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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 11072017 - TWIC Agenda Pkt (2)TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE **Special Meeting** November 7, 2017 1:00 P.M. or after Veteran's Day Celebration & Lunch 651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). 3.RECEIVE update on the proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Study, and DIRECT Staff as appropriate. (John Cunningham, DCD) 4.Adjourn to the next regular Transportation, Water and Infrastructure meeting scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend TWIC meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the TWIC less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at the County Department of Conservation and Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez during normal business hours. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: John Cunningham, Committee Staff Phone (925) 674-7833, Fax (925) 674-7250 john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us Page 3 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 1 of 34 Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in meetings of its Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used abbreviations that may appear in presentations and written materials at meetings of the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee: AB Assembly Bill ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ALUC Airport Land Use Commission AOB Area of Benefit BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District BATA Bay Area Toll Authority BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission BDCP Bay-Delta Conservation Plan BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County) BOS Board of Supervisors CALTRANS California Department of Transportation CalWIN California Works Information Network CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response CAO County Administrative Officer or Office CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority CCWD Contra Costa Water District CDBG Community Development Block Grant CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CFS Cubic Feet per Second (of water) CPI Consumer Price Index CSA County Service Area CSAC California State Association of Counties CTC California Transportation Commission DCC Delta Counties Coalition DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development DPC Delta Protection Commission DSC Delta Stewardship Council DWR California Department of Water Resources EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement) EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal requirement) EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FTE Full Time Equivalent FY Fiscal Year GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District GIS Geographic Information System HBRR Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation HOT High-Occupancy/Toll HOV High-Occupancy-Vehicle HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development IPM Integrated Pest Management ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission LCC League of California Cities LTMS Long-Term Management Strategy MAC Municipal Advisory Council MAF Million Acre Feet (of water) MBE Minority Business Enterprise MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOE Maintenance of Effort MOU Memorandum of Understanding MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission NACo National Association of Counties NEPA National Environmental Protection Act OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center PDA Priority Development Area PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department RCRC Regional Council of Rural Counties RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area RFI Request For Information RFP Request For Proposals RFQ Request For Qualifications SB Senate Bill SBE Small Business Enterprise SR2S Safe Routes to Schools STIP State Transportation Improvement Program SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central) TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County) TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority WRDA Water Resources Development Act 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 2 of 34 TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Special Mtg 3. Meeting Date:11/07/2017 Subject:RECEIVE update on the proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Study, and DIRECT Staff as appropriate. (John Cunningham, DCD) Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, Department:Conservation & Development Referral No.: 1 Referral Name: Review applications for transportation, water and infrastructure grants... Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham (925)674-7833 Referral History: Board of Supervisors On April 12, 2016 the Board of Supervisors received a report from the Departments of Public Works and Conservation and Development regarding the concept of a Multi-Use Trail along the Marsh Creek Corridor and took the following actions, 1) RECEIVE report, 2) ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/326 supporting exploration of the concept of the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail, and supporting efforts to identify and secure funding for this project; 3) In collaboration with other proponents of the concept, ADVOCATE for support and funding for the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail, including study and potential implementation, in local, state, and federal transportation, recreation, park, and open space funding efforts and REQUEST consideration of the Marsh Creek Multi-use Trail in the sales tax matter currently under consideration by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority; 4) DIRECT staff to refine the preliminary budget and develop a scope of work for the feasibility analysis and AUTHORIZE staff to work with other prospective project partners to seek funding opportunities. Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) At the October 9, 2017 TWIC meeting staff brought a report with the following recommendations, "RECEIVE update on the proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Study, and DIRECT staff as appropriate." The draft record from the discussion: Staff was directed to to address the following concerns and issues: develop a strategy and Request for Proposal/Scope of Work that would increase the likelihood of the project moving ahead expeditiously, ensure that the East Bay Regional Park District and the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy are active partners, establish a study budget which clearly funds the local match, and return to the Committee for approval to proceed. 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 3 of 34 Referral Update: This report is intended to respond to 1) the concerns raised at October 2017 TWIC meeting {discussed above}, and 2) the direction in the Board of Supervisor's (BOS) Resolution 2016/326 {specifically "...refine the preliminary budget and develop a scope of work..."}. In addition to responding to the direction described above, staff has become aware of available funding through several grant programs and is requesting that TWIC recommend that the BOS approve submission of grants to a] Caltrans under the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant program, b] the Coastal Conservancy under the Proposition 1 Grant (multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects) Program, and c] the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) under the Priority Conservation Area grant program. Project Background Marsh Creek Road is a popular commute and recreational route for bicyclists traveling between Central County and East County in spite of the lack of bicycle facilities. In 2015 and 2016, the Public Works Department (PWD) and Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) staff initiated exploration of the general concept of a multi-use non-motorized trail along the Marsh Creek Corridor. The proposed trail would run from an existing Class II bicycle facility in Clayton to the Round Valley Regional Preserve, where it would connect to a proposed extension of the existing Marsh Creek Trail. Completion of the multi-use trail along the Marsh Creek Corridor would result in one continuous non-motorized facility from Concord to the Delta Shoreline. A more complete project description and map is attached, One-Pager-Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail.pdf . As detailed at the bottom of this report, the project has support from interested and impacted agencies including four cities, the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), Save Mount Diablo, and the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy (ECCCHC). This support is in addition to adopted policy support in the Contra Costa County General Plan and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (MCT_Support_Docs.pdf). From a positive public investment perspective, the project will leverage what are, and will be, sunk costs resulting from the active and planned acquisition and restoration activities in the corridor. Save Mount Diablo, the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, and the EBRPD are actively acquiring and restoring creek and roadside parcels in the corridor. Project Development - Update Consistent with the BOS direction, PWD and DCD staff have refined a scope-of-work for the feasibility study (Attached 11-1-17 Marsh Creek Trail Scope of Work - Draft.pdf) and are requesting: 1) authorization from TWIC and the BOS to apply for grants that would, if successful, replace the Livable Communities Trust Fund contribution in the funding package identified below, and 2) authorization to develop and release a Request for Proposals to select a consultant to conduct the study. After reviewing comparable studies, staff estimates that the necessary work can be completed at a cost of $300,000. The scope-of-work includes a number of tasks to be completed, including data collection, public outreach, identification and analysis of alternatives, and ultimately, a feasibility 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 4 of 34 analysis consistent with original BOS direction. The project currently has the following fund sources identified that are sufficient to fund the Study: • District 3: Committed $250,000 from the from its Livable Communities Trust (LCT) Fund. • East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy: $25,000 from Restoration Planning Funds • Public Works Department: $25,000 from the Road Fund (gas tax) budget, Advance Planning line item. The intent is to have either the Caltrans, Coastal Conservancy, or MTC grant replace the $250,000 LCT funds. In the event these applications are unsuccessful, staff will proceed with the RFP and study using the fund sources identified above. Local Match for Grants Caltrans - Senate Bill 1 Grant: A $200,000 grant under the Sustainable Transportation program would require a $26,000 local match. The ECCCHC funds would cover the majority of the match. Non SB1 Gas tax is ineligible for use as match, staff recommends District 3 LCT funds be used for the remainder. Coastal Conservancy Grant - Proposition 1: No local match is required but it does count towards points on the application. From the grant application: "Projects that have at least 25% matching funds will receive 3 points. Projects with greater than 50% matching funds will receive 5 points." Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)/Coastal Conservancy - Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant: No information has been published on this grant program at the time this staff report is being published. However, communication with MTC staff indicates that a Request for Proposal should be released by the end of year. The administration of the grant is not clear yet, while the funding may come from MTC, the grant may be administered by the Coastal Conservancy. If TWIC approves the recommendations of this report, staff will begin a phased preparation of the Caltrans, Coastal Conservancy, and MTC grant applications. In the event the Caltrans Grant is awarded, the Coastal Conservancy Grant will be withdrawn. While the timing of the MTC/PCA grant is unknown, staff would take a similar approach and either suspend work or withdraw the application if we are successful with an earlier grant. The tentative schedule for the three grant programs are included below. Caltrans Senate Bill 1 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants (grants will support regional sustainable communities strategies and help to achieve the State's greenhouse gas reductions targets) January 2, 2018 – Release Grant Guides and call for applications February 23, 2018 – Grant applications due March 2018 – Application evaluation period May 2018 – Management approval and release grant announcements February 1, 2019 – Non-MPO/RTPA final due date for contract packages May 1, 2019 – MPO/RTPA final due date for programming funds in Overall Work Programs (OWPs) and OWP Agreements. February 28, 2021 – ALL grant tasks must be completed 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 5 of 34 April 30, 2021 – ALL final invoices must be submitted Coastal Conservancy Proposition 1 (multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects) Grant Program Winter 2017 Grant Round December 2017 - Request for Proposals Released February 2018 - Proposals Due Spring 2018 Grant Round March 2018 - Request for Proposals Released May 2018 - Proposals Due Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Coastal Conservancy - Priority Conservation Area Grant Unconfirmed: Late 2017 - Request for Proposals Spring 2018 - Applications Due Existing Policy Support (referenced documents are attached, MCT_Support_Docs.pdf) City of Antioch: Resolution 2016/116 Supporting the Exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trail Concept City of Brentwood: Resolution 2016/113 Supporting the Exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trail Concept City of Clayton: Resolution 46-2016 Supporting the Concept of the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail City of Oakley: Resolution 153-16 Supporting the Exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi-use Trail Concept Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors: Resolution 2016/326 Supporting the Concept of a Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Contra Costa County General Plan: The "Bicycle Facilities Network" map includes a bicycle facility along Marsh Creek Road. Contra Costa Transportation Authority: The Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan include support for the subject project including 1) planned bicycle facilities along Marsh Creek Road, and 2) the inclusion of the Marsh Creek Corridor in the "Countywide Bicycle Network". The Countywide Bicycle Network is described in the plan as "...the primary bikeway corridors that would connect Contra Costa cities and towns with major destinations. It is intended as the framework around which more local bikeways are integrated into a countywide system." East Bay Regional Park District: Resolution 2016-06-160 to Support Contra Costa County's Leadership on the Concept of a Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy: Resolution 2015-02 Supporting the Concept of a Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Save Mount Diablo: Letter from the Director of Land Programs supporting the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE update on the proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail, RECOMMEND that 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 6 of 34 RECEIVE update on the proposed Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail, RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors approve the submission of grant application(s), “Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study" to following agencies and grant programs, Caltrans Senate Bill 1 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant, Coastal Conservancy Proposition 1 Grant, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Priority Conservation Area Grant, and authorize staff to develop and release a Request for Proposals to select a consultant to conduct the study. Fiscal Impact (if any): No impact to the County's General Fund. Staff time and proposed County funding is included in existing work plans and budgets. Attachments One Pager Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail MCT Support Docs 11-01-17 Marsh Creek Trail Scope of Work - Draft 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 7 of 34 G:\Transportation\R. Sarmiento\Assignments\Marsh Creek Corridor Multi‐Use Trail\Marsh Creek Corridor Multi‐Use Trail (4‐6‐16).docx MARSH CREEK CORRIDOR MULTI‐USE TRAIL CONCEPT FOR EXPANDED CONNECTIVITY: DELTA SHORELINE TO MOUNT DIABLO Project Description: Develop an approximately 15‐mile long multi‐use trail through the Marsh Creek Corridor on or near Marsh Creek Road between the City of Clayton and the City of Brentwood. Once this trail and adjacent trails are completed, there will be one continuous non‐motorized route from Concord to Mount Diablo that ultimately continues to the shoreline of the Delta in Oakley. Background: Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare that connects Central and East Contra Costa County. This stretch of Marsh Creek Road where a trail is proposed receives up to 10,000 average vehicle trips a day. The western segment of Marsh Creek Road carries a higher volume of commuters on average each day due to its proximity to the City of Clayton while the eastern segment near Round Valley Regional Preserve (Deer Valley Road) receives significantly fewer average daily vehicle trips. Marsh Creek Road is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space and recreational areas managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District, State Parks, and other organizations. A significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road, in spite of the lack of a bicycle path or designated lane. Marsh Creek Road within Clayton has an existing Class II bicycle lane, which connects to Clayton’s extensive trail network. In East Contra Costa County, the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley to the southern city limits of the City of Brentwood. The East Bay Regional Park District plans to extend the Marsh Creek Trail through the City of Brentwood to the Round Valley Regional Preserve. After that section is completed, a gap in the multi‐use trail would still exist between Round Valley Regional Preserve and the City of Clayton. Benefits: The completed multi‐use trail will create a new major non‐motorized east‐west thoroughfare for expanded commuting and recreational opportunities. It will provide access to downtown Clayton, Diablo View Middle School, Mount Diablo State Park, Round Valley Regional Preserve, and the existing Marsh Creek Trail in Brentwood and Oakley. Once this trail is completed, there will be one continuous trail from Concord to the Delta shoreline in Oakley that can accommodate various forms of non‐motorized travel, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. Various trail alignment options are available that allow for flexible design opportunities. These include potential alignments that follow the creek, the road or separate the trail entirely to follow safer and more user‐friendly routes. Construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan /Natural Community Conservation Plan, and be constructed in a manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area. Policies: Both the County’s General Plan and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan call for bicycle facilities along Marsh Creek Road. Funding Opportunities: A number federal, state, and local funding opportunities exist to support the planning, additional ROW acquisition, and construction of the Marsh Creek Trail. Local agencies in Contra Costa County have an additional opportunity to generate secure local funding by including the Marsh Creek Trail as a project in the upcoming proposed augmentation of the county‐wide transportation sales tax. Cost: TBD Cyclist on Marsh Creek Road Marsh Creek Corridor View of multi‐use trail Photo Credit: Scott Hein 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 8 of 34 Mount DiabloState Park Round ValleyRegional Preserve Marsh CreekState Park EBRPDLand Bank Mars h C r e e k R d ÄÅ4 Black DiamondMinesRegionalPreserve CCWD CCWD EBRPD Land Bank Los VaquerosWatershed Land Morgan TerritoryRegional Park MarshCreekTrailExisting Proposed Marsh Creek Regional Trail ClaytonTrailsExisting Brentwood AntiochClayton Mar s h C r e e k Area of Detail N 0 0.80.4 Miles Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail Study Area 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 9 of 34 RESOLUTION NO. 2016/116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH SUPPORTING THE EXPLORATION OF THE MARSH CREEK MULTI-USE TRAIL CONCEPT THAT WOULD CONNECT THE DELTA TO MOUNT DIABLO AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES; AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND SECURE PROJECT STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION, PARK AND OPEN SPACE SOURCES WHEREAS , Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare that connects Central Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa County and is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space and recreational areas managed by the East Bay Regional Park - District , Contra Costa Water District, State Parks and other local jurisdictions ; and WHEREAS, once this trail and adjacent trails are completed , there will be a continuous non-motorized network in Eastern Contra Costa County , including this link, from Central Contr.a Costa County to the Delta; and WHEREAS, a significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road, in spite of the IC'lck of a bicycle path or dedicated lanes; and WHEREAS , in East Contra Costa County, the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Sho reline in the City of Oakley to the City of Brentwood's southern city limits, leaving a gap between that terminus and trails in Clayton ; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road within the City of Clayton ("Clayton ") has an existing Class II bicycle lane, which connects to Clayton's extensive trail network into the City of Concord ("Concord") and Mount Diablo State Park; and WHEREAS, the completed multi-use trail would create a new, major non- motorized east-west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, improved access to separated trails of the type proposed, are consistently shown to substantially increase use of non-motorized modes of travel relative to facilities in the shared roadway ; and WHEREAS, construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated i n the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan and be constructed in a sensitive manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Antioch does hereby support the exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trail concept that would connect the Delta to Mount Diablo and neighboring communities; and 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 10 of 34 supporting efforts to identify and secure project study and implem e ntation funding from local , state , and federal transportation , recreation , park and open space sources . * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of October 2016, by the following vote : AYES : Council Members Wilson , Ogorchock , Tiscareno, Ro c ha and Mayor Harper NOES: None ABSENT : None 4~·- ARNE SIMONSEN CITY CLERK OF TH E CrfY OF ANTIOCH 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 11 of 34 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD SUPPORTING THE EXPLORATION OF THE MARSH CREEK MULTI-USE TRAIL CONCEPT THAT WOULD CONNECT THE DELTA TO MOUNT DIABLO AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES; AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND SECURE PROJECT STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION, PARK AND OPEN SPACE SOURCES. WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare that connects Central Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa County and is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space and recreational areas manageq by the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District , State Parks and other local jurisdictions ; and WHEREAS, a significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road , in spite of the lack of a bicycle path or a dedicated lane; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road within the City of Clayton ("Clayton ") has an existing Class II bicycle lane , which connects to Clayton 's extensive trail network into the City of Concord ("Concord ") and Mount Diablo State Park ; and WHEREAS, in East Contra Costa County , the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Shoreline in the City of Oakley ("Oakley ") to the City of Brentwood 's ("Brentwood ") southern city limits , leaving a gap between that terminus and trails in Clayton ; and WHEREAS, the completed multi-use trail would create a new major non-motorized east- west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities, would provide non-motorized access to Downtown Clayton, Diablo View Middle School , Mount Diablo State Park , Round Valley Regional Preserve , and the Marsh Creek Trail through the cities of Brentwood and Oakley ; and WHEREAS, once this trail and adjacent trails are completed , there will be one continuous non-motorized route from Central Contra Costa County to the Delta ; and WHEREAS, improved access to separated trails, of the type proposed , are consistently shown to substantially increase use of non-motorized modes of travel relative to facilities in the shared roadway ; and WHEREAS, co nstruction of the trail could be performed in con j unction with restoration of Marsh Creek , as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan and be constructed in a sensitive manner that reflects the scenic an d natural resources of the area . NOW, THER EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Brentwo od does hereby support t he exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi -Use Trail concept that would . connect the Delta to Mount Diablo and neighboring communities; and supporting efforts to identify a nd secure project study and implementation f unding from local, state , and federal t ra nsportation , re creation , park and open space sou rc es . · 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 12 of 34 Page 2 of 2 Resoluti on No. 20 16-11 3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Brentwood at a regular meet ing held on the 23 rd day of August 2016 by the follow ing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Barr, Bryant, Clare , Stonebarger, Taylor None None None . 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 13 of 34 RESOLUTION NO. 46 -2016 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE MARSH CREEK CORRIDOR MULTI-USE TRAIL CONNECTING THE DELTA SHORELINE WITH MOUNT DIABLO THE CITY COUNCIL City of Clayton, California WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare connecting Central and East Contra Costa County and is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space ·and recreational areas managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District, State Parks and other local jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road has a significant number of bicycle trips without a bicycle path or dedicated lane; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road within the City of Clayton has an existing Class II bicycle lane, which connects to Clayton's extensive trail network linking Concord and Mount Diablo State Park; and WHEREAS, in East Contra Costa County, the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley to the southern city limits of the City of Brentwood , leaving a gap between that terminus and trails in the City of Clayton; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan call for bicycle facilities along Marsh Creek Road; and WHEREAS , the completed multi-use trail would create a new major non- motorized east-west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities, would provide non-motorized access to Downtown Clayton, Diablo View Middle School, Mount Diablo State Park, Round Valley Regional Preserve, and the Marsh Creek Trail through Brentwood and Oakley; and WHEREAS, once this trail and adjacent trails are completed , there will be one continuous non-motorized route from Central Contra Costa County to the Delta shoreline; and WHEREAS, improved access to separated trails, of the type proposed, are consistently shown to substantially increase use of non-motorized modes of travel relative to facilities in the shared roadway; and Resolution 46 -2016 Page 1 of 3 July 19, 2016 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 14 of 34 WHEREAS, construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan I Natural Community Conservation Plan and be constructed in a sensitive manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLAYTON, CALIFORNIA THAT: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and affirm the above noted Recitals are true and correct are hereby incorporated in the body of this Resolution as if restated in full. SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby support exploration of the concept of the Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trial, and will support efforts to identify and secure funding for this project, including the study and potential implementation, in local, state, and federal transportation, recreation , park, and open space funding efforts. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Clayton, California at a regular public meeting thereof held on 19th day of July 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Geller, Vice Mayor Diaz, Councilmembers Haydon and Pierce. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council member Shuey. ABSTAIN: None. CLAYTON, CA ATTEST: J ~~w~rk Resolution 46-2016 Page 2 of 3 July 19, 2016 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 15 of 34 I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted and passed by the City Council of Clayton, California at a regular public meeting thereof held on July 19, 2016. Resolution 46-2016 Page 3 of 3 July 19, 2016 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 16 of 34 RESOLUTION NO. 153-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY SUPPORTING THE EXPLORATION OF THE MARSH CREEK MULTI-USE TRAIL CONCEPT THAT COULD CONNECT THE DELTA TO MOUNT DIABLO AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES; AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND SECURE PROJECT STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING FROM LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION, PARK AND OPEN SPACE SOURCES WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare that connects Central Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa County, and is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space and recreational areas managed by the East Bay Regional Park District , Contra Costa Water District, State Parks and other local ju risdictions ; and WHEREAS, a significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road , in spite of the lack of a bicycle path or a dedicated lane; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road within the City of Clayton ("Clayton ") has an existing Class II bicycle lane, which connects to Clayton's extensive trail network into the City of Concord ("Concord ") and Mount Diablo State Park; and WHEREAS, in East Contra Costa County , the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Shoreline in the City of Oakley ("Oakley") to the City of Brentwood 's ("Brentwood ") southern city limits , leaving a gap between that terminus and trails in Clayton ; and WHEREAS, the completed multi-use trail would create a new major non-motorized east-west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities, would provide non-motorized access to Downtown Clayton , Diablo View Middle School, Mount Diablo State Park, Round Valley Reg ional Preserve , and the Marsh Creek Trial through the cities of Brentwood and Oakley; and WHEREAS, once this trail and adjacent trails are completed , there will be one continuous non-motorized route from Central Contra Costa County to the Delta ; and WHEREAS, improved access to separated trails, of the type proposed , are consistently shown to substantially increase use of non-motorized modes of travel relative to facilities in the shared roadway; and WHEREAS, construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek , as anticipated in the East Cont ra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan and be constructed in a sensitive manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area . Resolution No . 153-16 Page 1 of 2 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 17 of 34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Oakley does hereby support the exploration of the Marsh Creek Multi-Use Trail concept that would connect the Delta to Mount Diablo and neighboring communities ; and supporting efforts to identify and secure project study and implementation funding from local , state, and federal transportation , recreation, park and open space sources . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oakley at a regular meeting held on the 11 1h day of October, 2016 by the following vote : AYES : Hardcastle , Higgins, Perry, Pope, Romick NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS : I ATTEST : ez__. Libby Vreonis, City Clerk Date Resolution No. 153-16 Page 2 of 2 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 18 of 34 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board Adopted this Resolution on 04/1212016 by tbe following vote: John Gioia Candace Andersen ~ AYE: /5 ___ j Mary N. Piepho NO: [ _ _j ABSENT: L __ -l ABSTAIN: [ _. RECUSE: [ _j Karen Mitchoff Federal D. Glover Resolution No. 20161326 RESOLUTION OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF A MARSH CREEK CORRIDOR MULTI-USE TRAIL THAT CONNECTS THE DELTA TO MOUNT DIABLO AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare that connects Central Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa County and is the gateway to 110,000 acres of open space and recreational areas managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District, State Parks and other local jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, a significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road, in spite of the lack of a bicycle path or a dedicated lane; and WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road within Clayton has an existing Class II bicycle lane, which connects to Clayton's extensive trail network into Concord and Mount Diablo State Park; and WHEREAS, in East Contra Costa County, the Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Br~~_E.,egional Shoreline in Oakley to the southern city limits of the City of Brentwood, leaving a gap between that terminus and trails in the City of Clayton; and WHEREAS, the completed multi-use trail would create a new major non-motorized east-west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities, would provide non-motorized access to Downtown Clayton, Diablo View Middle School, Mount Diablo State Park, Round Valley Regional Preserve, and the Marsh Creek Trail through Brentwood and Oakley; and WHEREAS, once this trail and adjacent trails are completed, there will be one continuous non-motorized route from Central Contra Costa County to the Delta; and WHEREAS, improved access to separated trails, of the type proposed, are consistently shown to substantially increase use of non-motorized modes of travel relative to facilities in the shared roadway; and WHEREAS, construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan I Natural Community Conservation Plan and be constructed in a sensitive manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will support exploration of the concept of the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail, and will support efforts to identify and secure funding for this project, including study and potential implementation, in local, state, and federal transportation, recreation, park and open space funding efforts. __ -~ __ I hereby certify that thls is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. 