forfeited and returned to City forthwith. This provision shall survive the termination of this Contract for one (1) year.
11. HOLD HARMLESS:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, obligations, claims, suits, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation (“Claims”), arising from or in any manner connected to Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this Contract or failure to comply with any of its obligations under this Contract or out of the operations conducted by Contractor even if the City is found to have been negligent. If the Claims filed against Indemnitees allege negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Contractor, Contractor shall have no right of reimbursement against Indemnitees for the costs of defense even if negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct is not found on the part of Contractor. Contractor shall not have any obligations to indemnify Indemnitees if the loss or damage is found to have resulted solely from the negligence or the willful misconduct of the City. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Contract are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Contract. b. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Contract and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Contract; provided however, that if this Contract is for design professional services, this indemnity provision is limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional (as defined in California Civil Code section 2782.8).
12. LIMITATIONS UPON SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT:
a. This Contract binds the heirs, successors, assigns and representatives of Contractor. The Contractor shall not enter into subcontracts for any work contemplated under this Contract and shall not assign this Contract, nor any portion hereof or monies due or to become due, without the prior written consent of the City Council or its designee.
b. Contractor shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this Contract, or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, without prior written consent of the City Manager. Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to transfer to the City Manager at least thirty (30) days in advance of the desired transfer.
The City Manager or their designee may consent or reject such request in their sole and absolute discretion. Any attempt to do so without said consent shall be null and void, and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for Liftech Consultants Inc.
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money against the City under this Contract may be assigned by Contractor to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without prior written consent. c. The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Contractor (if applicable), or of the interest of any general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member if Contractor is a partnership or jointventure or syndicate, which shall result in a change of control of Contractor, shall be deemed an assignment. For this purpose, control shall mean fifty percent or more of the voting power or twenty-five percent or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint-venture.
d. Only those persons and/or businesses whose names and resumés are attached to this Contract shall be used in the performance of this Contract. However, if after the start of this Contract, Contractor wishes to use sub-contractors, at no additional costs to the City, then Contractor shall submit a written request for consent to add subcontractors including the names of the sub-contractors and the reasons for the request to the City Manager at least five (5) days in advance. The City Manager may consent or reject such requests in their sole and absolute discretion. e. Each sub-contractor shall be required to furnish proof of workers’ compensation insurance and shall also be required to carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance (as applicable) in reasonable conformity to the insurance carried by Contractor.
f. In addition, any tasks or services performed by sub-contractors shall be subject to each provision of this Contract. Contractor shall include the following language in their Contract with any sub-contractor: “Sub-Contractors hired by Contractor agree to be bound to Contractor and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to the City.”
g. The requirements in this Section 12 shall not apply to persons who are merely providing materials, supplies, data or information that Contractor then analyzes and incorporates into its work product.
13. SAFETY:
a. Contractor acknowledges that the City is committed to the highest standards of workplace safety. Contractor will be solely and completely responsible for conditions of all vehicles owned or operated by Contractor, including the safety of all persons and property during performance of the services and tasks under this Contract.
Contractor shall assume sole and complete responsibility for the safety of Contractor's employees and any of subcontractor's employees This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. In addition, Contractor will comply with all safety provisions in conformance with U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act, any equivalent state law, and all other applicable Liftech Consultants Inc.
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federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, codes, and any regulations that may be detailed in other parts of the Contract. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirements will be followed. Contractor’s failure to thoroughly familiarize itself with the aforementioned safety provisions will not relieve it from compliance with the obligations and penalties set forth herein.
b. Contractor will immediately notify the City (in no event less than 24 hours) of any incident of death, serious personal injury or substantial property damage that occurs in connection with the performance of this Contract. Contractor will promptly submit to the City a written report of all incidents that occur in connection with this Contract. This report must include the following information: (i) name and address of injured or deceased person(s); (ii) name and address of Contractor’s employee(s) involved in the incident; (iii) name and address of Contractor’s liability insurance carrier; (iv) a detailed description of the incident; and (v) a police report.
c. Contractor acknowledges that the City shall have the right to impose, at the City’s sole discretion, requirements that it deems are necessary to protect the health and safety of the City employees, residents, and visitors. Contractor agrees to comply with all such requirements, including, but not limited to, mandatory vaccinations, the use of personal protective equipment (e.g. masks), physical distancing, and health screenings.
Contractor also agrees to make available to the City, at the City’s request, records to demonstrate Contractor’s compliance with this Section.
14. INSURANCE:
Insurance requirements are set forth in Exhibit F to this Contract. Contractor shall abide by the insurance requirements set forth in said Exhibit F.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS:
a. During the term of this Contract, Contractor shall keep fully informed of all existing and future state and federal laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the City of Richmond which affect the manner in which the services or tasks are to be performed by Contractor, as well as all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, state and federal and all ordinances, rules and regulations enacted or issued by the City. Compliance under this provision includes compliance with all provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code ("Municipal Code"), including Chapters 2.50,
2.52, 2.56, and 2.60, if applicable.
b. Contractor acknowledges that under § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code ("Living Wage Ordinance"), Contractor is required to provide the City with documents and information verifying its compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance. Contractor shall notify each of its affected employees with regards to the wages that are required to be paid pursuant to the Living Wage Ordinance as prescribed in § 2.60.070 of the Municipal Code.
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c. Contractor shall comply with § 2.28.030 of the Municipal Code, obligating every Contractor or sub-Contractor under an agreement or sub-agreement with the City for public works, goods or services to refrain from discriminatory employment or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin or ancestry of any employee, any applicant for employment or any potential sub-contractor. d. Contractor acknowledges that the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, Violence in the Workplace Policy and the Policy Against Workplace Harassment, are available on the City’s website at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/workplacepolicies.
Contractor agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of said policies.
16. INTEGRATED CONTRACT:
The Recitals and exhibits are a material part of this Contract and are expressly incorporated herein. This Contract represents the full and complete understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions hereof. Any modification of this Contract will be effective only by written execution signed by both the City and Contractor.
17. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS:
In the event of a conflict between these General Conditions and those of any Exhibit or attachment hereto, these General Conditions shall prevail; provided, however, that any Special Condition as set forth in Exhibit E shall prevail over these General Conditions. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more Exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by City shall prevail over those prepared by the Contractor, and the terms and conditions preferred by the City shall prevail over those preferred by the Contractor.
18. FORCE MAJEURE:
Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of such an obligation is prevented or delayed by reason of acts of God, strikes, boycotts, lock-outs, inability to procure materials not related to the price thereof, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws and regulations enacted after the date of this Contract, riots, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, insurrection, war, declaration of a state or national emergency or other reasons of a like nature not within the reasonable control of such party.
19. CONFLICT OF LAW:
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California without regard to any choice of law rules which may direct the application of laws of another jurisdiction. The Contract and obligations of the parties are subject to all valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction over this Contract (or the successors of those authorities). Any suits brought pursuant to this Contract shall be filed with the courts of the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
20. CLAIMS:
Any claim by Contractor against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 800 et seq. The claims presentation provisions of said Act are hereby modified such that the presentation of all claims hereunder to the City shall be waived if not made within six months after accrual of the cause of action.
21. INTERPRETATION:
This Contract shall be interpreted as if drafted by both parties.
22. WARRANTY:
If any product is be provided to the City as part of this Contract, Contractor warrants as follows: Contractor possesses good title to the product and the right to transfer the product to City; the product shall be delivered to the City free from any security interest or other lien; the product meets any specifications contained herein; the product shall be free from material defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery; and the product shall be fit for its intended purpose(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, consumable and maintenance items (such as light bulbs and batteries) shall be warranted for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of delivery. All repairs during the warranty period shall be promptly performed by Contractor, at Contractor's expense, including shipping.
23. SEVERABILITY:
In the event that any of the provisions or portions or applications thereof of this Contract are held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, City and Contractor shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in the provisions of the Contract with a view toward effecting the purpose of this Contract, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions or portions or applications thereof, shall not be affected thereby.
24. AUTHORITY:
City warrants and represents that the signatory hereto (the Mayor of the City of Richmond or the City Manager) is duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of City. The party signing on behalf of Contractor warrants and represents that they are duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor, Liftech Consultants Inc.
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and shall be personally liable to City if they are not duly authorized to enter into and execute this Contract on behalf of Contractor.
25. WAIVER:
The waiver by City of any breach of any term or provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. Inspections or approvals, or statements by any officer, agent or employee of the City relating to the Contractor’s performance, or payment therefore, or any combination of these acts, shall not relieve the Contractor’s obligation to fulfill this Contract as prescribed; nor shall the City be thereby stopped from bringing any action for damages or enforcement arising from any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract.
26. COUNTERPARTS:
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by fax, PDF, DocuSign, or other electronic means), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
27. SANCTUARY CITY CONTRACTING ORDINANCE (SCCO):
The Richmond Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance No. 12-18 prohibits the City from granting and or retaining contracts with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Contractor must submit the Sanctuary City Compliance Statement, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
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EXHIBIT E
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The General Conditions are hereby amended to include the following modifications and/or provisions (if applicable, otherwise please state “NONE”):
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11. HOLD HARMLESS:
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (“Indemnitees”) from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, obligations, claims, suits, judgments, costs and expenses whatsoever, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation (“Claims”), arising from or in any manner connected to Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this Contract or failure to comply with any of its obligations under this Contract or out of the operations conducted by Contractor even if the City is found to have been negligent. If the Claims filed against Indemnitees allege negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Contractor, Contractor shall have no right of reimbursement against Indemnitees for the costs of defense even if negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct is not found on the part of Contractor.
Contractor shall not have any obligations to indemnify Indemnitees if the loss or damage is found to have resulted solely from the negligence or the willful misconduct of the City. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Contract are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Contract. b. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Contract and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Contract; provided however, because this Contract is for design professional services, this indemnity provision is limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional (as defined in California Civil Code section 2782.8) and the duty defend shall not apply. c. Neither party will be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental or special damages. 1043
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EXHIBIT F
INSURANCE PROVISIONS
☐ CHECK HERE IF RISK MANAGEMENT HAS APPROVED WAIVING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CONTRACT.
1. CERTIFICATES: Before the commencement of the terms of this Contract, and during the entire term of this Contract and any extension or modification thereof, Contractor shall furnish the City’s Risk Manager with certificates showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage in compliance with coverage requirements set forth by the City and incorporated herein.
Such certificates, which do not limit Contractor’s indemnification, shall also contain substantially the following statement:
“Should any of the above insurance covered by this certificate be canceled or coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage shall provide thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City of Richmond.
Attention: Risk Manager.”
Contractor shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this Contract all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this Contract with an insurance company licensed to offer insurance business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII or Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of at least BBB unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Contractor shall deliver updated insurance certificates to the City at the address set forth in Exhibit C prior to the expiration of the existing insurance certificate for the duration of the term of Contract.
Endorsements naming the City, its City Council, boards, commissions, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insured shall be submitted with the insurance certificates.
2. COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS: The City’s insurance requirements depend upon the type of service being provided and/or the provider. The City’s insurance requirements will fall into one of the following categories (unless otherwise provided by the City):
Consultants and Contractors – Type 1
Professional Services – Type 2
Environmental Risk/Hazardous Waste Material – Type 3
Lease of City Property – Type 4
Vendors, Suppliers, Small Grant Recipients & Nonprofit Organizations – Type 5 Transportation Providers – Type 6
Professional Services Pyrotechnics – Type 7
Cyber and I.T. Risks – Type 8
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The insurance requirements classification applicable to this Contract shall be attached to this Exhibit F and made a part hereof.
3. FAILURE TO SECURE: If Contractor at any time during the term hereof should fail to secure or maintain the foregoing insurance, the City shall be permitted to obtain such insurance in Contractor’s name or as an agent of Contractor and shall be compensated by Contractor for the costs of the insurance premiums at the maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written notice is received that the premiums have not been paid.
4. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURANCE: The insurance limits required by the City are not represented as being sufficient to protect Contractor. Contractor is advised to consult Contractor’s insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Contractor. The coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Contract; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of the coverage carried by or available to Contractor; whichever is greater.
INSERT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT: (IF NECESSARY, CONFIRM WITH RISK MANAGER)
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In all instances where CONTRACTOR or its representatives will provide professional services (architects, engineers, construction management, counselors, medical professionals, hospitals, clinics, attorneys, consultants, accountants, etc.) to the City of Richmond (City), the City requires the following MINIMUM insurance requirements and limits.
CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, agreement, or other order for work, services or supplies, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract. Failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract.
CONTRACTOR agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has agreed to provide Commercial General Liability insurance, CONTRACTOR shall look solely to its insurance for recovery.
CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY, on behalf of any insurer providing Commercial General Liability insurance to either CONTRACTOR or CITY with respect to the services of CONSULTANT herein, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer of said CONTRACTOR may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
Original, signed certificates and original, separate policy endorsements, naming the City as an additional insured for general liability coverage, as well as a waiver of subrogation for Workers’ Compensation insurance, shall be received and approved by the City before any work may begin. However, failure to do so shall not operate as a waiver of these insurance requirements.
City reserves the right to modify or require additional coverages for specific risk exposures depending on scope of CONTRACTORS work.
Minimum coverage is detailed below. The policy limits of coverage shall be made available to the full limits of the policy. The minimum limits stated herein shall not serve to reduce the policy limits of coverage of CONTRACTOR.
Minimum Scope of Insurance – the following forms shall be provided and coverage shall be at least as broad as the following:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (ISO Occurrence Form CG 0001), and including coverage for bodily and personal injury, property damage, and products and completed operations (if applicable).
2. Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability coverage (ISO Form CA 0001, Code 1, Any Auto).
3. Original and Separate Additional Insured Endorsement for General Liability (ISO Form CG 20 10 11/85 or its equivalent) with primary and non-contributory language.
4. Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California including Employer’s Liability coverage.
5. Original and Separate Waiver of Subrogation for Workers’ Compensation insurance.
6. Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to the CONTRACTOR’s profession (if required.)
Required Coverage Minimum Limits
Workers’ Compensation and
Employers’ Liability
Statutory limits as required by the State of California including $1 million Employers’ Liability per accident, per employee for bodily injury or disease.
If CONTRACTOR is self-insured, provide a certificate of Permission to SelfInsure, signed by the California Department of Industrial Relations and SelfInsurance. If contractor is a sole proprietor (has no employees) than contractor must sign “Contractor Release of Liability” found at:
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61.
General Liability
(primary and excess limits
combined)
$2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the policy includes a general aggregate, either the general aggregate shall apply separately to this project, service or location or the minimum required aggregate limit shall be twice the per occurrence limit ($4 million aggregate limit).
Policy shall be endorsed to name the City of Richmond as an additional insured per the conditions detailed below.
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Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
PROJECT COST REQUIRED LIMIT
$0 - $1 million $1 million p/o
$1 million - $5 million $2 million p/o
Over $5 million $5 million p/o
Professional Liability or Errors &
Omissions Liability –
Required for all professionals
including architects, engineers,
consultants, construction
management, counselors, medical
professionals, hospitals, clinics,
attorneys and accountants, & other
consultants as may be required by
the City.
Required Policy Conditions
Additional Insured Endorsement Applicable to General Liability coverage.
The City of Richmond, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be named as additional insureds for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured including bodily injury, deaths and property damage or destruction arising in any respect directly or indirectly in the performance of this contract.
ISO form CG 20 10 (11/85) or its equivalent is required. If the Contractor is supplying their product or providing a service then the endorsement must not exclude products and completed operations coverage. If it does, then CG 20 37 (10/01) is also required.
SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61.
Primary and Noncontributory The contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary coverage as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self insurance maintained by the City is wholly separate from the insurance of the contractor and in no way relieves the contractor from its responsibility to provide insurance.
Waiver of Subrogation
Endorsement Form
Contractor’s insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for Workers’ Compensation Insurance during the life of this contract.
SAMPLE Endorsements can be found at
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=61.
Deductibles and Self-Insured
Retentions
Any deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retention as respects the City or the CONTRACTOR shall procure a financial guarantee in an amount equal to the deductible or self-insured retention guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration and defense expenses.
Contractor is responsible for satisfaction of the deductible and/or self-insured retention for each loss.
A. M. Best Rating A:VII or Better. If the A.M. Best Rating falls below the required rating, CONTRACTOR must replace coverage immediately and provide notice to City.
Umbrella/Excess Liability Policies
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Claims-Made Policies
If any insurance policy is written on a claims-made form: 1) the retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. 2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. 3) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
Subcontractors
CONTRACTOR shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish to the City for review and approval, separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and indemnify the City of Richmond for any damage resulting to it from failure of either CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor to take out or maintain the required insurance policies. The fact that insurance is obtained by CONTRACTOR, and/or CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors, will not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of CONTRACTOR, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this contract. Damages recoverable by CITY from CONTRACTOR or any third party will not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
Verification of Coverage
All original certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before work may begin.
The City of Richmond reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies including endorsements affecting the coverage at any time.
Original insurance certificates and required policy endorsements shall be mailed or delivered to the Designated Project Manager for the City of Richmond.
Insurance certificates and endorsements may be faxed to the Designated Project Manger. However, CONTRACTOR must mail the original certificates and endorsements to Designated Project Manager once faxed.
Continuous Coverage
CONTRACTOR shall maintain the required insurance for the life of the contract. Should the CONTRACTOR cease to have insurance as required during this time, all work by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this agreement shall cease until insurance acceptable to the City is provided. In the event that CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the City’s insurance requirements, the City may take such action as it deems necessary to protect the City’s interests. Such action may include but is not limited to termination of the contract, withholding of payments, or other actions as the City deems appropriate.
If services or the scope of work extend beyond the expiration dates of the required insurance policies initially approved by the City, CONTRACTOR must provide updated certificates and endorsements indicating that the required coverage, terms and conditions are still in place. Renewal certificates and updated endorsements shall be mailed to the Designated Project Manager.
Cancellation
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that coverage shall not be cancelled, reduced or otherwise materially changed except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to the City.
Reporting Requirements
Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
Consistent with Public Policy
The insuring provisions, insofar as they may be judged to be against public policy shall be void and unenforceable only to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms and provisions herein may be consistent with public policy and thus enforceable.
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Contract No: ________ For the Contract between the City of Richmond and
_____________________________
EXHIBIT G
SANCTUARY CITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
The undersigned, (hereafter "Contractor"), has had an opportunity to review the requirements of City of Richmond Ordinance 12-18 (hereafter "Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance" or “SCCO”).
Contractor understands and agrees that the City may choose with whom it will maintain business relations and may refrain from contracting with any person or entity that provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). Contractor understands the meaning of the following terms used in the SCCO:
a. "Data Broker” means either of the following:
i. The collection of information, including personal information about consumers, from a wide variety of sources for the purposes of reselling such information to their customers, which include both private-sector business and government agencies;
ii. The aggregation of data that was collected for another purpose from that for which it is ultimately used.
b. “Extreme Vetting” means data mining, threat modeling, predictive risk analysis, or other similar services."
Contractor understands that it is not eligible to receive or retain a City contract if at the time the Contract is executed, or at any time during the term of the Contract, it provides Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to ICE.
Contractor further understands and agrees that Contractor's failure to comply with the SCCO shall constitute a material default of the Contract and the City Manager may terminate the Contract and bar Contractor from bidding on future contracts with the City for five (5) years from the effective date of the contract termination.
By executing this statement, Contractor certifies that it complies with the requirements of the SCCO and that if at any time during the term of the Contract it ceases to comply, Contractor will promptly notify the City Manager in writing. Any person or entity who knowingly or willingly supplies false information in violation of the SCCO shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a $1,000 fine.
Based on the foregoing, the undersigned declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Printed Name: Title:
Signed: Date:
Business Entity:
Liftech Consultants Inc.
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ROSIE THE RIVETER / WWII HOME FRONT
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
City Council Briefing
NPS Role, Responsibility & Authority
Focus on Shipyard No. 3 & SS Red Oak Victory
City of Richmond, California
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BRIEFING OVERVIEW
Key Questions Addressed
1 How was the park (including Shipyard No. 3) established as a "partnership park"? 2 What are the benefits of Shipyard No. 3 as a National Register District and part of the NHP? 3 What does the NPS General Management Plan direct for Shipyard No. 3 and the Red Oak Victory? 4 What is NPS' preference for location of the SS Red Oak Victory? 5 What is NPS' responsibility and authority regarding properties within the National Historical Park? 1051
1 ESTABLISHMENT
& COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORK
Key Legislation & Resolutions
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FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE FOUNDATION
P.L. 105-355 (1998)
Authorized feasibility study to determine
if Richmond's WWII sites warranted
National Park designation. Study
concluded the collection of historic
structures is "nationally significant."
P.L. 106-352 (2000)
Established the Rosie the Riveter/WWII
Home Front National Historical Park.
Authorizes cooperative agreements;
requires GMP be jointly developed with
the City. NPS owns no land or buildings.
Key Provisions of P.L. 106-352:
• Establishes the park to preserve nationally significant WWII Home Front resources • Requires General Management Plan (GMP) to be jointly developed and approved by City • Authorizes NPS cooperative agreements for interpretation and technical assistance • Authorizes NPS acquisition from willing sellers: child development centers, worker housing, Kaiser Field Hospital, Fire Station 67A
• Prohibits NPS funds for operation, maintenance, or preservation of SS Red Oak Victory 1053 SHIPYARD NO. 3 HISTORIC PROPERTY
DESIGNATIONS
1997
City Council Resolution 203-97
Authorized submittal of Shipyard No. 3 for National Register and California Historic Landmark 2000
National Register of Historic Places
Shipyard No. 3 listed as National Register Historic District (April 2000) 2000
California Historical Landmark #1032
State recognition of shipyard's significance to California and U.S. history 2000
National Historical Park Established
P.L. 106-352 incorporates Shipyard No. 3 as core resource within the park 1054
General Plan 2030 (Element 15): commits the City to "full development of the National Historical Park" by protecting historic resources, implementing the NPS General Management Plan, and advancing "Shipyard #3 redevelopment" as a designated "catalytic” project.
CITY RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIP
Council actions reinforcing City's commitment to NPS partnership and historic preservation:
Res. 203-97 Dec 1997 Initiated National Register / CA Landmark process for Shipyard No. 3 Res. 129-99 Jul 1999 Committed City to NPS partnership
Res. 46a-00 /
64-00
Mar-Apr
2000 Shipyard 3 development compatible w/ preservation & public access Res. 61-01 May 2001 City commitment to Red Oak Victory rehabilitation & preservation Res. 100-07 Sep 2007 Adaptive reuse of Shipyard 3 consistent with GMP; stewardship obligation Res. 25-09 Apr 2009 City approval of NPS GMP; concurrence with Alternative B Res. 16-11 Mar 2011 Optimize economic and cultural benefit; ref. to Res. 8-09, 100-07 Res. 73-19 Jul 2019 Approved Cooperative Management Agreement with NPS 1055
2 BENEFITS OF NATIONAL PARK
Economic, Cultural & Community Value
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ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Direct Economic Impacts
• Heritage tourism revenue from Bay
Area and national visitors
• Visitor spending at local businesses,
restaurants, lodging
• National and international spotlight
on Richmond
• Job creation in tourism and
hospitality sectors
Secondary Economic Impacts
• Multiplied effect of park spending
on local goods and services
• Support for park construction and
maintenance services
• Catalyst for adaptive reuse and
revitalization projects
• Investment attraction for
surrounding areas
$3.3 million in economic output in local gateway economies (the sum of the direct and secondary effects)
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CULTURAL & COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Historic Preservation
• Protects nationally
significant WWII
resources
• Preserves only
surviving Kaiser
shipyard
• Maintains authentic
industrial landscape
• Guides compatible
development
Community Identity
• Celebrates Richmond's
WWII contribution
• Honors diverse
workforce stories
• Connects generations
to history
Education & Access
• NPS interpretation &
programming
• Living history for
residents & visitors
• Integration with
schools & institutions
• Public waterfront
access
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3 NPS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
DIRECTIVES
Shipyard No. 3 & SS Red Oak Victory (2009)
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GMP ALTERNATIVE B (ADOPTED)
Jointly adopted by NPS and City of Richmond (2009)
Core Directives for Shipyard No. 3:
• Defines Shipyard No. 3 as a "Historic Engagement Area" • Historic structures managed to retain WWII-era appearance • Visitors can explore WWII sites and structures to experience the scale, diversity, and complexity of the American home front story
• Some interiors rehabilitated to illustrate WWII shipyard uses; others continue contemporary uses
• Balances historic preservation with contemporary port operations • Historic Engagement Area may be enlarged over 25 years based on needs and Port goals 1060
GMP DIRECTIVES: SS RED OAK VICTORY
Alternative B Direction:
• Retains SS Red Oak Victory at Berth 6A (now Basin 5)
• Highlights the ship's role in conveying scale and significance of wartime shipbuilding
• Ship is central interpretive resource for telling the WWII Home Front story • Visitors can explore the ship as part of the historic shipyard ensemble Interpretive Context
The ship is part of a historic ensemble that includes not only the vessel, but the extant structures of Shipyard No. 3 — six buildings (four repurposed and in active use), the graving basins, and the whirley crane. This ensemble conveys the authentic setting of WWII shipbuilding.
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4 NPS PREFERENCE FOR
RED OAK VICTORY LOCATION
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NPS PREFERENCE
Rationale for Maintaining Current Location at Shipyard No. 3 • Ship is part of historic ensemble including extant Shipyard No. 3 structures • Location provides authentic context — visitors experience a WWII shipyard setting • Bay Trail and Canal Boulevard extend to southern tip of Shipyard No. 3 • Location offers adequate parking
• Interested in continued pursuit of General Plan Policy NP1.2 (Access to Resources) o Support the expansion of transportation options;
o Prioritize access by public transit, bicycling and walking NPS Authority on Location:
NPS expressed an interpretive preference for ship location in the park GMP and incorporated in Richmond’s General Plan. However, NPS may not direct physical management or relocation — that authority rests with City/RMA as owners.
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5 NPS RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY
Cooperative Framework Under P.L. 106-352
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Shipyard 3, ROV
City of Richmond / Port
• Ownership and primary stewardship of
Shipyard No. 3 assets
• Prevent demolition by neglect
(Municipal Code 6.02)
• Ensure development compatible with
historic preservation
• Maintain public access
• Implement GMP commitments
National Park Service
• Interpretation and education
• Technical assistance on preservation
• Joint planning and review within
cooperative agreement framework
• Collaborate with City to implement GMP
• Consulting party for federal
undertakings
NPS MAY NOT: spend appropriated funds to
operate, maintain, or preserve the ROV
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NHPA SECTION 106
When Section 106 Applies
• When a federal “undertaking” is involved
(federally- funded, -permitted, -licensed, -
approved)
o Must identify historic properties;
assess effects; consult with SHPO,
tribes, other parties; and resolve
adverse effects
What Section 106 Does NOT Do
• Give NPS regulatory authority over Cityowned assets
• Require City/RMA to seek NPS approval
for non-federal actions
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TOGETHER
• Supporting the stewardship of this nationally significant landscape • Ensuring the public can experience the WWII Home Front story • Confirm preservation and access commitments under existing policy • Evaluate how future actions align with plans and partnership agreements
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AD.1 Contract with Liftech
Consultants for Planning and
Design Services for the Relocation
of the SS Red Oak Victory
Charles Gerard
Port Director
April 28, 2026 1068
Recap of Questions from February 3rd
• Can the Port move the ship without Richmond Museum
Association (RMA) consent?
• Yes, the Port can decide on the ship move.
• RMA is supportive of the study, but are they supportive of moving the ship?
• Like the Port, RMA wants to understand the cost and effort required (permits, etc.) before making that decision.
• What would the timeline look like to move the ship?
• Assuming a funding path is identified, approximately five (5) years for planning, permitting, construction, and ship move logistics. 1069
Red Oak Provided: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Annual Revenue
Generating Activity
Current
Location
(2025)
Ford Point Location
(Estimate)
Notes or other relevant data…
Visitors $21,000 $400,000 to $600,000 20,000 to 30,000 for the first 3 years. This is predicated on $20 a visitor
Store Sales $15,0000 $100,000 to $150,000 Store sales historical average is 25% of Admissions.
The ROV currently is at 65%
Community/Private
events
$42,000 $100,000 Increase due to change of location and increased Marketing
Development/Grants
and Fundraising
75,0000 $350,000 Funds from Federal, State, and relevant Foundations, individual donations, and Business entities
TOTALS $153,000 $950,000 to $1,200,000 These estimates are modeled on Rosie the Riveter Museum attendance whose attendance ranges from
40,000 to 60,000
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THANK YOU
Charles Gerard
Port Director, Port of Richmond CA
[email protected]
+1 510 829 2253
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April 28, 2026
City Council
DATE: April 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Vice Mayor Doria Robinson (Sponsor)
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (Co-Sponsor)
Subject: Creating a Park and Playground in Pullman
Neighborhood to begin to Correct Decades of Systemic
Underinvestment in this Underserved Neighborhood
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No funding is requested at this time. Staff time required to conduct the analysis will be absorbed within existing department budgets. If future costs are identified for
property acquisition, design, or park development, staff will return to the City Council with funding
recommendations and any necessary budget
adjustments.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
City of Richmond Parks Master Plan 2030
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
For decades, the Pullman neighborhood in Richmond,
one of the city’s most densely populated areas and home to a disproportionately high number of children, has
lacked a public park or playground within a safe walking distance of where residents live.
This agenda item is intended to initiate an effort to
establish a neighborhood park and permanently address
this longstanding inequity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: DIRECT staff to work with the Pullman Neighborhood Council to explore acquisition of Parcel # (APN): 513-
025-001-1 comprising the vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to evaluate feasibility, funding
opportunities, and development pathways to establish
and develop a neighborhood park that serves Pullman
families and to RETURN to the City Council with
AGENDA
REPORT
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recommendations and a proposed timeline within 90
days - Vice Mayor Doria Robinson (510-620-6568).
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
DISCUSSION:
For decades, the Pullman neighborhood in Richmond has faced a persistent inequity:
despite being one of the City’s most densely populated neighborhoods and home to one of the highest concentration of children, there is no public park or playground within a safe walking distance of many Pullman homes. This agenda item seeks to begin a coordinated effort to address this longstanding gap and ensure equitable access to recreational space for Pullman families.
Demographic Need and Equity Considerations
According to U.S. Census data for Tract 3810:
● Total population: approximately 9,021 residents
● 23% of residents are under age 18 (over 2,000 children) ● 10% are under age 10
● 32% of households earn less than $50,000 annually
● 20.07% of residents live below the federal poverty line These figures highlight a critical disparity: Pullman is a working-class neighborhood with a large population of children, including an estimated 900+ low-income youth who lack access to nearby, safe recreational space. Access to parks is strongly linked to improved physical health, mental well-being, and community cohesion, yet Pullman families remain underserved.
Barriers to Park Access
The neighborhood is effectively bound by high-risk transportation infrastructure:
● BART rail lines to the north
● Carlson Boulevard and adjacent railway to the west
● Cutting Boulevard to the south
Carlson Boulevard is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous corridors in the City, with a history of frequent traffic collisions, including serious injuries and fatalities.
These barriers make it unsafe, particularly for children to travel independently to existing parks.
The nearest parks require navigating hazardous routes or travel distances that exceed a reasonable walking range for children:
● Boorman Park (under construction)
● Nicholl Park
● John F. Kennedy Park
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None are safely or easily accessible on foot for young residents. National park access standards recommend that all residents live within a 10-minute walk (approximately half a mile) of a park. This is a standard that Pullman does not meet.
The absence of a safe, accessible park in Pullman is a long-standing inequity affecting thousands of residents, particularly children in low-income households. We are asking Council to direct staff to work with the Pullman Neighborhood Council to explore acquisition of Parcel # (APN): 513-025-001-1, a vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue, to evaluate feasibility, funding opportunities, and development pathways to establish and develop a neighborhood park that serves Pullman families, and to return to Council within 90 days with recommendations and a proposed timeline for next steps. This would be the first step towards resolving this disparity and ensuring that all Richmond residents have access to safe, local spaces for recreation and connection.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – PM_31175
Attachment 2 – Parcel Details # (APN): 513-025-001-1
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Gus Kramer, Contra Costa County Assessor
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Parcel # (APN): 513-025-001-1
Owner: Available
Mailing Address: PO BOX 773 LAFAYETTE CA 94549-0773
Legal Description: PULLMAN PARK LOTS 1 & 2 BLK H
Use Type: VACANT
Tax Rate Area: 008-133
Assessment
Total Value: $42,033 Year Assd: 2025
Land: $42,033 Zoning:
Structures: Use Code: Available
Other: Census Tract: Available
% Improved: Available Price/SqFt:
Exempt Amt:
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Sale History
Sale 1 Sale 2 Sale 3 Transfer
Document Date: 12/02/1982 Available
Document Number: 11029-308 Available
Document Type:
Transfer Amount: $25,000
Seller (Grantor):
Property Characteristics
Bedrooms: Fireplace: Units:
Baths (Full): A/C: Stories:
Baths (Half): Heating: Quality:
Total Rooms: Pool: Building Class:
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April 28, 2026
City Council
DATE: April 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Subject: Opposition to Proposed CO2 Waste Dumping Projects & CO2 Pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano
Counties
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Connecting the proposed Montezuma Carbon
Sequestration Hub's proposed CO2 pipeline to the oil
refinery in Richmond would jeopardize the health and
safety of neighborhoods already disproportionately
harmed by refinery pollution.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology has
consistently proven to be ineffective, economically
unsound, and unsafe. Therefore, Richmond City Council
should oppose CO2 waste dumping projects and
pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano
Counties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE a presentation on proposed
Montezuma CO2 Hub, a carbon waste dumping project,
that would require a massive build out of pipelines
through Richmond, risking the health and safety of
Richmond residents and ADOPT a resolution that
opposes the proposed Montezuma Carbon Sequestration
Hub's CO2 pipeline waste dumping projects and CO2
pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano
AGENDA
REPORT
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April 28, 2026
Counties - Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-620-
6565).
DISCUSSION:
A Bay Area business, Montezuma LLC, proposes to build a carbon waste dumping project that would put Richmond residents’ health and safety at great risk. The project, known as the Montezuma Carbon Hub, would require a massive build out of pipelines through the Delta and San Francisco Bay, posing serious risks to wildlife, water, soil, and public health while doing nothing to protect our climate.
The carbon dioxide waste would come from large, industrial facilities that burn fossil fuels, including the Chevron Refinery in Richmond. This would result in new, dangerous pipelines being built right next to Richmond communities to collect and transport highly volatile carbon dioxide from the Richmond Chevron Refinery.
Montezuma’s carbon waste dumping proposal would be used to justify prolonging the lifespan of refineries, like the Chevron Refinery, putting our communities at risk of continued and increased pollution and pipeline leaks. Carbon Capture & Storage technology (CCS) does not remove existing CO2 from the atmosphere. At best, it diverts a fraction of the additional CO2 pollution produced by the refineries and power plants that rely on fossil and other dirty fuels in their operations.
CCS projects are energy-intensive, using 15 percent to 25 percent more energy to produce the same amount of power as a conventional power plant. Because CCS uses more energy, CCS facilities emit more air pollution and cause higher upstream pollution from the extraction and transport of additional fuel.
As such, we recommend the Richmond City Council adopt a resolution opposing the Montezuma Carbon Hub and all other CO2 waste dumping projects and CO2 pipelines in Richmond, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Presentation Slides
Attachment 2 – Resolution
Attachment 3 – Montezuma CarbonHub Factsheet
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Overview & Community Concerns
Richmond City Council, April 2026
Bay Area Carbon Injection &
Pipeline Project
1079
Getting
Situated
1080
What is Carbon Capture & Storage?
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Ecological Impacts to Delta
https://www.cnps.org/plant-science/suisun-marsh-vegetation-mapping-and-long-termconservation-and-management-6682 ● Leaks can produce
Carbonic Acid
● Carbonic Acid creates
dead zones
● Dead zones can
stretch for miles
● Threatened species
include: Delta Smelt,
CA Least Tern, Harvest
Mouse
● Unique disaster
response for CO2 leak
in Delta
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gassing-satartia-mississippi-co2-pipeline_n_60ddea9fe4b0ddef8b0ddc8f Pipeline Leaks
& Health Risks
● Compressed CO2 is
denser than oxygen
● Forces oxygen out of
the air leading to
asphyxiation
● 300 evacuated, 45
hospitalized after CO2
pipeline leak in
Satartia, Mississippi
● 1700 died in Cameroon
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https://richmondside.org/2024/08/05/richmond-ca-air-pollution-sources-chevron-chemtrade-freeways/ Increase in
local pollutants
such as:
● PM2.5
● Nitrogen oxides
(NOx)
● Ammonia
● Sulfur dioxide
● Hydrogen
cyanide
● Sulfuric acid
● Hydrogen
sulfide
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Where Are We in the Regulatory Process?
● Key permitting agencies: EPA
Region 9 & Solano County
● Injection well permit application
submitted in November 2023
● EPA deemed application
incomplete in summer 2024
● Developer was asked to provide
additional geologic info after
drilling test well
● As of December 2024, developer
has not applied for test well permit
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Summary: Threats to Richmond
● Proximity of
new pipeline to
communities
● Pipeline leaks &
catastrophic
failure scenario
● Potential for
increased
pollutants from
refinery
● All risk, no
reward! 1086
Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND OPPOSING THE PROPOSED MONTEZUMA CARBON SEQUESTRATION HUB CO2 WASTE DUMPING PROJECTS AND CO2 PIPELINE IN RICHMOND, CONTRA
COSTA AND SOLANO COUNTIES
WHEREAS, the global climate emergency poses a grave threat to the well-being of all, jeopardizes society’s ability to function, and is devastating the natural world humans depend upon; and
WHEREAS, the primary cause of this emergency is the burning of fossil fuels including “natural” methane gas; and
WHEREAS, there exist safe, proven, affordable, and renewable alternatives to fossil-fuel energy sources, such as solar and wind power; and
WHEREAS, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology has consistently proven to be ineffective and economically unsound; and
WHEREAS, the process of transporting and compressing carbon dioxide (CO2) poses a fatal risk to surrounding communities due to the possibility of leakage, and the State of California is only just beginning to draft regulations governing CO2 pipelines; and WHEREAS, CO2 can displace oxygen and cause asphyxiation or death when it leaks from pipelines, endangering communities and the environment; and WHEREAS, the proposed Montezuma NorCal Carbon Hub project would involve the transportation of CO2 through 45 miles of pipelines through Contra Costa and Solano County communities and beneath the Bay; and
WHEREAS, connecting Montezuma's proposed CO2 pipeline to the oil refinery in Richmond could jeopardize the health and safety of neighborhoods already disproportionately harmed by refinery pollution; and
WHEREAS, the project developers have not yet been able to demonstrate how far a potential pipeline leak might spread; and
WHEREAS, the Montezuma NorCal Carbon Hub project would involve drilling CO2 injection wells near critical wetland habitat; and
WHEREAS, the injected CO2 waste could spread underground for miles beyond a proposed injection site; and
WHEREAS, operators such as California Resources Corporation have proposed additional CO2 waste dumping projects that could adversely impact communities and wildlife in Solano and Contra Costa Counties; and
WHEREAS, these proposed CO2 waste dumping projects will need to source carbon dioxide from polluting facilities like the power plants and refineries operating across the Bay Area; and WHEREAS, CCS projects perpetuate climate change and maintain environmental injustice by enabling power plants and refineries to continue emitting pollutants associated with asthma, poor birth outcomes, heart attack and cancer into the air of nearby communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The City of Richmond:
Section 1. The City Council calls upon the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 9 to deny any applications by developers for permits to drill injection wells in Solano and Contra Costa Counties.
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Reso. No. _____
Section 2. The City Council urges all relevant land use authorities to deny requests by project developers for land use permits for any infrastructure relating to the construction of, or sourcing of, carbon waste that would be transported through or deposited in Solano or Contra Contra Costa County.
Section 3. The City Council registers its deep concerns with, and strong opposition to, the construction of any infrastructure relating to transporting or dumping CO2 waste within and near its City Limits.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW**** I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
_______________________________________
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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Carbon capture will subject frontline
communities to more pollution. We
already know that children playing
near fossil fuel power plants are at
greater risk for asthma and other
respiratory illnesses.
Carbon Waste Dumping poses
significant threats to public health
because of the risks associated with
compressed carbon dioxide leaking
from pipelines and injection wells.
The Montezuma CarbonHub is
proposed near communities that
are already disproportionately
burdened by pollution in Solano and
Contra Costa Counties.
In 2020, a carbon pipeline ruptured
in Satartia, Mississippi. The CO2
stopped emergency vehicles in their
tracks, as it displaced the oxygen
needed for fuel combustion. It sent
49 people to the hospital, and many
victims still experienced symptoms
months later.
Negative Public
Health Impacts:
The Montezuma NorCal Carbon Sequestration Hub proposes to drill an injection well near the Montezuma wetlands, across Suisun Bay from Pittsburg & Antioch.
Dangerously compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuel facilities around the Bay would be collected and transported by barge and pipeline to the injection site, ultimately expanding the lifespan of the dirty facilities and putting communities and the environment at risk.
For the health and safety of our communities,
STOP Montezuma CarbonHub!
A Failed, Expensive Technology
It is vital to cut carbon emissions, but this carbon dumping scheme is not the answer.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), or carbon dumping schemes, are a flawed and inefficient technology that has repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered on its capture rates while providing cover for dirty industries.
The fossil fuel industry is counting on carbon storage as a scheme to continue extracting and refining fossil fuels. It requires vast amounts of energy and lengthens the lifespan of fossil fuel facilities.
Instead, we need to focus on the real climate solution: phasing out fossil fuel facilities.
Risking Catastrophe
A Threat to Biodiversity
There’s a Better Way
Any rupture in a CO2 pipeline would be a public health catastrophe. When carbon dioxide leaks into the air, it stays low and spreads quickly as a dense, white fog. It can lead to asphyxiation, seizures, loss of consciousness, and potentially death.
California has no safety regulations in place for CO2 pipelines, and federal rules are inadequate. Carbon dioxide pipelines are simply too big a risk, particularly in our earthquake-prone state.
The Montezuma Wetlands project is supposed to restore 1800 acres of tidal wetlands in the Delta ecosystem and protect endangered species. Drilling an injection well and building pipelines near this sensitive habitat would damage local ecosystems and threaten wildlife.
Instead of allowing the fossil fuel industry to keep polluting, we should switch to safer, cheaper, and proven renewable energy sources. Our priority needs to be an immediate community-driven just transition away from fossil fuels.
Learn more here or go to
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Contact us at [email protected]
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Check out our virtual flier here.
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1090
Carbon capture will subject frontline
communities to more pollution. We
already know that children playing
near fossil fuel power plants are at
greater risk for asthma and other
respiratory illnesses.
Carbon Waste Dumping poses
significant threats to public health
because of the risks associated with
compressed carbon dioxide leaking
from pipelines and injection wells.
Because compressed CO2 is more
dense than oxygen, pipeline leaks
displace the oxygen in air we
breathe leading to asphyxiation,
seizures, loss of consciousness, and
potentially death.
In 2020, a carbon pipeline ruptured
in Satartia, Mississippi. The CO2
stopped emergency vehicles in their
tracks, as it displaced the oxygen
needed for fuel combustion. It sent
49 people to the hospital, and many
victims still experienced symptoms
months later.
Negative Public
Health Impacts:
For the health and safety of our communities,
STOP Montezuma CarbonHub!
A Failed, Expensive Technology
It is vital to cut carbon emissions, but this carbon dumping scheme is not the answer. Worldwide, such projects have failed or are underperforming — despite billions of dollars spent on developing the technology.
The fossil fuel industry is counting on carbon storage as a scheme to continue extracting and refining fossil fuels. It requires vast amounts of energy and lengthens the lifespan of fossil fuel facilities.
New science data on safety risks and less than desired carbon reductions point to the urgent need to focus on the real climate solution: phasing out fossil fuel facilities.
Risking Catastrophe
A Threat to Biodiversity
There’s a Better Way
Any rupture in a CO2 pipeline would be a public health catastrophe. When carbon dioxide leaks into the air, it stays low and spreads quickly as a dense, white fog. It can lead to asphyxiation, seizures, loss of consciousness, and potentially death.
California has no safety regulations in place for CO2 pipelines, and federal rules are inadequate. Especially here in our earthquake-prone state, carbon dioxide pipelines are simply too big a risk.
Instead of allowing the fossil fuel industry to keep polluting, we should switch to safer, cheaper, renewable energy sources. All that money going to carbon waste dumping would be much better spent on building solar arrays and wind farms—and retraining displaced fossil fuel industry workers.
Contact us at [email protected]
The Montezuma Wetlands project is supposed to restore 1800 acres of tidal wetlands in the Delta ecosystem and protect endangered species. Drilling an injection well and building pipelines near this sensitive habitat would damage local ecosystems and threaten wildlife.
The Montezuma NorCal Carbon Sequestration Hub proposes to drill an injection well near the Montezuma wetlands, across Suisun Bay from Pittsburg & Antioch.
Dangerously compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil fuel facilities around the Bay would be collected and transported by barge and pipeline to the injection site, ultimately expanding the lifespan of the dirty facilities and putting communities and the environment at risk.
Learn more here or go to
https://linktr.ee/bayareacacti
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Check out our virtual flier here.
Contact us at [email protected]
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April 28, 2026
City Council
DATE: April 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Soheila Bana
Subject: Presentation by UC Berkeley Scientists and Community Partners on Earthquake Preparedness
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact to receiving this presentation. Any future policy recommendations that
require funding will be brought back to the full City
Council for a separate, thorough fiscal evaluation in the fall of 2026.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond sits atop a "tectonic time bomb."
The Hayward Fault has a high probability of producing a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake within the coming
decades. Because our city features high-consequence
industrial zones situated alongside residential
neighborhoods directly on the fault line, a major rupture threatens overlapping crises: structural collapses, fires, and severed evacuation routes.
Preparing for this catastrophic event requires moving
from simply learning about threats to acting on them. We have access to cutting-edge data (like the MyShake Early Warning App), the scientific models to simulate exactly how an earthquake will impact our infrastructure, and
dedicated grassroots community groups, but we currently lack a focused legislative strategy to tie these resources together. This agenda item bridges that gap.
AGENDA
REPORT
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April 28, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE a presentation from leading experts—the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab, Berkeley Center for Smart
Infrastructure, Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT), Emergency Communication (Em Comm), and
West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC)—
regarding local earthquake probabilities, regional
vulnerabilities - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-
3490).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond sits atop a "tectonic time bomb." The Hayward Fault has a high probability of producing a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake within the coming decades. Because our City features high-consequence industrial zones situated alongside residential neighborhoods directly on the fault line, a major rupture threatens overlapping crises: structural collapses, fires, and severed evacuation routes.
Preparing for this catastrophic event requires moving from simply learning about threats to acting on them. We have access to cutting-edge data (like the MyShake Early Warning App), the scientific models to simulate exactly how an earthquake will impact our infrastructure, and dedicated grassroots community groups, but we currently lack a focused legislative strategy to tie these resources together. This agenda item bridges that gap.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 –Combined Collaborative Presentation Slides provided by:
1. UC Berkeley Seismology Lab
2. Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure
3. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
4. Emergency Communication (Em Comm)
5. West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC)
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Earthquake Hazard
Hayward fault and Richmond
Sierra Boyd
Christina Valen
“California is all that it is cracked up to be”
Suresh Raman
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Intros
Suresh Raman
MS, Electrical Engineering
Software Professional for 30 years
MyShake Team Lead, BSL
Sierra Boyd
PhD, Earth and Planetary Science
Research Data Analyst, BSL
Christina Valen
MS, Computational Science
Data Analyst, BSL
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Quick facts – notable earthquakes in CA
• 1906
• 1989
• 1994
M7.9 San Francisco (widespread fires)
M6.9 Loma Prieta (freeway span collapse)
M6.7 Northridge (most expensive earthquake in the US)
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Measures of an Earthquake
Shaking Intensity and Magnitude
• Shaking Intensity, aka the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI), is a measure of the shaking caused by an
earthquake (it is what you feel)
• It is a subjective measure, not based on instrument readings (although instrument readings can supplement it)
• It will vary with distance and soil characteristics
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For the Hayward fault
Area of slippage is 110km * 8km
Length of slip is 2m
(all calculations in dyne-cm)
Mw = (2/3) * log10(3 * 1011 * 110 * 8 * 2 * 1012) – 10.7 M7.1
Earthquake
Measure -
Magnitude
• Magnitude is a measure of the size of the earthquake, specifically, the amount of energy released.
• No longer called the Richter scale
• It is now called just the magnitude scale (or “moment” magnitude scale) • It is from 1 to 10 (sort of), Northridge 1994 was M6.7 Mw = (2/3) * log10(rigidity of rock * area of contact * length of slip) – 10.7 For the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake (and Tsunami)
Rigidity is 3 * 1011 dyne/cm2
Area of slippage is 1100km * 120km
Length of slip is 10m
(all calculations in dyne-cm)
Mw = (2/3) * log10(3 * 1011 * 1100 * 120 * 10 * 1012) – 10.7 M9.03
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Mount Tambora, 1815
Yellowstone Caldera
What
event is
this, at
M2.3?
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Predicted Shaking due to an Earthquake of a given
Magnitude (ie Ground Motion Prediction)
Shaking (MMI) = function of Magnitude(M), Distance(D), Site conditions
For eg (Davidson-Wald, 2007, simplified):
• MMI = c1 + c2(M-6) + c3(M-6)^2 + c4*log(D)+c5(D)+c6(MlogD) Using the simplified equation and the constants from Davidson-Wald:
• A M7 earthquake at 10km (6mi) distance would cause MMI 8 shaking.
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Hayward fault major history
• Last notable earthquake was a M5.8 near Berkeley in 1870. • Previous M7 earthquake on the Hayward fault was in 1868, originated in Fremont and ruptured north till Berkeley. It had 6 ft of horizontal slip. • Last six major earthquakes occurred at intervals of 95 to 183 years, with an average interval of about 150 years.
• We are currently at 157 years!
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Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
(UCERF version 3)
● By the Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities ● Endorsed by USGS, Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), California Geological Survey (CGS)
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UCERF3 Fault Model
● Using 350 fault sections
● 250,000 fault scenarios
● Incl. multi-fault rupture
scenarios
● One of the fundamental
physical quantities being
evaluated in the models is the
amount of “moment”(energy)
locked/released due to
various slip scenarios.
The warmer colors (ie, towards red)
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UCERF3 rupture
probabilities for
earthquake >= M6.7
before 2044
Fault Name Probability
Southern San Andreas 53%
Northern San Andreas 33%
Calaveras 25%
Hayward 15%
Hayward-Rodgers Creek 32%
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Richmond Hazard Map by
Metropolitan Transport and Assoc. of Bay Area
Govts. (aka MT/ABAG)
https://mtc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4 a6f3f1259df42eab29b35dfcd086fc8
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This map shows a composite shaking hazard for the Bay Area based on the probability of many different possible earthquakes. The shaking level shown on the map has a 10% chance of being exceeded over the next 50 years.
Shaking Hazard Map
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Liquefaction susceptibility
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Thank You!
Questions?
Suresh Raman
Sierra Boyd
Christina Valen
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Road Network
250k nodes, 550k edges (OSM)
7 million people
13 people/road segment
Water Network
100k joints, 100k pipes (EBMUD)
1.4 million customers
14 people/pipe segment
System of Systems
“The benefit of infrastructure is diffused…”
“How do we show the value?”
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Interdependency - Alameda Case Study
2 Bassman T.J., Zsarnóczay A., Saw J., Wang S., Deierlein G.G., “High-Fidelity Testbed Development for Regional Risk Assessment in Alameda, California”, 12 Transportation & Water th NCEE, 2022 Infrastructure Inventory Generation Tools Ground Shaking and Permanent Deformation 1112
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We Can Expect Scenes Like This
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The sooner and the
better organized
we are, the less
time and expense
it will take for
recovery.
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Why Use Radios
After an
Earthquake?
• Radios may be the only
option to communicate in
your neighborhood and to
call out for help.
• Neighbors can
help first responders
by using hand-held
radios to report
victims and hazards,
and help save lives
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Richmond Emergency
Communication (EMCOMM)
Radio Operators train, drill and
practice regularly.
Communication is Key
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Richmond CERTs
(Community Emergency Response Teams)
train for immediate response.
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CERTs and EMCOMM Radio Operators are trained in the
Incident Command System (ICS).
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Richmond Communication / Incident Command Post Structure ICPs report Emergencies to the City EOC
Emergency
Operations
Center
Neighborhood
ICP
Damage
Assessment
Medical Team Fire
Team
SAR
Team
Ham
Radio
Ham
Radio
FRS
Radio FRS
Radio
GMRS Radio
Neighborhood
ICP
ICPs also communicate with each other.
Neighborhood Field Teams send messages to their ICP
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EMCOMM begins and ends in the Field.
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The Incident
Command Post
Communication
structure in
Richmond will
be used after
the earthquake
for recovery,
but…
To respond effectively
community volunteers
need support
•Caches of Supplies within
reach
• Emergency Response and
ICP Training for more
citizens
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Richmond Needs
More Neighborhood
Incident Command
Posts
• Neighbors helping
neighbors
• Training and using a
common structure
and language
• Communicating
when situations
cannot be handled
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Thank you and
Remember
• The sooner and the better
organized we are, the less
time and expense it will
take for recovery.
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The Power of
Neighbor-to-Neighbor
(N2N)
Rocky Saunders
West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council
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Neighbors are First Responders
• Neighbors helping neighbors is the first response action in any emergency or disaster event.
• N2N assistance within the first hour of an event (aka the “Golden Hour”) has the highest potential return for first aid and community response like evacuation.
• N2N is a force-multiplier leveraging fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical responses.
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N2N is an Investment Our Citizenry
• Investment in N2N is a leveraged investment in your citizenry. • N2N benefits includes:
• Delivering Disaster Response: first-aid, coordinated evacuations, effective neighborhood response including evacuations, if necessary • Building community awareness
• Creating an informed citizenry
• Summary: N2N is a force-multiplier that can leverage emergency response. It is an investment in Richmond’s citizenry.
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