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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTIONS - 01192016 - 2016/36 October 2014 Model resolution for TDA Article 3 County Administrators Page 1 Resolution No. 2016/36 Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2016/17 Transportation 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. G:\transeng\GRANTS\TDA\TDA 16-17\San Pablo Dam Road\Board docs\TDA Attachment A.docx October 2014 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution for Claimants Page 1 Resolution No. 2016/36 Attachment B Page 1 OF 1 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2016/17 Applicant: Contra Costa County Contact person: Mary Halle Mailing Address: 255 Glacier Dr. Martinez, CA 94553 E-Mail Address: mary.halle@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2327 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available): Trevor McGuire E-Mail Address: trevor.mcguire@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2166 Short Title Description of Project: San Pablo Dam Road Sidewalk Gap Project – East of Appian Way Amount of claim: $100,000 Functional Description of Project: Construct a total of 1420 feet of curb, gutter, and sidewalk over four locations on San Pablo Dam Road between Appian Way and Clark Road to fill gaps in existing sidewalk. 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 Article 3. Project Elements: Planning, engineering, construction, contingency Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 $100,000 $100,000 list all other sources: 1. HSIP Grant $613,920 $613,920 2. Local road funds $192,380 $192,380 3. 4. Totals $906,300 $906,300 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 Jan 5, 2015 Not yet approved. 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). NA 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: 12/07/2015 Yes 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). Pending F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) November 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 G:\transeng\GRANTS\TDA\TDA 16-17\San Pablo Dam Road\Board docs\TDA Attachment B.docx October 2014 Model resolution for TDA Article 3 County Administrators Page 1 \\pw-data\grpdata\engsvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\TDA Projects\5 - San Pablo Dam Road Sidewalk Project - Appian to Clark\NOE.doc Form Revised: December 2014 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: San Pablo Dam Road Sidewalk Project – Appian to Clark, WO#1025 & CP#15-51 Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Project Location – Specific: San Pablo Dam Road from Appian Way to Clark Road in El Sobrante Project Location: Unincorporated Community of El Sobrante Project Location – County: Contra Costa Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: . The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian access and safety on a segment of San Pablo Dam Road, which is a princip al arterial that runs through the heart of El Sobrante. The proposed project will fill four sidewalk gaps on San Pablo Dam Road from Appian Way to Clark Road, making the area more pedestrian friendly. Gap 1 is located on the south side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 450 feet east of Appian Way to 620 feet east of Appian Way. Gap 1 will include construction of approximately 170 feet of curb, gutter and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as one driveway conform. Non-native vegetation and fencing will be removed to accommodate the proposed sidewalk. Gap 2 is located on the north side of San Pablo Dam Road, from Milton Drive to 230 feet east of Milton Drive. Gap 2 will include construction of approximately 230 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as four driveway conforms. Gap 3 is located on the south side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 500 feet west of Clark Road to 300 feet west of Clark Road. Gap 3 will include construction of approximately 200 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as two driveway conforms. Gap 4 is located on the north side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 820 feet west of Clark Road to Clark Road. Gap 4 will include construction of approximately 820 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as thirteen driveway conforms. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. One lane will be open for traffic in both directions during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will ha ve access at all times. Real property transactions, including right-of-way acquisitions and temporary construction easements from adjacent properties, may be necessary in support of this project. Tree and shrubbery trimming may be necessary throughout the project area and some limited removal of ornamental shrubs and trees may be required. In order to minimize damage to trees, any roots exposed during construction activities will be clean cut. Utility poles, fencing, decorative frontage walls, mailboxes and drainage infrastructure will be removed, relocated or modified to accommodate the proposed sidewalk. On-street parking may be prohibited along short segments of curb in order to avoid removal of fences, walls, or trees. Driveways of fronting property owners will be temporarily closed during construction , but advance warning of the project construction schedule will be provided to property owners. 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 G:\transeng\GRANTS\TDA\TDA 16-17\San Pablo Dam Road\Board docs\Initial Study (Cat. Ex) (3).docx Form updated: December 2014 PROJECT NUMBER: WO #1025 CP# 15-51 PROJECT NAME: San Pablo Dam Road Sidewalk Project – Appian to Clark 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: Richmond Base Map Sheet #: J-6 Parcel #: N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located in west Contra Costa County in the unincorporated community of El Sobrante [Figures 1-3]. 2. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian access and safety on a segment of San Pablo Dam Road, which is a principal arterial that runs through the heart of El Sobrante. Currently, pedestrian infrastructure on San Pablo Dam Road east of Appian Way has multiple gaps which force pedestrians to walk in the parking lane or to cross the street midblock in order to walk on the opposite side of the street. The proposed project will fill four sidewalk gaps on San Pablo Dam Road from Appian Way to Clark Road, making the area more pedestrian friendly. Gap 1 is located on the south side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 450 feet east of Appian Way to 620 feet east of Appian Way. Gap 1 will include construction of approximately 170 feet of curb, gutter and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as one driveway conform. Non-native vegetation and fencing will be removed to accommodate the proposed sidewalk. Gap 2 is located on the north side of San Pablo Dam Road, from Milton Drive to 230 feet east of Milton Drive. Gap 2 will include construction of approximately 230 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as four driveway conforms. Gap 3 is located on the south side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 500 feet west of Clark Road to 300 feet west of Clark Road. Gap 3 will include construction of approximately 200 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as two driveway conforms. Gap 4 is located on the north side of San Pablo Dam Road, from 820 feet west of Clark Road to Clark Road. Gap 4 will include construction of approximately 820 feet of curb, gutter, and five foot wide sidewalk, as well as thirteen driveway conforms. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. One lane will be open for traffic in both directions during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Real property transactions, including right-of-way acquisitions and temporary construction easements from adjacent properties, may be necessary in support of this project. Tree and shrubbery trimming m ay be necessary throughout the project area and some limited removal of ornamental shrubs and trees may be required. In order to minimize damage to trees, any roots exposed during construction activities will be clean cut. Utility poles, fencing, decorative frontage walls, mailboxes and drainage infrastructure will be removed, relocated or modified to accommodate the proposed sidewalk. On-street parking may be prohibited along short segments of curb in order to avoid removal of fences, walls, or trees. Driveways of fronting property owners will be temporarily closed during construction, but advance warning of the project construction schedule will be provided to property owners. 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 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? City of Richmond PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE