HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04292014 - D.5RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT the attached Resolution No. 2014/68 approving the vacation of a portion of Orwood Road. Project No.
0672-6R2515 (CP 12-21)
DETERMINE that this activity will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that it has been determined
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061
(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
DIRECT the Director of the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) to file a Notice of Exemption with
the County Clerk, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of the $50 fee to
the County Clerk for filing and a $25 fee to the DCD for processing of the Notice of Exemption.
DIRECT the Real Estate Division to record a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the County Recorder.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/29/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Jann Edmunds (925)
313-2250
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: April 29, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
D.5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:
Date:April 29, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/68 to vacate a portion of Orwood Road.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Orwood Road (County Road #8963) is a local road approximately 2.7 miles long located in the Discovery Bay
area. The roadway runs west to east from Bixler Road to the Delta. Approximately 2.5 miles east of Bixler Road,
the roadway crosses the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Mokelumne Aqueduct. The Mokelumne
Aqueduct consists of 3 pipelines elevated above the ground. The roadway at this location (overcrossing) crosses
up and over the pipelines on imported fill. The overcrossing which was constructed by EBMUD does not meet
current Contra Costa County (County) standards. It consists of narrow travel lanes, sharp curves, steep grades, and
adverse super elevation. The County roadway terminates approximately 1,000 feet east of the overcrossing and
approximately 1,000 feet west of Cruiser Haven Marina.
The County has historically provided maintenance of the overcrossing and adjacent roadway east of the
overcrossing. In 2007, the County entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) with EBMUD to
study improvements at the overcrossing along Orwood Road. In accordance with the JEPA, the County sent
EBMUD a Final Study Report in 2008 presenting alternative improvements for the overcrossing.
Upon further review of the roadway, County survey staff verified that EBMUD owns the overcrossing and that the
County has no easement right across the aqueduct Right-of Way overcrossing. In 2011, the County notified
EBMUD that maintenance would no longer be provided for the overcrossing, described in the Grant Deed
recorded December 6, 1951 in Book 1861 of Official Records, at Page 515. The County has offered to accept a
road easement from EBMUD for the overcrossing, if EBMUD were willing to bring the overcrossing up to current
County standards or fund one of the alternatives identified in the Final Study Report. EBMUD has indicated that
they do not have the financial capacity to make improvements to the overcrossing and they intend to maintain the
overcrossing in its current state.
The existing County easement east of the overcrossing, approximately 1,000 feet long, is not contiguous to the
rest of the County roadway. The County intends to vacate this easement and end all road maintenance activity
east of the overcrossing.
On October 16, 2012, a Public Hearing for the vacation of a portion of Orwood Road was held at the Board of
Supervisors; however, no action was taken on the item. Staff was directed to obtain additional information. Since
then, traffic counts have been collected at the site and project maps have been revised for a clearer depiction of
the proposed portion of Orwood Road recommended for vacation. Public Works staff has attempted to contact all
adjacent property owners and notify them of the proposed vacation of a portion of Orwood Road. The County
vacating this portion of Orwood Road will have no effect on the current ownership of the property or access to
adjacent properties. The County intends to continue maintenance of Orwood Road west of the overcrossing.
On February 11, 2014, a Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Orwood Road was approved by the Board
of Supervisors. The Resolution of Intention was posted two weeks before the hearing, and published in the Contra
Costa Times once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the hearing in accordance with Streets and Highways
Code, Section 8323. In addition, the Resolution of Intention was mailed to all adjacent property owners.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County would continue to maintain an area unnecessary for public use.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
NO ACTION REQUIRED
NO ACTION REQUIRED
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2014/134