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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 12192006 - C.119 Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ' . - ` County ti'Tq (puN , FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP Community Development Director DATE: December 19, 2006 • 'SUBJECT: DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RELATED TO CERTAIN PROJECTS FUNDED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELPOMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN FY 2006/07 SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) FIND, as the Responsible Agency, that the City of San Pablo, as the lead agency for the Senior Center Kitchen Renovation project, determined that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301(a), and (2) FIND, as the Responsible Agency, that the City of Richmond, as the lead agency for the California Autism Foundation project, determined that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301(a), and (3) FIND, as the Lead Agency for the Guardian Adult Day Health Center project in El Sobrante, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3), and (4) FIND, as the Lead Agency for the Port Costa School Building project in Port Costa,that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3), and CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _X_ YES SIGNATURE: Cil l :RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATO ECONDATION O BOARD COMMITTEE L APPROVE OTHER 7 SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOON 1)eL.eJVI1 � V-1. '2 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OrHER VOTE OF SUP VISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A vI UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF 1J&A11:r : 615TAU-T--12:� SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Bob Calkins, CDBG Program Manager (925) 335-7220 ATTESTEDDeC9ftk JW- 1q Z 6 Orig. Dept. Community Development - CDBG JOHN CULLEN, CLERK OF cc: County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County Counsel AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY , DEPUTY (5) DIRECT the Community Development Director, or designee, to file a Notice of Determination for all four projects with the County Clerk, and (6) DIRECT the Community Development Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of the $25 handling fee for each project to the County Clerk for filing such Notice of Determination. FISCAL IMPACT No General Fund impact. CDBG funds are provided to the County on a formula basis through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. BACKGROUND /REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS On May 10, 2006, the Board of Supervisors approved the County's FY 2006/07 CDBG Action Plan including providing financing to the following projects: City of San Pablo-Senior Center Renovation: The purpose of this project is to renovate the Senior Center kitchen to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and current health, safety, and fire codes. The layout of the kitchen will be reconfigured with widened doorways, lowered countertops, and the installation of new cabinets, appliances, and flooring. The City of San Pablo, as the Lead Agency, has determined that this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Providing financing for this project is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)of CEQA. California Autism Foundation — Chocolate Factory: The purpose of this project is to create new employment and training services and new jobs for 75 lower income persons, including people with developmental disabilities (Autism) by renovating an existing warehouse and creating a modern candy production facility in Richmond. The City of Richmond, as the Lead Agency, has determined that this project is exempt under CEQA. Providing financing for this project is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA. Guardian Adult Day Health Center—Renovation of Facility: The purpose of this project is to create a more comfortable environment for clients (frail seniors and adults with disabilities) through the installation of a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, and the construction of interior walls separating therapy areas within the building. The County staff is recommending that the County, as Lead Agency, determine that this project is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA. Port Costa Conservation Society — ADA Improvements to School Building: The purpose of this project is to replace all exterior doors and add ADA compliant hardware to facilitate better access and egress to the building. The doors will be designed to be consistent with the building's original 1911 design. The County staff is recommending that the County, as the Lead Agency, determine that this project is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA. By taking the recommended actions, the County ensures the above projects comply with the requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act and may proceed without further delay. Attachments Notice of Exemptions: California Autism Foundation — Chocolate Manufacturing Operation City of San Pablo — Senior Center Renovation Guardian Adult Day Health Center— Building Renovation Port Costa Conservation Society— Port Costa School Building CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor - North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 335-7220 Contact Person: Robert T. Calkins Project Description:California Autism Foundation—Chocolate Manufacturing Operation,County File #CP 2006-102. The County is providing financing, under the federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program,to the California Autism Foundation to convert the interior of an existing building to be used to manufacture chocolate. This project only involves the financing portion of the project under the CDBG program.The City of Richmond has determined that the actual conversion of the building is exempt under Section.15301(a) of the CEQA guidelines. Project Location: The subject building is located.at 4075 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806 This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project (Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)) x General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b) or(c)) Categorical Exemption, for the following reason(s): This activity is Categorically Exempt and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 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: Robert T. Calkins Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor-North Wing Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee $25 Due A:\SMSTNOE.FRM (Form Revised 2/97) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th,Floor -North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 335-7220 Contact Person: Robert T. Calkins Project Description: City of San Pablo—Senior Center Renovation, County File #CP 2006-99. The County is providing financing, under the federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)program,to the City of San Pablo to remodel the interior of the existing kitchen and dining area of the San Pablo Senior Adult Center.This project only involves the financing portion of the project under the CDBG program. The City of San Pablo has determined that the actual remodeling of the building is exempt under Section 15301(a) of the CEQA guidelines. Project Location: The subject building is located at 1943 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA 94806 This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project (Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)) x General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b) or (c)) Categorical Exemption, for the following reason(s): This activity is Categorically Exempt and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 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: Robert T. Calkins Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor-North Wing Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee$25 Due A:\SMSTNOE.FRM (Form Revised 2/97) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor- North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 335-7220 Contact Person: Robert T. Calkins Project Description: Guardian Adult Day Health Center- Building Renovation, County File#CP 2006-94. The County is providing financing, under the federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program, to the Guardian Adult Day Health Center to remodel the interior of the building including constructing two partition walls and installing a new heating and air conditioning system. Project Location: The subject building is located at 3905 San Pablo Dam Road, EI Sobrante,'CA 94803 This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project (Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section _ Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)) x General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b) or(c)) Categorical Exemption, for the following reason(s): This activity is Categorically Exempt and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 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: Robert T. Calkins Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor-North Wing Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee $25 Due A:\SMSTNOE.FRM (Form Revised 2/97) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor- North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 335-7220 Contact Person: Robert T. Calkins Project Description: Port Costa Conservation Society - Port Costa School Building, County File #CP 2006-100. The County is providing financing, under the federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)program,to the Port Costa Conservation Society to replace all exterior doors to the building with doors that are compliant with the American with Disabilities Act. Project Location: The subject building is located at#1 Plaza el Hembre, Port Costa, CA 94569 This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project (Sec. 15268) _ Other Statutory Exemption, Section Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)) x General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b) or(c)) Categorical Exemption, 15061(b)(3) for the following reason(s): This activity is Categorically Exempt and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 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: Robert T. Calkins Community Development Department 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor-North Wing Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee $25 Due A:\SMSTNOE.FRM (Form Revised 2/97)