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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03231993 - TC.2 TC. 2 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on March 23, 1993 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Bishop, McPeak, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Smith ABSTAIN: None --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: Proposed Iron Horse Trail, San Ramon Area Following discussion and comments of Hermann Welm and Pat Boone of the City of San Ramon relative to an indemnification agreement for the construction of the Iron Horse Trail through the City, Board members agreed to again consider this matter on March 30, 1993 . Therefore, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the Transportation Committee is REQUESTED to report on March 30, 1993 , on agreement reached for constructing the Iron Horse Trail through San Ramon. 1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the cc: Director, GMEDA Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Public Works Director ATTESTED: ` �' � ,2 /�yt PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By _.. ,Deputy DATE: 3-Z 3 . �) 3- REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM - (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. NAME:—J4reP1,1Xw& W�-Lkr PHONE: 2-7 9' Z 3¢ L ADDRESS: C 1 rY 0.0 .5,41Y ;�414o� CITY: 24 m orY I am speaking formyself OR organization: 0I7Y OF SA-P4 1?.4/ti of Check one: (NAME OF ORGAN 17-10-10 I wish to speak on Agenda Item # I C� L My comments will be: general for against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider. SPEAKERS I. Deposit the "Request to Speak" form (on the reverse side) in the box next to the speakers' microphone before your item is to be considered. 2. You will be called to make your presentation. Please speak into the microphone. 3. Begin by stating .your name and address. whether you are speaking for yourself or as a representative of an organization. 4. Give the Clerk a copy of your presentation or support documentation, if available. 5. Please limit your presentation to three minutes. Avoid repeating comments made by previous speakers. (The Chair may limit length of presentations so all persons may be heard.) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DATE: March 18, 1993 TO: Transportation Committee, Supervisor Gayle Bishop Supervisor Tom Powers FROM: J. Michael Wa -' Public Works Director SUBJECT: Revised Memo;Regarding Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way in San Ramon The February 9, 1988 Board Policy regarding the Southern Pacific Railway Right of Way (SPROW) states that the use of the SPROW must be determined through a cooperative planning process between the County, the cities, commercial users and citizens in the area. Until the mass transit use of the SPROW is determined, staff has been taking a position that any use should not preclude future options. The selling of utility easements and the construction of the Iron Horse Trail are guided by this principle. Because of large capital outlays needed for any transportation projects, most of these projects will seek Federal assistance. One of the requirements for use of Federal funds is to satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which includes section 4 (f) of the Federal Transportation Act. Section 4(f) deals with potential impacts of a project on open space, recreational opportunities, and historical resources. The County has requested the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration for clarification and guidance regarding the application of section 4 (f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Our primary concem was that we did not want to allow any use which would preclude the use of Federal funds for any transportation projects along the corridor. Our requests to FHWA and their response are attached for your information. In evaluating the FHWA response, the County Counsel, Public Works and Community Development departments jointly recommend the following be implemented. 1. License agreement should be amended to specify that Em's `t� -�'T'G,� � I O�t--C'� �]'1 i/�i�'�v'1 `i'1`/•.c.. C��-r�� G t— I i.AA-9- r %M 2. County should enter into written side agreement with San Ramon to protect County against potential cost of refunding grant funds to state and to require city to cooperate in and bear cost of relocating trail. This policy will apply to other Cc, n✓a r-pc ck r-d-i r\ w qju" `�-t- l oeA-i :>f - G u dkW G- CX�CL r - Transportation Committee March 18, 1993 Page 2 jurisdictions that wish to locate the trail in a location that interferes with other future uses of the SPROW as determined by the County. 3. County should consider amending license agreement to make trail location more general within right-of-way. 4. County should consider amending General Plan to emphasize the trail as a Ye component of the transportation System. Bikeways are currently discussed in both the Circulation Element and the Open Space Element of the General Plan. However, only the Open Space Element has a specific reference to the Iron Horse m Trail. The transportation function of the Iron Horse Trail would be emphasized by including it as part of a countywide network of bike paths (trails), bike lanes, and bike routes. Such an amendment would support existing policies of both the Circulation Element and the Open Space Element, and respond to FHWA's �r recommendation to recognize the trail's transportation function in the General Plan. 5. Reduce the term of the agreement from 25 years with automatic renewal and six months cancellation notice to 10 years with automatic renewal and 60 days cancellation notice. AA i& Jul. -s4* 4-0 C�C,..r; �y LA�ka-,A A-L ?ft � e:SPRoW SR.t3 0r cli� Attachments cc: Members - Board of Supervisors V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director M. Shiu, Deputy Public Works Directors J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering S. Goetz, Community Development D. Schmidt, County Counsel PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DATE: March 18, 1993 TO: Transportation Committee, Supervisor Gayle Bishop Supervisor Tom Powers FROM: J. Michael Walford,Public Works Director SUBJECT: Revised Memo,Regarding Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way in San Ramon The February 9, 1988 Board Policy regarding the Southern Pacific Railway Right of Way (SPROW) states that the use of the SPROW must be determined through a cooperative planning process between the County, the cities, commercial users and citizens in the area. Until the mass transit use of the SPROW is determined, staff has been taking a position that any use should not preclude future options. The selling of utility easements and the construction of the Iron Horse Trail are guided by this principle. Because of large capital outlays needed for any transportation projects, most of these projects will seek Federal assistance. One of the requirements for use of Federal funds is to satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which includes section 4 (f) of the Federal Transportation Act. Section 4(f) deals with potential impacts of a project on open space, recreational opportunities, and historical resources. The County has requested the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration for clarification and guidance regarding the application of section 4 (f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Our primary concern was that we did not want to allow any use which would preclude the use of Federal funds for any transportation projects along the corridor. Our requests to FHWA and their response are attached for your information. In evaluating the FHWA response, the County Counsel, Public Works and Community Development departments jointly recommend the following be implemented. 1. License a reement should be amended to specify that ms's 'k 11pam (- 1(1'M 2. County should enter into written side agreement with San Ramon to protect County against potential cost of refunding grant funds to state and to require city to cooperate in and bear cost of relocating trail. This policy will apply to other �� r�,a r,�c- a.rAA ►tea 4 - -��,�:c_ Transportation Committee March 18, 1993 Page 2 jurisdictions that wish to locate the trail in a location that interferes with other future uses of the SPROW as determined by the County. 3. County should consider amending license agreement to make trail location more general within right-of-way. 4. County should consider amending General Plan to emphasize the trail as a ON \1 , .. 1) component of the transportation System. Bikeways are currently discussed in I✓ 4 both the Circulation Element and the Open Space Element of the General Plan. However, only the Open Space Element has a specific reference to the Iron Horse Trail. The transportation function of the Iron Horse Trail would be emphasized by .1 (� including it as part of a countywide network of bike paths (trails), bike lanes, and bike routes. Such an amendment would support existing policies of both the C� Circulation Element and the Open Space Element, and respond to FHWA's recommendation to recognize the trail's transportation function in the General Plan. 5. Reduce the term of the agreement from 25 years with automatic renewal and six months cancellation notice to 10 years with automatic renewal and 60 days cancellation notice. JMW:RVFF G� r� r-e r►'�.L aYY'SRtSPRo3 Attachments cc: Members - Board of Supervisors V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director M. Shiu, Deputy Public Works Directors J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering S. Goetz, Community Development D. Schmidt, County Counsel PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DATE: March 18, 1993 TO: Transportation Committee, Supervisor Gayle Bishop Supervisor Tom Powers FROM: J. Michael Wafford.Public Works Director .�� (-l':Z -�- SUBJECT: Revised Memo,Regarding Southern Pacific Railroad Right of Way in San Ramon The February 9, 1988 Board Policy regarding the Southern Pacific Railway Right of Way (SPROW) states that the use of the SPROW must be determined through a cooperative planning process between the County, the cities, commercial users and citizens in the area. Until the mass transit use of the SPROW is determined, staff has been taking a position that any use should not preclude future options. The selling of utility easements and the construction of the Iron Horse Trail are guided by this principle. Because of large capital outlays needed for any transportation projects, most of these projects will seek Federal assistance. One of the requirements for use of Federal funds is to satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which includes section 4 (f) of the Federal Transportation Act. Section 4(f) deals with potential impacts of a project on open space, recreational opportunities, and historical resources. The County has requested the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration for clarification and guidance regarding the application of section 4,(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. Our primary concern was that we did not want to allow any use which would preclude the use of Federal funds for any transportation projects along the corridor. Our requests to FHWA and their response are attached for your information. In evaluating the FHWA response, the County Counsel, Public Works and Community Development departments jointly recommend the following be implemented. 1. License agreement should be amended to specify that ms's oc- 2. County should enter into written side agreement with San Ramon to protect County against potential cost of refunding grant funds to state and to require city to cooperate in and bear cost of relocating trail. This policy will apply to other c� rua r'ac a rd-j CC, �- � 5 Ax-w�-y c�c-z.�r� �t,�,r�ck- . Transportation Committee March 18, 1993 Page 2 jurisdictions that wish to locate the trail in a location that interferes with other future uses of the SPROW as determined by the County. 3. County should consider amending license agreement to make trail location more general within right-of-way. 4. County should consider amending General Plan to emphasize the trail as a component of the transportation System. Bikeways are currently discussed in both the Circulation Element and the Open Space Element of the General Plan. �J�L However, only the Open Space Element has a specific reference to the Iron Horse m Trail. The transportation function of the Iron Horse Trail would be emphasized by .I� including it as part of a countywide network of bike paths (trails), bike lanes, and bike routes. Such an amendment would support existing policies of both the C� Circulation Element and the Open Space Element, and respond to FHWA's recommendation to recognize the trail's transportation function in the General Plan. 5. Reduce the term of the agreement from 25 years with automatic renewal and six months cancellation notice to 10 years with automatic renewal and 60 days cancellation notice. ` JMW:RVF:eh aSPRoW SR t3 Attachments l cc: Members - Board of Supervisors V. Alexeeff, GMEDA Director M:'Shiu, Deputy Public Works Directors J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering S. Goetz, Community Development D. Schmidt, County Counsel AGENDA DATE 3 7,43 ITEM N0. BACKGROUND NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME AGENDA PACKET COMPILED INFORMATION FOR THIS ITEM PREVIOUSLY FURNISHED ORAL REPORT TO BE GIVEN AT BOARD MEETING ERROR IN NUMBERING AGENDA ITEM DELETED DOCUMENTS ON FILE WITH CLERK