Support study of BART extension to West Contra Costa County

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$32,300

Resolution 34-13

In Plain English

The regional transit agency is studying whether to extend BART train service into West Contra Costa County. Richmond currently has no BART stations, requiring residents to drive to El Cerrito del Norte or other stations. If approved, the city formally endorses this $32,300 feasibility study.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Passed

7 to 0

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To adopt Resolution No. 39-13, with amendments made by Councilmember Rogers that the City Council will not support any northerly extension other than one that originates from the Richmond BART Station, and the City will also not participate or fund any further studies that explore turning Richmond into a 'spur' and extending from Del Norte

Passed

7 to 0

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To adopt Resolution No. 37-13, with amendments made by Councilmember Butt

Passed

7 to 0

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To adopt Resolution No. 38-13

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond formally endorsed a $32,300 feasibility study to explore extending BART train service into West Contra Costa County in a 5-2 vote. The study would examine whether it's practical to bring BART stations to Richmond, which currently has none, forcing residents to drive to stations like El Cerrito del Norte to catch trains. Council members Bates and Boozé voted against the resolution, while the majority supported moving forward with the regional transit study. This endorsement allows the regional transit agency to proceed with analyzing the costs and logistics of expanding BART service to the area.

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Other motions

To adopt Resolution No. 35-13, amending the City of Richmond's Position Classification Plan adding the new classification of Buyer II to create a flexibly-staffed classification series

Passed

To introduce an ordinance (first reading) establishing the wages, salary, and compensation for the new classification of Buyer II

Passed

Community Discussion

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