Written Public Comments Received 6-9-26 — Richmond City Council, June 9, 2026

From: Purslow, Alyssa@BCDC
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 10:13:33 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet for the Budget Study Session, I urge you to adopt Staff's Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed to complete the Point Molate Bay Trail, which is currently under construction and can be finished this year.

This 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern boundary of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access to one of the Bay Area's most scenic and historically significant shorelines. Completion of the trail will expand opportunities for walking, biking, wildlife viewing, environmental education, and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike.

The project will also close a critical gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail network, improving regional connectivity and advancing longstanding goals for shoreline access around the Bay. By opening access to a previously inaccessible stretch of coastline, the trail will promote public health, support local tourism and economic activity, and allow more people to experience Richmond's natural and cultural resources.

With construction already underway, providing the remaining funding now represents a cost- effective investment that will ensure the public can realize the benefits of this project without delay. Completing the trail this year will maximize the value of prior public investments, avoid the risks and costs associated with project delays, and demonstrate the City's commitment to equitable access to parks, open space, and the waterfront.

Please support Staff's Option 2 and provide the funding necessary to complete this important public access project.

Kindly,
Alyssa Purslow
Enforcement Analyst
Phone: (415) 352-3619
Email: [email protected]

San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission 375 Beale St., Suite 510
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From: Amaya Williams-Segovia
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: CESP Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session, Support for Adopting Staff’s Option 2 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:43:03 PM
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Dear Mayor Martinez, Vice Mayor Robinson, Councilmembers Brown, Zepeda, Bana, Wilson, and Jimenez, I am submitting the attached letter, on behalf of Citizens for East Shore Parks, in support of adopting Staff's Option 2 (agenda item F1 Budget Study Session).

Thank you,
Amaya
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Amaya Williams-Segovia
Deputy Manager
Citizens for East Shore Parks
P.O. Box 6087, Albany, CA 94706
www.eastshorepark.org | (510) 524-5000

The mission of Citizens for East Shore Parks is to create a necklace of shoreline parks from the Oakland Estuary to the Carquinez Strait.

June 9, 2026

To: Mayor Eduardo Martinez, Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, Councilmembers Jamelia Brown, Cesar Zepeda, Soheila Bana, Sue Wilson, and Claudia Jimenez 450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804

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RE: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session, Support for Adopting Staff’s Option 2 Dear Mayor Martinez, Vice Mayor Robinson, Councilmembers Brown, Zepeda, Bana, Wilson, and Jimenez;

Citizens for East Shore Parks (CESP) strongly supports the adoption of Staff’s Option 2 in the Budget Study Session that will provide $1 million in funding needed for the Point Molate trail construction. This is an important project to complete to provide public access to this significant and historical part of the Richmond shoreline.

Thank you for all your leadership efforts in completing this important part of the Bay Trail.

In spite of all the tremendous efforts on the part of the Park District on the Bay Trail, there are some concerns. We are in strong support of the funds and suggest the issues raised here are items the City Council can address as conditions for funding the construction. We recommend the city address some of these concerns by putting in a rider:

1. Destruction of critical habit and trees occurred during construction of the Bay Trail through the B each Park. Although it is being addresse d by the Park District, careful consideration and supervision moving forward during further construction of the Bay T rail and the impacts on native plants, trees, and wildlife habitat are crucial.

2. Currently, the Bay Trail construction has been temporarily halted because . It is possible that the Bay Trail
may need to be re -routed so that it runs closer to Stenmark Drive. Should this need to occur, appropriate protocol should be in place regarding respectful negotiations with the local

3. A part of the Bay Trail that needs special consideration is the north end of the beach. EBRPD has already generously allowed the City of Richmond to determine the route to be taken by the Bay Trail across an eroded shoreline. The project is currently being considered by the Public Works Department and involves balancing Native American sacred sites in the area, bank stability, public a ccess to the beach, increased shoreline erosion, and loss of spawning capacity important for sport and commercial ﬁsheries, as well as Bay health.

Options going forward should be based on successful outcomes of negotiations with Native American tribal leaders as multiple issues are being balanced.

We are in strong support of the funding request. Resolution of these issues advances our shared goals to increase access to the shoreline, open up the trail, and establish Point Molate as a park with habitat protection and recreation for the community. The issues raised here are items the City Council may want to consider as conditions for funding the construction.

Sincerely,

Arthur Feinstein Robert Cheasty
CESP Board President CESP Executive Director
From: Anne Zesiger
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 9:54:13 PM
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Dear Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
I am a 36 year resident of Point Richmond and am writing you to support the funding needed to complete the Point Molate Bay trail. Having the outdoor recreation made more available to our local and visiting people will do wonders for ALL of us. It is incredible and beautiful land. Let’s show our pride and our care for the beautification of the area and to encourage and provide access to residents, hikers, bikers, picnickers, nature friends and visitors.

When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,

Anne Zesiger
Point Richmond, CA 94801
From: Barbara M
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:18:28 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

The Point Molate/Point San Pablo area is a rich resource for our city & attention should be given to developing this area responsibly & supporting its use by the public.

Sincerely,

Barbara Materna

From: Jonas Hackworth
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 1:12:03 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,

Bart Hackworth

From: Benjamin Schwartz
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 6:08:26 PM
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Hello,
As an avid cyclist and longtime user of the Bay trail, as well as previous member of the Richmond recreation and parks commission, I would like to express my strong support for funding of the Point Molate Bay trail.

Thank you
Benjamin Schwartz
From: Bill Helsel
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 12:47:42 PM
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Several friends and I frequently enjoy riding our bikes in the Point Molate area and would love to ride the Bay Trail extension you’re considering funding. We rode there recently and were happy to see construction of the trail in progress, but saw it still has a way to go. The completed trail will be a real asset to Richmond.

Thanks for your attention to this project.

Best wishes,
Bill Helsel (Richmond resident)
From: Brianna Stubbs
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 4:04:27 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Sincerely,
Brianna Stubbs
GoldenGate Ave Point Richmond CA 94801
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From: Briggs
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 3:02:40 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Briggs Nisbet
Palo Alto, Calif
From: TRAC
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 4:19:27 PM
Attachments: Bay Trail at Point Molate Project Map.pdf
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
Now under construction, the Point Molate Trail will be much more than 2.5 miles of multi-use trail for walking and cycling. It will provide first-time access to 2.5 miles of scenic, historic Bay shoreline where there is none, other than at Point Molate Beach Park, as shown by the attached map. The San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate will showcase the Winehaven Historic District and provide the only public access while awaiting planning, funding and establishment of the planned Regional Shoreline park.

When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed to complete funding of the Point Molate Bay Trail for opening by year end.

Bruce
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Bruce Beyaert, TRAC Chair
http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/109/TRAC

Trails Development - June 27, 2024
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Public Beach Park
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From: Cailin Notch
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Zoe Siegel
Subject: Please Adopt Staff Option 2
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:07:12 PM
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Dear Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in the Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Greenbelt Alliance's mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area’s lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate. As an organization we believe in protecting open space and expanding public access to nature. The build out of this trail directly supports our mission and vision.

Sincerely,
Cailin Notch
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East Bay Resilience Manager
Greenbelt Alliance
827 Broadway Ste 310 | Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: (415) 543-6771 ext. 305
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From: Caitlin Trahan
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 4:47:03 AM
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Sincerely,
Caitlin Trahan
Richmond, CA 94804
From: Soheila Bana
To: Coire Reilly
Cc: Soheila Bana; City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Re: Home Insurance and Fuel Reduction
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:32:31 PM
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Hi Coire,
Thank you for your email. I’m sharing your email with the city clerk to share as a public comment for the next budget meeting.

Dear City Clerk,
Could you please share the forwarded email as a public comment with the city council? Thank you,
Soheila
Please excuse any brevity & typos, using cell phone now.

Soheila Bana
(510) 779-7280
[email protected]
On Tue, May 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM Coire Reilly <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Councilmember Bana,
First off, thank you for all your efforts in working to make District 4 safe from wildfires. I wanted to just let you know how this issue is affecting my family directly.

Earlier this year, out of the blue, we lost our home owner insurance. We were unceremoniously sent an email stating that our coverage was not going to be renewed because we live in what is deemed to be a fire danger zone - Hilltop Green.

For months, we were not able to get our insurance broker to take us seriously and finally when he was able to find us a different insurance company our rates had literally doubled.

Anything that you and/or council can do to provide resources for fuel reduction will not only make our community safer but can also have a tangible effect on residents' pocketbook as well.

Thank you again for your efforts.
-Coire
From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comments
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 1:51:46 PM
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Good Afternoon Mayor Martinez, Council Members and Staff I am submitting the following comments into the Record:

1. I would go Along with Option 2 Because If you recall the Meetings from Last Month when City Departments Presented on their Budgets, one of the ideas that came out was the need to hire more staffing because Department Heads are not getting the support

2. Also to have the Chevron Funds to use to hire a consultant to redo the Class and Comp Study Sincerely
Cordell
From: David Roth
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 9:43:28 PM
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Please do not waste city funds that provides lawyers and techies that have $3000 bikes and ugly pants any more exclusive thrill paths at worker expense
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From: Erin Pang
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Subject: Public Comments Agenda Item #F1 - Support for Funding Pt Molate Bay Trail Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 4:55:16 PM
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Dear City Council,
I’m writing on behalf of Save The Bay to urge you to adopt Staff's Budget Option 2 and provide the $1 million in funding needed to complete the Point Molate Bay Trail in tomorrow’s city council meeting.

Please find our comment letter attached.

Thank you,

Erin Pang

POLICY MANAGER
[email protected] | 510-463-6809 | www.saveSFbay.org
Pronouns: she, her

Protect and Restore San Francisco Bay
For People and Wildlife

LOCATION MAP
Point Molate
Public Beach Park
Winehaven
Historic
District
Chevron Corporation
Stenm
ark Dr
Stenmark Dr
Legend
SF Bay Trail
EBRPD Trail Segment A
Richmond Trail Segment B
Proposed SF Bay Trail
Existing SF Bay Trail
Point
San Pablo
Harbor
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation
From: George P. Post
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Trac
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:43:03 PM
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From: TRAC
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce Beyaert; Gordon Gladstone Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 3:41:22 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
Richmond resident Gordon Gladstone asked TRAC to forward his message below to you.

Bruce
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Bruce Beyaert, TRAC Chair
[email protected]
Mobile 510-789-3078
http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/109/TRAC
From: Gordon Gladstone <[email protected]>
Subject: Richmond city council
Date: June 7, 2026 at 2:58:10 PM PDT
Richmond City Council Members,
As ai Richmond City resident, I urge you to provide the funding needed to complete the multi use trail from the RSR bridge to Pt Molate. Providing outdoor recreational opportunities is a core function of good municipal governance.

Thank you for your consideration.

Gordon Gladstone
Richmond CA

From: Blue Rabbit
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 9:44:33 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Han-Yu Loo
Richmond, CA 94804
From: Janet Heckmann
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce & Sandra Beyaert Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session (Option 2) Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:33:33 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Councilors
During your Budget Study Session, please vote for Staff’s 2nd option that will help with one million in funding for the Pt. Molate trail currently under construction.

The trail will provide useful public access on this underused and beautiful shoreline of ours, a place where you can see the Richmond Bridge from the other side.

Sincerely,
Janet and Michael Heckmann
Richmond CA 94801

From: Jean Reynolds
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected]; Jean Reynolds Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:34:22 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Council Members,
Please adopt a budget that provides $1 million to fund the Point Molate Bay Trail segment so it can be completed as planned this year. Do not delay this vital project.

The 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

I recently took a guided tour of the area slated for the Bay Trail, and would love to be able to bike and hike there on my own. The completed trail segment would open opportunities for the type of nature encounters we all need for our mental and physical wholeness. If you have the vision to fund its completion now, it will be a gift to the community for years to come.

Sincerely,
Jean Reynolds
Richmond
From: Jeff Judkins
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:27:31 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Jeff Judkins
Richmond Resident
From: Jennifer Watters
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:11:27 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
The 2.5-mile multi-use trail under construction between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access to this scenic, historic shoreline. When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the completion this year of the Point Molate Bay Trail.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Watters
Point Richmond, CA 94801
From: Joseph Puleo
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; TRAC
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:12:16 PM
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I have been a Beach Park volunteer who along with others created the path that has become the under-construction Bay Trail for the past 10+ years. I have devoted hundreds of hours to the park and trail which is a Richmond treasure offering people an unobstructed trail along the bay from the bridge north to Wine Haven that has never been available to the public. Please approve the additional $1 million the finish the city commitment to the completion of this impressive project.

Thank you for the help I know you will provide. Joe Puleo

From: Jordan DeStaebler
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 2:18:24 PM
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I’m writing to express my support for the Richmond City Council to financially support the completion of the Bay Trail segment connecting to Point Molate.

Jordan DeStaebler
Richmond. 94801
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From: Karen Buchanan
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce Beyaert
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 11:55:41 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,

When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

I have been leading History Hikes around the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 16 years, and have been an avid user of various segments of the San Francisco Bay Trail since its inception.

In 2016, I was tapped by the then-Executive Director of the Richmond Visitor & Convention Bureau (later rebranded as Visit Richmond CA, on whose board I served from 2018 until it was dissolved in 2020) to lead history tours of the Point Molate shoreline. Those tours would have been hard to lead with so much of the shoreline cut off from public access.

Please make sure that you prioritize the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail when you have your budget discussions.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Karen Buchanan
30-Year Public Employee
Richmond Resident
Board President, Richmond Museum Association
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I strongly support the provision of the additional $1.0 million needed to complete the Point Molate Bay Trail this year. Thank you.

Kathleen Harriman
167 Marina Lakes Drive
Richmond CA 94804
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Dear Mayor Martinez & Council
Members,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for complete ruin of Point Molate Bay Trail
The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this incredibly scenic, historic shoreline.

Most Sincerely,
Kaylynn Schreve
Richmond, CA 94801
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Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:32:47 PM
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To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 4:11:11 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Laura Palko

From: Laurel Bellon
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 2:19:39 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Laurel Bellon
Richmond 94805
From: Lauren Schiffman
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:48:12 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2.5-mile multiuse trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter.

Lauren Schiffman
Richmond, CA
From: Lucy Snow
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 3:18:13 PM
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City Council,

As a 24 yr tax paying resident of Richmond, please support Staff's Option 2 and approve the $1.0 million needed to finish the Point Molate Bay Trail, which is currently under construction. This 2.5- mile trail for walkers, cyclists, and other users will run between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern edge of Point Molate, finally opening up this beautiful, historic stretch of shoreline to the public. I would love to walk it in my lifetime.

Thank you,

Lucy Snow
Richmond CA
From: Matthew Héberger
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:37:10 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
I encourage you to adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year.

Completing this segment of the Bay Trail will help advance the long-term vision to make the Bay and its shoreline more accessible to everyone.

Sincerely,
Matthew Heberger
Richmond, CA 94805

From: Michael Mejia
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:54:16 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,

I recall our East Richmond Neighborhood Council working on the Blue Ribbon Committee to support investigation of the best use of Pt. Molate in the early 90s. Knowing that EBRPD has picked up the ball inspires a lot of confidence in the future of this prize.

It looks like the project could use a boost to add to the splendid lengths of Bay Trail we host in our town. I doubt many other projects would benefit the citizens of the city of Richmond more than with just a $1,000,000 investment. It will affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people into the future. It speaks of easy recreation, access for all, ambiance and history.

Sincerely,
Michael Mejia

Richmond CA 94805

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From: James Elwell
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 7:33:26 PM
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Richmond City Council
In regards to continuing the capital project extending the Bay Trail through Point Molate. As a senior citizen I have often ridden my bike to Point Molate but have avoided it lately due to several steep hills on the way to the beach. The in progress trail construction appears to follow the shore and be a great level path for everyone! Please fund this potential treasure. You won’t regret it.

Thank you
Mike Elwell
Richmond , CA 94801
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From: Miriam Joscelyn
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:30:23 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
I have been biking to Point San Pablo Harbor for at least 2 decades. I have had to walk up the hill every time as I do not have the strength to pedal it. Now that I have an e-bike I can pedal up the hill. When I first discovered discovered the Harbor it was possible to walk along the abandoned railroad tracks back to the fork in the road to Point Molate Beach. Creating a public trail for use would make a wonderful and scenic addition to the walking and biking public.

As a Richmond resident I support the city funding Staff Option 2 to provide the $1.0 million in funding to complete the 2.5 multi-use trail between the Richmond- SanRafael Bridge and northern border of Point Molate shoreline.

I am also a docent at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park. I often have the opportunity to tell visitors about the drive along Stenmark Drive to the Point Molate Beach. I would love to be able to tell them there is a walk/hike/bike trail all the way to Point San Pablo Harbor.

Sincerely,

Miriam Joscelyn
Richmond, CA 94805

From: Moses Vaughan
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria
Subject: Funding decisions
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 3:47:52 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline. This is long overdue.

Sincerely,
Moses Vaughan
Point Richmond

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From: Moses Vaughan
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 3:45:26 PM
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From: Patricia Tostenson
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 5:05:10 PM
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Please support the Point Molate bay trail. This is an incredible opportunity for the citizens of Richmond and beyond. Patricia Tostenson, Point Richmond Sent from Gmail Mobile
From: Philip Maynard
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce Beyaert
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session, Support for Bay Trail through Pt. Molate Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 7:17:09 PM
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Dear Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session coming up, please, please, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. As a long time Richmond resident I have been anxiously looking forward to being able to bike and hike the Bay trail through Pt. Molate to Point San Pablo for 3 decades. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public Richmond access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Sincerely,
Philip Maynard
Richmond, CA, 94804
From: Philip Rosenthal
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session -please HOLD OFF on funding Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 4:45:41 PM
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Hello Council members,
Although the Bay trail is a worthy expenditure… $1 million more of Richmond taxpayers money to provide a trail for the entire Bay Area is questionable.

Taxpayers and concerned residents are begging for expensive corrections to some existing infrastructure programs, such as the Cutting Boulevard gridlock and emergency evacuation issues, and some more basic issues such as crosswalk safety around elementary schools, broken sidewalks, and lack of handicapped availability.

The City of Richmond is already paying well more than it’s fair share of Bay Trail maintenance and infrastructure, so as enticing as the match funding might be, I think that the city has more pressing problems than continuing this (desirable) bike trail to nowhere. Let the state, East Bay Parks , and the county pay.

Philip Rosenthal
From: Richard Katz
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 5:53:55 PM
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Please fund the Bay Trail to pt Molate
thanks
Richard
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From: Rick Coates
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 9:51:54 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,

Sincerely,
Rick Coates
Executive Director
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Promoting EcoTourism and Green Travel.

It's the Journey not just the Destination!
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From: Rosemary Corbin
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 3:50:34 PM
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Mayor Martinez and Richmond City Council members:

When you meet in your budget session please adopt Staff’s Opinion #2 to provide the $1 million in funding needed to complete the portion of the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction. When completed this trail will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Thank you,
Rosemary M. Corbin
Former Mayor of Richmond and
Former Chair of the S.F. Bay Trail Advisory Committee
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To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Fw: Comment for today"s city council meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:25:37 PM
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Please see comments for today's city council meeting below. I was not sure what address to send comments to.

Dear Members of the City Council,
I am writing in strong support of allocating city funding for at least one Care Navigator position within the ROCK program.

Care Navigators are an essential component of effective outreach teams. By providing consistent follow-up with clients, they facilitate longer-term placements and meaningfully reduce the number of individuals who repeatedly rely on ROCK, police dispatch, and other city services. A dedicated Navigator also relieves a significant portion of the workload carried by ROCK responders, helping to prevent burnout and reduce staff turnover — both of which carry their own substantial costs.

