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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09102013 - SD.3PDF Return SD. 3 To: Board of Supervisors From: Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date: September 10, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:HEARING to consider adoption of Resolution 2013/351 to form Underground Utility District No. 31, Bay Point area. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/10/2013 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:Alex Rivas, (925) 313-2161 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 10, 2013 David Twa, BY:Chris Heck , Deputy RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. OPEN the public hearing and RECEIVE public comment on formation of Underground Utility District No. 31, Willow Pass Road/Bailey Road (Bay Point Area), and 2. CLOSE the public hearing. RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D) 3. ADOPT Resolution 2013/351 forming Underground Utility District No. 31, Willow Pass Road/Bailey Road (Bay Point Area) (“District”). 4. CONSIDER related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act, as recommended by the Public Works Director (District V) [DCD-CP #13-15] Project No: 0676-6P1017; and DETERMINE that the formation of the District is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 5. DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk; and 6. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the Contra Costa County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption. FISCAL IMPACT: Implementation of the Utility Undergrounding will be funded under California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Rule 20A. Work completed by the utility companies is incorporated into their business plan as it relates to all work to underground utilities in Cities and Unincorporated County areas. Funds are ultimately generated by rate payers across the region. Specific areas with undergrounding projects do not have an additional assessment as compared to other locations. Navy Mitigation Funds will be used for staff time to conduct community outreach, pre-construction project planning, and engineering. BACKGROUND: In order to proceed with the Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project (Project), an underground utility district (District) must be established, to allow funding through CPUC Rule 20A. The Formation of the District will formally begin the process to utilize Electric Rule 20A and Telecommunication Rule 32 funding established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). No changes to existing land uses shall be allowed and any future actions will require a separate CEQA analysis to be conducted for the actual construction of the Project. The trench lead for design and construction management will be PG&E. AT&T and Comcast will be responsible for the design, coordination and construction for their portion of the Project. The Project will also include lateral trenching to connect the newly undergrounded utilities to each residence and business. The electrical panel for each property will be replaced by PG&E utilizing Rule 20A credits to pay for the work. In order for PG&E to complete the work at no expense to the property owner, the property owner must sign a permit-to-enter with PG&E. A building permit will also be required so that the County Building Inspector may perform a safety check before the new service panel can be activated. Staff time spent on the County Building Permit review and inspection will be charged to the project fund and will not be assessed to the property owner. The Project will prepare the area for future pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Bailey Road. The Project will also improve aesthetics with street enhancements that will promote economic development and encourage transit passengers to walk to downtown Bay Point from the nearby Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. An increase in foot traffic along the Project route is anticipated, as people would be attracted to a more vibrant Downtown Bay Point including the corresponding decrease in motorized travel along the busy Bailey Road/Willow Pass Road corridor. A public notice has been sent to the property owners and residents regarding formation of the District. Public awareness will continue as the Project progresses. If the Board approves formation of the District, staff will provide a follow up notice to the owners and residents that the District has been formed with a tentative timeline for improvements. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to approve the formation of the District will result in postponement or cancellation of the Project. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. CLERK'S ADDENDUM CLOSED the hearing, ADOPTED Resolution 2013/351 to form Underground Utility District No. 31; and related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act. 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