HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06282011 - C.114RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Redevelopment Director to execute a Project
Agreement and Work Program with Contra Costa County, in the amount of $363,482 for the
pedestrian and transit improvements along San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road in the
Montalvin Manor Redevelopment Project Area, with a term of February 1, 2011 to June 30,
2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Funds would be utilized. Redevelopment Agency, Transportation for Livable
Communities, Transportation Development Act, Safe Routes to School, and Community
Development Block Grant, Measure J, Gas Tax and Bus Shelter funds will be used for the
improvements.
BACKGROUND:
The Montalvin Manor Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvement Strategy document,
accepted by the Agency Board on July 13, 2004, identified the goal of strengthening
pedestrian and bike access and safety for the overall neighborhood. Creating sidewalks and
improving bicycle
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/28/2011 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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Gabriel Lemus,
925-335-7229
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: June 28, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.114
To:
From:David Twa, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director
Date:June 28, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Montalvin Manor - San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road Pedestrian and Transit Improvments
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
access along San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road were identified as top priority actions by
the Montalvin Manor community that would improve the overall pedestrian safety for the
neighborhood. The development and improvement of sidewalks and bicycle access along
San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road would create a safe and pleasant pedestrian
environment by connecting the residents to important community amenities and other
transit stops.
The scope of the project includes engineering and design plans, environmental review,
construction engineering, and installation/construction of the sidewalk/streetscape
improvements. Improvements will include, but not limited to re-grading,
installation/construction of approximately 3,000 feet of sidewalk, bus shelter installation,
and improvement of the drainage system. The project is planned to start construction by
June 2011 and completed by October 2011. The improvements along San Pablo Avenue
and Kay Road, when completed, will improve the overall pedestrian safety and create a
pleasant streetscape along San Pablo Avenue and Kay Road, which would benefit all the
residents in the community.
Scheduling this agreement for Board approval was delayed following adoption of the
Redevelopment Agency budget. Significant reductions in tax increment revenue have
been experienced and projections indicate the revenue will recover at a very slow pace
for the Montalvin Manor project area. More recently, the Public Works Department
received approval for $264,500 in Safe Routes to School Program funds from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Public Works Department has also
recently identified additional revenue from bus shelter advertising and from recent staff
vacancies that can be dedicated to this project. This additional revenue has reduced the
demand on bond proceeds from the Montalvin Manor project area to an acceptable level.
This agreement further stipulates that the Public Works Department will not seek
additional Redevelopment Agency funds should any future cost increases occur as this
project is completed. Given these circumstances, the Redevelopment Agency
recommends approval of the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to act on the recommendation would result in the project being unable to proceed
to construction. Approximately $323,000 in Transportation for Livable Communities
funding and $264,500 in Safe Routes to School funding would be lost. The Board would
also need to withdraw a Board Resolution certifying to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission our commitment to provide the remaining funds necessary to construct this
project. Approximately $800,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds has been spent on this
project.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Completion of this project will improve safety for children going to and from Montalvin
Manor Elementary School.
ATTACHMENTS
San Pablo Ave Improvments Contract