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Valley RdCanal RdFigure 1: Countywide Bikeway NetworkThe existing and proposed bicycle facilities on this map reflect the plans adopted by local and regional agencies within Contra Costa County.££¤^580££¤^80££¤^80ÄÄÅ4££¤^680ÄÄÅ242££¤^680ÄÄÅ4ÄÄÅ24Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2009JLEGEND CCC Bikeway NetworkBART FacilitiesBART StationBART RouteIAPark-and-RideI0Transit Centerp¤Rail StationFuture eBART StationDowntown\Town CenterCity LimitsCounty BoundaryFuture eBARTExisting FacilitiesProposed FacilitiesBay Area Ridge TrailPark11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 21 of 34 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.: 2016 -06 -160 June 21,2016 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY'S LEADERSHIP ON THE CONCEPT OF A MARSH CREEK CORRIDOR MULTI-USE TRAIL WHEREAS, Marsh Creek Road is a major thoroughfare which connects Central Contra Costa County and East Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS, a significant number of bicycle trips take place on Marsh Creek Road despite the narrow and serpentine character of the corridor; and WHEREAS, a separate, multi-use trail would create a new non-motorized east-west thoroughfare for expanded and safer commuting and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, construction of the trail could be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan I Natural Community Conservation Plan; and WHEREAS, the trail would connect Big Break Regional Shoreline to Round Valley Regional Preserve; and WHEREAS, although the District currently has no funding committed to this project, support of the concept is consistent with previous Green Transportation efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District hereby support Contra Costa County's leadership on the concept of a Marsh Creek corridor multi-use trail; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the General Manager is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the District and in its name, to execute and deliver such documents, and to do such acts as may be deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of this resolution . Moved by Director Burgis, seconded by Director Wieskamp, and adopted this 21st day of June, 2016 by the following vote: FOR: AGAINST: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Diane Burgis, Whitney Dotson, Beverly Lane, Doug Siden, John Sutter, Dennis Waespi , Ayn Wieskamp. None. None . None. ("'"'., 0 '&7 /:;;t~ Doug S1den, Board President CERTIACATION I, Yolande Barlal Knight, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the East Bay Regional Park District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No . ZOt{l· Ofo ·lll 0 adopted by the Board of Directors .. b egular "0;_"9 ~# on dUtlt' Zj . 2QJ~ dJ 'JJ{I, ~' 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 22 of 34 Board of Directors Scott Hei n, President Burt Bassler, Treasurer A mara Morrison, Secretary Heath Bartosh Joe Can ciami lla John Gallagher Liz Ha rvey Cl audia Hein Bob Marx Sue Ohanian Malcolm Sproul Jeff Stone Staff Ted Clement Execulil'e Director Seth Adams Land Conservation Director MoniCaOei Financt Director Meredith Hendricks Land Programs Director Deborah Toll Wh1te Development Direc tor Karen Ferriere Assistant Deutlopment Direc tor Caleb Castle Co mmunications ,vrarwger Ju an Pablo Ga lvan Land Use Manager Dana Halpin General Office .\lanager George Phill ips Land Consen·a tion Manag er Jim Cart an Stewards/rip & Outreach Coordinator Hidemi Crosse Bookkeeper Shanno n Grover D~velopment Associate Knsten Noe Developmen t Associate October 3, 2016 John Kopchik, Director Department of Conservation and Development Contra Costa County 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 Dear John: Save Mount Diablo supports the development of the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail as a tool for protecting land that provides important habitat and for improving connectivity to open space. The completed trail will not only provide a safe non- motorized route between Clayton and Brentwood for bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians-it will give local residents and tourists alike more ready access to the 110,000 acres of open space contiguous to Marsh Creek that is managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District, State Parks, and other organizations including Save Mount Diablo. Additional potential trail connections through Concord and Oakley give this regional trail project the potential to be an extremely significant public benefit. As a local, nonprofit land conservation organization, Save Mount Diablo works to preserve, defend and restore land on and around the mountain for all to enjoy. We believe our role in the project is to ensure natural resource protection is a central value of the design princi pals , habitat is protected during the planning and construction of the trail, and to help optimize the trail's eventual use through thoughtful design. It is our hope that construction of the trail will be performed in conjunction with restoration of Marsh Creek, as anticipated in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan, and be constructed in a manner that reflects the scenic and natural resources of the area . Save Mount Diablo looks forward to further participation in the planning process and hopes you will call upon us for information and assistance as the need arises . Best regards, '/Jf ?71 Meredifh Hendricks Director of Land Programs 190 1 Olymp ic Bl vd .,# 320, W a ln ut C r eek, CA 94 5 96 • T (92 5 ) 947 -3535 • Sa veMountD iabl o.org • Tax ID # 94-26817 3 5 11-07-17 TWIC Special Mtg Packet - Pg 23 of 34