Reso. No. XX-26
RESOLUTION NO. XX-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $311,931 IN SUBREGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE BARRETT
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,
OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
THE WEST CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, at its May 22, 2026, meeting, the West Contra Costa Transportation Commission Board of Directors (WCCTC) approved an appropriation of $311,931 in Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP) funds to the City of Richmond for the Barrett Avenue Improvement Project, identified in the 2019 STMP; and
WHEREAS, the Barrett Avenue Improvement Project advances recommendations from the 2022 Local Road Safety Plan and will enhance safety and multimodal access on Barrett Avenue between Harbour Way and 25th Street; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to enter into a cooperative funding agreement with WCCTC in order to use the awarded STMP funds; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the appropriation of funds in the amount of $311,931 into the Engineering Grant Fund and approval of a cooperative funding agreement with WCCTC, with authorization for the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any related agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Barrett Avenue Improvement Project will utilize the $311,931 in STMP funds to complete design, permitting, and construction; and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution, the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond as follows:
Section 1. The City Council finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and, together with the Agenda Report accompanying this item, form the basis for the findings and actions contained in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council accepts and appropriates $311,931 in Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP) funds into the Engineering Grant Fund (Fund 1054) for the Barrett Avenue Improvement Project.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute the cooperative funding agreement and any related agreements with the West Contra Costa Transportation Commission (WCCTC).
Section 4. The City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based.
These materials are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective 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 September 15, 2026, by the following vote:
Reso. No. XX-26
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
EDUARDO MARTINEZ
Mayor
Approved as to form:
SHANNON MOORE
Interim City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. XX-26, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on September 15, 2026.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond