HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01252011 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Viera Avenue Bicycle Lanes Project (Project) and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or
designee, to advertise the Project [DCD-CP#10-70] Project No.: 0662-6R4088; and
FIND the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 4(h) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15304 (4)(h) 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 the Department of 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. The estimated project cost is $750,000 funded by 68% Bicycle
Transportation Account (BTA) Grant, 11% Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant and 21% Local Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/25/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: K. Birden, 313-2190
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 25, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc: V. Mejia, County Administrator, S. Ybarra, Auditor Controller, J. Ring, Conservation and Development, J. Dowling, Construction, L. Theis, Design, T.
Torres, Environmental, P. Dennison, Accounting, K. Birden, Environmental
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:January 25, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the Viera Avenue Bicycle Lanes Project and
make related findings under CEQA
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this project is to provide a Class II bike lane facility along Viera Avenue. This project is included in
the East Contra Costa County Bikeway Plan as part of the Trunkline Route intended to provide connectivity between
communities and major activity centers. The Viera Avenue segment connects the residential and commercial areas
along East 18th Street and Wilbur Avenue where several industrial employers are located. The project extends the
bike lane 2,600 feet and consists of pavement widening, excavation to sub-grade, overlay of existing pavement,
striping, signing, and upgrading the paving surface at the railroad crossing.
Viera Avenue will be widened between 3 to 10 feet on the westerly side and 2 to 6 feet on easterly side. This will
widen the street to a total pavement width of 32 feet, keeping within the existing 50 to 60 feet of the County right of
way. There is a drainage pipe that runs adjacent and parallel to the railroad track that may need to be extended to
accommodate the street widening. Relocation of joint poles and mailboxes may also be necessary. Nitrogen and
other gas pipelines running parallel to the railroad track will be protected in place during construction. Minor grading
will be required to conform to private property access points. Minor tree trimming and brush removal may be
necessary. Contruction activities may also impact the root systems of some trees. In order to minimize damage to
any trees, any roots exposed during excavation or overhanging branches will be cut cleanly.
Drainage improvements are necessary to address ponding water on the pavement at the intersection of Bown Lane
and Viera Avenue. A shallow infiltration basin will be constructed just west of the intersection which will be
approximately 50 feet wide by 110 feet long and 5 feet deep. An underground storm drain will be installed to drain
the existing ponding area to the new basin. The basin will be gated for safety and security purposes and the Vector
Control District will be made aware of the facility for vector control purposes.
Real property transactions will be necessary in support of this project for grading conforms to private driveways and
front yards. Full or partial acquisition of a vacant parcel will be necessary for the construction of the infiltration
basin. One lane of traffic will be open at all times during construction activities. The improvements are located
within the East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP Service Area (Urban Area, Development Fee Zone 1); however, the
project falls exclusively within the urban land cover type and is not subject to HCP Planning Survey requirements or
mitigation fees.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable