HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01192016 - 2016/35Resolution No. 2016/35
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year
2016/2017Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
Page 1 of 1
1. That the County of Contra Costa is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds,
nor is the County of Contra Costa legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment
B” of this resolution.
2. That the County of Contra Costa has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s)
described in Attachment B.
3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent
matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the
successful completion of the project(s).
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects
described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that
will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested.
5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.).
6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding
other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s).
7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or design engineering; and/or
for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; and/or for the purposes of
restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education
program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an
allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the County of Contra Costa
within the prior five fiscal years.
8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B is included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit,
multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan.
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a bikeway meets the mandatory minimum safety design
criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed before the funds expire.
11. That the County of Contra Costa agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and
facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public.
Resolution No. 2016/35
Attachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2016/2017 Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Contact person: Lawrence Leong
Mailing Address: 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
E-Mail Address: lleon@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2026
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available): Mary Halle
E-Mail Address: mary.halle@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2327
Short Title Description of Project: Walnut Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure Project
Amount of claim: $ 250,000
Functional Description of Project:
Widen shoulders to provide Class II bike lane in each direction along a narrow 1,000 foot section of Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and
Vasco Road in order to improve bicyclist safety
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency). Use the table below
to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. Planning funds
may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project level planning is not an eligible use of TDA Articl e 3.
Project Elements: Engineering & Construction
Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals
TDA Article 3 $ 150,000 $100,000 $ 250,000
list all other sources:
1. Local Road Funds $ 110,000 $ 60,000 $ 170,000
2.
3.
4.
Totals $ 260,000 $ 160,000 $ 420,000
Project Eligibility: YES?/NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is
anticipated). Anticipated in January 2016 NO
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page. NO
C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov). YES
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Enter date the
project was reviewed by the BAC: December 7, 2015 PENDING
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
include construction). Expected by February 2016
PENDING
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and
year) No Later Than December 2018 YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
)
YES
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Notice of Exemption
To: Office of Planning and Research From: Contra Costa County
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 Dept. of Conservation & Development
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
County Clerk
County of: Contra Costa
Project Title: Walnut Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure Project, WO#1025 & CP#15-49
Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Project Location – Specific: The west side of Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road
Project Location: Unincorporated area south of the City of Brentwood Project Location – County: Contra Costa
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
.
The purpose of this project is to widen the roadway to provide Class II bike lanes in each direction along a narrow section o f Walnut
Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road in order to improve bicyclist safety. Recent improvements to Marsh Creek Road
and Vasco Road have widened these intersections along Walnut Boulevard. However, these improvements left an approximately 1,000 foot
long gap in paved shoulders wide enough for cyclists to use as bike lanes. This section between the two revised intersections remains a two
lane rural road with little to no shoulders. This area has become increasingly used by bicyclists in east Contra Costa County . The project
consists of adding approximately 6 feet of pavement widening on the west side of Walnut Boulevard. The project will relocate one roadside
traffic sign due to widening. After the widening is completed, a slurry seal surface treatment and re -alignment of the pavement markings will
center the travel lanes over the new roadway width. Bike lane signing and striping will be installed within the project limits and the existing
centerline rumble strips will be replaced. The drainage pattern will be re-established through a graded roadside ditch and the partial
excavation of its associated berm that extends approximately 520 feet in length parallel to the road. The project is a covered activity under
the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HC P/NCCP) under Road Safety
Improvements. The project will follow the HCP/NCCP Avoidance and Mitigation Measures to minimize impacts to covered species and water
quality. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. In addition, HCP/NCCP
development fees will be paid to the Conservancy at project contract award. One lane will be open for traffic during construc tion activities.
Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Real property transactions, such as temporary construction easements from adjacent
properties, may be necessary in support of the project.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Contra Costa County
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Exempt Status:
Ministerial Project (Sec. 21080(b) (1); 15268; Categorical Exemption: Class 1(c)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); Other Statutory Exemption, Code No.:
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); General Rule of Applicability [Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3)]
Reasons why project is exempt: The project consists of minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible
expansion of use beyond that previously existing ; pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines. The project will
not result in the removal of any scenic resource.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Alex Nattkemper - Public Works Dept. Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (925) 313-2364
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No
Signature: Date: Title: _________________________
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING
I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California
Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date.
Signature Title
Applicant: Department of Fish and Game Fees Due
Public Works Department EIR - $3,070.00 Total Due: $ 75.00
255 Glacier Drive Neg. Dec. - $2,210.25 Total Paid $
Martinez, CA 94553 DeMinimis Findings - $0
Attn: Alex Nattkemper County Clerk - $50 Receipt #:
Environmental Services Division Conservation & Development - $25
Phone: (925) 313-2364
Contra
Costa
County
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Form updated: December 2014
PROJECT NUMBER: WO# 1025
CP# 15-49
PROJECT NAME: Walnut Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure Project
PREPARED BY: Alex Nattkemper DATE: January 6, 2016
APPROVED BY: DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Categorical Exemption [Class 1(c)] Negative Declaration
Environmental Impact Report Required Conditional Negative Declaration
The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the
following: The project consists of minor alteration of existing public facilities, involving negligible expansion of
use beyond that previously existing pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines. The project will not
result in the removal of any scenic resource.
What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts: N/A
USGS Quad Sheet: Brentwood Base Map Sheet #: P-25 Parcel #: N/A
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Location: The project is located in an unincorporated area in east Contra Costa County south of the City of Brentwood
and west of Discovery Bay [Figures 1-4].
2. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to widen the roadway to provide Class II bike lanes in each direction
along a narrow section of Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road in order to improve bicyclist
safety. Recent improvements to Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road have widened these intersections along Walnut
Boulevard. However, these improvements left an approximately 1,000 foot long gap in paved shoulders wide enough for
cyclists to use as bike lanes. This section between the two revised intersections remains a two lane rural road with little
to no shoulders. This area has become increasingly used by bicyclists in east Contra Costa County. The project consists
of adding approximately 6 feet of pavement widening on the west side of Walnut Boulevard. The project will relocate one
roadside traffic sign due to widening. After the widening is completed, a slurry seal surface treatment and re-alignment of
the pavement markings will center the travel lanes over the new roadway width. Bike lane signing and striping will be
installed within the project limits and the existing centerline rumble strips will be replaced. The drainage pattern will be
re-established through a graded roadside ditch and the partial excavation of its associated berm that extends
approximately 520 feet in length parallel to the road. The project is a covered activity under the East Contra Costa
County Habitat Conservancy Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) under Road Safety
Improvements. The project will follow the HCP/NCCP Avoidance and Mitigation Measures to minimize impacts to
covered species and water quality. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect
storm drain inlets. In addition, HCP/NCCP development fees will be paid to the Conservancy at project contract award.
One lane will be open for traffic during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Real
property transactions, such as temporary construction easements from adjacent properties, may be necessary in support
of the project.
3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern?
Yes No maybe (Nature of concern):
4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency?
Yes No East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? No
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE