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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09182012 - SD.4 (2)RECOMMENDATION(S): ACCEPT eBART Next Segment briefing and REQUEST comments from Board of Supervisors on Phase 2 station site opportunities. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: Ellen Smith, eBART Project Planning Manager, will update Board of Supervisors on status of eBART Phase 1 (currently under construction) and Phase 2 study. Phase 2 is a review of the opportunities in the 10-mile segment beyond Hillcrest Avenue in the SR-4 alignment. Station site opportunities in SR-4 corridor include: Laurel Road, Lone Tree Way, Mokelumne Trail, Sand Creek, Balfour Road, and Discovery Bay/Byron. eBART Planning would like comments from the Board of Supervisors on the Phase 2 station site opportunities; including comments on access from the various communities, distance from Hillcrest Station, and the ability to serve East County. Prepared PowerPoint presentation includes graphics of each station site opportunity and sketch presentation on possible APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/18/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Jen Quallick 925-252-4500 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: September 18, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: SD. 4 To:Board of Supervisors From:Mary N. Piepho, Board of Supervisors District III Date:September 18, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:eBART Next Segment Briefing BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) station plan. Estimated ridership and conceptual capital costs are still in development and will be shared at the October 11th ePPAC meeting. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: No feedback on possible station site locations. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: None. CLERK'S ADDENDUM The Board thanked Ellen for the presentation and offered the following comments and/or suggestions for consideration going forward: Supervisor Piepho noted that maximum capacity and community interests should be driving components of station location; that partnership opportunities on the bicycle/pedestrian path at Mokelumne station be considered; requested that drought-tolerant landscaping of the type located at the Lamorinda station be considered along the fence-lines to assist with the appearance of the area, as the cyclone fence tends to gather wind-blown debris that is unattractive. Supervisor Mitchoff did like the idea of the 3 middle stations and the possibility of the Mokelumne station acting in conjunction with other alternative transit options, i.e. the trail, but also expressed a preference for the terminus to be farther out. She noted that might be a factor in the future in attracting ridership from Stockton. Supervisor Andersen stated that a great deal of deference should be given to the cities where the stations are located within their incorporated areas and evaluation of how the project(s) fit within the general plans ad economic development plans - working closely with city managers on this economic benefit. She further noted that adequate parking, for long term needs, is of paramount concern. Supervisor Glover would like the two refuse haulers in the Pittsburg/Bay Point station area to be participants in discussions with CalTrans about the landscaping and debris issues; and he would like to keep focus on what is happening with the funding and future of the proposed Railroad Avenue station in the City of Pittsburg as part of the ongoing discussion. Ms. Smith believes that the proposed October 11 ePPAC outreach meeting will be delayed, but announced that on approximately October 5, 2012 there will be a joint groundbreaking with Contra Costa Transit Association (CCTA) for their segment 3A and Contra Costa County's work at the Hillcrest station site. ATTACHMENTS eBART Briefing Board of Supervisors 2 Update and Discussion Today ƒPhase 1 Construction ƒNext Segment Study: Station Site Opportunities Your comments 3 Phase I Contract 1: installing BART track and ties at Transfer Platform 4 Phase I Contract 1: encasing Mokelumne Aqueduct 5 eBART Phase 1, Contract 2 Awarded Contract 2: Hillcrest Parking Lot/Maintenance Facility Construction $24 Million Prime: Lathrop Construction Started work: August Duration: 2 years 6 eBART Next Segment Study Corridor 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next Segment Station Opportunities Thoughts? Comments? Advice? Thank you! 14 Next Segment Outreach and Conclusions •June 27 Tri Delta Board •July 17 Open House, Brentwood •July/August/Sept City Councils Board of Supervisors •October 11 ePPAC Board of Supervisors