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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 06131995 - 1.8 t / TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JUNE 13, 1995 SUBJECT: APPROVE RODEO BEAUTIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, RODEO AREA PROJECT NO. 7805-6X5523, CDD-CP NO. 95-36 Specific Request(s)or Recommendation(s)&Background&Justification I. Recommended Action: APPROVE activity, and FIND that the activity, Rodeo Beautification and Enhancement Project, will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that it has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Act's Guidelines, and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and 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. H. Financial Impact: The estimated activity cost is $129,508 and would be funded through a grant from the State of California, Department of Transportation, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (100%). Landscape/Lighting Assessment District, Zone 38 (Rodeo) will provide the funds for maintenance at the two public locations of this activity and John Swett Unified School District would fund the maintenance at the school site. Continued on Attachment: X yes SIGNAT RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON: ") '21 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED —OTHER— VOTE THERVOTE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SE/PE:pe g:\EngSvc\SpDist\BO\.Rodeo 13.t6 F hereby certify that this Is 8 true and Correct Copy of Contact: Skip Epperly,(510)313-2253 an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Orig.Div.: PW(Special Districts) Board of Supervisors on the date shown, cc: Auditor-Controller Accounting ATTESTED: V. Germany,Design PHIL B4TbHEL0R.Clerk of the Board Community Development of Supervisors and County Administrator BY _ ,Deputv ATR r RODEO BEAUTIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT JUNE 13, 1995 PAGE TWO III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The goal of this cooperative community activity is to plant approximately 350 seedlings and 480 trees in Rodeo in an effort to offset vehicular emissions generated from the I-80 Freeway widening project. The trees would be planted in the business district, at a local school, at a public recreational facility and at various residences throughout the town. A grant from the California Department of Transportation would provide funds for various citizens groups to conduct the plantings. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Delay in approving this activity may jeopardize funding. r, Form 1024.1 B' DETERMINATION THAT AN ACTIVITY IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FILE NO. 7805-6X5523 CP NO. 95-51P ACTIVITY NAME: Rodeo Beautification and Enhancement Project DATE: May 30, 1995 PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini This activity is 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. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: The activity consists of a cooperative community effort to plant approximately 350 seedlings and 480 trees in Rodeo. The business district, a local school, a recreational facility, and residential property owners will, benefit from the plantings. A California Department of Transportation grant will provide various citizens groups the funding to plant at the three locations shown on Figure 2. Landscape and Lighting District -2, Zone 38 will maintain the downtown area and the Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex. Hillcrest School will be maintained by the John Swett Unified School District. The remaining trees will be offered to local residents throughout Rodeo who agree to maintain them. The purpose of this activity is to offset vehicular emissions generated from the nearby 1-80 freeway widening project. LOCATION: Rodeo is located in the west county area of Contra Costa County. The plantings will occur in three specific areas, downtown, Hillcrest School, and Lefty Gomez Ballfield. REVIEWED B . ermany, Environmental Planner APPROVED BY: DATE: S ommunity Development R presentative cAdeterminkodeotrs.det (form revised 4/13195) 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: RODEO BEAUTIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT County File #CP 95-36: The activity consists of a cooperative community effort to plant approximately 350 seedlings and 480 trees in Rodeo. The business district, a local school, a recreational facility, and residential property owners will benefit from the plantings. A California Department of Transportation grant will provide various citizens groups the funding to plant at the three locations shown in Figure 2 (map available for review at the Public Works Department, address below). Landscape and Lighting District - 2, Zone 38, will maintain the downtown area and the Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex. Hillcrest School will be maintained by the John Swett Unified School District. The remaining trees will be offered to local residents throughout Rodeo who agree to maintain them. The purpose of this activity is to offset vehicular emissions generated from the nearby 1-80 freeway widening project. Subject property is described as follows: Rodeo is located in the west area of Contra Costa County. The plantings will occur in three specific areas: downtown, Hillcrest School, and Lefty Gomez Ballfield. 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)) Categorical Exemption, Class_ Section for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 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. 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Director of Community Development Development Costa Department �^ County Administration Building County 651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing Martinez, California 94553-0095 Phone: 646-4202 June 1, 1995 County File #CP 95-36 Attention: Public Works Department Janet Frattini - Design Division Dear Applicant: The Contra Costa County Community Development Department has completed an initial study of the environmental significance of the project represented by your pending application bearing County File Number CP 95-36(Rodeo Beautification and Enhancement Proiect). In conformance with Contra Costa County Guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970(CEQA), it has been determined that your project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Your project falls within the following category: (✓) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS NOT REQUIRED. ( ) The project is categorically exempt (Class ). ( ► The CEQA requirements are accommodated by the EIR previously prepared for ( ) A statement that an EIR is not required (Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been filed by the Community Development Department [unless appealed]). (0-1) Other: General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3)) ( ) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS REQUIRED. ( ) The complexity of your project requires your submission of additional special reports or information (as outlined on the attached sheet) (which will be outlined in a forthcoming letter). ( ) A consultant will be hired to prepare the environmental impact report. This procedure is explained on the attached sheet. Preparation of the EIR cannot be started until the fee and additional information requested is received by the Community Development Department. If you have questions concerning this determination or desire additional information relative to environmental impact report regulations, please call (510) 646-2031 and ask for Debbie Chamberlain. Sincerely yours Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development By: :gms shl\t