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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02121991 - 2.3 c�?.3 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on February 12, 1991 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson, Powers NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak ABSTAIN: None ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Project Delays The Board received the attached report dated February 12, 1991 from J. Michael Walford, Public Works Director, responding to a letter from Francis Aebi relative to the delay in completing the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Flood Control Project. Milton Kubicek, Deputy Public Works Director, Flood Control, stated that the project cannot be completed until funding is received from the State Flood Control Project Subvention Program. Lina Hale, 509 Brookside Drive, Richmond, referred to the formation of Assessment District 1982-2 and noted that the assessments had been very costly for some area property owners'. She stated that while Flood Control staff has advised that property owners below the tracks are protected by the work that has been completed, residents still have concerns about debris upstream and the potential for flooding. Ms. Hale urged the Board to do everything possible to obtain the necessary funding from the State Subvention Program in order to complete the project. Supervisor Tom Powers recommended that Flood Control staff research the issue of the- State ' s obligation to fund the Subvention Program projects and the feasibility of the Flood Control District borrowing money from the Redevelopment Agency, to be repaid when the Subvention funds are received. He requested that a meeting be scheduled with community and city representatives and the County' s Legislators to attempt to resolve this matter. Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED that the following actions are- APPROVED: 1) ACCEPTED report from Public Works Director relative to delays on the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Project; 2) REQUESTED Public Works Director to review the State' s obligation to fund the Flood Control Project Subvention Program, and the feasibility of borrowing funds based on potential payment from the State; and 3) REQUESTED Public Works Director to schedule a community meeting as soon as possible with the County' s Legislators, City Council representatives and residents of the Project area. cc: Public Works Director Francis Aebi County Administrator 1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervism on the date shown. ATTESTED: 'S-��B 1991 PHIL BATCHELOR,Wof the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator dy •- .Deputy TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, CHIEF ENGINEER DATE: February 12, 1991 SUBJECT: REPORT ON BOARD REFERRAL OF JANUARY 8, 1991, REGARDING A LETTER FROM MR. FRANCIS AEBI ABOUT DELAYS ON THE WILDCAT/SAN PABLO CREEKS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. Project No.: 7567-6D8604 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: ACCEPT this report from the Chief Engineer regarding the letter from Mr. Francis Aebi about delays on the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Project, and DIRECT the Chief Engineer to pursue any potential sources of funding to finance the non- Federal costs required to complete these segments, and CONFIRM the Board's intent to pursue completion of the project when adequate funding for the non-Federal share is available. II. Financial Impact: Additional local funding will have to be developed. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: 1yzal/ >� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JDJ:drg c:BO12.t2 Orig. Div: Public Works (DESIGN DIV cc: Mr. Francis Aebi 509 Brookside Drive Richmond, CA 94804 County Administrator County Counsel Community Development-Director Public Works-Director REPORT ON BOARD REFERRAL OF JANUARY 8, 1991, REGARDING A LETTER FROM MR. FRANCIS AEBI ABOUT DELAYS ON THE WILDCAT/SAN PABLO CREEKS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT. February 12, 1991 Page Two III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: On August 3,1982,the Board formed Assessment District 1982-2 (AD82-2) for financing the local share of the non-Federal costs required to construct Phase I (Reach 1) of the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks project (Resolution. 82-873). The Assessment District boundaries were generally described to extend from Giant Highway westerly to San Pablo Bay Marsh. Contracts 1 and 2 of the Corps of Engineers' improvements have been completed, effectively removing the areas downstream of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks from the 100 year flood plain. The Corps of Engineers' proposed Contracts 3 and 3A will complete the remaining improvements for Reach I. Contract 3 will complete Wildcat Creek from just downstream of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks to just upstream of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks. Contract 3A will complete San Pablo Creek from just downstream of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks to just upstream of Giant Highway (upstream of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks). Upon completion of Contracts 3 and 3A, the flood control improvements for which Assessment District 82-2 was formed would be complete. The Corps of Engineers is currently preparing the plans and specifications for Contracts 3 and 3A. The non-federal costs for this project are funded 30% from local funds and 70% from the State of California Federal Flood Control Project Subvention Program. The Subvention Program was not funded in this years' State Budget. Consequently, the State of California is obligated to pay the District approximately $800,000 for FY 1989-90 cost and $200,000 for FY 1990-91 costs. Right-of-Way acquisition, utility relocations, and construction of Contracts 3 and 3A cannot begin until the Subventions Program is funded since local funding is insufficient to makeup the loss of Subventions funds. Last November's ballot contained a Water Resources Proposition that would have provided subventions money for Contracts 3 and 3A. Unfortunately it was turned down by the voters. The Corps of Engineers is proceeding with design, however. We hope that the Subventions Program will be funded in Fiscal Year 1991-1992. If it is, Right-of- Way acquisition and utility relocations can then begin, with construction probably commencing in the Spring 1992. Although land located downstream of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks is no longer in the 100 year flood plain, it is the desire and commitment of the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to pursue completion of Reach I. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: There could conceivably be additional delays in completion of the remainder of Reach I channel improvements.