Agenda — Richmond City Council, July 28, 2026 (part 15 of 15)

July 28, 2026
Department
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Shasa Curl, City Manager
Aaron Osorio, Fire Chief
Emily Combs, Director of Finance
Subject: Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure for Fire Station Improvements
and Adoption of a Resolution Placing the Measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Ballot
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Adoption of the proposed ordinance and resolution does not authorize the issuance of debt or result in an
immediate fiscal impact. If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, the City would be authorized to issue up to $120 million in general obligation bonds to finance eligible fire station capital improvements. Debt service on the bonds would be repaid from a voter-approved ad valorem
property tax, not from the City's General Fund.

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July 21, 2026

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

The City Council is being asked to adopt the ordinance
on second reading ordering the submission of a General
Obligation Bond Measure to the qualified voters of the
City at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and to adopt a resolution placing the measure on the
November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ballot,
requesting consolidation with the statewide general
election, and setting procedural details necessary to
conduct the election.

AGENDA
REPORT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: ADOPT an ordinance (second reading) ordering the submission of a proposition authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to the qualified voters of the City of Richmond at the November 3, 2026, General
Municipal Election; and ADOPT a resolution placing a
measure to authorize the City of Richmond to issue
general obligation bonds at the General Municipal
Election to be held on November 3, 2026, requesting
consolidation with the statewide general election, and
setting procedural details – Fire Department/Finance
Department/City Manager's Office (Chief Aaron Osorio
510-307-8021/Emily Combs 510-890-5534/Shasa Curl
510-620-6512).

DISCUSSION:

On July 21, 2026, the City Council adopted a Resolution Determining Necessity finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition, construction, and improvement of fire station facilities and introduced an ordinance ordering the submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure to the qualified voters of the City.

These actions initiated the statutory process required to place the proposed bond measure before the voters.

The ordinance returns for second reading and adoption, as required by law, to formally submit the proposed General Obligation Bond Measure to the voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.

The proposed resolution places the measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ballot, requests consolidation with the statewide general election, requests election services from the Contra Costa County Elections Division, establishes deadlines and procedures for the impartial analysis, ballot arguments, and rebuttal arguments, and authorizes City officials to complete and submit the required election documents.

If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters, the measure would authorize the City to issue up to $120 million in general obligation bonds to finance eligible fire station capital improvements, including the repair, reconstruction, modernization, and seismic improvement of fire stations and related public safety facilities. Bond proceeds may only be used for voter-approved capital improvements and related eligible costs. Debt service on the bonds would be repaid through a voter-approved ad valorem property tax and would not be paid from the City's General Fund.

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If the ordinance and resolution are adopted, City staff will submit the required election materials to the Contra Costa County Elections Division in accordance with the statutory election calendar. The General Obligation Bond Measure will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ballot for voter consideration. If approved by at least two-thirds of the voters, the City would be authorized to issue general obligation bonds to finance the approved fire station capital improvements.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – Ordinance Ordering Submission of a General Obligation Bond Measure Attachment 2 – Resolution Placing a Measure for General Municipal Election Attachment 3 – Tax Rate Statement
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ORDINANCE NO. N.S.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION OF

INCURRING A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE

CITY OF RICHMOND AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF THE

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN

MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of Richmond, California (the “City”) adopted, by a two-thirds vote of all its members, a resolution entitled “A resolution of the City Council of the City of Richmond, California, determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvement projects, and their financing through the issuance of general obligation bonds,” pursuant to which the City Council has found and determined that the public interest and necessity demand the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the cost of acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvements, consisting generally of: the repair, reconstruction, and seismic retrofit of aging and seismically unsafe fire stations; the renovation of firefighter living quarters, including abatement and removal of mold and asbestos; the repair and replacement of deteriorating electrical, roofing, and plumbing systems; and other improvements to fire stations and related facilities necessary to support rapid 911 emergency medical and fire response, all as more particularly described in the Measure (as hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, existing funds and funding sources are inadequate to finance said improvements; and
WHEREAS, to provide for the issuance by the City of general obligation bonds to provide financing for said improvements, it is necessary for the City Council to adopt an ordinance ordering the submission of the proposition of incurring bonded indebtedness for such purpose to the qualified voters of the City at a municipal election; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit said ballot measure to the qualified voters of the City at the regular election to be held in the City on November 3, 2026, and to consolidate the bond election with other elections held within the City on that date; The City Council of the City of Richmond do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Findings. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and the City Council so finds and determines.

Section 2. Purpose and Intent. Pursuant to the authority provided by the California Government Code and California Elections Code, the City Council proposes to order the submission of a proposition of incurring bond indebtedness to the qualified voters of the City at the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026.

Section 3. Call for Election. The City Council hereby orders that a proposition of incurring bond indebtedness (hereinafter referred to as the “Measure”) be submitted to the qualified voters of the City in the form, and for the purposes, set forth in the Measure at the regular election to be held on November 3, 2026.

Section 4. Measure. The City Council hereby submits the Measure to the qualified voters of the City, at the regular election to be held on November 3, 2026. The statement of the Measure shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 5. Object and Purpose of Bonds. The Measure authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”), the object and purpose of which is to finance the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain property to be used for municipal purposes (the “Improvements”), consisting of the following:
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(a) Repair, replace, or reconstruct fire stations that are deteriorating and/or seismically unsafe, including stations that are approximately 80 years old, with reconstruction undertaken where the City Council determines that replacement is more practical than renovation;
(b) Renovate, upgrade, reconstruct, or acquire firefighter living quarters, whether located at a fire station or elsewhere, including abatement and removal of mold and asbestos, to meet current (then-applicable, i.e., as of the time of construction) building code and industry standards;
(c) Repair or replace deteriorating electrical systems and infrastructure at fire stations;
(d) Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and piping at fire stations to address leaks and deferred maintenance;
(e) Make structural, seismic, and other resiliency improvements at fire stations, in addition to those described above, to improve their ability to remain operational during and after earthquakes, fires, floods, and other disasters or emergencies; (f) Repair, replace, or install fixtures and other permanently installed building systems at fire stations, including emergency generators, HVAC systems, and communications infrastructure, and make other building repairs and improvements at fire stations, to address conditions that impair their function in supporting rapid 911 emergency medical and fire response; and (g) Construct, renovate, upgrade, reconstruct, or acquire training facilities, administrative offices, apparatus bays, and other facilities supporting Fire Department operations.

The Improvements together constitute, and are intended by the City Council to constitute, a single, unified plan and program of municipal improvements for the City, and the listing of individual projects is intended to describe the components of that unified plan.

The authorized Improvements also include all work, facilities and expenditures necessary and incidental to the projects described above. Examples of such work, facilities, and expenditures include, but are not limited to: costs of design, engineering, architect and other professional services, inspections, site preparation, utilities, landscaping, construction management and other planning and permitting, legal, accounting and similar costs; a customary construction contingency; demolition and disposal of existing structures; rental or construction of storage facilities and other space on an interim basis for materials and other equipment and furnishings displaced during construction; addressing unforeseen conditions revealed by construction or renovation, and other necessary improvements required to comply with existing building codes and other applicable law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act; costs of the bond election; bond issuance costs; project administration during the duration of such projects; and financing and interest costs on the Bonds. Proceeds of the Bonds shall be applied only to the acquisition or improvement of real property, including fixtures and other equipment constituting improvements to real property, and to costs necessary or incidental thereto, consistent with Section 1(b)(2) of Article XIII A of the California Constitution.

The final costs, locations, designs, layouts and other components of the Improvements will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded, and projects are completed. The City Council shall determine the priority, order, and timing of the Improvements, the Improvements may be undertaken and completed in any order, and the completion of any individual project is not contingent upon the completion of any other project. The City Council cannot guarantee that the Bonds will provide sufficient funds to allow completion of all needed Improvements.

Section 6. Estimated Cost of Improvements. The estimated cost of the Improvements is $120,000,000. The estimated cost includes legal or other fees, the costs of printing the Bonds, and other costs and expenses incidental to or connected with the authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds. To the extent the Improvements financed are revenue-producing public works, the 2923
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cost of the Improvements may also include bond interest estimated to accrue during the construction period and for a period of not to exceed 12 months after completion of construction.

