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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02102015 - C.02RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project - Central and East County and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project, Bay Point, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, and Walnut Creek areas. [County Project No. 0676-6P1025, DCD-CP#14-36] (Districts III, IV and V) DETERMINE the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301(c) 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 the Department of Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption. FISCAL IMPACT: The project is being funded by 36% Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Funds and 64% 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. 2 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:February 10, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:APPROVE the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project - Central and East County and related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project (Project) is to construct pedestrian crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, as well as increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks near schools in East and Central Contra Costa County. The Project consists of removing and replacing portions of existing curb and sidewalk; installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, bulb-outs, landings, paths, and extensions, as well as detectable warning surfaces, rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian activated buttons at pedestrian crossings; modifying/adjusting crosswalks, storm drain inlets; adjusting utilities; removing and replacing signage, and re-striping roadway. Real Property transactions, including right-of-way, may be necessary in support of the Project. Project locations are as follows: 1. Delta Road, Knightsen: Near Knightsen Elementary School on Delta Road 2. Newport Drive, Discovery Bay: Near Timber Point Elementary School at the Newport Drive/Preston Drive intersection; and, at the Newport Drive/Worthing Way intersection. 3. Discovery Bay Boulevard, Discovery Bay: Near Discovery Bay Elementary School near Discovery Bay Boulevard/Willow Lake Road intersection. 4. Marina Boulevard, Bay Point: Near Shore Acres Elementary School at the Marina Boulevard/Island View Drive intersection; and, at the Marina Boulevard/Lakeview Drive intersection. 5. Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point: Near Riverview Middle School at the Pacifica Avenue/Breaker Drive intersection; and, at the Pacifica Avenue/Delta Drive intersection. 6. Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek: Near North Gate High School, north of the Pine Creek Road. 7. Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek: Near Parkmead Elementary School at the Magnolia Way/Maple Lane intersection. 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\Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (TDA) (6P1025)\(02) CEQA\NOE-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): Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements-East & Central Contra Costa County Project No.# 0676-6P1025 / CP# 14-36 Project Applicant: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Project Location – Specific: Knightsen & Discovery Bay (East); and, Bay Point & Walnut Creek (Central) Contra Costa County. Project Location: East and Central Contra Costa County Project Location – County: Contra Costa Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: The purpose of this Project is to construct pedestrian crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, as well as increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks loca ted near schools in East and Central Contra Costa County. The Project consists of removing and replacing portions of existing curb and sidewalk; installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, bulb-outs, landings, paths, and extensions, as well as detectable warning surfaces, rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian activated buttons at pedestrian crossings; modifying / adjusting crosswalks, storm drain inlets; adju sting utilities; removing and replacing signage, and re -striping roadway. Project locations are as follows:  Site 1 (Delta Road, Knightsen): Near Knightsen Elementary School on Delta Rd.  Site 2 (Newport Drive, Discovery Bay): Near Timber Point Elementary School at the Newport Drive/Preston Dr. intersection; and, at the Newport Drive/Worthing Way intersection.  Site 3 (Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay): Near Discovery Bay Elementary School near Discovery Bay Blvd./Willow Lake Rd. intersection.  Site 4 (Marina Blvd., Bay Point): Near Shore Acres Elementary School at the Marina Blvd./Island View Dr. intersection; and, at the Marina Blvd./Lakeview Dr. intersection.  Site 5 (Pacifica Ave., Bay Point): Near Riverview Middle School at the Pacifica Ave./Breaker Dr. intersection; and, at the Pacifica Ave./Delta Dr. intersection.  Site 6 (Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek): Near North Gate High School, north of the Pine Creek Rd.  Site 7 (Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek): Near Parkmead Elementary School at the Magnolia Way/Maple Lane intersection. The Project will maintain the existing drain age pattern. Appropriate Best Management Practices will be implemented to protect storm drain inlets. 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. No tree removal will be required. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Real property transactions including right-of-way may be necessary in support of the Project. General Plan Conformance may be necessary from the City of Walnut Creek for Site 6. 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 1c 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: The project involves the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expan sion of use beyond previously existing pursuant to section 15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines. 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