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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: March 1, 1994
SUBJECT: Approve Cummings Skyway Drainage Improvement Project, Crockett Area.
Project No.: ,0672-6R2009. CDD-CP# 94-11.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
APPROVE project and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act
Class 1(c), Section 15301 Categorical Exemption.
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.
Il. Financial Impact:
No General Fund impact. The estimated project cost is $150,000 for the Cummings Skyway
Drainage Improvement Project. The Public Works Department has applied for funding from the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by the California State Office of Emergency
Services.
111. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The Cummings Skyway Drainage Improvement Project includes the repair and installation of
roadside drainage facilities, along Cummings Skyway between Interstate 80 and Highway 4.
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_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON MAR 1 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V OTHER_
VOTE,OF SUPERVISORS
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AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: i hereby certify that this is a true and corn3ctcopy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
AS:eh Board of Su g�
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c:601 c.t3 ATTESTED: ! � �
PHIL BATCHELOR-Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and my Administrator
Attachment `
By ,Deputy
Orig. Div: Public Works (Transportation Eng.)
Contact: Nancy Wein, Tel. 313-2275
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Approve Cummings Skyway Drainage Improvement Project, Crockett Area.
March 1, 1994
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III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Cont.)
The repairs and replacement of existing drainage facilities and installation of new ones are
needed to mitigate the impact of future storms or series of storms such as those that occurred
in 1993. Much of the existing drainage system is inadequate and in need to repair from
damages incurred or originating from the 1993 California Winter storms.
During the heavy rainstorms that occurred in January 1993, the existing drainage facilities at the
top of the road cut slopes spilt over and caused mud slides and severe erosion of the roadway
cut slopes. The ensuing mud and debris flowed onto the roadway, creating a traffic hazard.
Also, inadequate storm drain facilities adjacent to the roadway embankment caused storm water
runoff to spill over the embankment edges. This has caused severe erosion of the road
embankment slopes and on private properties below. Stormwater flows are also responsible
for severe siltation of the downhill drainage system of collector ditches and culverts.
The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from
CEQA because it involves minor drainage alterations to an existing facility no expansion of use,
per Section 15301 Class 1(c) of the CEQA guidelines.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
Delay in approving the project may jeopardize funding.
cc: E. Kuevor, CAO
J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering
R. Gilchrist, Accounting
V. Germany, Environmental Section
Community Development
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 Dept.
Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: CUMMINGS SKYWAY IMPROVEMENTS, County
File #CP 94-11: The project consists of minor drainage alterations which will tie into the existing system
along Cummings Skyway. Repairs or installation are required of culverts, down drains, concrete lined-
ditches, and roadside drainage. Subject project is located in an unincorporated area of northern Contra Costa
County between the cities of Martinez and Crockett.
This project is exempt from CEOA 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))
xx Categorical Exemption, Class 1c Section
The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The repair and maintenance of Cummings
Skyway, requires minor alterations to culverts, down drains, concrete lined ditches, and roadside drainage.
The repairs will not result in the removal of any trees, but some coyote brush bushes may be removed,
which does not represent a significant scenic resource. No expansion of use will occur as a result of the
repairs and all work will be performed within the existing right-of-way.
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: Janet Frattini