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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04032007 - C.3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ""s ... Contra FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Costa DATE: Aril 3 2007 ...... ��` County sr 't't SUBJECT: DETERMINE that the San Pablo Avenue/Parker Avenue Sidewalk Improvements is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 3 Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to advertise the project,Hercules area. (City of Hercules (72%), Transportation Development Act (18%) and Road funds (10%)) (District II) [CDD-CP# 06-123] Project No. 0676-6P1025 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: DETERMINE that the San Pablo Avenue/Parker Avenue Sidewalk Improvements project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3 Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Community Development for processing, and a$50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption, and APPROVE the project, and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, orej toodve 'se the project. Continued on Attachment: ❑ SIGNATURE: G- [KECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE . ®-`XPPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): 1 ACTION OF B069 ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ❑ VOTE SUPERVISORS I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action UNANIMOUS(ABSENT � ) AYES: NOES: taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on ABSENT: ABSTAIN: the date shown. NA:sj ,(� d �` G:\EngSvc\ENVIRO\BO\2007\(04-03-07)CEQA-San Pablo-Parker Sidewalk.doc ATTESTED: 1 1r 1 P3 _zAL0 Orig.Div:Public Works(Environmental Section) JOHN CULLEN,eLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contact: Ngozi Ajawara,(313-2311) AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: Administrator–Attn.E.Kuevor Auditor-Controller H.Li,Community Development J.Dowling,Construction BY ,Deputy J.Hernandez,Transportation N.Leary,Design T.Torres,Environmental Accounting SUBJECT: DETERMINE that the San Pablo Avenue/Parker Avenue Sidewalk Improvements is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 3 Categorical Exemption; APPROVE the project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director or designee to advertise the project,Hercules area.(City of Hercules (72%), Transportation Development Act (18%) and Road funds (10%)) (District II) [CP#06-123] Project No. 0676-6P1025 DATE: April 3, 2007 PAGE: 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $552,000; (72% funding by City of Hercules, 18% funding by Transportation Development Act and 10% funding by Road funds). REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND: The purpose of this project is to install pedestrian facilities in order to close the gap in the sidewalk between the community of Rodeo and the City of Hercules. Since there is currently no standard sidewalk,pedestrians share the road shoulder with bicyclists. Construction of the pedestrian facilities will provide residents with an uninterrupted sidewalk to access commercial and business centers in the area. The project is located on San Pablo Avenue between Victoria Crescent and 7th Street,in the unincorporated portion of Rodeo,West Contra Costa County area. The project consists of excavating existing roadway and substandard sidewalk,installing new sidewalks(approx. S feet wide by 1,000 feet long),curb, gutter,curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), and removing and replacing a retaining wall,adjusting utilities,road signs,manholes,drainage inlets,shrubbery and tree removal, conforming driveways, backfilling and grading to conform, and re-striping the road. Construction activities will be located on the west side portion of Parker Avenue and the northwest side of San Pablo Avenue. Limited tree removal is necessary to accommodate installation of the sidewalk and retaining wall. Approximately six non-native trees ranging in size from 3"dbh to 10"dbh may have to be removed. One lane will remain open at all times during construction. Utility and real property transactions, including right-of-way acquisition may be necessary in support of this project. . A portion of the project is within the City of Hercules. General Plan Conformance will be necessary from the City of Hercules. The project consists of construction and location of limited small new structures,including street improvements of reasonable length to serve such construction,pursuant to section 15303 of CEQA. The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. 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 OF Countv ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT# 0676-01025 CP# 06- 123 PROJECT NAME: San Pablo Aved Parker Ave. Sidewalk Project, (between 7`h St. and Victoria Crescent) PREPARED BY: Ngozi Ajawara 04 DATE: January 31, 2007 APPROVED BY: DATE: ru 'Z RECOMMENDAT ® Categorical Exemption (Class 3d) ❑ 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 consists of construction of limited small new structures,including street improvements of reasonable length to serve such construction. The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts: N/A USGS Quad Sheet: Richmond Base Map Sheet#: E-7 Parcel#: N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located on San Pablo Avenue between Victoria Crescent and 7t"Street,in the Rodeo area. (Figs. 1-3) 2. Project Description: The purpose of.this project is to install pedestrian facilities in order to close the gap in the sidewalk between the community of Rodeo and the City of Hercules. Since there is currently no standard sidewalk, pedestrians share the road shoulder with.-bicyclists.- Construction of the pedestrian facilities will provide residents with an uninterrupted sidewalk to access commercial and business centers in the area. The project consists of excavating existing roadway and substandard sidewalk, installing new sidewalks (approx. 5 feet wide by 1,000 feet long), curb, gutter, curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA),and removing and replacing a retaining wall,adjusting utilities,road signs,manholes, drainage inlets,shrubbery and tree removal,conforming driveways,backfilling and grading to conform,and re- striping the road. Construction activities will be located on the west side portion of Parker Avenue and the northwest side of San Pablo Avenue(Figs 1-3) An existing retaining wall, adjacent to a portion of hillside will be removed and replaced with anew retaining wall(approx. 10 ft. in height by 300 ft, in length) to create enough space for the appropriately sized sidewalk. Minor grading of the hillside will be necessary to accommodate the new retaining wall and sidewalk. Also, approximately 100 feet west of the intersection,an embankment will be constructed to allow for the installation of the sidewalk, therefore heavy foliage will be trimmed. (Fig. 3) Limited tree removal is necessary to accommodate installation' of the sidewalk and retaining wall. Approximately six non-native trees ranging in size from 3"dbh to 10"dbh may have to be removed. A portion of the project is within the City of Hercules(City).General Plan Conformance will be necessary from the City of Hercules. One lane will remain open at all times during construction. Utility relocation and real property transactions, including right-of-way acquisition may be necessary in support of this project. G:\EngSvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\San Pablo Ave.-Parker Ave. Sidewalk\CEQA\Initial Study (CE).doc Updated: 11/2/04 San Pablo Ave./Parker Ave. Sidewalk(between 7`"St. and Victoria Crescent) 0676-61`1025/06— 123 Initial Study Page 2 of 2 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? ❑ yes N no ❑ maybe (Nature of concern): 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? N yes ❑ no (Agency Name/s); City of Hercules 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? Hercules G:\EngSvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\San Pablo Ave.-Parker Ave. Sidewalk\CEQA\Initial Study(CE).doc Updated:11/2/04 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) 313-2311 Contact Person: Ngozi Ajawara, Planner I, Public Works Dept. Project Title, Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: San Pablo Ave/Parker Ave. Sidewalk Improvements, Project No. 0676-61`1025 County File CP#06-123 Project Description: The purpose of this project is to install pedestrian facilities in order to close the gap in the sidewalk between the community of Rodeo and the City of Hercules. Since there is currently no standard sidewalk, pedestrians share the road shoulder with bicyclists. Construction of the pedestrian facilities will provide residents with an uninterrupted sidewalk to access commercial and business centers in the area. The project consists of excavating existing roadway and substandard sidewalk,installing new sidewalks(approx. 5 feet wide by 1,000 feet long),curb,gutter,curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), and removing and replacing a retaining wall, adjusting utilities, road signs,manholes, drainage inlets, shrubbery and tree removal,conforming driveways,backfilling and grading to conform,and re-striping the road. Construction activities will be located on the west side portion of Parker Avenue and the northwest side of San Pablo Avenue An existing retaining wall, adjacent to a portion of hillside will be removed and replaced with anew retaining wall (approx. 