HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12061983 - 1.54 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 6, 1983 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors .Powers , Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Schroder.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
SUBJECT:
Abandoned Right of Way of ) RESOLUTION NO. 83/1228
San Ramon Branch of Southern )
Pacific Railroad - Approve )
Negative Declaration and )
Authorize Publi(Works )
Director to Proceed with )
Negotiations )
An Agreement was executed with Caltrans in February 1983 which provided
monies for acquisition of the abandoned San Ramon Branch Line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. Additional monies were applied for by Board
action on November 1, 1983. In addition, the Board adopted on October
11, 1983 a Reso� ution establishing a set of principles governing the
interim use and acquisition of the abandoned right of way.
Acquisition of the abandoned San Ramon Branch Line of the Southern
Pacific Railroad Right of Way has been determined to be in compliance
with the County General Plan, a negative declaration pertaining to this
project was published with no protest, and the Board has considered the
negative declaration together with any comments received during the public
review process. The Board hereby FINDS on the basis of the initial study
and any comments received that there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and APPROVES
the negative declaration.
IT IS BY THE BOARD RESOLVED that the Public Works Director is directed
to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director is authorized
to proceed with negotiations with the Southern Pacific Transportation
Company for acquisition of the abandoned San Ramon Branch Line.
1 hereby certify the!thit,!s^true and correct copy of
an action taker. )r.the minutes of the
Board of Supe:.,..� ,:• ante shown. _
ATTESTED: _ C
J.P. -r)LSG-0N_ COiN17Y CLERK
aria .:ke rk of the Board
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tp.bo.sprrw.tll (JPM:jal 11.9.83) 13y Deputy
ORIG. DEPT. : Public Works Department
Transportation Planning Division
cc: County Administrator
County Auditor-Controller
Planning Department
Attn: Karl Wandry
Public Works - Real Property
Land Development
RESOLUTION NO. 83/1228
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