To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Sonoma County Public Infrastructure
Staff Name and Phone Number: Johannes J. Hoevertsz, 707-565-2550
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): First and Third
Title:
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Mitigated Negative Declaration for Todd Road and Standish Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, C19002
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, and approving the Todd Road and Standish Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, C19002
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Executive Summary:
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI) is requesting adoption of a Resolution to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring Program, and approve the project that will construct improvements at the intersection of Todd Road and Standish Avenue in Santa Rosa.
Discussion:
The Todd Road and Standish Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (“Project”) includes construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Todd Road and Standish Avenue along with upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian landings to the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. In addition, the Project will provide signalization for Ghilotti Avenue which is a private roadway.
The Project has been analyzed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. An Initial Study was prepared for the Project, which determined that Project impacts could be mitigated to a less than significant level. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Program were drafted for the Project. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies mitigation measures to address: Biological Resources (preconstruction surveys, construction worker trainings, construction exclusion fencing), Cultural Resources (halt work in vicinity of find and notify SPI director), Geology and Soils (halt work if paleontological resources are encountered), Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Phase II ESA Testing, Soil Management Plan, Remediation), and Noise (ensure noise reduction). The draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Environmental Review Committee on October 5, 2021. The Environmental Review Committee reviewed the study and recommended a Mitigated Negative Declaration be prepared. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the proposed mitigation measures, was circulated for public and agency review.
Notice of a 30-day public review of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study were provided in accordance with CEQA and State and County CEQA guidelines. One comment letter was received by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which was reviewed and confirmed that all comments have been addressed in the MND document. Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI) will obtain any appropriate permits before finalizing the design and constructing the Project. The Project design includes measures, as described above, to mitigate any potential significant environmental impacts. No other significant environmental impacts have been identified in the Initial Study or through any comments received as part of the environmental review process.
There is no substantial evidence before the Board that the Project, as mitigated by the mitigation measures described in the Initial Study, may have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program is appropriate under State and County CEQA guidelines. Currently, the Project is in the design and right-of-way acquisition phases with construction anticipated to begin in 2026. SPI recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Project. If the Board adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves this Project, Sonoma County Public Infrastructure will file a Notice of Determination, and proceed with right-of-way acquisition, final design, bidding and award, and construction.
Strategic Plan:
This item directly supports the County’s Five-year Strategic Plan and is aligned with the following pillar, goal, and objective.
Pillar: Resilient Infrastructure
Goal: Goal 3: Continue to invest in critical road, bridge, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Objective: Objective 1: Continue to maintain road segments, including designated turnouts where feasible, increase efforts on vegetation removal and drainage features, and improve pavement conditions in neighborhoods.
Racial Equity:
Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?
No
Prior Board Actions:
9/19/2023: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International -Todd Road and Standish Avenue Intersection Improvements Project
5/9/2023 -Resolution of Local Support and Resolution of Compliance with State Housing Law for the Sonoma County One Bay Area Grant 3.
5/8/2018 - On-Call Design Services Agreements for Road and Bridge Infrastructure Improvement Projects.
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Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the Board Action. Expenses associated with environmental studies and reports were approved by the Board in previous professional services agreements. The overall project budget is $3 million, and SPI staff are applying for a $2.2 million One Bay Area Grant (OBAG). Environmental mitigation and monitoring costs associated with the construction phase of the project will be included in contract to be brought to the Board at a future date.
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None.
Attachments:
- Resolution
- Mitigated Negative Declaration (includes Mitigation Monitoring Program and Location Map)
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None.