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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03062001 - C.8 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS GOVERNING BOARD OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, CHIEF ENGINEER DATE: March 6, 2001 SUBJECT: DETERMINE that the Maritime Business Park (Praxis) Properties Acquisition is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 13 Categorical Exemption, Martinez area. Work Order No. 8372 CDD-CP#01-02 Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) & Background & Justification I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: DETERMINE that the Maritime Business Park (Praxis) Properties Acquisition is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 13 Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer 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. Continued on Attachment: x SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE —OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON March 6, 2001 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER_ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY VOTE OF SUPERVISORS OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ATTESTED March 6, 2001 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND CS: COU Y ADMINI T TOR G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIRO\2001 projects\Board Orders\ Praxis(03-06-01) R.doc BY J DEPUTY Orig.Div: Public Works (Engineering Services Division) Contact: Cece Sellgren (925)313-2296 cc: Administrator-Attn: E. Kuevor Auditor-Controller Community Development–K. Piona Public Works: Accounting Real Property–K. Laws SUBJECT: DETERMINE that the Maritime Business Park (Praxis).Properties Acquisition is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 13 Categorical Exemption, Martinez area. Work Order No. 8372. CDD-CP#01-02 DATE: March 6, 2001 PAGE: 2 II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $385,000.00 funded by Grant funds (100%). Ill. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The purpose of the approval of the CEQA document is to allow the Board of Supervisors (acting as the Governing Board for the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District)the option to acquire the Maritime Business Park (Praxis property). Approval of this CEQA document does not commit or obligate the Board of Supervisors to acquire the properties. The acquisition of the land, which consists of two parcels (APN#159-310-030 & APN#159-310-031) (approximately 120 acres) will allow for restoration of wetlands and habitat for fish and wildlife. The properties, if acquired, will be restored by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) as a mitigation site for future flood control projects in the Walnut Creek area. These flood control restoration projects are still undefined and will be addressed in separate CEQA documents in the future. The District is working collaboratively with the Muir Heritage Land Trust (Land Trust) and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to acquire and restore the properties. The properties have been tax delinquent for several years and the owner (Maritime Business Park) has abandoned the properties and all interest in them. The Tax Collector has agreed to release the properties to the District via a Chapter 8 tax delinquency sale. The Land Trust will use grant money to finance the acquisition on behalf of the District. The District will restore the land to improve wetland and fish/wildlife values, and the EBRPD will create a staging area and connections to a regional trail system for recreation purposes. The exact nature of the restoration and recreational improvements has not yet been determined. A separate CEQA document to address them will be prepared in the future The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from CEQA. The project consists of the acquisition of land for fish and wildlife conservation purposes (Sec. 15313). IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay in acquisition and may jeopardize funding. CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT#W.0.8372 CP#01-02 PROJECT NAME: Maritime Business Park Properties Acquisition PREPARED BY: Cece SellgrenDATE: January 30,2001 APPROVED BY: � / DATE: RECOMMENDATIONS: (✓) Categorical Exemption (Class 13) () Negative Declaration () Environment Impact Report Required () Mitigated Negative Declaration The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The recommendation is based on the following: The project consists of the acquisition of land for fish and wildlife conservation purposes(Sec. 15313). What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts. N/A USGS Quad Sheet Vine Hill Base Map Sheet# E-13 Parcel#s 159-310-030&159-310-031 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The properties are located east of Interstate 680, north of Waterfront Road, and west of the Pacheco Slough (Walnut Creek Flood Control Channel) in the Martinez area (Figs. 1-3) 2. Project Description: The project consists of the acquisition of two parcels (APN#159-310-030 & APN#159-310-031) of land (approximately 120 acres) for restoration of wetlands and habitat for fish and wildlife. The properties being acquired will be restored by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) as a mitigation site for future flood control projects in the Walnut Creek area. These.flood control restoration projects are still undefined and will be addressed in separate CEQA documents in the future. The District is working collaboratively with the Muir Heritage Land Trust (Land Trust) and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to acquire and restore the properties. The properties have been tax delinquent for several years and the owner(Maritime Business Park) has abandoned the properties and all interest in them. The Tax Collector has agreed to release the properties to the District via a Chapter 8 tax delinquency sale. The Land Trust will use grant money to finance the acquisition on behalf of the District. The District will restore the land to improve wetland and fish/wildlife values, and the EBRPD will create a staging area and connections to a regional trail system for recreation purposes. The exact nature of the restoration and recreational improvements has not yet.been determined. A separate CEQA document to address them will be prepared in the future. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? []yes [✓] no []maybe (Nature of concern): 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? p yes [✓] no Agancy Name(s): 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city?Yes City of Martinez GAGrpData\EngSvc\ENVIR0\2001 projects\CEQA only\ Cat.Ex\Praxis(Maritime Business Park)Acqulsition.doc 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:(925)313-2296 Contact Person:Cece Sellgren - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if ally) and Location: Maritime Business Park Properties Acquisition Project, County File CP# 01-02. Project Description: The project consists of the acquisition of two parcels (APN#159-310-030 & APN#159-310-031) of land (approximately 120 acres)for restoration of wetlands and habitat for fish and wildlife. The properties being acquired will be restored by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District(District)as a mitigation site for future flood control projects in the Walnut Creek area. These flood control restoration projects are still undefined and will be addressed in separate CEQA documents in the future. The District is working collaboratively with the Muir Heritage Land Trust(Land Trust)and East Bay Regional Park District(EBRPD)to acquire and restore the properties. The properties have been tax delinquent for several years and the owner (Maritime Business Park) has abandoned the properties and all interest in them. The Tax Collector has agreed to release the properties to the District via a Chapter 8 tax delinquency sale. The Land Trust will use grant money to finance the acquisition on behalf of the District. The District will restore the land to improve wetland and fish/wildlife values, and the EBRPD will create a staging area and connections to a regional trail system for recreation purposes. The exact nature of the restoration and recreational improvements has not yet been determined. A separate CEQA document to address them will be prepared in the future. Project Location: East of Interstate 680, north of Waterfront Road, and west of the Pacheco Slough (Walnut Creek Flood Control Channel) in the Martinez area (Figs. 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 13 for the following reason(s): The proposed project consists the acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes. 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\ENVIRO\2001 projects\CEQA only\NOE\ Praxis(Maritime Business Park)Acquisition.doc 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:(925)313-2296 Contact'Person:Cece Sellgren -Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Maritime Business Park Properties Acquisition Project, County File CP# 01-02. Project Description: The project consists of the acquisition of two parcels (APN#159-310-030 & APN#159-310-031) of land (approximately 120 acres)for restoration of wetlands and habitat for fish and wildlife. The properties being acquired will be restored by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District(District)as a mitigation site for future flood control projects in the Walnut Creek area. These flood control restoration projects are still undefined and will be addressed in separate CEQA documents in the future. The District is working collaboratively with the Muir Heritage Land Trust(Land Trust)and East Bay Regional Park District(EBRPD)to acquire and restore the properties. The properties have been tax delinquent for several years and the owner (Maritime Business Park) has abandoned the properties and all interest in them. The Tax Collector has agreed to release the properties to the District via a Chapter 8 tax delinquency sale. The Land Trust will use grant money to finance the acquisition on behalf of the District. The District will restore the land to improve wetland and fish/wildlife values, and the EBRPD will create a staging area and connections to a regional trail system for recreation purposes. The exact nature of the restoration and recreational improvements has not yet been determined. A separate CEQA document to address them will be prepared in the future. Project Location: East of Interstate 680, north of Waterfront Road, and west of the Pacheco Slough (Walnut Creek Flood Control Channel) in the Martinez area (Figs. 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 13 for the following reason(s): The proposed project consists the acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes. 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