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, or designee, 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: $1,501,000. (8% Transportation Development Act Funds, 63% City of Walnut Creek Funds, 29% Central County Area of Benefit Funds)
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of constructing an all-weather, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian path on the south side of San Miguel Drive. The new pedestrian path will be constructed as an asphalt path with berm in unincorporated Walnut Creek, and as a concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter in the City of Walnut Creek. Existing shoulder material will be removed. Conforms between the existing residential driveways and new sidewalk will be constructed. Drainage improvements, such as new storm drain lines and inlet relocations, will be installed as needed. Existing roadside trees and residential improvements will be protected in place where feasible. Construction is anticipated to occur in 2025 and take approximately 60 days to complete. No night or weekend work will occur. Real Estate transactions, utility relocations, temporary traffic control, and tree and vegetation trimming may be necessary.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CEQA clearance is a requirement for TDA grant eligibility. If TDA funding is not obtained, the Project will not be constructed.