10 ft. in height by 300. t. in length) to create enough space for the appropriately sized sidewalk. Minor grading of the hillside will be necessary to accommodate the new retaining wall and sidewalk. Also,approximately 100 feet west of the intersection, an embankment will be constructed to allow for the installation of the sidewalk, therefore heavy foliage will be trimmed. Limited tree removal is necessary to accommodate installation of the sidewalk and retaining wall. Approximately six non-native trees ranging in size from 3"dbh to 10"dbh may have to be removed. A portion of the project is within the City of Hercules(City). General Plan Conformance will be necessary from the City of Hercules. One lane will remain open at all times during construction. Utility and real property transactions,including right-of- way acquisition may be necessary in support of this project. Project Location: The project is located on San Pablo Avenue between Victoria Crescent and 7th Street. This project is exempt from CEQA as'a: ❑ Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) Q Categorical Exemption, Class 3 ❑ Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) ❑ Other Statutory Exemption, Section ❑ Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b)or(c)) ❑ General Rule of Applicability[Section 15061 (b) (3)1 For the following reason(s): The project consists of construction and location of limited small new structures, including street improvements of reasonable length to serve such construction, pursuant to section 15303 of CEQA. The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. 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: Department of Fish and Game Fees Due Public Works Department ❑ EIR-$2,500 Total Due: $ 255 Glacier Drive ❑Neg.Dec.-$1,800 Total Paid $ Martinez,CA 94553 ❑DeMinimis Findings-$0 Attn:Ngozi Aiawara ® County Clerk-$50 Receipt#: Environmental Section ® Community Development Dept.-$25 G:\EngSvc\ENVIRO\TransEng\San Pablo Ave.-Parker Ave.Sidewal<\CEQA\NOE.doc Updated July 21,2006 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) 313-2311 Contact Person: Ngozi Ajawara, Planner I, Public Works Dept. Project Title, Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: San Pablo Ave/Parker Ave. Sidewalk Improvements, Project No. 0676-6P1025 County File CP#06-123 Project Description: The purpose of this project is to install pedestrian facilities in order to close the gap in the sidewalk between the community of Rodeo and the City of Hercules. Since there is currently no standard sidewalk, pedestrians share the road shoulder with bicyclists. Construction of the pedestrian facilities will provide residents with an uninterrupted sidewalk to access commercial and business centers in the area. The project consists of excavating existing roadway and substandard sidewalk,installing new sidewalks(approx. 5 feet wide by 1,000 feet long),curb,gutter,curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), and removing and replacing a retaining wall, adjusting utilities,road signs,manholes,drainage inlets, shrubbery and tree removal,conforming driveways,backfilling and grading to conform,and re-striping the road. Construction activities will be located on the west side portion of Parker Avenue and the northwest side of San Pablo Avenue An existing retaining wall, adjacent to a portion of hillside will be removed and replaced with anew retaining wall (approx. 10 ft. in heir by 300 ft. in length) to create enough space for the appropriately sized sidewalk. Minor grading of the hillside will be necessary to accommodate the new retaining wall and sidewalk. Also,approximately 100 feet west of the intersection, an embankment will be constructed to allow for the installation of the sidewalk, therefore heavy foliage will be trimmed. Limited tree removal is necessary to accommodate installation of the sidewalk and retaining wall. Approximately six non-native trees ranging in size from 3"dbh to 10"dbh may have to be removed. A portion of the project is within the City of Hercules (City). General Plan Conformance will be necessary from the City.of Hercules. One lane will remain open at all times during construction. Utility and real property transactions,including right-of- way acquisition may be necessary in support of this project. Project Location: The project is located on San Pablo Avenue between Victoria Crescent and 7th Street. This project is exempt from CEQA as a: ❑ Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) 0 Categorical Exemption, Class 3 ❑ Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) ❑ Other Statutory Exemption, Section ❑ Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b)or(c)) ❑ General Rule of Applicability(Section 15061 (6) (3)/ For the following reason(s): The project consists of construction and location of limited small new structures, including street improvements of reasonable length to serve such construction, pursuant to section 15303 of CEQA. The project will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. 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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