HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02112014 - C.07RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the El Sobrante Mini Park Project; and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a
funding request to the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) for Measure WW funding for County Service Area
(CSA) R-9 and advertise the project; and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to transfer $219,656 from Park
Dedication Trust Fund Account No. 8136-275-703-610 to the Public Works Department, to finance part of the cost of
the El Sobrante Mini Park Project. [DCD-CP#13-41], Project No.: 7757-6X5035; and
DETERMINE the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1 Categorical Exemption,
pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 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 a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for
processing, and payment of a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/11/2014 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: K. Birden
925-313-2190
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: February 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: Dept. of Conservation & Development
C. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE the El Sobrante Mini Park Project and related actions under CEQA, and allocate Park Dedication funds,
El Sobrante area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated project cost is $941,396. This project is funded by 68.2% East Bay Regional Park District Measure
WW funds, 23.333% Park Dedication funds that have accumulated in the CSA R-9 census tract; and 8.5% Contra
Costa County Library Department funds.
BACKGROUND:
On April 5, 2012, Public Works staff reported to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) on
the County Service Area Measure WW funds (Measure WW is a voter-approved EBRPD Measure passed in 2008).
TWIC asked staff to develop a draft expenditure plan for each of the specific CSAs that are within the purview of the
County Board of Supervisors. District I staff and community stakeholders in the El Sobrante area have recommended
allocation of the Measure WW funds to the El Sobrante Mini Park Project. On October 3, 2013, County staff reported
back to TWIC with a recommendation for this project in CSA R-9 (El Sobrante). Staff received authorization from
TWIC to submit this proposal to the Board of Supervisors to approve submitting a project application to the EBRPD
by March 31, 2014. Measure WW funds available to El Sobrante (CSA R-9) are $641,740. Once approval by the
EBRPD is received, County staff will begin the implementation of the project, including the final design documents.
The purpose of the work is to renovate existing landscape, parking lot and recreational facilities on the County land
adjacent to the El Sobrante Library. The existing recreational facilities include gardens (reading, demonstration, and
memorial), landscaped walkways along Appian Way and Garden Road, and landscaped pathways leading to a
riparian interpretive trail along San Pablo Creek. The work will renovate the existing landscaping along all the
above-mentioned landscaped walkways and improve landscaping around the reading garden. An existing open space
located at the rear of the library will be converted to a shaded plaza with a raised podium for events. New tables,
chairs, and landscaping will be placed throughout the plaza. An existing path, tile benches, and flagpole located at the
intersection of Garden Road and Appian Way will also be renovated with new native landscaping, rain garden,
interpretive panel, and new signage. Three trees located in the parking lot may be removed. Prior to tree removal,
nesting bird surveys will be conducted. In order to minimize damage to any nearby trees, any roots exposed during
excavation will be cut cleanly and tree branches will be trimmed. Real Property transactions may be necessary in
support of this project. Upkeep of the improvements will be part of the routine maintenance of County facilities.
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.