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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01222008 - C.3 TO:. ' BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .•'s-__- =° Co FROM:' MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - 's Costa DATE: January 22, 2008 A-co ­ �~ County SUBJECT: DETERMINE that the North Richmond Bikeway Project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 3d Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project, Richmond area. (Transportation Fund for Clean Air(TFCA) (89%) and Local Road Funds (11%)) (District I) [CDD-CP# 07-49] Project No. 0662-6R-4060 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: DETERMINE that the North Richmond Bikeway Project is a California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Class 3d Categorical Exemption,and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Community Development for processing, and a$50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption, and APPROVE the project, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, r esignee, to ad ise the project. Continued on Attachment: ® SIGNATURE: = 5ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMEND ON OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BO ON •" �'?. � APPROVED A COM NDED OTHER ❑ VO OF SUPERVISORS '� I herebycertifythat this is a true and correct co of an action YY UNANIMOUS(ABSENT copy AYES: NOES: taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on ABSENT: ABSTAIN: the date shown. KB:ab G:\EngSvc\ENVIR0\BO\200TI-22-08 CEQA- ATTESTED- North Richmond Bikeway-Bo.doc JOHN CULLE , Ierk of the IkCdrd of Supervisors and County Orig.Div:Public Works(Environmental Section) Contact: Kimani Birden,Engineering Services Administrator cc: Administrator—Attn.E.Kuevor Auditor-Controller J.Ring-Reaves,Community Development K.Emigh,Construction BY ,Deputy C.Bryan,TE SUBJECT:' DETERMINE that the North Richmond Bikeway Project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 3d Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project, Richmond area. Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) (89%) and Local Road Funds (11%)) (District I) [CDD-CP# 07-49] Project No. 0662-6R4060 DATE: January 22, 2008 PAGE: 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no impact to the County General Fund. The estimated project cost is $73,000 funded by Transportation Fund for Clean Air(TFCA) (89%), and Local Road Funds (11%). REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project is to provide a bicycle facility for local and regional bicyclists. The route is currently being used by bicyclists in the area to access recreational, school, shopping and light industrial facilities. The proposed project route is also a thoroughfare to other destinations throughout the region. Consistent with the Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the project will provide a formalized bike facility along this stretch of roadway. The proposed bicycle facility has two sections along both sides of the street on 3rd St. and Market Avenue. The first section (2100 ft long) of the project along Market Avenue will contain a Class III bike route with signage at the beginning and end of each block. The second section(1500 ft)along 3rd Street will contain a Class H bike lane with signage and painted lane striping and pavement markings approximately 12ft from the center of the road way. Construction will consist of installation of signs and the painting of striped lines and pavement markings on the existing pavement. No tree removal will be necessary. Real property transactions and utility relocations may be necessary in support of this project. At least one lane of traffic will be open at all times during construction activities. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding.