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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10101995 - SD9 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE DATE: October 10, 1995 SUBJECT: San Pablo Dam Road at EI Portal Signal Modification Project. SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION -- I. Recommended Action: ACCEPT report from the Public Works Director on the San Pablo Dam Road at EI Portal Signal Modification project. II. Financial Impact: No impact to the General Fund. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors at their September 19, 1995, meeting requested that the Public Works Department prepare a report regarding the proposed signal modification at the intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and EI Portal Drive. The main concern is that of the County participating in a signal project which deals with access to a private property. The Public Works' concern is one of determining if this project would fall within existing County policy. The Public Works Department has been approached by the St. Callistus Church Local Organizing Committee in EI Sobrante, to consider modifications to the traffic signal at the intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and EI Portal Drive. As it currently exists, access onto San Pablo Dam Road from the church is provided by four driveways, all of which lie within the City of Richmond city limits, west of EI Portal Drive. One of the concerns voiced by the organizing committee is the safety of their parishioners, as well as of the general public who may be using the church or its facilities. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRkJOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD M —APPROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE(S): Jeff Smith !� Toml Torrlakson ACTION OF BOARD ON©Ctj,(,,,K, /h W5 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: art ABSTAIN: JB:eh g:\transeng\sk\bol OSnP.tl0 i hereby certify that this is a bue and Correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Orig.Div: Public Works(T/E) Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Contact: Steve Kersevan,Tel.313-2254 ATTfSTPHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of theBoa�1 cc: PWD,City of Richmond of Supervisors and County Administrator St. Callistus Church CCCo.Community Development �Y ,Deputy San Pablo Dam Road at EI Portal Signal Modification Project. October 10, 1995 Page 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (continued) The proposed modification would include a new driveway aligned across from El Portal Drive and a signal modification to allow the new driveway direct access into the intersection. The estimated cost of this modification is$60,000. As it is proposed, the County, the City of Richmond, and St. Callistus Church would each fund one-third of the signal modification costs. The church would be 100% responsible for any parking lot modifications, including the driveway and any utility relocations required as a result of the new driveway. A review of the County accident records for 1992 through the present revealed no accidents relating to this intersection in conjunction with users of the church. However, this is to be expected since all access points lie within the City of Richmond. One accident was listed involving the property directly to the east of the church. A review of the City of Richmond's accident reports for the same period of time reveals a total of six accidents. However, none of the six accidents involved vehicles entering or exiting the church. The Public Works Department feels that the project would be justified if the Church and the property to the east could both be served by the new signal. Based on the fact that no reported accidents have occurred involving church access, the signal modification project would not normally rate very high on the County's signal priority list or hazard elimination list. Even if the accidents to the east of the intersection are considered, the Public Works Department would not normally entirely fund such a project due to the overall low accident history. However, due to the fact that the City of Richmond and St. Callistus Church are willing to participate in the project the County would agree to proceed with the modification. One condition should be added in order to improve traffic safety in the area, the Church should reach agreement with the property to the east to allow access onto the church's parking lot and the intersection. Both property owners have been notified and are willing to pursue an agreement allowing joint access of the signal. They have met and are currently in the process of drafting an agreement. Should the Board of Supervisors approve this project the Public Works Department would design the signal modifications. Any redesign required to modify the Church parking lot, including driveway location and striping, should be conducted by the Church. Once the entire design is prepared it is recommended that the Church solicit bids for the construction, and the County will provide any inspection required dealing with the signal modifications. Request to Speak Form ( THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before add 'ng the Board. 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