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RESOLUTION NO. xx-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
APPROVING ROADWAY MODIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MCBRYDE
AVENUE SAFE ROUTES TO PARK PROJECT, INCLUDING CLOSURE OF THE
DIRECT VEHICULAR CONNECTION BETWEEN GLENN AVENUE AND MCBRYDE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is implementing the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project (“Project”) to improve roadway safety, pedestrian accessibility, bicycle connectivity, and multimodal circulation along the McBryde Avenue corridor; and WHEREAS, the Project includes traffic calming improvements, bicycle facilities, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, paving improvements, sidewalks, and updated signage and striping; and
WHEREAS, City staff evaluated operational and safety conditions at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue, including roadway geometry, limited sight distance, short block spacing, intersection skew, vehicular conflict points, and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that closure of the direct vehicular connection between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue would improve roadway safety, reduce cut-through traffic, simplify circulation patterns, and support multimodal access associated with the Project; and WHEREAS, the proposed roadway modifications would maintain neighborhood access through the surrounding street network, including access between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue through Yuba Avenue; and
WHEREAS, staff coordinated with the City of San Pablo, Richmond Fire Department, and Richmond Police Department regarding the proposed roadway modifications and emergency access considerations; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Pablo reviewed the proposed improvement plans and provided written support for the roadway modifications associated with the Project; and WHEREAS, City staff conducted community outreach regarding the proposed roadway modifications and received generally positive public feedback; and WHEREAS, the roadway modifications are funded through the One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG3) and are included in the approved Fiscal Year 2025–2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond that:
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 approves roadway modifications associated with the McBryde Avenue Safe Routes to Park Project, including closure of the direct vehicular connection between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue.
Section 3. The City Council further finds that the proposed roadway modifications will maintain neighborhood access through the surrounding street network, including access between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue through Yuba Avenue, while improving roadway safety and reducing cut-through traffic.
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Section 4. The City Council further directs that pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between Glenn Avenue and McBryde Avenue shall be maintained as part of the roadway modifications, subject to final engineering design and operational requirements.
Section 5. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all administrative actions necessary to implement the approved roadway modifications, including coordination with the City of San Pablo and execution of related permits, agreements, and implementation documents consistent with this Resolution.
Section 6. 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.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. *********************
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held June XX, 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
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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 June XX, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond