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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04182000 - C5 C,6 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: MAURICE SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: APRIL 18, 2000 SUBJECT: APPROVE the Cherry Lane Canal Flashers Project and DETERMINE that the project is a CEQA Class 1c Categorical Exemption. Project No. 0676-6P1025. CDD-CP#00-26, Pleasant Hill area Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) & Bac group usti icatlon L RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE the Cherry Lane Canal Trail Flashers project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1 c Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction, and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATUR RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE —APPROVE —OTHER SIGNATURE US : ACTION OF BOARD ON APRIL 18, 2000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED�L_OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS NONE I hereby certify that this is a true and correct X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) copy of an action taken and entered on the AYES: NOES: minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the TT:df ABSENT: ABSTAIN: date shown. G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIRO\2000 projects\ Board Orders\Cherry Lane Canal Flashers-04-18-00.doc Orig.Div: Public Works(Engineering Services) AT-rE�TED: APRIL 18, 2000 Contact: C.Sellgren; (925)313-2296 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of cc: Administrator-Attn: E. Kuevor Supervisors and County Administrator Auditor-Controller Community Development®D. Foley Public Works: Accounting Construction B go-A.-i Engineering Services-T.Torres y ' Transportation Engineering-A.Schaal Deputy SUBJECT: APPROVE the Cherry Lane Canal Trail Flashers Project and DETERMINE that the project is a CEQA Class 1c Categorical Exemption. Project No. 0675-6P1025. CDD- CP#00-26, Pleasant Hill area DATE: April 18, 2000 PACE: 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION (continued): AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Community Development for processing, and a $25 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $20,000.00, funded by Transportation Development Act (100%). III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project is to improve the trail crossing on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail that connects to the Iron Horse Trail and on to the Pleasant Hill BART Station. The project consists of installing high intensity yellow flashing warning lights in the pavement on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail to provide visual warning to motorists of the midblock crossing of pedestrians and bicyclists, and installing pedestrian push buttons at the trail stop signs on both sides of Cherry Lane, which will activate the warning lights. The pavement warning lights will flash in both traffic directions and will have a flash rate of once every second for at least 30 seconds. The pavement warning lights are similar to a raised pavement marker and are approximately 8" in diameter by 0.39" high. Bicyclists and motorists can travel over them without hindrance, and they will withstand a dynamic load of eleven tons. No right-of-way is needed. Minor excavation is required for the installation of the pavement warning lights, therefore traffic control will be implemented to minimize any traffic impacts. The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The project involves the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond previously existing. The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY ZOUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT#0676-6P1025 CP# 00-26 PROJECT NAME: Cherry Lane Canal Trail Flashers PREPARED BY: Trina Torre DATE: March 139 2000 APPROVED BY: DATE: j L / RECOMMENDATI S: (X ) Categorical Exemption (Class 1c ) ( ) Negative Declaration ( ) Environmental Impact Report Required ( ) Conditional Negative Declaration The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the following: The project involves the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond previously existing. What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts N/A USGS Quad Sheet Walnut Creek Base Map Sheet M-14 Parcel # NIA GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: In the central county area, on Cherry Lane south of Treat Boulevard near the City of Pleasant Hill. (Figures 1-3) 2. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve the trail crossing on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail that connects to the Iron Horse Trail and on to the Pleasant Hill BART Station. The project consists of installing high intensity yellow flashing warning lights in the pavement on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail to provide visual warning to motorists of the midblock crossing of pedestrians and bicyclists, and installing pedestrian push buttons at the trail stop signs on both sides of Cherry Lane, which will activate the warning lights. The pavement warning lights will flash in both traffic directions and will have a flash rate of once every second for at least 30 seconds. The pavement warning lights are similar to a raised pavement marker and are approximately 8" in diameter by 0.39" high. Bicyclists and motorists can travel over them without hindrance, and they will withstand a dynamic load of eleven tons. No right-of-way is needed. Minor excavation is required for the installation of the pavement warning lights, therefore traff=ic control will be implemented to minimize any traffic impacts. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [ ] yes [X] no [ ] maybe (Nature of concern): a. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [ ] yes [X] no Agency Name(s) 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? Walnut Creek At G:1GrpDatatEngSvclENVIR012000 proJectaXCEQAonlyl Cat.ExlCherry Lane Canal Trail Flashers.doe Zf CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 pine Street, 4th Floor-Forth Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 313-2296 Contact Person:Cece Sellgren - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Cherry Lane-Canal Trail Flashers, County File #CP 00-26. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve the trail crossing on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail that connects to the Iron Horse Trail and on to the Pleasant Hill BART Station. The project consists of installing high intensity yellow flashing warning lights in the pavement on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail to provide visual warning to motorists of the midblock crossing of pedestrians and bicyclists, and installing pedestrian push buttons at the trail stop signs on both sides of Cherry Lane, which will activate the warning lights. The pavement warning lights will flash in both traffic directions and will have a flash rate of once every second for at least 30 seconds. The pavement warning lights are similar to a raised pavement marker and are approximately 8" in diameter by 0.39" high. Bicyclists and motorists can travel over them without hindrance, and they will withstand a dynamic load of eleven tons. No right-of-way is needed. Minor excavation is required for the installation of the pavement warning lights, therefore traffic control will be implemented to minimize any traffic impacts. Project location: In the central county area, on Cherry Lane south of Treat Boulevard near the City of Pleasant Hill. (Figures 1-3) This project is exempt from CEQA 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 1 c for the following reason(s): The project involves the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond previously existing. 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 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Trina Torres County Clerk Fee$50 Due G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIR0\2000 projects\ CEQAonly\NOE\Cherry Ln.Canal-Trail Flashers.doc CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice Of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street,4th Floor-North`ging,McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 313-2296 Contact Person:Cece Seligren - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Cherry Lane-Canal Trail Flashers, County File #CP 00-26. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve the trail crossing on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail that connects to the Iron Horse Trail and on to the Pleasant Hill BART Station. The project consists of installing high intensity yellow flashing warning lights in the pavement on Cherry Lane at the Contra Costa Canal Trail to provide visual warning to motorists of the midblock crossing of pedestrians and bicyclists, and installing pedestrian push buttons at the trail stop signs on both sides of Cherry Lane, which will activate the warning lights. The pavement warning lights will flash in both traffic directions and will have a flash rate of once every second for at least 30 seconds. The pavement warning lights are similar to a raised pavement marker and are approximately 8" in diameter by 0.39" high. Bicyclists and motorists can travel over them without hindrance, and they will withstand a dynamic load of eleven tons. No right-of-way is needed. Minor excavation is required for the installation of the pavement warning lights, therefore traffic control will be implemented to minimize any traffic impacts. Project location: In the central county area, on Cherry Lane south of Treat Boulevard near the City of Pleasant Hill. (Figures 1-3) This project is exempt from CEQA as a: _Ministerial Project(Sec. 15265) 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, CRSS 1 c for the following reason(s): The project involves the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond previously existing. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT of FILING AND POSTING I declare that on 1 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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