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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12031996 - C13 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: DECEMBER 3, 1996 SUBJECT: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE AT LEFTY GOMEZ BALLFIELD COMPLEX, RODEO AREA PROJECT #7805-6X-5523 CDD CP#96-71 Specific Request(s)or Recommendation(s)&Background&Justification I. Recommended Action: APPROVE submittal of a grant application to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for replacement of the playground structure at Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex in the Rodeo area; DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 1 Categorical Exemption; DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk; and DIRECT the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk for the filing of the Notice of Exemption. II. Financial Impact: There will not be any impact on the General Fund. The matching funds for this grant application will be derived from the Landscaping/Lighting Assessment District,.'Zone 38. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: In 1995 Contra Costa County executed a 50-year Lease Agreement with John Swett School District for the management and maintenance of the Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex. The existing playground structure was installed piecemeal over a period of years spanning from the 1950's through the 1980's. The existing structure poses numerous hazards and is not accessible for disabled users. Continued on attachment: X Yes SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): PP qpm ACTION OF BOARD ON: APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER VQE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SE:PE:cs g:\EngSvc\SpDist\BO\CDBG3.tl2 1 hereby certly that thIs Is a true and correctof Contact: Skip Epperly,(510)313-2253 an action taken and entered on the pfIM Orig.Did.: PW(Special Districts) Board o18�atyl a ata cc: Auditor-Controller A llama Accounting pf aA Design-Environmental,V. Germany tl'hM�twlMwr~ . C . 13 APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF CDBG APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE AT LEFTY GOMEZ BALLFIELD COMPLEX, RODEO AREA DECEMBER 3, 1996 PAGE TWO III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background (Continued) To address the hazards and deficiencies existent in this playground area, this CDBG application proposes removal of the existing structure and replacement with an entirely new play structure that conforms with the current Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) federal regulations, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) "Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use" federal guidelines, and the Consumer Products Safety Commission's (CPSC) "Public Playground Handbook for Safety" federal guidelines. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Without Board approval the CDBG grant request cannot be submitted. CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT# 7805-6X5523 CP# 96-71 PROJECT NAME: Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex Facility PREPARED BY: Janet Frattin4 DATE:November 13, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS: (✓) Categorical Exemption (Class 1) ( ) Negative Declaration ( ) Environment Impact Report Required ( ) Conditional Negative Declaration The project will not, have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the following: The project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities and will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts . N/A USGS Quad Sheet Mare Island Base Map Sheet # E7 Parcel # N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex (approximately-10'acres) abuts the,'.:-, Garretson School property in an unincorporated residential neighborhoodof Rodeo in West County (Figures 1-3). 2. Project Description: The Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex facility provides the { community of Rodeo with recreational opportunities. To continue operating the existing facility repairs, maintenance, or minor alterations are necessary. This includes restoration or' rehabilitation of deteriorating or damaged structures, - facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of health and safety. Minor additions or expansion of existing equipment and associated amenities represent a negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing. Continuing . maintenance of existing landscaping is also necessary. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [] yes [✓] no [] maybe (Nature of.concern): ; . t.4{ 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [jyes [✓] no Agency Name(s) 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? (Name) No. h Acatexm pt\lefty2.ini (Revised 10/28/96) 1 ' t Q , 1,3 FIGURE 1 � z 0 0 z w m w o Q � Q z o n Q C J z U C Z � '� < U) C O F- Q 0 z z Q m Q < Q ' z � U -7 Q0 U)=J *_j< .C U � � C) < < m n ~� a Li Q w U a w. w. -7 L U � c o m CL C . 13 FIGURE 2 PROJECT VICINITY - -._ AV OI e(•Y aoGEvtF�cY�r�rs^ u VISTq 6 KENDP\\. 4fgC CARQUINEZ DAV S STRAIT I + --PT TRAILS ROCK[y�/ -- I TUNNEL .: L::"`�7.%. ♦7 1 V C!1��� w Z1x I- N I ll L 1 1 \ O ) t! A I ♦ / 17325 / L\ON 1\Q O/L\ \\ \\O / COMPANY \\\ O 0 A ARtM \ `\ O II LONE EE PT �`�\ moo`,\ 0,i' II ' ER ftO 0= IZ� 00 V QQ E q O _ _ ' Sp,N PV � ST y Yy 1 Q 9 0 �Z ARI Si y f..\��:1 I �m TULLIBEE I 80 I `� s / 8 9 ue v 3/+D Q q = ib OFS �- u o qtN v 900 a BTM St �.O` r ➢` $A _ / tiF st v �� I I of \\ \ .. ;Y O REF/PACIN`Afv, 75-3 I \ cc G l\' ,jp 4'. 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Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex Facility, County File #CP: 96-71. The Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex facility provides the community of Rodeo with recreational opportunities. To continue operating the existing facility repairs, maintenance, or minor alterations are necessary. This includes restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorating or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of health and safety. Minor additions or expansion of existing equipment�and associated amenities represent a negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing. Continuing maintenance of existing landscaping is also necessary. Project location: The Lefty Gomez Bal Ifield Complex (approximately 10 acres) abuts the Garretson School property in an unincorporated residential neighborhood of Rodeo in West County. This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section_ Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) _ General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(b)(3)) Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b) or(c)) ✓ Categorical Exemption, Class 1 Section 15301 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities and will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative 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: County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Janet Frattini County Clerk Fee$25 Due