HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10262010 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract
with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the County to
receive from Caltrans up to $107,000 for the period November 1, 2010 through October 31,
2012, for the design and construction of pedestrian improvements on Chesley Avenue at the
Union Pacific Railroad crossing, North Richmond area. (100% Section 130 Grade Crossing
Improvement Program Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no impact to the General Fund. The project is funded by the Section 130
Grade Crossing Improvement Program. (100% Federal)
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Section 130 Grade Crossing Improvement Program is to reduce the
number and severity of highway accidents by eliminating hazards to vehicles and
pedestrians at existing railroad crossings. The Public Works Department was approached by
the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to provide funding from the Section 130
Grade Crossing Improvement
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/26/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Angela Villar,
925.313.2016
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: October 26, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc: Angela Villar, Chris Lau, Mary Halle
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:October 26, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract for Chesley Avenue Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Project, North Richmond area.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Program for the Chesley Avenue Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Project. The contract will
allow the Public Works Department to design and construct pedestrian improvements
along Chesley Avenue at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. The project will improve
safety by installing new sidewalk at the railroad crossing.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Public Works will not receive the funding from the CPUC Section 130 Grade Crossing
Improvement Program via Caltrans, Division of Rail. The improvements to install new
sidewalk at this railroad crossing will not be constructed.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Caltrans Contract-Chesley Avenue