Reso. No. XX-26
RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
RATIFYING A PRIOR TRANSFER FROM THE SANTA RITA ROAD
STABILIZATION PROJECT, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE ATP QUICK BUILD – CUTTING/HOFFMAN PROJECT, AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO EVALUATE FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE SANTA FE AVENUE SLOPE STABILIZATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2023, a slope failure occurred along Santa Fe Avenue in Point Richmond resulting in erosion, debris flow, and impacts to the public right-of-way, drainage system, and adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, an engineering field report determined that the failure was primarily attributed to uncontrolled surface runoff and drainage deficiencies; and WHEREAS, the City previously transferred $72,623.62 in unspent funds from the Santa Rita Road Stabilization Project to the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project within the Storm Drainage & Watershed Program, consistent with the Adopted Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 9225); and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified an additional $205,502.81 in unspent funds from the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Quick Build – Cutting/Hoffman Project that is available for transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed appropriation of $278,126.43 will fund design and geotechnical services necessary to develop a permanent slope stabilization solution; and WHEREAS, the design phase will define the scope and cost of construction, which will require a future City Council appropriation; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends considering inclusion of $1,000,000 from the Insurance Reserve Fund to the General Capital Fund in FY 2026–27 budget to support the future construction phase of the project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by reference. The City Council further finds that the Agenda Report accompanying this item has served as the basis for the actions taken in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council hereby ratifies the administrative transfer of $72,623.62 from the Santa Rita Road Stabilization Project to the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project.
Section 3. The City Council hereby approves the transfer and appropriation of $205,502.81 from the ATP Quick Build – Cutting/Hoffman Project to the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project and authorizes the Public Works Department to implement these appropriations within the General Capital Fund budget to support design and geotechnical services.
Section 4. The City Council hereby directs staff to evaluate and, as appropriate, include the transfer and appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Insurance Reserve Fund to the General Capital Fund in the FY 2026–27 budget for the construction phase of the Santa Fe Avenue Slope Stabilization Project.
Section 5. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based. These records are maintained at the Office of the City Clerk, Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.
Reso. No. XX-26
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. *********************
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 May 19, 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:
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. XX-26, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on May 19, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond