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San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate
San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate Draft Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared For: Prepared By: East Bay Regional Park District NCE 2950 Peralta Oaks Court 501 Canal Blvd. Suite I Oakland, CA 94605 Richmond, CA 94804 Date: March 2018 NCE Project Number: 567.04.55 SAN FRANCISCO BAY TRAIL AT POINT MOLATE Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ...................................................................... iii 1.0 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................... 1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED ................................................ 2 3.0 LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION .............................................................................. 2 4.0 PROJECT SUMMARY ............................................................................................... 3 4.1 Project Location ............................................................................................. 3 4.2 Project Background ........................................................................................ 3 4.3 Project Description ......................................................................................... 3 4.4 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting .................................................................. 5 5.0 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ............................................................ 9 I. Aesthetics ........................................................................................................ -
For Several Years, I Have Prepared Detailed Evaluations of City of Richmond Services, Problems Challenges and Wishes
Richmond, California Will Richmond be Riven in 2011? 2010 Year End Review Prediction and Wishes for 2011 Tom Butt, Richmond City Council Member January 1, 2011 Table of Contents A Decade of TOM BUTT E-FORUMS .......................................................................................................... 1 2010 – A Remarkable Year in Richmond ....................................................................................................... 2 Top Three Richmond Stories of 2010 ............................................................................................................ 3 1. Independent Progressives Sweep City Council Race ........................................................................ 3 2. Point Molate Casino a Poor Bet? ....................................................................................................... 6 3. Chevron Business and Utility Tax Issue Settled................................................................................ 8 Most Controversial Issues of 2010 ................................................................................................................10 1. Pot ....................................................................................................................................................10 2. Censored ...........................................................................................................................................10 3. Flotilla ..............................................................................................................................................10 -
Birding Northern California by Jean Richmond
BIRDING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Site Guides to 72 of the Best Birding Spots by Jean Richmond Written for Mt. Diablo Audubon Society 1985 Dedicated to my husband, Rich Cover drawing by Harry Adamson Sketches by Marv Reif Graphics by dk graphics © 1985, 2008 Mt. Diablo Audubon Society All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without prior permission of MDAS. P.O. Box 53 Walnut Creek, California 94596 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . How To Use This Guide .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Birding Etiquette .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Terminology. Park Information .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 One Last Word. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Map Symbols Used. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Acknowledgements .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Map With Numerical Index To Guides .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 The Guides. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10 Where The Birds Are. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 158 Recommended References .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 165 Index Of Birding Locations. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 166 5 6 Birding Northern California This book is a guide to many birding areas in northern California, primarily within 100 miles of the San Francisco Bay Area and easily birded on a one-day outing. Also included are several favorite spots which local birders -
Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year 2013 Report 1
RICHMOND BAY TRAIL MID YEAR 2013 REPORT This 14th Mid Year Report by TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee, features progress toward closing gaps in Richmond’s Bay Trail. Despite having over 31 miles of Bay Trail in place, 10.8 miles remain to be built as shown on the last page of this report. Closing Gaps in the Ferry Point Loop The 4.4-mile Ferry Point Loop encircling Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline is one of the most scenic and historic recreational sections of the San Francisco Bay Trail. Shipyard 3 Trail to Ferry Point: Richmond’s W.R. Forde submitted the qualifying low bid for this project. Two new trail sections should be completed this fall. One is a 0.27-mile trail between Shipyard 3 Trail and Brickyard Cove Rd. creating public access to a scenic stretch of shoreline. The other section is a 0.40-mile gap between the western end of Brickyard Landing condominiums and Dornan Drive. The result will be a continuous Class I hiking and biking trail between Shipyard 3 Trail and Ferry Point. The project is being funded by ABAG Bay Trail Project and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Measure WW grants supplemented by Cosco Busan oil spill compensation funds. Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline: EBRPD held a “Walk in the Park” public event on June 8 to obtain ideas for “re-visioning” this splendid park and updating its Land Use Plan. Thanks to acquisition of lands from BNSF railroad in recent years, it will be possible to realign the Bay Trail along the mile-long shoreline between Keller Beach and Ferry Point, i.e. -
Point Molate
POINT MOLATE Technical Assistance Panel Richmond, CA March 10-11, 2016 About ULI The Urban Land Institute’s mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Founded in 1936, ULI is a nonprofit organization of land use professionals with more than 38,000 members in 95 countries (www.uli.org), including more than 2,400 in the San Francisco district council (sf.uli.org). ULI San Francisco ULI SAN FRANCISCO (ULIsf) serves the Greater Bay Area with pragmatic land use expertise and One California Street, Suite 2500 education. San Francisco, CA 94111 415.268.4072 [email protected] About ULI TAPs sf.uli.org The ULI San Francisco Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) Program is an www.uli.org extension of the national Advisory Services program. ULI's Advisory Services panels provide strategic advice to clients (public agency, nonprofit organization, or nonprofit developer) on complex land use and real estate development issues. The program links clients to the knowledge and experience of ULI and its membership. Since 1947, ULI has harnessed the technical expertise of its members to help communities solve difficult land use, development, and redevelopment challenges. More than 600 panels have been conducted in 12 countries. Since 1996, ULI San Francisco has adapted this model for use at the local level, Founded in 1936, the Urban Land assisting 24 Bay Area cities. Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research TAPs include extensive preliminary briefings followed by a one-and-a-half-day and education organization dedicated to intensive working session in the client’s community. -
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, May 19, 2020 the Richmond City Council
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, May 19, 2020 The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Contra Costa County and Governor Gavin Newsom issued multiple orders requiring sheltering in place, social distancing, and reduction of person-to-person contact. (See, for example, March 31, 2020, County Order extending the shelter-in-place order until May 3, 2020, and March 19, 2020, statewide shelter-in-place order). Accordingly, Governor Gavin Newsom issued executive orders that allowed cities to hold public meetings via teleconferencing (Executive Order N-29-20). DUE TO THE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS, attendance at the City of Richmond City Council meeting was limited to Councilmembers, essential City of Richmond staff, and members of the news media. Public comment was confined to items appearing on the agenda and was limited to the methods provided below. Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting utilized teleconferencing only. The following provides information on how the public participated in the meeting. The public was able to view the meeting from home on KCRT – Comcast Channel 28 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99, or live-streamed online at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/ 3178/KCRT-Live. Written public comments were received via email to [email protected] and eComment. Comments received by 3:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020, were put into the record and considered before Council action. Comments received via email during the meeting and up until the public comment period on the relevant agenda item closed, were read into the record. -
Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year 2013 Report 1
RICHMOND BAY TRAIL MID YEAR 2013 REPORT This 14th Mid Year Report by TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee, features progress toward closing gaps in Richmond’s Bay Trail. Despite having over 31 miles of Bay Trail in place, 10.8 miles remain to be built as shown on the last page of this report. Closing Gaps in the Ferry Point Loop The 4.4-mile Ferry Point Loop encircling Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline is one of the most scenic and historic recreational sections of the San Francisco Bay Trail. Shipyard 3 Trail to Ferry Point: Richmond’s W.R. Forde submitted the qualifying low bid for this project. Two new trail sections should be completed this fall. One is a 0.27-mile trail between Shipyard 3 Trail and Brickyard Cove Rd. creating public access to a scenic stretch of shoreline. The other section is a 0.40-mile gap between the western end of Brickyard Landing condominiums and Dornan Drive. The result will be a continuous Class I hiking and biking trail between Shipyard 3 Trail and Ferry Point. The project is being funded by ABAG Bay Trail Project and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Measure WW grants supplemented by Cosco Busan oil spill compensation funds. Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline: EBRPD held a “Walk in the Park” public event on June 8 to obtain ideas for “re-visioning” this splendid park and updating its Land Use Plan. Thanks to acquisition of lands from BNSF railroad in recent years, it will be possible to realign the Bay Trail along the mile-long shoreline between Keller Beach and Ferry Point, i.e. -
Bay Crossings 2005-2015
[City], [State] The Unique and Colorful History of Richmond’s Point Molate This month, we begin a series of articles about Richmond's Point Molate, a hidden-in-plain-view waterfront site with rich natural resources and an interesting past. September 2015 » ON OUR COVER September 2015 » Port of San Francisco Grabs National Spotlight » Terminal Supervisor Mark Andrade Located on the western shore of the Point San Pablo Peninsula about a mile and a half north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, Point Molate offers a waterfront location, » diverse habitat, open space and nationally designated historic buildings. Photo by Joel Williams Future Holds Promises and BC Staff Report Challenges for Point Molate This month, we begin a series of articles about Richmond’s Point Molate, a hidden-in-plain-view waterfront site with rich natural » resources and an interesting past. This month focuses on the history of the site, while future installments will look at recent Coal From Utah redevelopment proposals and the natural features of Point Molate. Threatens the Bay With Pollution Point Molate is a tremendous asset to the City of Richmond. Located on the western shore of the Point San Pablo Peninsula about a mile and a half north of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, its waterfront location, diverse habitat, open space and nationally » designated historic buildings provide a number of opportunities to maximize the site’s economic and conservation potential. Like a Sturgeon » From Missiles to Point Molate offers 1.4 miles of unobstructed shoreline, more than 200 acres of upland open space and a 465-foot ridge line with Medicine: The Marine panoramic views of the San Francisco and San Pablo bays, Mount Tamalpais and the East Brother Light Station. -
Cultural Resources Survey Report for the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, Contra Costa County, California
Appendix D CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT Cultural Resources Survey Report for the San Francisco Bay Trail at Point Molate, Contra Costa County, California Prepared on Behalf of: Prepared By: East Bay Regional Park District NCE 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, P.O. Box 1760 P.O. Box 5381 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 Oakland, CA 94605 NCE Project Number: 567.04.55 March 2018 Jeremy Hall With Contributions From: Cultural Resources Specialist Chad Moffett and Tim Smith NCE Architectural Historians Mead & Hunt ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY In 2009, the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) entered into an agreement for the donation of an easement for the San Francisco Bay Trail (Bay Trail) along the shoreline of their southernmost property on the San Pablo Peninsula at Point Molate. In 2013-14, the EBRPD hired NCE to conduct an alignment study for a Class I bike path and as a result, recorded the trail easement. Recently, the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) approved the installation of a bike and pedestrian path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Marine Street, near Point Richmond, which would connect to the EBRPD’s easement at Stenmark Drive. The combined projects will connect trail users from both Richmond and Marin County to the San Pablo Peninsula. The proposed Bay Trail at Point Molate will be approximately 2.5 miles and extend north along the shoreline, through Chevron’s property, to the Point Molate Beach Park and Navel Fuel Depot property, owned and managed by the City of Richmond, giving the public access to the shoreline and the ability to connect to the Park via foot or bicycle. -
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 1, 2021 the Richmond City Council
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, June 1, 2021 The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt via teleconference. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Contra Costa County and Governor Gavin Newsom issued multiple orders requiring sheltering in place, social distancing, and reduction of person-to-person contact. Accordingly, Governor Gavin Newsom issued executive orders that allowed cities to hold public meetings via teleconferencing (Executive Order N-29-20). DUE TO THE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDERS, attendance at the City of Richmond City Council meeting was limited to councilmembers, essential City of Richmond staff, and members of the news media. Public comment was confined to items appearing on the agenda and was limited to the methods provided below. Consistent with Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting utilized teleconferencing only. The following provides information on how the public participated in the meeting. The public was able to view the meeting from home on KCRT Comcast Channel 28 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99 and livestream online at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3178/KCRT-Live and http://www.youtube.com/user/KCRTTV. The methods to submit public comment were via mail, email to [email protected], teleconference, and telephone during the meeting. Written comments received by 1:00 p.m. on June 1, 2021, were put into the record and considered before council action. Written comments received after 1:00 p.m. and up until the public comment period on the relevant agenda item closed, were also put into the record. -
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, February 23, 2016 the Richmond City
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, February 23, 2016 The Richmond City Council Evening Open Session was called to order at 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Nat Bates, Gayle McLaughlin, Vinay Pimplé, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Tom Butt. Absent: Councilmember Jael Myrick arrived at 5:31 p.m. and Councilmember Jovanka Beckles arrived after the City Council adjourned to Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENT The city clerk announced that the purpose of the Open Session was for the City Council to hear public comments on the following items to be discussed in Closed Session: CITY COUNCIL A-1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6): Agency designated representatives: Bill Lindsay and Lisa Stephenson Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU, Local 1021); International Federation of Professional and Technical Employees (Local 21); Richmond Police Officers Association (RPOA); Richmond Police Management Association (RPMA); Richmond International Association of Firefighters (IAFF, Local 188); and Richmond Fire Management Association (RFMA). The Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. Closed Session adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Mayor Tom Butt who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Nat Bates, Jovanka Beckles, Gayle McLaughlin, Jael Myrick, Vinay Pimplé, Vice Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and Mayor Tom Butt. Absent: None. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. AGENDA REVIEW Councilmember Pimplé continued items I-3 and I-4 to the March 15, 2016, City Council meeting. cc23Feb2016 Page 1 of 4 PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND COMMENDATIONS E-1. -
February 26, 2019
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, February 26, 2019 The Regular Meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Thomas K. Butt who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Nat Bates, Demnlus Johnson III, Eduardo Martinez, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Ben Choi, and Mayor Thomas K. Butt. Absent: Councilmember Jael Myrick arrived after the roll was called. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST None. AGENDA REVIEW None. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND COMMENDATIONS D-1. Councilmembers Bates, Johnson III, Martinez, Myrick, Willis, Vice Mayor Choi, and Mayor Butt presented a proclamation declaring March 2019 as Women's History Month in the City of Richmond. Cordell Hindler gave comments. D-2. Mayor Butt and Councilmember Johnson III, presented a proclamation declaring March 2019 as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Richmond. D-3. Mayor Butt and Councilmember Martinez, presented a proclamation recognizing the Tibetan Association of Northern California for their dedication to building and representing the Tibetan American community in Richmond. D-4. Councilmembers Bates, Johnson III, Martinez, Myrick, Willis, Vice Mayor Choi, and Mayor Butt presented a proclamation recognizing Richmond resident Alysa Liu for earning the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Title. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Tom Butt gave the annual State of the City address. Cordell Hindler gave comments. Visit http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3539/State-of-the-City for the 2019 State of the City Address as well as previous State of the City Addresses. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Carlos Martinez announced that the Terminal I project was given a 60 day extension, until April 1, 2019, to close the property.