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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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November 9, 2010 Item 7
ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL
ACCEPTll'lG A REPORT ON A FEASlBILlTY STUDY TO CLOSE
A SEGMENT OF PROCTOR V ALLEY ROAD TO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES FROM SAN MIGUEL RANCH ROAD TO EAST OF
SR125
UBMITTED BY:
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SUMMARY
On April 13, 2010 an informational item was presented to City Council describing the County of San
Diego's initiation of a feasibility study to close a segment of Proctor Valley Road from San Miguel
Ranch Road to east of SR125 (See Exhibit A) to motorized traffic. The feasibility study has been
completed and was presented to the County Board of Supervisors on September 29, 2010 (Exhibit B).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed request seeking
authorization for submitting an application for a State grant is not a "Project" as defined under Section
15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because primarily, there is no assurance that the grant fund
request will be approved and secondly, the proposed project has not yet been clearly defined nor
approved. The intended use of the State funds if approved, would lead to a series of options and actions
that would be subject to further environmental review not only by the City of Chula Vista but, by the
County of San Diego. The City of Chula Vista as "Responsible Agency" would participate in
conjunction, with the County of San Diego as "Lead Agency" when the discretionary process for the
proposed street vacation project is initiated as well as the deliberation process leading to the adoption
of the appropriate environmental determination. Therefore, pmsuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines the proposed action is not subject to CEQA.
RECOl\-IMENDA nON
That the City Council adopt the resolution and direct staff to continue to work with the County on
the formal street closure process.
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DISCUSSION
The attached study (Exhibit "B") describes the issues associated with closing this segment of
Proctor V alley Road. Some of the major issues are access and maintenance. Access for public
safety will be provided by automatic "click to enter" gates so that first responders can use the closed
road if they need secondary access to the San Miguel Ranch subdivision or other parts of the
County. Any property that can only be accessed through the closed roadway such as SDG&E and
the County Water Authority will be provided gate access. The maintenance of Proctor Valley Road
can no longer be funded with gas tax funds after the closure, however, the standard for maintenance
of the road will also be lower since it will no longer have through traffic. Indeed, segments of the
roadway are not paved today. The City of Chula Vista does have a sewer main within the roadway
and sewer enterprise funds could be used to ensure that the road is accessible to sewer trucks similar
to other sewer easements the City maintains outside of the traditional right of way.
Staff supports the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association's request to close the road as there is a
superior four-lane paved road for the motoring public: San Miguel Ranch Road and Mount Miguel
Road. Additionally, the City has had a large problem with the dumping of trash in the area as well
as speeding vehicles. If the road were to be kept open there would be capital cost to traffic calm the
segment as well as a maintenance cost associated with cleaning up the dumped trash. Turning these
liabilities into a trail amenity adjacent to the Bonita Meadows Preserve provides the justification for
closing the road.
Future Action
The formal road closure will require future public hearings by both Council and the County of San
Diego as the roadway lies within both jurisdictions. It is anticipated that the City of Chula Vista's
public hearing would be conditioned on both the receipt of the grant and the County's closure.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within SOO feet of the boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Current FY Impact
The Sweetwater VaHey Civic Association, a SOI(c)3 non-profit, would be responsible for all costs
associated with the closure which they would fund upon receiving the grant from the State of
California.
Ongoing Fiscal Impact
The maintenance of the roadway will be a lower standard, however, gas tax funds can no longer be
used for the maintenance once the road is closed. It is anticipated that the ongoing fiscal impacts
will be neutral since the nominal maintenance of the trail will be off-set by not having to remove the
large piles of rubbish that are currently dumped along the road. The existing road will effectively
become a sewer access road which is an eligible cost under the City's sewer fund.
Exhibit "A" - Information Item of April 13, 2010
Exhibit "B" - The County of San Diego's feasibility study for the permanent closure of Proctor
VaHey Road to motorized vehicles.
Exhibit "C" - Sweetwater Valley Civic Association Grant Application
Prepared by. Tom Adler. Development Services Department
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Exhibit "A"
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CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
DATE:
April 13, 2010
TO:
The Honorable Mayer and City Council
Jim Sandoval, City Manager..,,-
Gary Halb&tteputy City Manager/Development Services Director
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Permanent Closure of Proctor Valley Road
The purpose of this memo is to inform you that on April 14, 2010 the County Board of
Supervisors will consider initiating a feasibility study for the permanent closure of
Proctor Valley between San Miguel Ranch Road and SR-125, approximately 2,400 feet.
There are portions ofthis road within the City of Chula Vista's jurisdiction so any closure
would ultimately require action by both jurisdictions.
Background:
In coordination with staff from the City of Chula Vista, County staff has tentatively
identified the above-mentioned segment as a candidate for permanent closure to tluough-
traffic. Proctor Valley Road travels in and out of the jurisdictions of County of San
Diego and the City Of Chula Vista and is a partially paved two-lane road handling
approximately 350 vehicle trips per day. It is unclassified on the Circulation Element of
the General Plan for the County and is on the Bicycle Network. The recent completion of
San Miguel Ranch Road and Mt. Miguel Road in the City of Chula Vista provides a
superior route for most motorists and the conversion of Proctor Valley road to a multi-use
trail facility would provide residents a recreational facility adjacent to the Bonita
Meadows habitat area. Closure of the road would also minimize the amount of illegal
dumping in the area.
On January 27, 2010 the Board of the County of San Diego directed the Chief
Administrative Officer to explore options for permanently closing Proctor Valley Road
and return to the Board .with a report in 60 days.
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Feasibility Studv Scope of Work:
The feasibility study will evaluate the impacts of pelmanent closure to through traffic,
both County's and City's staff will continue to work together to address at least the
following issues:
I. Confirm Legal Access.
2. Identify Traffic Impacts.
3. Determine Public Agency Interests.
4. Identify Maintenance Needs and Responsibility
On completion of the study, results and findings will be brought forward to both the
Board and the City Council for further direction. If the Board determines permanent
closure of Proctor Valley Road should proceed, the Board may then direct the Chief
Administrative Officer to initiate the road vacation process concurrently with the City of
Chula Vista.
Possible Implementation:
The County is estimating that the road vacation processing would take roughly five
months to complete and cost the County of San Diego approximately $25,000. There's
no fiscal impact to the City Of Chula Vista. Construction of the closure and
improvements would follow the vacation; cost and duration will be dependent on the
scope. Additionatly, the Sweetwater Civic Association has submitted a grant application
to the state that would provide additional enhancements to provide more aesthetically
pleasing gates with emergency vehicle automatic entry features. The County would be
the lead agency for this effort with assistance fi'om the City where required.
Attachments: Proposed limits of the Proctor Vaney Road Closure.
A - Vicinity Map
B - Location Map
By: Rima Thomas, Development Services Department
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AlTACHMENT B
Location Map - Proctor Valley Road Closure
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Notes: _ Proposed Proctor Valley Road Closure
Exhibit "8"
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PERMANENT CLOSURE
OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD TO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works (DPW) in coordination with the City of Chula Vista has
assessed the feasibility of permanently closing a portion of Proctor Valley Road to
motorized vehicles. This feasibility study is being prepared to assess four main issues
that were identified for further study at the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors
April 14, 2010 (3) hearing. These issues are as follows: 1) confirmation of legal access
2) public agency interests, 3) potential traffic impacts, and 4) maintenance needs and
responsibility. Public agencies and stakeholders potentially affected by the proposed
closure were identified. Input from the identified agencies and stakeholders regarding
the proposed closure was also solicited and their responses are summarized herein.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The portion of Proctor Valley Road being considered for closure extends from San
Miguel Ranch Road to a point 2,400 feet north of Rolling Ridge Road. This section of
Proctor Valley Road traverses both the City of Chula Vista and the unincorporated
community of Sunnyside within the Sweetwater Community Planning Area of the
County of San Diego. Vicinity and location maps showing the location and the roads
surrounding it are provided in Attachments A and B.
The proposed closure to motorized vehicles would be established by the installation of
physical barriers to motorized vehicles at three locations: the south leg of the
intersection of Proctor Valley Road and San Miguel Ranch Road, the east leg of the
intersection of Proctor Valley Road and Corte Bahama, and on Proctor Valley Road
near the State Route 125 overpass. A cul-de-sac will be required at the southernmost
gate.
LEGAL ACCESS
The Department of General Services staff has reviewed the proposed road closure and
the location of the proposed gates. One parcel has direct and sole access to the
section of Proctor Valley Road proposed for closure within the unincorporated County of
San Diego. This parcel is owned by SDG&E and a substation is located on the parcel.
Per County Code section 72.76, prior to erecting a barrier prohibiting through traffic at
least a one foot strip must be vacated to abutting property owners. Prior to vacating this
portion of Proctor Valley Road, a private easement dedicated by the underlying fee /
property owners would need to be enacted to ensure access rights to this parcel are
maintained.
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Proctor Valley Road is not included as a Circulation Element Road on County of San
Diego General Plan Circulation Element. It is designated on the County's Bicycle
Network, and is on the County of San Diego Community Trails Master Plan.
Reservations for Bicycle use and trial use would need to be included in any future road
vacation of Proctor Valley Road.
Two other parcels front the portion of Proctor Valley Road proposed for closure. These
parcels include the Bonita Meadows Preserve, which is owned by the State of
California, and a parcel owned by developers within San Miguel Ranch LLC which has
been offered to the City of Chula Vista for acceptance as dedicated open space. These
parcels also have access to other portions of Proctor Valley Road within the City of
Chula Vista. Although legal access to these parcels would not be restricted by a
proposed vacation of the County portion of Proctor Valley Road, coordination with the
property owners for an enactment of additional access rights to these parcels may be
beneficial to maintain existing or future facilities and/or resources on the parcels.
The portion of Proctor Valley Road proposed for closure that is located within the City of
Chula Vista is fronted by the Bonita Meadows Preserve and parcels owned by the large
developments in the area, Trimark San Miguel Ranch LLC and Proctor Valley West
Partners, LLC which have been offered to the City of Chula Vista for acceptance as
dedicated open space. The City of Chula Vista does not have an ordinance that
requires the vacation of a road prior to or concurrently with the closure of the road.
Access rights to these parcels would not be affected by the proposed closure of the
portion of Proctor Valley Road located within the city of Chula Vista.
PUBLIC AGENCY INTERESTS
Public agencies with interests in the area were solicited for comments regarding
potential impacts to their business operations. Agencies representing law enforcement,
public utilities, fire districts, water districts, school districts, state and local municipalities,
and community planning groups were also notified. Responses received from public
agencies are provided in Attachment D.
The San Diego County Water Authority operates large diameter water pipelines along
the road. The Otay Water District has a potable water pipeline with appurtenances on
the road. Reservations will need to be made for these facilities as well as for utility
vehicles that will maintain these facilities.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has a dual interest as both an area electrical utility
provider and as a private f)arcel owner with a substation on the road. Initially concerned
about critical access to their electrical substation, SDG&E understands access rights
will be continued. As noted previously, private easement rights to the SDG&E
substation parcel would need to be enacted prior to the proposed closure.
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The South Bay Expressway maintains SR 125 facilities in the area and requires
maintenance access to these facilities.
The Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection District supports the proposed road closure
provided considerations are made for emergency vehicles. Reservations for emergency
access should be included a part of any future road vacation. The proposed gates
should be designed to the satisfaction of the fire district as to allow emergency vehicles
access through the gates.
The Bonita Meadows Preserve is located alongside the section of Proctor Valley Road
proposed for closure.
The Bureau of Land Management as well as Cox Communications indicated they are
not affected by a proposed closure.
The Sweetwater Community Planning Group supports the closure and creation of a
multi-use trail as a recreational and environmental asset.
County of San Diego road maintenance staff responds to periodic illegal dumping on
this portion of Proctor Valley Road. The proposed road closure would help reduce the
potential for illegal dumping along Proctor Valley Road.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Proctor Valley Road is currently a partially paved two-lane road carrying 330 vehicle
trips per day. The proposed road closure will redirect traffic from Proctor Valley Road to
alternate routes in the area. Potential impacts from redirection of traffic were assessed.
There are two alternative parallel routes: San Miguel Ranch Road to the northeast and
Corral Canyon Road to the southwest. San Miguel Ranch Road and Mountain Miguel
Road have recently been developed in the City of Chula Vista as four-lane facilities.
Their proximity to most users on Proctor Valley Road provides the most convenient
alternative. Corral Canyon Road, in conjunction with East H Street and Central Avenue,
provides a secondary alternative. For the purposes of this study, ninety percent of the
daily traffic on Proctor Valley Road was redirected onto San Miguel Ranch Road. The
remaining ten percent was distributed onto the Corral Canyon Road alternative.
Existing traffic volumes and Level of Service (LOS), as well as near-term anticipated
traffic volumes and LOS, are provided as a table in Attachment C. As shown in the
table, all roads in the vicinity of the proposed closure will continue to operate at LOS D
or better, with the exception of Central Avenue which operates at LOS E. The proposed
closure will only add 33 additional ADT to Central Avenue which is substantially less
than the 200 ADT threshold for determining significant traffic impacts.
