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You may find the full schedule at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3176/Schedule 7. Library and Community Services Community Services (Recreation) MLK Turf and Field Temporary Closure: February 1, 2022–April 15, 2022 The entire field and track will be closed from Tuesday, February 1, 2022, and tentatively re-opening in mid-April 2022. Thank you for your patience while improvements are being made. For more information, contact Recreation at (510) 620-6793.
Hula Classes at the Annex Senior Center Come join us for Hula class at the Annex Senior Center on the first and third Wednesdays from 12:00 NOON to 1:00 P.M. Join us in person or on Zoom. Class is $2.00 per class. Register here: tinyurl.com/SeniorsDPRCLaunchPad
Upcoming Sports Programs for 2022! Register today online at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation or visit us in-person at our registration office! Questions? Call (510) 620-6793.
Middle School Volleyball League This program starts in March 2022. Registration is open now at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation or visit us in-person at our registration office! Questions? Call (510) 620-6793.
Adult Women’s Volleyball League This program starts in February 2022. Registration is open now at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation or visit us in-person at our registration office! Questions? Call (510) 620-6793.
Youth Tennis This program is going on now! Registration is open at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation or visit us in-person at our registration office! Questions? Call (510) 620-6793.
Aquatics Update Staring in March, swim classes for adults and teens will be offered at the Richmond Swim Center on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Registration is now open and space available in the Beginner and Intermediate classes. Check out the flyer for registration and other information. We also have a Water Comfort Class for those who might not be ready for a traditional swim class setting, due to fear, past trauma, or something else. The focus of this class is about learning to overcome what has kept you out of the pool so you can enjoy the simple pleasures of being at ease in the water. The tentative start date of this 5-week session is April 16th. See the flyer for more information. If you are interested in any of these classes, but not sure which class is right for you, please contact Aquatics Coordinator Paula Cooper-Tipton at paula_cooper-tipton@ci.richmond.ca.us or call (510) 620-6793.
City-Wide In-Person Presidents’ Week Camp! Join us Tuesday, February 22nd through Friday, February 25th for our fun-filled Presidents’ Week Camp! Sign up today using the following link: Richmond Recreation Activities Registration
Spring Break Camp Flyer Join us Monday, April 4th through Friday, April 8, 2022, for our fun-filled Spring Break Camp! Sign up today at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation
Tiny Heroes Training Camps Begin your training at our Tiny Heroes Training Center! This program is for ages beginning as infant through five years old and is going on now! Sign up today at tinyurl.com/richmondrecreation. 2022 Spring Egg Hunt It’s back! Join us for our in-person Spring Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 9, 2022. from 10:00 A.M.–12:00 NOON at Nicholl Park. Call (510) 620-6793 for more information.
2022 Park Rx Day Save the Date! We are hosting Park Rx Day again this year on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Call (510) 620-6793 for more information.
Employment and Training Division RichmondBUILD Are you interested in a career in construction? Now accepting applications for the Charge Up Contra Costa – Electric Vehicle Equipment Installation and Maintenance Training Program. YouthBUILD Are you a youth between ages 16-24 years of age and need to complete your high school diploma? Are you interested in a college or a career in construction? Learn and earn $$ while participating in their intensive, hands-on training community projects, and earn valuable industry-recognized certifications. If so, YouthBUILD continues to accept applications. For more information contact Fred Lucero, Program Manager at flucero@richmondworks.org or call (510) 621-1780 or visit the RichmondBUILD website.
The RichmondWORKS, America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) Located at 330 – 25th Street, Richmond, CA 94804, RichmondWORKS is open for various career and job search services by appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed. Career Planners are available to provide weekly one-on-one career counseling sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, by appointment. Call RichmondWORKS now at (510) 307-8014 to make your appointment for job search and career counseling assistance.
RichmondWORKS, English Language Learner Program The RichmondWORKS English Language Learner (ELL) Program offers Richmond and West Contra Costa County residents, who speak English as a second language, the chance to work to receive training and support required to prepare for quality jobs with sustainable wages. For more information regarding the ELL program, please contact a Program Navigator at (510) 307-8045 or email: egarcia@richmondworks.org.
Prison to Employment Career Training Program RichmondWORKS Prison to Employment (P2E) program will provide training, education, and career opportunities to individuals who are or have been justice-involved. Supportive services are available to ensure individuals receive the necessary resources and support for success in attaining permanent employment. For more information regarding this grant program, please call (510) 307-8014 or contact Emmanuel Njome at enjome@richmondworks.org.
YouthWORKS – Work Experience and Training Opportunities for Richmond Residents Richmond YouthWORKS has several programs to provide Richmond youth, ages 16- 24, with job search, work experience, and training assistance. For more information, visit the YouthWORKS Homepage, Facebook, Instagram, or call (510) 412-2044.
Employment Impacted by COVID-19 Were you impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and lost your job? Are you receiving or exhausted your unemployment? If your answer is YES, RichmondWORKS/YouthWORKS is here to help! RichmondWORKS offers career counseling, on-job training, occupational training, work readiness, & community resources to job seekers. We have FUNDS to assist in upgrading your current skills to help you get the job, career, and wages you desire! We will pay for your State of California-approved industry training up to $5,000. Check out the State of California approved training list: CalJOBS - ETPL Approved Programs. Support Services funding is available up to $800. For more information, please contact: Cinthia Hernandez, (510) 307-8019 or Chernandez@richmondworks.org or Shi Carter, (510) 412-2041 or scarter@richmondworks.org.
Business Solutions RichmondWORKS coordinates and delivers resources and assistance to local businesses. Partners include the City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Employment & Training Department, local educational and business organizations. RichmondWORKS is an extension of your human resources department. We can help you save time and money. For more information, please contact a Business Services Representative at (510) 307-8014.
Local Employment and Training Opportunities Electrical (Inside wireman) Apprenticeship Program The Alameda County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is recruiting for their electrician apprenticeship program (inside wireman). This is a rare opportunity to access a union career in the electrical trades. Starting wage: $25.32. Additional details on the application are available at the following link: https://www.595jatc.org/application-announcement. Minimum requirements to apply: Be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or GED; successfully completed one full year of High School Algebra with a passing grade of “C” or better; Must submit an Official High School Transcript. You must apply in-person at Alameda County Electrical JATC; 14600 Catalina St., San Leandro, CA 94577. There are four application deadlines: 1/28, 4/29, 7/29, and 10/28. (Applications are only accepted between 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.). If you need assistance completing the application, please feel free to contact Cinthia Hernandez at RichmondWORKS (510) 307-8019 or Chernandez@richmonworks.org.
Equal opportunity employer/programs; Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Library Updates Kid Engineers at the Library Come and celebrate National Engineers Week (February 20th through February 26th) with us at the Library! We are so excited to invite you to our first live group gathering in over two years! The Library will host an in-person event for kids interested in building structures. The American Society of Civil Engineers will host a bridge building activity using only paper and pennies. Meet us in the courtyard next to the Children’s Room at the Main Library on Thursday, February 24th from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. This program is great for all age groups! Please call the Children’s Room at (510) 620-6557 for more information.
Visit us at the Branches! Some people are just discovering that the Bayview and West Side branches are open for in-person service, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Since we reopened in June of 2021, we have had lots of people renew their cards and check out materials. We demonstrated how to access eBooks on Libby and stream movies on Hoopla. Also, some new residents discovered us and received their first library card! For more information on the Library, you can always visit us at www.richmondlibrary.org
Online Resources for Learners and Job Seekers Do you need help formatting a résumé, getting help with a difficult homework problem, or accessing Veterans’ benefits? The Richmond Public Library offers online access to Brainfuse’s JobNow & VetNow and HelpNow. JobNow & VetNow can help you with job searches and skill-building, while HelpNow offers live tutoring (and more) for learners from elementary through high school. All you need is a Richmond Public Library card (FREE!) and we can even lend you a WiFi hotspot, laptop or Chromebook to get connected! To access JobNow & VetNow, go to www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4017 To access HelpNow, go to www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4042 Mobile device borrowing, go to www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4071
Abatement Division Abatement crews abated a private property at the request of Code Enforcement, abated weeds and debris from alleyways, abated debris from homeless encampments, performed maintenance on Rydin Road medians, removed illegally dumped debris and removed graffiti from various locations throughout the City.
Building Maintenance Stationary engineers performed daily pool maintenance and Civic Center Plaza boiler inspections, repaired the sliding gate at Fire Station #67, cleared the women’s restroom at Fire Station #68, replaced the flame sensor on a heater at the Corporation Yard, fixed the chlorine feeder hose at the Plunge, replaced the flushometers in the Riggers Loft restrooms, repaired the doors in the Community Development area of City Hall, and fixed a toilet in the jail of the Police Department.
Utility workers assisted the Housing Authority with maintenance, power washed the entrance and picnic area of the Nevin Center, re-lamped the Nevin Community Center, changed the water filter in the Information Technology breakroom, sanitized and disinfected various locations including all common areas, and cleaned and maintained 27 City-owned buildings.
Engineering Richmond Wellness Trail Construction of Phase 1 of the Richmond Wellness Trail is continuing after some delay due to underground utility coordination. This week, the general contractor began boring holes along the east side of Marina Way South to provide irrigation line connections below existing driveways and walkways. For more information or questions, please contact Annie Youngerman, The Trust for Public Land, at annie.youngerman@tpl.org.
Via Verdi Slope Stabilization Project Construction of the Via Verdi Slope Stabilization project continued this week. The work includes construction of a culvert in San Pablo Creek, earthwork, utility work, reconstruction of the damaged portion of Via Verdi Drive, and removal of the temporary detour road. Activity for the next week will include the cement treatment of the roadway subgrade in preparation for asphalt pavement. The project is scheduled to complete in April 2022. Construction questions can be directed to the Construction Manager, Tony Fuentes of mack5, at tfuentes@mack5.com or (510) 595-4725.
Yellow Brick Road Project Last week, Ghilotti Bros, Inc. (GBI) continued to remove concrete, prepare subgrade, form curb ramps and sidewalks, and place concrete curb ramps and sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue at 9th and 8th Street intersections. They also removed the bus pad at 7th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue, formed and placed a new bus pad. The electrical subcontractor continued to locate and pothole existing utilities along 8th Street north of Ripley Avenue, restored concrete sidewalks at locations with newly installed streetlight boxes from Ohio Avenue to Macdonald Avenue, and continued to excavate for streetlight pole bases in the Schedule B areas. This week, GBI is continuing to remove asphalt pavement and concrete, prepare subgrade, install formwork, and place concrete at the new traffic circle at Elm Avenue. Their electrical subcontractor is potholing and locating existing utilities along Pennsylvania Avenue and performing horizontal boring (installing conduit) at 5th and 7th Streets and Pennsylvania Avenue for the traffic signal modifications. They will also continue to place concrete foundations for the streetlights and traffic signal poles at various locations.
Pavement Maintenance Street crews worked from the outstanding pothole list and installed speed humps on Nevin Avenue.
Street Sweeping crews swept the following neighborhood council areas on the second Monday and second Tuesday through Friday in: May Valley, Vista View, Clinton Hill I, North Richmond, Iron Triangle, North Belding Woods, Atchison, South Belding Woods, Sant Fe, Coronado, Marina Bay and Point Richmond neighborhoods. Signs and Lines crews fabricated nine new signs, installed 18 new signs, installed thermoplastic “STOP” messages, and placed 186’ of white traffic paint.
Water Resource Recovery Division Wastewater Treatment Plant – Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Please! Do not put grease down the drain! Heavy grease has been reported at Richmond's sewer treatment plant. Grease clogs pipes and can be detrimental to the function of the plant. For more information about Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), please call (510) 620-6594.
Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales – Aceites y Grasas (FOG) ¡Por favor! ¡no ponga grasa por el drenaje! Se ha reportado grasa pesada en la planta de tratamiento de alcantarillado de Richmond. La grasa obstruye las tuberías y puede ser perjudicial para la función de la planta. Para obtener más información sobre aceites y grasas (FOG), llame al (510) 620-6594.
Sewer Lateral Grant Program The City of Richmond’s Water Resource Recovery Division administers the Sewer Lateral Grant Program. The program reimburses eligible homeowners in the Richmond Municipal Sewer District (RMSD No. 1) for some of the cost to replace their sewer lateral. The program is open and accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for sewer lateral work completed between 7/1/2021-6/30/2022. For more information about the Sewer Lateral Grant Program, please visit www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2130/Sewer-Lateral-Grant-Program or call (510) 620-6594.
High Priority Critical Improvements Projects The City of Richmond and Veolia Water (Veolia) are implementing High Priority Critical Improvements Projects at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is managed and operated by Veolia. The purpose of the projects is to replace aging and unreliable infrastructure, improve treatment operating efficiency, comply with future discharge regulations, and improve the functionality of the existing WWTP. The improvements were identified through previous planning efforts, including the 2010 WWTP Master Plan and the 2016 WWTP Facility Plan, to construct the following elements of the WWTP Critical Improvements Projects: (1) New screening and grit removal facilities; (2) Aeration upgrades; and (3) Demolition of existing facilities and site clearing in preparation for future WWTP Facilities. The projects are expected to take approximately 2 ½ years to complete. Shimmick conducted two concrete pours on the blower building foundation last week. Shimmick also began construction of electrical duct banks to power the blower building and continued working on the Aeration Basins - removing old gates and installing blanking gates.
First Street Relief Sewer Project The First Street Relief Sewer and Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is the final of four design projects from the comprehensive 2016 Collection System Design Project, which also included the construction of the Cutting/Carlson and Hoffman Project (originally two projects), and the Macdonald and Virginia Wet Weather Improvement Project. The Project consists of approximately 3,743 lineal feet of open cut replacement of existing 6-inch sewer, approximately 1,696 lineal feet of open cut replacement of existing 8-inch sewer, approximately 631 lineal feet of open cut replacement of existing 10-inch sewer, and approximately 125 lineal feet of open cut replacement of existing 18-in sewer. This project began in July 2021 and is expected to be completed well ahead of the Baykeeper due date of July 2023. To date, D’Arcy & Harty Construction has completed replacement of the entire 6,195 total lineal feet of sewer main line piping included in the project scope. Pipe replacement work was completed in December 2021. Currently, the Contractor is completing filming of the last few segments of NASSCO compliant CCTV video documenting all newly replaced pipes prior to scheduling final street restoration. The first set of post CCTV videos was provided in January 2022. Review by V.W. Housen Associates team started in February 2022. High Priority Sewer Line Replacement Project The High Priority Sewer Line Replacement Project replaces eight (8) pipelines with a combined length of around 2,700 lineal feet. Scope of work includes reconnection of existing laterals at mains, connection to existing manholes and hardscape and pavement restorations To date, D’Arcy & Harty Construction has completed sewer main replacement installations at Potrero and 41st, 12277 San Pablo Ave, 1903 Garvin Avenue, 311 - 341 E Richmond, Dimm Street (right of way in street) between Barrett & Humboldt and 1460 Rifle Range Road. Right of entry easement documents have been distributed for resident signatures for two other segments, near 550 Key Boulevard and 415 Dimm Street. More signatures will be required for an additional pipeline segment North on Key to Roosevelt.
2021 Grade 5 RAA Line Replacement Project The 2021 Grade 5 RAA (Risk Assessment Analysis) Replacement Project replaces seven sewer pipelines with an approximate combined length of 760 lineal feet. The work includes replacement of deteriorated sewer pipe segments within the collection system using pipe bursting or open cut methods. This project was competitively bid to be performed on a "design-build" basis: the Contractor is responsible for engaging the services of an engineering firm to issue design drawings for lines with utility conflicts and other constructability issues and also prepare final, as-built drawings. W.R. Forde has completed installations at 21st Street and Potrero; Rheem and 23rd Street; 4925 Macdonald (“Planet Fitness”); Virginia and 22nd Streets, 1600 Chancellor and AC Transit at 21st Street between Bissell and Carlson. Their next work area is in the vicinity of 403 McLaughlin. Easement document signatures have been collected to provide access necessary behind businesses and in backyards to replace this broken line. The Contractor has completed Pre-CCTV investigation and even utilized Drones to locate the upstream manhole needed to finalize the design. They will be starting sewer line replacement work and adding a manhole the week of February 21st. Sodium Bisulfite (SBS) Facility Improvement Project The City of Richmond (COR) and West County Agency (WCA) entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) on July 27, 2020, to share the design and construction costs associated with the new Sodium Bisulfite Facility construction and system upgrade. During the design of the new SBS Facility, WCA and the COR agreed to upgrade the SHS mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, and SCADA system, as well. Myers & Sons Construction, LLC is the Contractor. The SBS Facility Improvements Project includes the following major elements:
Myers & Sons placed and compacted the aggregate base (AB) per the project specifications and built the interior form for the new building sump pump (see photos below).
SCADA Upgrade Project The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) project will standardize, replace, and configure the existing SCADA Network communication, the majority of which is outdated, failing, and has exceeded its useful life. An upgraded SCADA system is crucial to allow for Veolia Staff at the City of Richmond’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to monitor and control processes locally and at remote locations, including remote telemetry of the City’s lift stations. The contractor is Calcon Systems, Inc. The project is approximately 98 percent complete, and the contractor is installing roughly 300+/- field instrumentation tags throughout the WWTP facilities which correspond to SCADA system program identification labels (see photo below).
Thank you for keeping up with the activities in the City of Richmond. Feel free to contact the City Manager’s Office if you have any questions or comments about these or any other items of interest to you. Thank You! You can sign up to receive the City Manager’s weekly report and other information from the City of Richmond by visiting: www.ci.richmond.ca.us/list.aspx Irene Lozano |
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