HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02102015 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Pomona Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,
or designee, to advertise the project, Crockett area. [County Project No. 0662-6R4069, DCD-CP#14-37] (District V)
DETERMINE the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3(d) Categorical Exemption,
pursuant to Article 19, Section 15303(d) 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 a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project will be funded by 43% Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Funds and 57% Local Road
Funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Trina Torres, 925-313-2176
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 10, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE the Pomona Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project and related actions under the California
Environmental Quality Act
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Pomona Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (Project) is to install sidewalk and
crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility to nearby schools and facilities, as well as
increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks. The Project consists of clearing and grubbing, saw cutting,
removing and replacing portions of asphalt, curb, gutter, and sidewalk; installing Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliant curb ramps, bulb-outs, pedestrian refuges (medians), landings, and extensions, as well as
detectable warning surfaces (rumble), rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian buttons at
pedestrian crossings; modifying/adjusting crosswalks and utilities; installing/adjusting storm drains and inlets,
installing new storm drain pipes; removing, replacing, and adjusting signage; removing two trees, and re-striping
the roadway as needed. Real property transactions, including right-of-way, may be necessary in support of the
Project. Project locations are as follows:
1. Pomona Street / 3rd Avenue between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue near John Swett High School and Carquinez
Middle School.
2. Pomona Street / Rolph Avenue / Rolph Park Drive near Rolph Memorial Monument.
3. Rolph Avenue near John Swett High School and Crockett Community Center.
4. Pomona Street approximately 700 feet east of Crockett Community Center near the churches.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the Project could result in a delay of design and construction and jeopardize funding.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
CEQA Document
G:\engsvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\Pomona St. Pedestrain Safety Improvement (TDA)\(03) CEQA\NOE (2015)-Final.doc
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Notice of Exemption
To: Office of Planning and Research From: Contra Costa County
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 Dept. of Conservation & Development
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
County Clerk
County of: Contra Costa
Project Title (Name & Number): Pomona Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Project No. 0662-6R4069 / CP# 14-37
Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Project Location – Specific: Pomona Street in the unincorporated town of Crockett.
Project Location: West Contra Costa County Project Location – County: Contra Costa
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project : The purpose of this project is to install sidewalk and crosswalk
enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility to nearby schools and facilities, as well as increase driver awar eness at
existing crosswalks.
The Project consists of clearing, and grubbing, saw cutting, removing and replacing portions of asphalt, curb, gutter, and sidewalk; installing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, bulb -outs, pedestrian refuges (medians), landings, and extensions, as well as
detectable warning surfaces (rumble), rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian buttons at pedestrian crossings;
modifying/adjusting crosswalks and utilities; installing/adjusting storm drains and inlets, installing new storm drain pipes; removing,
replacing, and adjusting signage; and re-striping roadway as needed. Project locations are as follows:
Pomona St. / 3rd Ave.: (between 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave., near John Swett High School and Carquinez Middle School)
Pomona St. / Rolph Ave. / Rolph Park Dr.: (near Rolph Memorial Monument)
Rolph Ave.: (near John Swett High School and Crockett Community Center)
Pomona St. near Crockett Community Center: (approximately 700 feet east of Crockett Community Center; near the churches)
The Project will maintain the existing drainage pattern. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to protect
storm drains and inlets. Two trees may need to be removed: one 2-inch diameter at breast height (dbh) gingko sapling and one 14-inch dbh
bay tree in order to accommodate the curb ramps. The two trees slated for removal will be removed outside nesting bird season (February
15 – August 30) or a nesting bird survey will be conducted prior to initiating work. Tree and shrubbery trimming may be necessary
throughout the Project area. In order to minimize damage to trees, any roots exposed during construction activities will be clean cut and tree
branches will be trimmed. One lane will be open at all times during construction activities. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
Real property transactions including right-of-way may be necessary in support of the Project.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Contra Costa County
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Exempt Status:
Ministerial Project (Sec. 21080(b) (1); 15268; Categorical Exemption: Class 3d
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); Other Statutory Exemption, Code No.:
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); General Rule of Applicability [Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3)]
Reasons why project is exempt: Pursuant to Section 15303 (d) of the CEQA guidelines, the project consists of construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion
of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. (d) Water main,
sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such cons truction. The
project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Trina R. Torres - Public Works Dept. Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (925) 313-2176
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No
Signature: Date: Title: _________________________
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING
I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California
Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date.
Signature Title
Applicant: Department of Fish and Game Fees Due
Public Works Department EIR - $3,069.75 Total Due: $ 75.00
255 Glacier Drive Neg. Dec. - $2,210.00 Total Paid $
Martinez, CA 94553 DeMinimis Findings - $0
Attn: Trina R. Torres County Clerk - $50 Receipt #:
Environmental Services Division Conservation & Development - $25
Phone: (925) 313-2176