HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312009 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
DETERMINE that the Market Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (7th St. to Soto St.) project is a California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3d Categorical Exemption, and
DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for
processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption, and
APPROVE the project, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project.
Project No.: 0662-6R4116
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the County General Fund. This project is funded by 55% Transportation Development Act and
45% Local Road Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/31/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Trina Torres, 313-2176
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 31, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
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C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 31, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Determine that the Market Avenue Sidewalk Improvements project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3d
Categorical Exemption
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this project is to provide a continuous pedestrian pathway to improve pedestrian safety along the north
side of Market Ave., between 7th and Soto St., west of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing, in Richmond. Pedestrians
currently utilize a rough and uneven terrain between 7th St. and Soto St., which makes it difficult for pedestrian
travel.
The project consists of excavating soil (approximately 12 inches deep), removing existing curbs and gutters,
installing Americans with Disabilities (ADA) curb ramps, curbs, gutters, and a concrete sidewalk (approximately 5
foot wide by 350 feet long), installing detectable warning surfaces, relocating/modifying existing drainage inlets,
grinding, saw-cutting, and conforming portions of pavement, installing two concrete driveways to an existing
business, installing signs, and adjusting existing utilities.
There is no possibility that the project may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The project consists
of construction of limited small new structures, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (15303 Class 3d). The project will not
result in the removal of any scenic resource.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction of needed facility upgrades.