HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01262010 - C.1RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Montalvin Manor Pedestrian and Transportation Access Improvements Project and AUTHORIZE the
Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project [DCD-CP#09-93] Project No.: 0662-6R4109, and
FIND the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3d Categorical Exemption, pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15303(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, 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 $25 fee to Conservation and Development for
processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the County General Fund. This project is funded by RDA, STIP and other Local Funds (100%).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/26/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Hillary Heard (925)
313-2022
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: January 26, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Stephen Ybarra, Auditor Controller, Sylvia Alcantar, DCD, Paulette Denison, Finance, Leigh Chavez, Environmental, Mary Halle, TE , Craig
Standafer, TE, Marlon Epps, Environmental
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:January 26, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE the Montalvin Manor Pedestrian and Transportation Access Improvements
Project
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this project is to improve mobility in the Montalvin Manor Area by closing sidewalk gaps on San
Pablo Avenue between Shamrock Drive to Kay Road and on Kay Road from San Pablo Avenue to Rachel Road,
providing Class II bike lanes and bus shelters along the west side of San Pablo Avenue. San Pablo Avenue is a
heavily traveled roadway that serves the Cities of Richmond, San Pablo, and Pinole, as well as the unincorporated
communities of El Sobrante, Tara Hills, and Montalvin Manor. This project will improve pedestrian circulation along
San Pablo Avenue by providing a dedicated sidewalk for pedestrians. This project will also provide additional
pavement width needed for a Class II bike facility along the west side of San Pablo Avenue.
The following design elements are included in this project: construction of 1,800 feet of 5-foot sidewalk on the west
side of San Pablo Avenue from Kay Road to Shamrock Drive; construction of 750 feet of 5-foot sidewalk on the
north side of Kay Road from San Pablo Avenue to Rachel Road; construction of 60 feet of 5-foot sidewalk on the
south side of Shamrock Drive between San Pablo Avenue and Madeline to close sidewalk gaps; pave and stripe a
Class II bike lane along the west side San Pablo Avenue from Kay Road to Shamrock Drive by widening the existing
2.5-foot shoulder to 5 feet; construction of two new bus shelters on 25-foot long by 5-foot wide concrete pads (5 feet
behind the 5-foot sidewalk) on San Pablo Avenue; extend the right-turn lane from San Pablo Avenue to Kay Road
from 105 feet to 215 feet; add a split rail fence at the back of the new sidewalk that is adjacent to existing steep slopes
on San Pablo Avenue and upgrade sidewalk facilities in the project area to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) by modifying the existing curb ramps to present standards.
New drainage facilities will be constructed to collect and convey storm water within the project limits, which
includes storm drains, inlets, concrete valley gutters and outfall structures. Where the storm drain will cross the
53-foot wide earth strip near the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road, the excavation could be up to 18+
feet deep to avoid conflict with the existing utility lines. At the intersection of Kay Road with Rachel Road an 18-inch
storm drain will be constructed to outfall into an existing drainage ditch. Approximately two non-native trees along
Kay Road will need to be removed as a result of the drainage improvements.
Near the intersection of Kay Road with Rachel Road, approximately a 3 to 4-foot tall, 75 to 125-foot long segmental
retaining wall will be constructed to support the uphill slope of the single family home on APN 405-122-001.
Real Property transactions, including right of way acquisition, may be necessary in support of this project. At least
one lane of traffic will be open at all times during construction activities. Emergency vehicle access will be allowed
at all times. Additionally, utilities will need to be relocated.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding.