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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05041993 - 1.6 'Y,/ TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: May 4, 1993 SUBJECT: Approve Sidewalk Improvements for Concord Boulevard at Ayers Road in the Concord Area. CDD-CP#92790. Project No.: 0662-684139 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE project, and.DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 C, Section 15301, Categorical Exemption,and DIRECT the Public Works Director to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction. DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. DIRECT the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk for filing of the Notice of Exemption. 11. Financial Impact: The estimated project cost is $57,000, funded by a Transportation Development Act Grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (100%). III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The project includes construction of approximately 350 linear feet of new concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Concord Boulevard and at Ayers Road. It also include minor work related to the project, including sign replacement, mailbox relo ns, and road striping. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON MAY 4 ' 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS (� UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I hereby certify Met this Is a true and correct copy�+ an action taken and entered on the minutes of the CPB:pe:eh Board of Supe M 04 the ItTown. c:B04c.t5 ATTESTED: JJ II `t ,a Attachment PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Orig. Div: Public Works (Trans. Engineering) By &J.— J,,-Lk- ceputy Contact: Christopher Bailey, 313-2339 cc: E. Kuevor, CAO J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering R. Gilchrist, Accounting Community Development Approve Sidewalk Improvements for Concord Boulevard at Ayers Road in the Concord Area. May 4, 1993 Page 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Cont.) The sidewalk is needed as an extension of the existing sidewalk to facilitate access to the existing crosswalk at Ayers Road. The existing free right turn lane from Ayers to Concord Boulevard would be eliminated as part of the improvement. The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan, and because it consists of minor alterations of existing public facilities, involving no expansion of use per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, it is exempt from CEQA. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Delay in approving the. project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. w. 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: (510) 313-2296 Contact Person: Vickie Germany - Public Works Degt. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONCORD BOULEVARD AT AYERS ROAD, CONCORD AREA County File #CP 92-90: The project involves the construction of approximately 350 linear feet of new sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Concord Boulevard near the intersection with Ayers Road. A handicap ramp is proposed at the corner of Concord Boulevard and Ayers Road to facilitate access to the existing crosswalk at Ayers Road. The project will provide for continuous safe pedestrian access to the elementary school on Ayers Road. Minor work related to the project would include sign replacement, utility pole and mailbox relocation and necessary road striping. The free right turn from Ayers Road to Concord Boulevard would be eliminated as part of the improvements. Subject project is located on Concord Boulevard at the. intersection with Ayers Road, in the Concord area. This project is exempt from CE0A 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 (0) xx Categorical Exemption, Class 1c Section 15301 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The project will result in the trimming and/or removal of shrubs, but there will be no removal of any scenic cenic trees. Traffic control measures will be provided for the safety of the pedestrians during construction. 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 Department of Fish and Game Fee - Exempt 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee $25 Due Receipt # Attn: Vickie Germany CONTRA PUB ,. IC WORKS DEPARTMr- NT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FILE # WO # 1025 CP# qa—-1 o PROJECT NAME: Concord Boulevard at Ayers Road - Sidewalk Improvements PREPARED BY: Aruna Bhat DATE: November 4, 1992 REVIEWED BY: .,� DATE: LA i Z IJy RECOMMENDATIONS: [) Categorical Exemption (Class 1 (c)) [] 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 (Last all items identified as significant): Project involves the minor alteration of existing street by constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter to the north of Concord Blvd. near the intersection with Ayers Road. The project will result in the trimming and/or removal of shrubs, but there will be no removal of any scenic trees. Traffic control measures will be provided for the safety of the pedestrians during construction. What Changes to the Project Would Mitigate the Identified Impacts (List mitigation measures for any Significant Impacts and Conditional Negative Declaration). N/A USGS Quad Sheet Clayton Base Map Sheet # J-17 Parcel # N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located on Concord Blvd. at the intersection with Ayers Road in the Concord area of Contra Costa County (see Figure 1). 2. Project Description: Project involves the construction of approximately 350 linear feet of new sidewalk, curb and gutter on the north side of Concord Blvd. near the intersection with Ayers Road. A handicap ramp is proposed at the corner of Concord Blvd. and Ayers Road to facilitate access to the existing crosswalk at Ayers Road (see Figure 2). The project will provide for continuous safe pedestrian access to the elementary school on Ayers Road. Minor work related to the project would include sign replacement, utility pole and mailbox relocation and necessary road striping. The free right turn from Ayers Road to Concord Blvd. would be eliminated as part of the improvements. 3. Does it appear ::that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [ ] yes [x] no [] maybe (Nature of concern): 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [x] yes [] no Agency Names) City of Concord - Coordination will be required with the City of Concord since this is a shared intersection. 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? (Name) Concord VG:ab a:sdwk.ini