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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 07132010 - C.08RECOMMENDATION(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#10-37] 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 ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/381 of application of the County initiating proceedings to annex territory into the City of Richmond pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to sign an Indemnification Agreement with the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); and APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 07/13/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Brian Yip, 313-2178 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: July 13, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy cc: B. Taylor Rhys C. 8 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:July 13, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Approve Montalvin Manor Pedestrian & Transportation Access Improvements Project & Authorize to advertise the project AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for processing the Notice RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D) of Exemption, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption, a $50 fee to LAFCO for filing the Resolution of Application, a $1,500 fee to LAFCO for processing the Sphere of Influence Modification, a $2,675 fee to LAFCO for processing the Annexation, and a $300 fee to the State Board of Equalization for amending the City of Richmond boundaries. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. This project is funded by RDA, STIP and other Local Funds (100%). 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 (See Attachment 1). 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. A detour route along Kay Road will need to be implemented for eight to ten weeks. The existing westbound lane will be closed and signage will be placed informing local residents. The school district will also be informed and the lane closure will likely occur during school summer break. At least one lane of traffic along all roadways in the project area 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. Attachment 2 shows the Initial Study of Environmental Significance (as required by CEQA) filed by the Public Works Department on June 7, 2010. This project was found to be Categorically Exempt, due to the fact it consists of limited small new structures, and will not result in the removal of any scenic resources. Real Property transactions, including right of way acquisition, may be necessary in support of this project. A ten foot wide strip of territory along Kay Road is proposed to be annexed to the City of Richmond through a LAFCO annexation process. This ten foot wide strip of territory is along the east side of Kay Road and is currently in the un-incorporated portion of the County (See Attachment 3). The City has expressed an interest in owning and maintaining control over this portion of roadway after construction is complete. In order for this to happen, the City of Richmond’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) must be amended through the LAFCO process and then the City’s boundaries must be amended through the LAFCO process. On June 1, 2010, the City of Richmond formally adopted Resolution No. 66-10 in support of annexing the territory from the County to the City (See Attachment 4). This ten foot wide strip of territory was offered for public use dedication on the final map for subdivision Montalvin Manor Unit 1 (MB 48-89). Attachment 5 shows the offer of dedication being accepted by Contra Costa County, and after the LAFCO annexation process it will automatically be transferred to the City of Richmond for ownership. In order to complete the annexation of territory into the City of Richmond, the County must request, that LAFCO initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code via the attached Resolution. In addition, the Public Works Director must sign the Attached Indemnification Agreement with LAFCO (Attachment 6). It is anticipated construction of this project will begin approximately in Summer 2011 and will last for 3-4 months. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delays in approving the project, or the annexation into the City of Richmond, will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2010/381 Att. 1 - Project Map Att. 2 - Initial Study of Enviro. Significance CEQA Att. 3 - EX. A LAFCO 10 annexation to Richmond Att. 4 - Richmond Res. No. 66-10 to suppor annexation Att. 5 - Offer of Dedication by CoCoCo Att. 6 - Indemnification Agmt. w/LAFCO