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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTIONS - 01192016 - 2016/37 October 2014 Model resolution for TDA Article 3 County Administrators Page 1 Resolution No. 2016/37 Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2016/2017 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. October 2014 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution for Claimants Page 1 Resolution No. 2016/37 Attachment B page 1 of 1 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2016/2017 Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Contact person: Mary Halle Mailing Address: 255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 E-Mail Address: mary.halle@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2327 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Tianjun Cao E-Mail Address: tcao@pw.cccounty.us Telephone: 925-313-2110 Short Title Description of Project: Blackhawk Road Bikeway Project Amount of claim: $100,000 Functional Description of Project: Stripe Class 2 bicycle lanes on Blackhawk Road from San Andreas Drive to Camino Tassajara within existing roadway. Current lane widths will need to be narrowed to accommodate the new Class 2 bicycle lanes. Sign Class 3 bicycle markings from San Andreas Drive to Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard. 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: Construction Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 $100,000 $100,000 list all other sources: 1. Local Gas Tax $65,000 $209,000 $274,000 2. 3. 4. Totals $165,000 $209,000 $374,000 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 on January 19, 2016 NOT YET 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:_______12/7/2015_________________________ 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) June 2017 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 \\pw-data\grpdata\transeng\GRANTS\TDA\TDA 16-17\Blackhawk Rd Bicycle Project\Board Documents\Blackhawk Rd TDA Attachment B Application Resolution.docx \\pw-data\grpdata\engsvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\TDA Projects\2 - Blackhawk Road Bikeway Project\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: Blackhawk Road Bikeway Project, WO# 1025 & CP# 15-48 Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Project Location – Specific: Along Blackhawk Road between Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard and Camino Tassajara Project Location: Unincorporated Community of Blackhawk Project Location – County: Contra Costa Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: The purpose of this project is to improve bicyclist safety by providing bicycle lanes and related improvements over 3.6 miles of Blackhawk Road, providing an additional mode of transportation for commuting or recreation. There are no existing bicycle facilities along Blackhawk Road between Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard and Camino Tassajara. Blackhawk Road is the main access point for students who attend The Athenian School. This project would provide bicycle access for students and local residents to ride their bikes on Blackhawk Road for transportation or recreational purposes. In addition, the project would provide bicycle access for residents making trips to the shopping mall near Camino Tassajara and Blackhawk Road. There are also bus stops along the project limits, which mean this project will provide multi- modal connections for residents as well. The project consists of striping Class II bicycle lanes on Blackhawk Road from San Andreas Drive to Blackhawk Plaza Circle within the existing roadway. Current lane widths will be narrowed where necessary to accommodate the new Class II bicycle lanes, but will remain at least 11 feet wide. Existing striping will be removed and new striping will be installed between San Andreas Drive to Blackhawk Plaza Circle. This project will also place “sharrow” markings for Class III bike routes from Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard to San Andreas Drive and from Blackhawk Plaza Circle to Camino Tassajara, due to lack of existing roadway width for Class II bicycle lanes. Sign posts will be added along the entire length of the project area to designate the type of bikeway available. The project may include a road surface treatment prior to restriping traffic lanes. There will be no changes to existing drainage or utilities and no rights- of-way or easements will be needed as the project will stay entirely within the existing pavement. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. One lane will be open for traffic during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. 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\Blackhawk Rd Bicycle Project\Board Documents\CEQA Placeholder.docx Form updated: December 2014 PROJECT NUMBER: WO # 1025 CP# 15-48 PROJECT NAME: Blackhawk Road Bikeway 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: Diablo Base Map Sheet #: S-17, S-18, T-18, U-18 Parcel #: N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located in southern Contra Costa County in the unincorporated community of Blackhawk [Figures 1-15]. 2. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve bicyclist safety by providing bicycle lanes and related improvements over 3.6 miles of Blackhawk Road, providing an additional mode of transportation for commuting or recreation. There are no existing bicycle facilities along Blackhawk Road between Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard and Camino Tassajara. Blackhawk Road is the main access point for students who attend The Athenian School. This project would provide bicycle access for students and local residents to ride their bikes on Blackhawk Road for tra nsportation or recreational purposes. In addition, the project would provide bicycle access for residents making trips to the shopping mall near Camino Tassajara and Blackhawk Road. There are also bus stops along the project limits, which mean this project will provide multi-modal connections for residents as well. The project consists of striping Class II bicycle lanes on Blackhawk Road from San Andreas Drive to Camino Tassajara within the existing roadway. Current lane widths , which are at or greater than the standard width of 12 feet, will need to be narrowed from Blackhawk Drive to Camino Tassajara to accommodate the new Class II bicycle lanes. Existing striping will be removed and new striping will be installed between Blackhawk Drive and Camino Tassajara. This project will also place sharrow markings for Class III bike routes from San Andreas Drive to Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard and from Blackhawk Plaza Circle to Camino Tassajara, due to lack of existing roadway width for Class II bicycle lanes . Sign posts will be added along the entire length of the project area to designate the type of bike lane available. The project may include either a road surface treatment prior to restriping traffic lanes or existing striping will be removed and new striping will be installed. There will be no changes to existing drainage or utilities and no rights-of-way or easements will be needed as the project will stay entirely within the existing pavement. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. One lane will be open for traffic during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. 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? No PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE