RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
DETERMINE the Project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and
DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated Project cost: $491,000. This project will be funded approximately 80% Local Road Funds and 20% Transportation Development Act Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this project is to improve the pedestrian infrastructure in the unincorporated Kensington area by providing ADA compliant curb ramps along Westminster Avenue and Kenyon Avenue. This area experiences a large volume of pedestrian and vehicular traffic during school drop-off and pick-up hours for Kensington Elementary School. The project consists of installing 14 curb ramps at selected intersections near Kensington Elementary School, Kensington Park, Kensington Community Center, and Kensington Library. In general, the construction process for curb ramps will consist of saw-cutting, concrete removal, base rock placement and compaction, formwork construction, and concrete placement. The old curb ramps that need to be upgraded and partial sidewalks will be demolished to make room for improvements. Excavation will be made to the required depth to accommodate forms for concrete placement, and is estimated to be 3 feet. The existing drainage inlets and valley gutters may be modified as needed.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the project may result in a delay of design, construction, and may jeopardize funding.