HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11271990 - 1.8 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: November 27, 1990
SUBJECT: 1991/92 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program Applications
0676-6P1039
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S).OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the submittal of the following Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program Applications, AB471:
1) A Bike/Equestrian Trail on the North cut bank terrace of the proposed State Route 4
Grade Lowering Project.
2) A tree planting project on Danville Blvd. from Rudgear Rd. to EI Portal to mitigate the
widening of State Route 680.
II. Financial Impact:
Environmental Enhancement Funds will cover 100% of the estimated project cost.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The bike trail project over the Willow Pass Grade is a major link in the Delta-De Anza Trail which
will connect the Iron Horse Trail in Concord to many feeder trails and park facilities in the East
County. The bike trail will also mitigate the closure of Port Chicago highway by providing a trail
at a reasonable grade (3.5.% maximum) to connect East and Central County. The alignment
of the trail was chosen as a result of an extensive study by a private consultant. The trail will be
maintained by the East Bay Regional Park District.
Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE:
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_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON NUV 2 7 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
H B:N L:eh Board of Supesore on the date shown.
c:B027i.tl1 ATTESTED: IMV 2 7 1990
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Orig. Div: Public Works (RE) ofSupervlsorsandCounty Administrator
cc: Roger Gilchrist, Accounting
R. Faraone, Road Engineering By _.�'�'�'�'" - 1 .Dew
1991/92 Environmental Enhancement and mitigation Program Applications
November 27, 1990
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III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Cont.)
The widening of Highway 680 between Rudgear Road and the Alameda-Contra Costa County
line will result in the loss of a landscaped median area. In order to mitigate this loss the
Environment Impact Report for this project suggested that landscaping be provided at various
interchanges and on a parallel route. Danville Blvd. was chosen as a parallel route to receive
the landscaping due to the existence of an extensive landscaping plan. This project is
supported by many local groups including the Alamo Improvement Association and the Danville
Blvd. of Trees.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action
Failure to approve and authorize the submittal of the environmental enhancement applications
will eliminate a potential funding source, which might jeopardize project completion.