PREPARED BY: RONALYN NONATO DATE OF MEETING: 05/21/18
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO ACCEPTING DESIGN ALTERNATIVE #1 SELECTED BY THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE EL PORTAL DRIVE URBAN GREENING PROJECT (POR-GRN)
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Infrastructure - Admin/Operations - Develop Public Facilities for Active Living is an adopted policy item under the FY 2018-21 Council Priority Workplan, effective November 1, 2017.
CEQA Compliance Statement
The proposed project completed CEQA review in October 2013 and it was determined to be categorically exempt in accordance with Sections 15304 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines, on the basis that this project involves minor alterations to land. The selected consultant team is currently reviewing the CEQA documentation to ensure the project is still in compliance with all CEQA requirements, including any updates in the regulation since October 2013 and all changes to the project's scope of work. It is expected that the project will continue to be categorically exempt, but staff will update the City Council during the staff representation on Monday, May 21 if any additional actions are needed."
BACKGROUND
In March of 2017, the City of San Pablo was awarded a $562,597 urban greening grant by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) (attached) in order to fund project design and construction of stormwater infrastructure and urban greening improvements such as installation of rain gardens or bioretention swales on El Portal Drive, between Church Lane and Fordham Street.
Installation of this "Green Infrastructure" (defined as the installation of stormwater treatment systems which mimic the natural systems) is mandated by the City's Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit. During preliminary design, the stormwater treatment alternatives were found to be compatible with implementation of bicycle and p...
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