Section 7. Principal Amount of Bonds. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued is not to exceed $120,000,000.

Section 8. Maximum Interest Rate. The maximum rate of interest to be paid on the Bonds shall be 12% per annum. Said interest shall be payable semiannually, except that interest for the first year after the date of the Bonds may be made payable at the end of said year.

Section 9. Issuance and Sale of Bonds. The City proposes to issue and sell the Bonds pursuant to Article 1, commencing with Section 43600, of Chapter 4 of Division 4 of Title 4 of the California Government Code, or Article 4.5, commencing with Section 53506, of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, in one or more series, in the maximum amount and for the objects and purposes set forth above if two-thirds of all qualified voters voting on the proposition set forth above vote in favor thereof. The Bonds will be general obligations of the City payable from and secured by ad valorem taxes levied and collected in the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of California. The revenue generated from the ad valorem tax levied and collected will be used for the payment of debt service on the Bonds. All the Bonds shall be equally and ratably secured, without priority, by the taxing power of the City.

Section 10. Manner of Conducting Election. The election on the Measure held on November 3, 2026 shall be held and conducted, election officers appointed, voting precincts designated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots counted, and returned, returns canvassed, results declared, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election shall be regulated and done in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the election with which it is consolidated.

Section 11. Procedure for Voting on Proposition. Ballots for the election shall be provided in the form and in the number provided by law. Voters shall be provided an opportunity to vote for or against the proposition on the ballot, in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the authorized officers of the County of Contra Costa charged with conducting the election.

Section 12. Accountability Requirements. In accordance with Sections 53410 and 53411 of the California Government Code, the City Council hereby adopts the following accountability requirements relating to the Bonds:
(a) The specific purpose of the Bonds is to finance the Improvements; and (b) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in the Measure and not for any other purpose; and (c) The proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited into a separate account to be created and held by the City; and
(d) The Director of Finance of the City shall file a report with the Richmond City Council at least annually showing the amount of Bond proceeds collected and expended, and the status of the Improvements; and
(e) The City Council shall appoint a committee comprised of residents of the City to provide community oversight over the expenditure of the Bond proceeds. The size, composition, and specific responsibilities of the Community Oversight Committee will be determined by separate action of the City Council prior to the issuance of any of the Bonds; and
(f) All expenditures also will be subject to an annual independent financial audit to confirm that Bond expenditures are consistent with the intent of the Measure.

Section 13. Identification of Tax. The tax imposed by the Measure is an ad valorem tax levied upon taxable real property in the City, and will be used to pay the principal and interest on the Bonds.
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Section 14. Official Actions. The Mayor, the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Finance, the City Clerk, and any of their designees, are hereby authorized to execute any documents and to perform all acts necessary to place the Measure on the ballot.

Section 15. Tax Rate Statement. The City Council hereby finds that the estimates and projections contained in the Measure and in the Tax Rate Statement required by Section 9401 of the California Elections Code presented at this meeting and on file with the City Clerk have been made based on currently available information, but depend on a number of variables which are subject to variation. Such estimates and projections have been made in good faith and are not binding or intended to be limitations on the terms of the general obligation bonds proposed to be authorized in the Measure. The City Manager and Director of Finance, each acting alone, are hereby authorized to finalize and execute the Tax Rate Statement, and to file the tax rate statement with the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters.

Section 16. Interpretation. The provisions of this Ordinance, being necessary for the health, welfare, and safety of the City and its residents, is to be liberally interpreted to carry out its purposes. No error, irregularity or informality, and no neglect or omission of any officer, in any proceeding taken related to the submission of the Measure to the qualified voters of the City shall void or invalidate any such proceeding, any Bonds issued by the City or any levy of ad valorem taxes to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds.

Section 17. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

Section 18. Publication of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once a day for at least seven days in a newspaper published at least six days a week in the City, or once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published less than six days a week in the City. The first of said publications shall, in either event, be within 15 days after the adoption of this Ordinance. If there are no such newspapers, it shall be posted in three public places in the City for two succeeding weeks. No other notice need be given.

Section 19. Effective Date. In accordance with Section 36937(a) of the California Government Code, this Ordinance shall become effective immediately, as an ordinance relating to an election, upon its adoption by two-thirds vote of all the members of the City Council. *****************************
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First introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Richmond held on July 21, 2026, and finally passed and adopted at a regular meeting held on July 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:

Mayor
Approved as to form:

Interim City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AUTHORIZING

THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA TO

ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

TO FINANCE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Section 1. Findings.

WHEREAS, rapid response to fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters depends on a fire department infrastructure that is safe, reliable, and operational when needed, and much of the fire station infrastructure of the City of Richmond, California (the “City”) has aged well beyond its intended useful life and no longer reliably meets that need; and WHEREAS, deferred maintenance and the physical deterioration of the City’s aging fire stations, if left unaddressed, will continue to increase over time, resulting in higher repair costs, greater risk of facility failure, and increased risk to firefighters, paramedics, and the public they serve; and
WHEREAS, the City, like many California communities, faces heightened exposure to earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters, and it is essential that public safety infrastructure be capable of remaining operational and supporting emergency response efforts during and after such events; and
WHEREAS, modern fire protection and emergency medical services require facilities and working conditions that meet current health, safety, and operational standards, and the City has an ongoing responsibility to maintain its public safety infrastructure accordingly; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety to issue general obligation bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, and improvement of fire stations and related facilities, as more particularly described in this Measure, in order to protect the public and ensure the continued delivery of essential fire and emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to issue general obligation bonds to finance the acquisition, construction and improvement of municipal improvement projects, and the City Council has found and determined that the public interest and necessity demand the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the cost of acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvements, consisting generally of: the repair, reconstruction, and seismic retrofit of aging and seismically unsafe fire stations; the renovation of firefighter living quarters, including abatement and removal of mold and asbestos; the repair and replacement of deteriorating electrical, roofing, and plumbing systems; and other improvements to fire stations and related facilities necessary to support rapid 911 emergency medical and fire response, all as more particularly described in this Measure; and
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WHEREAS, existing funds and funding sources are inadequate to finance said improvements; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of general obligation bonds is the most cost-effective means available to the City to finance said improvements, as general obligation bonds typically bear lower interest rates than other forms of financing due to the security provided by the City’s ad valorem tax pledge, thereby minimizing the overall cost to taxpayers of funding these necessary public safety improvements;
Section 2. Object and Purpose of Bonds.

This Measure authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”), the object and purpose of which is to finance the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain property to be used for municipal purposes (the “Improvements”), consisting of the following:
(a) Repair, replace, or reconstruct fire stations that are deteriorating and/or seismically unsafe, including stations that are approximately 80 years old, with reconstruction undertaken where the City Council determines that replacement is more practical than renovation;
(b) Renovate, upgrade, reconstruct, or acquire firefighter living quarters, whether located at a fire station or elsewhere, including abatement and removal of mold and asbestos, to meet current (then-applicable, i.e., as of the time of construction) building code and industry standards;
(c) Repair or replace deteriorating electrical systems and infrastructure at fire stations;
(d) Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, and piping at fire stations to address leaks and deferred maintenance;
(e) Make structural, seismic, and other resiliency improvements at fire stations, in addition to those described above, to improve their ability to remain operational during and after earthquakes, fires, floods, and other disasters or emergencies; (f) Repair, replace, or install fixtures and other permanently installed building systems at fire stations, including emergency generators, HVAC systems, and communications infrastructure, and make other building repairs and improvements at fire stations, to address conditions that impair their function in supporting rapid 911 emergency medical and fire response; and (g) Construct, renovate, upgrade, reconstruct, or acquire training facilities, administrative offices, apparatus bays, and other facilities supporting Fire Department operations.
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The Improvements described above together constitute, and are intended by the City Council to constitute, a single, unified plan and program of municipal improvements for the City, and the listing of individual projects is intended to describe the components of that unified plan.

The final costs, locations, designs, layouts and other components of the Improvements will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded, and projects are completed.

The City Council shall determine the priority, order, and timing of the Improvements, the Improvements may be undertaken and completed in any order, and the completion of any individual project is not contingent upon the completion of any other project. The City Council cannot guarantee that the Bonds will provide sufficient funds to allow completion of all needed Improvements.

Section 3. Estimated Cost of Improvements.

The estimated cost of the Improvements is $120,000,000. The estimated cost includes legal or other fees, the costs of printing the Bonds, and other costs and expenses incidental to or connected with the authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds. To the extent the Improvements financed are revenue-producing public works, the cost of the Improvements may also include bond interest estimated to accrue during the construction period and for a period of not to exceed 12 months after completion of construction.

Section 4. Principal Amount of Bonds.

The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be issued is not to exceed $120,000,000.

Section 5. Maximum Interest Rate.

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Section 6. Accountability Requirements.

The following accountability measures apply to the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to this Measure:
(a) The specific purpose of the Bonds is to finance the Improvements; and (b) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in this Measure and not for any other purpose; and (c) The proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited into a separate account to be created and held by the City; and
(d) The City Council shall appoint a committee comprised of residents of the City to provide community oversight over the expenditure of the Bond proceeds. The size, composition, and specific responsibilities of the Community Oversight Committee will be determined by separate action of the City Council prior to the issuance of any of the Bonds; and
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RESOLUTION NO. ___ -26

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,

CALIFORNIA, PLACING A MEASURE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF

RICHMOND TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, REQUESTING

CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND

SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, California (the “City”) is authorized to issue general obligation bonds to finance municipal improvements pursuant to certain provisions of the California Government Code, including Article 1, commencing with Section 43600, of Chapter 4 of Division 4 of Title 4 and Article 4.5, commencing with Section 53506, of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2026, the City Council of the City adopted, by a two-thirds vote of all its members, a resolution entitled “A resolution of the City Council of the City of Richmond, California, determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvement projects, and their financing through the issuance of general obligation bonds,” pursuant to which the City Council has found and determined that the public interest and necessity demand the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the cost of acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvements (the “Improvements”), consisting generally of: the repair, reconstruction, and seismic retrofit of aging and seismically unsafe fire stations; the renovation of firefighter living quarters, including abatement and removal of mold and asbestos; the repair and replacement of deteriorating electrical, roofing, and plumbing systems; and other improvements to fire stations and related facilities necessary to support rapid 911 emergency medical and fire response, all as more particularly described in the hereinafter defined Measure; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required by the California Constitution as well as other applicable provisions of California law to submit the proposal for bonded indebtedness to the voters for their consideration; and
WHEREAS, on the date hereof, the City Council adopted, by a two-thirds vote of all its members, an ordinance entitled “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Richmond, California ordering the submission of a proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness to the qualified voters of the City of Richmond at the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of financing the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain municipal improvement projects” (the “Ordinance”), ordering the submission to the voters of a proposition authorizing bonded indebtedness to the voters of the City for their consideration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond as follows:

Section 1. Call for Election. The City Council hereby orders submitted to the voters at an election to be held in the City on November 3, 2026, a measure designated by letter by the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds by the City to finance the costs of Improvements (the “Measure”), to appear on the ballot for said election in substantially the following form:

To support rapid, 911 emergency medical response, modernize and rehabilitate unsafe/deteriorating firefighter housing and facilities, including mold/asbestos abatement/removal, replace electrical systems, leaky pipes/roofs, and improve structure resiliency during disasters, shall the City of Richmond’s measure authorizing $120,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying an estimated average tax rate of $22.15/$100,000 of assessed valuation, averaging $7,568,158 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring citizen YES
NO
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oversight, audits, and spending only on approved projects, be adopted?
Section 2. Full Text of Measure. The full text of the Measure is attached as Exhibit A to the Ordinance and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. The full text of the Measure shall be printed in the voter information guide. The Measure shall not take effect unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the voters voting on the question.

Section 3. Consolidation. Pursuant to Sections 10002, 10400, and 10403 of the California Elections Code, the City hereby requests that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County and the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County consolidate the election on the City's Measure with the Statewide general election to be held on November 3, 2026, and further requests the services of the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County in carrying out the election for the City's Measure, including sending to the City's registered voters all required election materials, conducting the election, canvassing the vote received, and taking all steps necessary and required for the holding of the election for the City's Measure within the City. The City Clerk of the City shall receive the canvass as it pertains to the election on the City's Measure from Contra Costa County, and shall certify the results to the City Council, as and to the extent required by law.

Section 4. Manner of Conducting Election. The City acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Section 10418 of the California Elections Code. The location of the central counting place for the ballots to be cast at the election shall be as established by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County or the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County. The precincts, ballot drop box locations and hours of operation, vote center locations and hours of operation, vote-by-mail procedures and timing, and election officers, and all other persons and procedures for the election shall be the same as those utilized by Contra Costa County.

Section 5. Impartial Analysis of the City Attorney. The City Council directs the City Clerk to submit to the City Attorney a copy of the Measure, and the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure showing the effect of the Measure on the existing law and operation of the Measure. The impartial analysis shall be submitted by the City Attorney to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the adoption of this resolution. The impartial analysis shall not exceed 500 words in length, and otherwise shall comply in all respects with the applicable provisions of the California Elections Code. The City Council directs the City Clerk to submit the City Attorney’s impartial analsysis to the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Section 6. Impartial Analysis of the Finance Director. The Finance Director of the City is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk an impartial analysis of the Measure covering its financial impact upon the City government in accordance with Section

2.16.070 of the Municipal Code of the City. The City Council directs the City Clerk to submit the Finance Director’s impartial analysis to the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Section 7. Direct Arguments. The last day for filing direct arguments for or against the Measure shall be Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and all such arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804, and shall not exceed 300 words in length. Each argument shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, and include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. Arguments received prior to the deadline shall be confidential until the deadline. The City Clerk, upon receipt of arguments and after the filing deadline, shall immediately transmit copies to any known opposing parties who may then submit rebuttals within the time period described in Section 7 below.

Section 8. Rebuttals. The last day for filing rebuttal arguments for or against the Measure shall be Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and all such arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804, and shall not exceed 250 words in length. Arguments received prior to the deadline shall be confidential until the deadline.
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Section 9. Examination Periods. Pursuant to Section 9295 of the California Elections Code, there shall be a 10-day public review period for the full text of the Measure and the Ordinance, impartial analysis, arguments submitted for or against the Measure, and rebuttal arguments. These time periods are established as follows:
(a) with respect to the Ordinance, including the full text of the Measure, commencing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and closing on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.;
(b) with respect to the impartial analysis, commencing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and closing on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; (c) with respect to arguments submitted for or against the Measure, commencing on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and closing on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; and
(d) with respect to rebuttal arguments, commencing on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and closing on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The City Clerk shall comply with all provisions of law establishing priority of arguments for printing and distribution to the voters, and shall take all necessary actions to cause the selected arguments to be printed and distributed to the voters. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.

Section 10. Compliance with other Applicable Laws. In all particulars not recited in the Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

Section 11. Synopsis of Measure. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to prepare a synopsis of the Measure pursuant to Elections Code section 12111.

Section 12. Transmittal of Resolution. The City Clerk is authorized to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County and the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County. The City Clerk shall deliver such certified copy to the Registrar of Voters of Contra Costa County no later than August 7, 2026, which date is not fewer than 88 days prior to the November 3, 2026 election, in accordance with Section 10403 of the California Elections Code.

Section 13. Official Actions. Each of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Finance and the City Clerk, and any of their designees, are hereby authorized and directed to work with the appropriate officials of Contra Costa County to carry out the purposes and intent of this Resolution, including preparing, signing and/or filing any supplemental documents, agreements, or materials.

Section 14. Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.

Section 15. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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 July 28, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:

Mayor
Approved as to form:

Interim 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 July 28, 2026. _______________________________________
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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TAX RATE STATEMENT
An election will be held in the City of Richmond, California (the “City”) on November 3, 2026, to authorize the sale of up to $120,000,000 in bonds of the City to finance the specific projects listed in the measure. If such bonds are authorized, the City expects to sell the bonds in one or more series. Principal and interest on the bonds will bepayable solely from the proceeds of ad valorem tax levies made upon the taxable property in the City. The following information is provided in compliance with sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. Such information is based upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, upon experience within the City, and other demonstrable factors.

Based upon the foregoing and projections of the City’s assessed valuation:

1. The best estimate of the average annual tax rate that would be required to be levied to fund the bond issues over the entire duration of the bond debt service, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement is $22.15 per $100,000 of assessed valuation of all property to be taxed. The best estimate of the final fiscal year in which the tax is anticipated to be collected is 2060.

2. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to be levied to fund the bond issues, based on a projection of assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement is $24.06 per $100,000 of assessed valuation of all property to be taxed. The best estimate of the first fiscal year in which the highest tax rate will apply is 2028.

3. The best estimate of the total debt service, including the principal and interest, that would be required to be repaid if all the bonds are issued and soldis $249,749,206.

Voters should note that such estimated tax rates are specific to the repayment of bonds issued under this authorization and are and will be in addition to tax rates levied in connection with other bond authorizations approved or to be approved by the City or any other overlapping public agency.

Voters should note that estimated tax rate is based on the assessed value of taxable property on Contra Costa County’s official tax rolls, not on the property’s market value. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property’s assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions.

Attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only, which amounts are not maximum amounts or durations and are not binding upon the City. The actual debt service amounts, tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The dates of sale and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the City based on need for funds and other factors.

The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale. Actual future assessed valuation will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the City as determined by the Contra Costa County assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process.
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Emily Combs
Director of Finance
City of Richmond, California
July __, 2026
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Mayor's Office
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Eduardo Martinez, Mayor
Subject: Ad Hoc Committee Formation for City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Amendments
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the formation of the ad hoc committee. Any future costs
related to implementing recommended changes will be
evaluated as part of subsequent Council actions.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

May 19, 2026

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

On May 19, 2026, the City Council approved an item
requesting that the mayor appoint an ad hoc committee
to work with staff to develop proposed amendments to
the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT the mayor, vice mayor, city attorney, city clerk, and city manager to an ad hoc committee to develop
proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of
Procedure and Order, along with other operational
refinements, to bring forward to the full City Council for approval within 60 days of its formation – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502). This item was
continued from the July 21, 2026, meeting.

DISCUSSION:

The rules concerning the conduct of public meetings are set forth in Government Code § 54954(d), which states “Each legislative body of a local agency . . . shall provide by AGENDA
REPORT
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ordinance, resolution, bylaw or whatever other rule is required for the conduct of business by that body, the time and place for holding regular meetings.” (“Brown Act”).

For the Richmond City Council, these rules of procedure are set forth in the City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted and amended from time to time by resolution. This is compliant with the Brown Act.

The City Council has recognized the necessity to review and refine its Rules of Procedure and Order to improve operational efficiency. On May 19, 2026, the Council authorized Item N.10.a (Ad-Hoc Committee to Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order) on the Consent Calendar, directing the mayor to establish an ad hoc committee. This committee is tasked with collaborating with the city clerk, city attorney, and city manager to develop proposed amendments and enhancements to operations. The recommended modifications will be presented to the full City Council for consideration within 60 days following the appointment of the committee.

Approval of this item will officially confirm the action taken by the City Council on May 19, 2026.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

None.
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Economic Development
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nannette Beacham, Economic Development Director
Samantha Carr, Environmental Manager
Yahna Williamson, Management Analyst
Subject: Update on the Draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale Ordinance
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this update.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

January 25, 2022
March 4, 2024
April 1, 2025
August 26, 2025

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

City Council previously directed staff to develop a
Healthy Options at Point of Sale (HOPS) ordinance to
improve access to healthier foods and beverages at
checkout areas in large retail stores Since Council’s
direction, Contra Costa County has officially adopted its Healthy Checkout Ordinance for unincorporated areas in
Contra Costa County. Alignment with the County’s
ordinance creates the opportunity for Contra Costa
County Environmental Health to enforce the proposed
City’s ordinance on a contract basis. City staff have
revised Richmond’s draft ordinance to align with the
County’s adopted ordinance and to receive direction on a potential enforcement partnership.

AGENDA
REPORT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE an update on the draft Healthy Options at Point of Sale (HOPS) ordinance; RECEIVE direction on
aligning Richmond's ordinance with Contra Costa
County's, AUTHORIZE the city manager to enter into an
interagency agreement with Contra Costa County once
the draft agreement has been approved by the City
Attorney's Office, and DIRECT staff to return to City
Council with an ordinance for adoption – Economic
Development Department (Nannette Beacham 510-621-
1306/Samantha Carr 510-620-5407/Yahna Williamson
510-620-6574).

DISCUSSION:

Background
Unhealthy food and beverages continue to dominate checkout areas, which are designed to encourage impulse purchases. Research has shown that these retail environments contribute to higher rates of diet-related illness, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color. Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) youth advocates have played a key role in documenting these conditions and advocating for policy solutions. Their findings were presented to City Council in 2022, April 2025, and August 2025.Council subsequently directed staff to advance a draft ordinance, explore implementation pathways, and address enforcement issues.

On October 7, 2025, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 to establish nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold within checkout areas and applies to large retail stores over 2,000 square feet within unincorporated Contra Costa County. City staff reached out to Contra Costa County staff to explore a potential partnership in which the County would enforce the City’s ordinance. The City currently lacks sufficient staff capacity to enforce the newly adopted HOPS ordinance. After discussions between City and County staff, Contra Costa County Environmental Health staff have tentatively agreed to administer enforcement of a Richmond HOPS ordinance on behalf of the City pending Richmond City Council approval of an ordinance that mirrors the County’s ordinance. County staff noted that if Richmond adopts provisions that differ from the County ordinance, the County is unlikely to serve as the enforcing agency. Additionally, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors would need to approve an interagency agreement to perform the work.

As a result, City staff would draft an ordinance to closely mirror the County’s adopted framework in order to maintain the opportunity for County-led enforcement and avoid additional enforcement burdens on the City.

Alignment with Contra Costa County Ordinance
Below is a comparison table of key elements in the original Richmond proposed draft ordinance and the revised draft County aligned ordinance. The tentative agreement is contingent upon the Richmond City Council approving an ordinance that mirrors the County’s ordinance and the City and County entering into the interagency agreement. 2940

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We acknowledge that red dye is a priority issue and would be valuable to include in Richmond's ordinance, however, it was not included in the County’s ordinance at this time. Maintaining consistency between the city and county ordinances is necessary to facilitate county enforcement.

Key Ordinance
Component Original Richmond Draft Proposed Change to Align with County Applicability / Store
Size
Large retailers defined at
4,000 sq. ft.

Revised to be consistent with
County’s definition of 2,000SF
Checkout Area
Definition
Defined checkout area as 3
feet within any direction of
register/area designated for
waiting in line
Same as County
Healthy Food Criteria ≤5g added sugar AND
≤200mg sodium per serving Same as County
Nutrition Standards
Proposition to include
language to exempt food or
beverages with Red Dye
Left out- No mention of red-dye in
County Ordinance
Beverage Standards No added sugar beverages
allowed
Revised to County language –
“No added sugar and no low-/nocalorie sweeteners”
Gum / Mints Included as allowed items Language aligned to include with no added sugars
Prepared Foods
Exemption
Included exemption for
prepared foods
Removed exemption to match
County
Outreach &
Education
/Implementation
Period
Outreach period prior to
enforcement
Updated to mirror County timeline
of 12-month education and
implementation phase before
enforcement & citations
Enforcement
Authority City enforcement assumed Added language allowing City to contract enforcement Enforcement Model Not fully defined
Updated to complaint-based
structure - Complaint-based
enforcement
Inspection Authority General compliance
language
Revised to include flexibility for
County to enforce ordinance.

Administrative Rules City authority to issue
guidance
Similar County authority -Added
explicit authority language
Penalties /
Compliance
Standard enforcement
framework
Progressive compliance
approach - Updated language to
align with County
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Enforcement of Richmond’s Ordinance
Given current staffing and capacity constraints within the City’s Code Enforcement Division, a County-led enforcement model is the most feasible and cost-effective implementation option. Representatives from Contra Costa County’s Environmental Health Department have indicated a willingness to enforce Richmond’s proposed ordinance if the City’s ordinance is in complete alignment with the County’s adopted ordinance.

County staff also clarified that enforcement would be complaint-based and focused first on voluntary compliance. Under the proposed enforcement structure, County staff would conduct an initial inspection and, if necessary, up to two (2) follow-up re-inspections to obtain compliance. If a business remains out of compliance after those efforts, the matter would then be referred back to the City for further follow-up or enforcement action. County staff also indicated that enforcement activities would be billed directly to the non-compliant food facility operator, resulting in no anticipated fiscal impact to the City associated with County enforcement services.

Outreach and Education
Consistent with Council direction and County practice, the proposed ordinance includes a one-year implementation period focused on:
 Retailer education
 Technical assistance
 Public awareness
 Partnership with local organizations
This approach emphasizes collaboration rather than punishment and allows retailers time to comply.

City staff intend to work with the County to co-publish an educational brochure for distribution. The City will be responsible for the education and outreach the one-year prior to the ordinance being enforced. The City would do Facebook posts and Ads, site visits, presentations to business focused community groups, and send mailers to businesses who will need to comply with the ordinance. Additionally, the City would explore other options for outreach and education while minimizing the burden on City.

Staff Recommendation
City staff recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an interagency agreement with Contra Costa County for enforcement, subject to City Attorney approval. Aligning the City’s ordinance with the County's framework will enable a cost-effective enforcement partnership while supporting implementation through education, outreach, and voluntary compliance.

SYNERGISTIC POLICIES
The HOPS ordinance supports the 2030 General Plan Community Health and Wellness Element goals and Health in All Policies (HiAP) framework by:
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 Increasing access to healthy food
 Reducing diet-related disease
 Advancing health equity
 Supporting informed consumer choice

NEXT STEPS
If City Council approves aligning the Richmond Healthy Options at Point-of-Sale Ordinance with the County’s, City Staff will:
 Meet to draft outreach plan and determine compliance follow-up protocol  The Office of the County Counsel and City’s Attorney’s Office review and finalize the interagency agreement
 The City Attorney’s Office and Contra Costa County review and finalize Richmond’s Healthy Options at Point-of-Sale draft ordinance  In coordination with Contra Costa County, finalize and bring the interagency agreement to the Richmond City Council and Board of Supervisors for approval  In coordination with Contra Costa County, co-develop educational brochures in multiple languages
 Apply for an intern from the Employment and Training Richmond Youth Work Experience Program to develop outreach, educational materials, and reach out to businesses
 Return to City Council with the final ordinance and agreement for adoption ATTACHMENTS:

None.
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Public Works
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Chavarria, PE, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Planner
Subject: 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The recommended action to receive an update and provide direction does not require an immediate
expenditure of funds. However, if the City Council directs staff to proceed with development and implementation of the 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot in 2026, the event would require additional funding and staff capacity. Preliminary cost estimates for a pilot event range from approximately $79,000 to $145,000, depending on final program design, operational requirements, and equipment needs. Should
the City Council direct City staff to proceed, a detailed budget, identified funding sources, and any required
appropriations will be brought forward for City Council consideration.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

April 22, 2025
May 6, 2025

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

City Council requested analysis of a potential Ciclovía pilot event in Richmond. This report provides an update on the proposed 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project,
including route considerations, preliminary costs,
operational requirements, staffing impacts, and the tradeoffs associated with adding this event to the Transportation and Public Works work plan during the
current calendar year.

AGENDA
REPORT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE an update on the proposed 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot Project and PROVIDE DIRECTION to staff
regarding whether this effort should be prioritized within the current Transportation and Public Works work plan,
including consideration of staffing capacity, cost, tradeoffs with existing Council-directed priorities, and impacts to ongoing traffic safety, traffic calming, grant-funded project delivery, and resident/Council traffic-related
requests - Public Works Department (Gail Payne 510-
620-6716/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478). This item
was continued from the June 16, June 23, July 7, and
July 21, 2026, meetings. Public input on this matter
was received during the July 7, 2026, meeting. The
Council will now discuss this item without additional
public comment.

DISCUSSION:

Ciclovías temporarily close streets to vehicle traffic and create car-free spaces for walking, biking, skating, and community gathering. The model began in Bogotá, Colombia, and has since expanded worldwide as a public health, mobility, and community-building strategy. Ciclovía events can offer a wide range of programming beyond street closures, including community bike rides, fitness and yoga classes, food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts activities, bike repair clinics, and bike valet services. Key benefits of Ciclovía events include:
 Encouraging walking, biking, and healthy recreation
 Supporting small businesses and increasing foot traffic  Offering inclusive, family-friendly activities
 Strengthening community pride and neighborhood connectivity  Showcasing and activating key commercial corridors
Richmond has incorporated limited Ciclovía components into past community festivals, but has not hosted a full-scale, standalone Ciclovía. City staff evaluated several routes including Gaynor Avenue, Hilltop Circle, Marina Way, Nevin Avenue, Park Place, Wagon Wheel Lane and Dirt World/Greenway loop. The pilot route builds on the Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival and leverages City staff already deployed for the event. The ultimate vision for Ciclovías in Richmond is to host multiple Ciclovías throughout the year that piggyback on existing events such as the Cinco de Mayo festival (May), the Juneteenth parade (June) and the Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival (September). For additional standalone Ciclovía events beyond the above leveraged City events, a community member champion would need to organize the event committee and coordinate neighborhood engagement and City approvals. 23rd Street Ciclovía as part of Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival Proposed Segment: Between Barrett Avenue and Rheem Avenue (0.8-mile segment) 2945

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Description: This high-visibility commercial corridor features numerous Latino-owned small businesses, strong transit access and a rich tradition of community events. The Ciclovía Pilot event could be integrated with the Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026, as follows:

1. Before the Parade (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM): Along 23rd Street in both directions (1.6-mile segment), community members would be invited to walk, roll and stroll along the car-free corridor prior to the start of the parade.

2. During the Parade (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM): Along 23rd Street, parade spectators would be encouraged to join the back of the parade as part of a Ciclovía “caboose.”

3. After the Parade (12:00 PM (noon) to 3:00 OM): Along 23rd Street in both directions (1.6-mile segment), the corridor would continue as a car-free space, allowing community members to walk, roll and gather following the parade.

Strengths: The expected strengths of this pilot proposal are as follows:
 Builds on the existing Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival  Activates 23rd Street during planned street closures
 Leverages City staff already deployed for parade operations  Enhances a vibrant commercial frontage and active mixed-use environment  Aligns with established community cultural events and traditions  Provides access to AC Transit service
Challenges: The expected challenges of this pilot proposal are as follows:
 Extends the duration of street closures associated with the parade  Requires more complex traffic control needs after the parade  Limits business access including loading and deliveries  Requires coordination and buy-in with key stakeholders  Requires AC Transit detours
Work Plan Trade-Offs and Staff Capacity Impacts
The proposed Ciclovía Pilot would require a meaningful commitment of staff time during the same period that the Transportation and Public Works teams are advancing several City Council and community priorities. Since January 2025, Public Works and Transportation have received approximately 34 Council-related requests involving traffic safety, traffic calming, street safety improvements, corridor evaluations, grant implementation, and other transportation-related initiatives.