Equally important, a single, consistent point of contact dramatically improves the client experience, which in turn leads to better outcomes and greater program effectiveness.

While the upfront cost of hiring a Care Navigator may appear significant, I believe this investment will yield considerable long-term savings through improved operational efficiency and reduced demand on city resources.

Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.

Respectfully,

Sahai Burrowes, PhD, MALD
Associate Professor, Public Health Program
Chair, Global Health Concentration
Touro University California
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From: Salma Berumen
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; TRAC
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:09:51 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,
Salma
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From: TRAC
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Sara Goolsby
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 3:54:36 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
Sara Goolsby or 817 37th St., Richmond asked TRAC to forward her message below.

Bruce
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[email protected]
Mobile 510-789-3078
http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/
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Subject: TRAC
Date: June 6, 2026 at 4:07:29 PM PDT
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2,5- mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline..

Sincerely,

Sara Goolsby
Richmond 94805

From: Shelby Pope
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 5:21:27 PM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail! Adding this path this year would be a huge boon for Richmond as both a biking/walking destination and would show the city's commitment to non-car alternatives that are better for the environment. I love to show off cool Richmond spots from my friends who live in Berkeley and Oakland, and this area is such a beautiful one to highlight!
Thanks for your time and consideration!
Shelby Pope
5818 Columbia Ave
Richmond CA 94804
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From: Steven Stenberg
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 7:16:10 AM
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I support the funding of $1M to finance the new trail to Point Molate. For me, this isn’t a discretionary spending item. Rather an exciting public project for the benefit of all Richmond residents.

Regards,

Steven Stenberg

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From: susan white
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; [email protected] Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:28:38 PM
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Please choose option 2 in the budget study session to provide 1.0 million to complete the Pt Molate bay trail this year.

We all know the benefits of being in nature, mental and physical. The city of Richmond can choose now, to fund completion of the Bay Trail and provide additional opportunities for everybody — kids and adults! — to get outside and experience the wonders of living on this Bay. Lead the Way! Susie White
Richmond
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From: TRAC
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce Beyaert
Subject: Public Comments - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:02:45 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
Toody Maher or Pogo Parks asked that TRAC forward to you her email asking that you provide the $1 million in funding needed to complete construction for the Point Molate Bay Trail.

Bruce
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Bruce Beyaert, TRAC Chair
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Mobile 510-789-3078
http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/109/TRAC
From: Toody Maher <[email protected]>
Subject: Pogo Park Letter of Support for Staff's Option 2 Date: June 9, 2026 at 10:51:06 AM PDT
To: Bruce Beyaert <[email protected]>
Dear Mayor Martinez and City Council Members,
I am writing to encourage you to support Staff's Option 2 during today's Budget Study Session — in order to provide the $1 million in funding needed to complete construction for the Point Molate Bay Trail. The completion of this project will be monumental to the city and residents, making 2.5 miles of historic shoreline finally accessible to the public.

Thank you,
Toody Maher & Pogo Park
2604 Roosevelt Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
From: Warren Wells
To: City Clerk Dept User; Jamelia Brown; Sue Wilson; Soheila Bana; Cesar Zepeda; Doria Robinson; Claudia Jimenez; Eduardo Martinez
Cc: Shasa Curl; Daniel Chavarria; Bruce Beyaert
Subject: Public Comment - Agenda Item F1 Budget Study Session Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 9:53:29 AM
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Mayor Martinez and City Councilors,
When you meet in the Budget Study Session, please adopt Staff’s Option 2 and provide the $1.0 million in funding needed for the Point Molate Bay Trail now under construction for completion this year. The 2.5-mile multi-use trail between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the northern border of Point Molate will provide long-awaited public access for enjoyment of this scenic, historic shoreline.

Sincerely,
Warren J. Wells, AICP
Policy & Planning Director
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
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Warren J. Wells, AICP
Policy & Planning Director
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
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Richmond City CouncilJune 9, 2026

Richmond City Council
June 9, 2026