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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	February 10, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

APPROVE the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project - Central and East County and related actions under the California Environmental Quality Act

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/10/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor

Contact:

Trina Torres, 925-313-2176

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 10, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project - Central and East County and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the project, Bay Point, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, and Walnut Creek areas. [County Project No. 0676-6P1025, DCD-CP#14-36] (Districts III, IV and V)


DETERMINE the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines; and

RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)

DIRECT the Director of Conservation and 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 the Department of Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project is being funded by 36% Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Funds and 64% Local Road Funds.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project (Project) is to construct pedestrian crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, as well as increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks near schools in East and Central Contra Costa County. The Project consists of removing and replacing portions of existing curb and sidewalk; installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, bulb-outs, landings, paths, and extensions, as well as detectable warning surfaces, rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFBs), and pedestrian activated buttons at pedestrian crossings; modifying/adjusting crosswalks, storm drain inlets; adjusting utilities; removing and replacing signage, and re-striping roadway. Real Property transactions, including right-of-way, may be necessary in support of the Project. Project locations are as follows:

1. Delta Road, Knightsen: Near Knightsen Elementary School on Delta Road
2. Newport Drive, Discovery Bay: Near Timber Point Elementary School at the Newport Drive/Preston Drive intersection; and, at the Newport Drive/Worthing Way intersection.
3. Discovery Bay Boulevard, Discovery Bay: Near Discovery Bay Elementary School near Discovery Bay Boulevard/Willow Lake Road intersection.
4. Marina Boulevard, Bay Point: Near Shore Acres Elementary School at the Marina Boulevard/Island View Drive intersection; and, at the Marina Boulevard/Lakeview Drive intersection.
5. Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point: Near Riverview Middle School at the Pacifica Avenue/Breaker Drive intersection; and, at the Pacifica Avenue/Delta Drive intersection.
6. Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek: Near North Gate High School, north of the Pine Creek Road.
7. Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek: Near Parkmead Elementary School at the Magnolia Way/Maple Lane intersection.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Delay in approving the Project could result in a delay of design and construction and jeopardize funding.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.