Adding the Ciclovía Pilot to the 2026 work plan would require staff to redirect time from some of these existing priorities. This includes staff time currently needed for traffic calming evaluations, high-injury corridor safety work, pavement and striping coordination, grant-funded project delivery, traffic control review, resident and Council inquiries, and implementation of previously directed street safety measures. 2946

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While the Ciclovía concept has community, mobility, health, and economic development benefits, staff does not currently have unlimited capacity to absorb another event-level project without affecting the timing of other work. Therefore, if City Council directs staff to proceed with the Ciclovía Pilot this year, that direction should be understood as prioritizing this effort within the existing work plan and accepting potential delays or reduced staff capacity for other Transportation and Public Works priorities.

Estimated Cost (preliminary): $79,000 or $145,000 with street barrier rentals. City staff will return to City Council with a detailed budget and potential partnership opportunities. Preliminary line-item cost estimates are shown in the table below.

Staffing Description Cost Estimate
Security The event would require 29 security guards from a private security company for a 10-hour shift on
Saturday, September 12 (7 am to 5 pm).
$11,500
Police The post-parade Ciclovía pilot would extend
police staffing needs by five hours, which includes
10 officers, 1 sergeant and 1 lieutenant.
$7,825
Fire Two crews of Fire personnel would be on standby
for the 10-hour event. The estimate is based on
the fee schedule of $743 per hour.
$14,860
Ambulance A standby ambulance would be available to
respond to emergencies.
$2,500
Programming It depends on the ultimate pilot event and could include fitness classes, food vendors and
business pop-ups, arts and crafts stations, bike
repair clinics and performances, etc.
$17,500
Miscellaneous Restrooms, marketing, other $17,633
Contingency Includes 10% for unknown expenses. $7,182
Total Cost
Estimate
$79,000
Street
Barriers
Meridian barriers: 29 intersections (purchase is
$1.8 million for 273 barriers)
$66,000 (rental)
Total Cost
w/Barriers
$145,000
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Operational Considerations: The expected operational considerations of this pilot proposal are as follows:
 Staff capacity impacts, including the need to redirect Transportation and Public Works staff time from existing Council-directed priorities, including traffic calming evaluations, high-injury corridor safety work, grant-funded transportation projects, traffic control review, pavement/striping coordination, and responses to resident and Council traffic-related inquiries.
 Traffic control planning, including detours and signage  Emergency access coordination and safety staffing
 Public Works and Police staffing requirements
 Provision of restrooms, waste management and water stations  Vendor coordination and special event permitting
 ADA accessibility and mobility accommodations, including transit access  Multilingual community outreach and marketing
 Partnerships with nonprofits, business associations, and health organizations  Programming such as community bike rides, fitness classes, food vendors and business pop-ups, arts and crafts stations, bike repair clinics and performances Staff Capacity and Workload Considerations:

Development and implementation of the Ciclovía Pilot will require a meaningful commitment of staff time across multiple departments, including Public Works, Transportation, Police, Fire, and administrative support. Although coordinating the pilot with the existing Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival helps reduce some operational burden, the additional work associated with community engagement, stakeholder coordination, traffic control planning, permitting, procurement, funding analysis, event logistics, and post-event evaluation will require staff resources that are currently supporting other Council and community priorities.

In particular, Transportation staff assigned to this effort are also responsible for advancing the City’s traffic safety program, traffic calming evaluations, grant-funded transportation projects, and responses to resident and Council traffic-related inquiries.

Therefore, if City Council directs staff to proceed with the Ciclovía Pilot, that direction should be understood as prioritizing this effort within existing staff capacity. Without additional consultant or temporary support, staff time committed to the Ciclovía Pilot may affect the timing of other traffic safety program work.

Staff is not presenting the Ciclovía Pilot as a workload-neutral item. Implementation in 2026 would require Council to recognize that this effort would compete with other active Transportation and Public Works priorities already directed or requested by the City Council.

Public Outreach:

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the 23rd Street Merchants Association and other local businesses, schools, community-based organizations, neighborhood councils and AC Transit.

To promote the Ciclovía event, City of Richmond staff will develop and distribute multilingual outreach materials, including flyers and digital advertising through social media. City staff also will recruit residents and community leaders as ambassadors to help promote the event and will engage with local media outlets including newspapers, radio and television for broad coverage.

Following the Ciclovía pilot, City staff will conduct a post-event evaluation to capture lessons learned and to inform future events. This evaluation will include input from participants, partners and stakeholders as well as data on attendance, City staff involvement and final budget outcomes. Findings will be compiled into a report and will be presented to the City Council.

Alternative Implementation Option:

Another viable option is for community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for Richmond Children and Youth Fund / Kids First funds to launch or support a Ciclovíastyle project. Under this approach, a CBO or community partner could serve as the lead organizer and pursue available funding, while City staff provides limited technical coordination related to traffic control, permitting, public safety, and event logistics as capacity allows.

This model may reduce the immediate financial and staffing burden on the City while still advancing the community, health, youth engagement, mobility, and neighborhood activation goals associated with Ciclovía events. If Council is interested in this approach, staff could identify the appropriate coordination points and return with recommendations on the City’s limited role in supporting a CBO-led effort.

CONCLUSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot leverages the existing Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival to introduce a Ciclovía model in a cost-effective and operationally efficient manner, maximizing community participation, economic activity, and opportunities for safe, active transportation.

While the pilot presents operational challenges, including extended street closures and coordination with businesses and transit providers, these can be addressed through targeted planning and stakeholder engagement. The pilot will also provide valuable data and community feedback to inform future Ciclovía events City-wide.

City staff also notes that implementation of the Ciclovía Pilot will require a meaningful commitment of Transportation, Public Works, Police, Fire, and administrative staff time.

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evaluation will require staff resources that are currently supporting other Council and community priorities. In particular, Transportation staff time dedicated to this effort may affect the timing of ongoing traffic safety program work, including traffic calming evaluations, safety improvements, grant-funded transportation projects, and responses to resident and City Council traffic-related requests.

Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council receive this update and provide direction on whether the 23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot should be prioritized for further development in 2026. If Council directs staff to proceed, staff would return with a detailed implementation plan, budget, funding strategy, traffic control approach, stakeholder engagement plan, and staffing plan. Staff also recommends that any direction to proceed include acknowledgment of the potential impacts to existing Transportation and Public Works priorities, including traffic calming, street safety improvements, grant-funded transportation projects, and responses to Council and resident traffic-related requests.

Another viable option is for community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for Richmond Children and Youth Fund / Kids First funds to support the launch of a Ciclovía-style project. This approach could allow community partners to lead or help fund the effort while reducing the immediate financial and staffing burden on the City. If Council is interested in this option, staff could coordinate with interested CBOs and provide technical input as appropriate, while the CBOs pursue available funding opportunities.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any future event implementation will be evaluated for CEQA applicability; however, Ciclovía/Open Streets events are typically exempt as temporary street closures with minimal environmental impact.

SYNERGISTIC POLICIES:

This event would support citywide goals related to active transportation, economic vitality, quality of life and health equity.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – Ciclovía Pilot PowerPoint presentation
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Ciclovía Pilot Event
City of Richmond | July 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Item Q4
City Council Meeting
Continued to July 28, 2026 2951
Statement of the Issue
• Direction: City Council requested analysis of
Ciclovía Pilot
• Vision: Multiple annual events tied to festivals
• Pilot: Discuss idea to piggyback on annual Fiestas
Patrias Parade in September (before, during and
after the parade)
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Background
• Ciclovías create car-free spaces
– Began in Bogotá, Colombia
– Now is a global health/mobility strategy
– Encourages recreation and community building
– Programming includes fitness, food, bike repair, arts – Richmond has not hosted a standalone Ciclovía
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Previous Council Action
4 Date Action
April 22, 2025 Council considered proposal to
design Ciclovía
May 6, 2025 Council directed staff to develop
pilot for Summer 2026
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Recommended Actions
• Discuss proposed Fiestas Patrias/23rd Street Pilot
• Provide direction on whether this effort should
be prioritized considering existing workload
• Discuss impacts to ongoing traffic safety work
• Consider CBO option to lead event
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Other Routes Considered
• Gaynor Avenue
• Hilltop Circle
• Marina Way
• Nevin Avenue
• Park Place
• Wagon Wheel Lane
• Dirt World/Greenway loop
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23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot
• Proposed segment:
between Barrett
Ave. and Rheem
Ave. (0.8 miles)
– Integrated with
Fiestas Patrias
event in September
– Pre-, mid-, and
post-parade carfree activities
7 Ciclovía Pilot
Route
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23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot (cont.)
• Before the Parade (8 am to 10 am):
– Along 23rd Street in both directions (1.6-miles)
– Community members walk, roll and stroll
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23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot (cont.)
• During the Parade (10 am to 12 noon):
– Along 23rd Street (0.8-mile)
– Parade spectators join back of parade
– Ciclovía “caboose” = Peoples Parade
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23rd Street Ciclovía Pilot (cont.)
• After the Parade (12 noon to 3 pm):
– Along 23rd Street in both directions (1.6-miles)
– Walk, roll and stroll in car-free street
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Strengths
• Builds on existing Fiestas Patrias event
• Activates corridor during planned closures
• Leverages staff already deployed
• Supports vibrant commercial frontage
• Aligns with community traditions
• Provides access to transit
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Challenges
• Extends street closure duration
• Involves complex traffic control needs
• Impacts business loading/deliveries
• Requires stakeholder coordination
• Requires AC Transit detours
• Impacts staff resources, including staff
assigned to traffic safety
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Operational Considerations
• Traffic control + detours
• Emergency access
• ADA /transit accessibility
• Staffing (Public Works + Police/Fire)
• Restrooms, waste and water stations
• Vendor coordination + permits
• Multilingual outreach + marketing
• Partnerships with nonprofits + businesses
• Programming: fitness, food, bike repair and arts
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Financial Impact – Pilot Event
14 Item Description Cost Estimate
Community
Services
Event coordination $7,000
Fire 2 crews for 5-hour shifts $7,430
Police 10 officers, 1 sergeant and 1 lieutenant for 5 hours $7,825 Public Works Event logistics $7,000
Ambulance Available for emergencies $2,500
Programming Could include fitness classes, food vendors, business pop-ups, arts and crafts stations, music,
performances, bike repair
$17,500
Security 29 security guards, private security for 5 hours $5,750 Miscellaneous Restrooms, marketing, other $16,813
Contingency Includes 10% for unknown expenses $7,182
Total $79,000
Including event
barriers (rental)
Meridian barriers: 29 intersections
$66,000 (rental); $1.8 million (purchase)
$145,000
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Public Outreach
• Targeted: merchants, CBOs,
parade committee, vendors
• Multilingual materials
• Recruit community ambassadors
• Coordinate with media outlets
• Post-event evaluation
• Report to Council
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Ciclovía Vision
• Multiple annual events tied to major festivals
– Cinco de Mayo festival (May)
– Juneteenth parade (June)
– Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival (September)
• Event sponsors would work with existing CBOs
and key stakeholders
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Transportation Safety Impacts
17 High-priority Complete Street Projects
on High-injury Corridors
Constructed
Design in Process Design in Process by CCTA
or AC Transit
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Safety Impacts: Program Plan Updates
• Long-range Transportation Plan
– Prioritize projects
• Complete Streets Program (major streets)
• Neighborhood Safety and Access (local streets)
• Water Resources (e.g., sewer and stormwater)
• ADA Compliance
• Streetlight Master Plan
• Pavement Resurfacing
• Other Agencies (e.g., transit, utilities)
– Conduct community engagement
– Update Circulation Element
– Design and construct
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Safety Impacts: 10-Year Program Plan
19 Sewer / Stormwater
Utilities (EBMUD +
PG&E)
Streetlights
Transit
Improvements
ADA Compliance
Pavement
Resurfacing
Complete Streets
Neighborhood Safety
and Access
Prioritized
Projects
Seek Grant
Funding
Program Funding
Year 1 Projects $
Year 2 Projects $
Year 3 Projects $
Year 4 Projects $
Year 5 Projects $
10-Year Program Plan to
be Updated Every Year
Input: Community
Engagement and
Evaluation Criteria
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2026-2029 Base
Repair and
Rehabilitation
Project

PAVEMENT

MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM
Target Locations
20 Safety Impacts: Sequencing
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Safety Impacts: DRAFT Grants
21 Pavement Management
Program (2026-2029)
------- Target Locations
CCTA Call for Projects
CCTA’s Safe Streets for
All Project – Vision Zero
Safety Enhancements
HSIP Grant Application
MTC’s Safe Streets for
All Project Grant – Quick
Build Safety (Submitted)

Richmond’s Safe
Streets for All (Submitted)
AHSC (Submitted)

Regional Measure 3/
Bay Trail Grant Application
FRA Rail XING Grant
Applications (Submitted)
Existing Projects
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Budget Proposed
Event FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
1 Arbor Day $ 7,000 $ 7,000
2 Cinco de Mayo Festival $ 20,000 $ 20,000
3 El Sobrante Stroll $ 2,000 $ 2,000
4 Fiestas Patrias Parade $ 6,000 $ 6,000
5 Green Business Fair $ 10,000 $ 10,000
6 Homefront Festival/Rosie the Riveter Day $ 7,000 $ 7,000 7 Juneteenth Parade and Festival $ 26,000 $ 26,000
8 Literacy Festival $ 7,000 $ 7,000
9 MLK Day of Service $ 7,000 $ 7,000
10 Native American Pow Wow $ 7,000 $ 7,000
11 North Richmond Blues Festival $ 7,000 $ 7,000
12 Nowruz-Persian New Year $ 7,000 $ 7,000
13 Neighborhood Council Support
$
40,000 $ 40,000
14 Point Richmond Music Festival $ 7,000 $ 7,000
15 Pride Festival (Civic Center) $ 5,000 $ 5,000
16 Pride Festival (Cheese Park) $ 2,000
17 Taste of Richmond $ 20,000 $ 20,000
TOTAL $ 185,000 $ 187,000 22 7/22/2026 9:15 AM MOVING RICHMOND FORWARD 17 City Sponsored Events
The City will continue
to provide rental fee
waivers for the
following community
driven events:
-Asian American
Pacific Islanders
-Mother’s Day
-WCCUSD
-AffinityGraduation
- Faith Leader’s
Luncheon
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City Council Requests (January 1, 2024 – present)
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City Council Requests (January 1, 2024 – present)
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City Council Requests (January 1, 2025 – present)
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City Council Requests (January 1, 2025 – present)
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Recommended Actions
• Discuss proposed Fiestas Patrias/23rd Street Pilot
• Provide direction on whether this effort should
be prioritized considering existing workload
• Discuss impacts to ongoing traffic safety work
• Consider CBO option to lead event
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Ciclovía Pilot Event
City of Richmond | July 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Item Q4
City Council Meeting
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July 28, 2026
City Council
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Soheila Bana
Subject: Presentation from AC Transit on Agency Deficit Projections, Services, and Workforce Reductions
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with receiving this presentation. However, AC Transit has
projected significant budget deficits beginning in Fiscal Year 2027-2028 and has warned that service reductions
may be unavoidable without additional funding. Any
future reduction in regional transit service could increase demand for City-funded transportation, public safety, and social service programs, which may create budget
pressures for the City in future fiscal years.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:

None.

STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit)
is the largest public bus-only transit system in California.

For 65 years, AC Transit has connected East Bay
residents to jobs, school, healthcare, and community life.

However, rising costs have outpaced funding provided for AC Transit, and the District is now at a historic financial crossroads, facing a four-year, $200 million deficit
beginning in Fiscal Year 2027-28. The 65-year-old transit district faces unavoidable service cuts of up to 16 percent and potential lay-offs impacting as many as 300
employees.

AGENDA
REPORT
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July 28, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECEIVE a presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions - Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-672-
3490).

DISCUSSION:

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is the largest public bus-only transit system in California. For 65 years, AC Transit has connected East Bay residents to jobs, school, healthcare, and community life. However, rising costs have outpaced funding provided for AC Transit, and the District is now at a historic financial crossroads, facing a four-year, $200 million deficit beginning in Fiscal Year 2027-28.

The emergency relief funding that sustained service through the pandemic is now gone.

At the same time, costs of operating transit are rising – from wages and benefits to fuel, parts, and bus production – while the rise in costs has outpaced revenues.

A recent State of California bridge loan provides temporary relief but does not solve the ongoing lack of funding. The passage of a proposed ballot measure in November could provide funding for AC Transit to continue full service. However, without that additional funding, our 65-year-old transit district faces unavoidable service cuts of up to 16 percent (%) and potential lay-offs impacting as many as 300 employees.

This is an informational presentation. AC Transit representatives will provide an update on the agency’s financial outlook, including projected deficits and possible service and workforce reductions, and will invite public input.

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

Attachment 1 – AC Transit Presentation
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Keeping the East Bay
Moving
Richmond City Council
July 28th, 2026
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2 AC Transit At a Glance
• California’s largest
public bus-only system
• 2023 Outstanding Public
Transportation System
Award
Serving the East Bay
since 1960
$606.3M
operating budget
364
miles
6 facilities in 4 cities:
• Oakland (3)
• Emeryville
• Hayward
• Richmond 2,266 Employees
13 cities and 8 unincorporated
communities in Alameda
and Contra Costa counties
Serving 3+
million riders
monthly
Connecting to
16 transit systems
Service area:
65% of riders:
low-income
75% of riders:
people of color
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3 Current Ridership
141,000 Weekday
162,559 Saturday & Sunday
9,538 Daily Weekday Transbay
30,000 Student Trips Every
School Day
Providing 40 Million
Annual Rides
(April 2026 data)
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4 Driving the East Bay Economy
Source: The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) A Workforce-First Employer
Investments in
service, maintenance,
and capital projects
support over
5,100 Jobs
$604
million
in local wages
fuel the region’s
economy
An East Bay Economic
Engine
$1 billion
Local Business Sales
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5 National Leader in Clean Transit
25 Years of Zero Emission Leadership
Investing in
communities that
depend on transit
58 zero emission
buses (ZEBs)
(28 battery electric +
30 hydrogen fuel cell)
The nation's first Zero
Emission Bus University
(ZEBU): the future of
workforce development
Awarded $40M in
federal grants to
help make ZEBU – in
Hayward – a reality
ZEBU Workforce Partnership
A first-of-its-kind transit-college
collaboration with Chabot
College & union (ATU Local 192)
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6 Investing In Our Communities
Programs that put riders first
EasyPass
• Unlimited rides, one pass
• 4.7M Annual Trips
Deeply discounted annual passes for
employers, colleges, and residential
communities.

Clipper START
Half-price fares for riders who
need it most
50% off every trip for income-eligible
adults across Bay Area transit.

Regional Network Management
Coordinating transit priority across
the Bay Area
Working with regional partners to
make buses faster and more reliable
across major corridors.

Realign
Right-Sizing Our Bus System
Redesigned 104 lines to match today’s
ridership, improve connectivity, and
boost efficiency.

Onboard camera
technology encourages
safer driving around buses.

Bus Only Lanes & Bus
Stop Enforcement
Safety Tech
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AC Transit Riders Depend on Us More Than Ever
7 • Higher-income commuters are riding transit less
often.
• Lower-income riders still rely heavily on transit
for daily needs.
• Over 60% of AC Transit riders earn under $50,000.
• 70% of Bay Area transit riders earn under
$100,000.
• 65% of Bay Area transit riders had no household
vehicle available for their trip.

East Bay riders with the fewest
transportation options would bear the
brunt of possible service cuts. Sources: S.F. Chronicle, June 29, 2026; MTC 2023–2024 Transit Passenger Snapshot Survey.
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8 Accountability and Oversight
Making every taxpayer dollar count
Strengthening Fare Compliance
Every fare supports service
Following the first fare increase in six years, a
second arrives July 1, 2026, paired with a
campaign on the importance of paying the fare
and reducing evasion through fare compliance.
2026 State Audit Report
Validated by California’s State Auditor
AC Transit and five other East Bay transit agencies
are already working together well across the
region. The real problem is mounting fiscal deficits
that threaten service.

SB 63 Financial Efficiency Review
Independent review confirms
we’re controlling costs
Independent review confirms average annual
savings of $33 million since FY20.

Disciplined Financial Management.

Strong Credit Rating.

S&P Global Ratings: AA+
One of the highest credit ratings,
demonstrating a very strong ability to meet
financial obligations.
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Structural Deficit & Mitigations
9 Financial Outlook
What's Behind Our
Budget Deficit?
• Emergency relief funding that sustained
service through the pandemic is now gone
• Operating costs — wages and benefits,
fuel, parts, and bus production — are
rising faster than revenues
• Flat regional sales tax revenues
+28%
Fuel
+14%
Bus parts
+35%
Cost of buses
Bus cost increase: 2023–2025
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Structural Deficit & Mitigations
10 Financial Outlook
Smart Cost-Cutting
Every department is tightening spending
$9M+
In savings delivered in
FY 26
• Hiring limited to critical roles that directly support service • Temporary employees scaled back — saving up to
$2M each year
• Brought outside professional services in house
• Partnered with other agencies to buy goods and services for less
• Temporary pension payment plan reduction approved for FY 2026–27
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11 If New Funding Doesn't Materialize
$200M, Projected Four-Year Deficit
16%
Bus Service
Potential loss of 300
jobs and cuts to
1,500 paratransit
trips.
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12 Potential New Funding & Use of Bridge Loan
• 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 the measure is approved by voters, AC Transit
receives $52M annually
• Would provide funding for other transit
operators and local projects prioritized by each
county
• Would preserve current bus service levels
• $590 million loan offers
short-term relief
• AC Transit will receive
$55 million
• The loan covers most of our $60
million deficit in FY26-27
allowing us to maintain current
service levels into the coming
fiscal year
November 2026 Ballot Measure Regional Transit Bridge Loan 2993
13 Why Plan for
Service Reductions?
• Protect the investments we’ve made
• Continue to use tax dollars wisely
• Deliver the best service we can in the
worst-case scenario
• Protect as much bus service as possible
Guiding Principles
• Maintain the Realign network
• Minimize complete service eliminations
• Focus on span and frequency reductions
• Restructure high-cost services
• Service impacts proportional across
bus network
Protect as Much as Possible
Plan for the worst, hope for the best
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14 Proposed Contingency Service Plan
Primary Route Network
The backbone of the network
is protected
Lines 1T, 6, 9, 18, 40, 51A, 51B, 52, 57,
shared 72/72M/72L:
• Preserved at 15 minutes or better on weekdays
Most other lines:
• Daily service with hours no less than 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. • Every 30 minutes in line with service standards
• 93% of bus lines remain unchanged
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Western Contra
Costa County
Line 70/76 on Cutting:
every 15 minutes on weekdays
Line 70 truncated at Richmond BART
on weekends
Lines 71, 74:
every 40 minutes on weekdays
Line 74: Every 40 minutes on weekends
limited operating hours (7:00a to
7:00p)
Line 76: every 40 minutes on
weekends, limited operating hours
(6:00a to 10:00p)
in line with service standard minimums
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Transbay
All Day Transbay (F, NL, + O):

All weekend service eliminated.

No change to weekday Line F.

Weekday Line NL frequency
reduced to 20 minutes peak, 30
minutes off-peak. Weekday
Line O operates peak period
only.

Peak Period Transbay: Reduced
number of trips on all lines but
no outright line elimination
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Route & Segment
Eliminations
Lines 19, 46L, 802, 805, 840:

Eliminated.

Truncated Segments:

Line 70 at Richmond BART
Line O at Broadway
Line 97 at Union Landing
New Alameda East End Local Route:

Offsets coverage loss from changes
to Line O.
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18 The Road Ahead
Date Service Reduction Step
Aug 12, 2026 AC Transit Board Sets Public Hearing
Oct 14, 2026 Public Hearing and Open House
Nov 3, 2026 General Election
Nov 18, 2026
(if needed)
AC Transit Regular Board Meeting
Dec 9, 2026
(if needed)
AC Transit Board Approval
Jun 13, 2027
(if needed)
Implement Service Reductions
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