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Projected 2030 volumes and LOS with and without the proposed closure are provided
as a second table in Attachment F. As shown in the table, all roads in the vicinity of the
proposed closure are forecasted to operate at LOS D or better, with the exception of
Central Avenue which is forecasted to operate at LOS E. The proposed closure will
only add 100 additional ADT to Central Avenue at build-out which is substantially less
than the 200 ADT threshold for determining significant traffic impacts.
A field review and an office review were made to estimate travel time comparisons for
motorists who would face the greatest increase in overall travel time due to a closure.
The largest estimated increase in travel time would be experienced by property owners
in the the immediate vicinity of the proposed closure. These motorists are expected to
experience an estimated two-minute increase in overall travel time to destinations on
the opposite side of the closure. Although this can be seen as an inconvenience to a
few residents, this increase is not considered excessive.
MAINTENANCE
Presently, the portion of Proctor Valley Road located in the unincorporated area is an
unpaved two-lane road. Although designated on the General Plan for 'a future bike
facility, it is currently not built to accommodate that use. With a proposed closure to
motorized vehicles and the road not built to carry bicycles, road fund revenues could not
be expended for maintenance of the closed portion.
Community groups have indicated interest in developing the vacated portion of the road
into a public multi-use trail. The unpaved portion is presently not built to community
trails construction guidelines. The County of San Diego Parks Department cannot
accept the portion of the road proposed for closure into the trail system for
maintenance.
A proposed permanent closure to motorized vehicles through a road vacation process
on Proctor Valley Road, without associated bicycle or trail facility improvements, will
require maintenance by the underlying fee title property owners. These property
owners would privately maintain the vacated portion of Proctor Valley Road to ensure
access to their properties. They would not be required to maintain the road for multi-
use trail patrons. County road and/or park funds could be used in the future following
bicycle and/or trail facility improvements meeting County standards.
The City of Chula Vista will continue to maintain the portion of Proctor Valley Road
being considered for vacation that lies in their jurisdiction.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
A project notification letter sent to legal parcel owners within a 300 foot radius of the
proposed road closure. A total of 26 parcel owners in the unincorporated area of the
County of San Diego were notified. Only one objection to the proposed road closure
was received. This property owner's parcel lies south of the southern most proposed
gate. This property owner expressed concerns that he would no longer have direct
access northerly to Bonita from his property and would have to travel farther using City
of Chula Vista Streets for get to destination north of his property. The notification
package and set of responses is presented in Attachment D.
The City of Chula Vista provided separate public notification to additional parcels in
neighboring subdivisions within the City of Chula Vista. The City of Chula Vista did not
receive any objections to the proposed road closure.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
The results of the study indicate future closure to motorized vehicles of Proctor Valley
Road from San Miguel Ranch Road to a point 2,400 feet north of Rolling Ridge is
feasible.
. Provided that private easement rights are enacted prior to the proposed road
closure, legal access to all parcels in the area can be maintained.
. Public utilities affected by the proposed closure are supportive of the proposed
closure provided reservations are included to ensure continued access to their
facilities.
. The proposed closure would not result in significant traffic impacts.
. Future maintenance of the portion of Proctor Valley Road in the unincorporated
area proposed for closure can be provided by the County if and when the area is
improved to County standards for bicycle facility and/or multi-use trails. In the
interim, utility companies and private property owners would have reservations of
easement rights so that they can maintain the portion of Proctor Valley Road
closed to through vehicular traffic for their utility access purposes.
. Future maintenance of the portion of Proctor Valley Road in the City of Chula
Vista would continue to be performed by the City of Chula Vista.
Per County Ordinance, a road vacation would be require to close the Proctor Valley
Road to through vehicular traffic. Reservations for bicycle use, trail use and emergency
access must be included as part of the road vacation. Reservations for existing public
utilities in the corridor would also be needed. These agencies with utilities in the
corridor include the Otay Water District, San Diego County Water Authority, Southbay
Exrpessway/Caltrans and SDG&E.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JOHN L. SNYDER
DIRECTOR
5555 OVERLAND AVE, SUITE 2188
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123.1295
(858) 694-2212 FAX: (858) 268-0461
Web Site: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/
June 25, 2010
Dear Property Owner / Agency:
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY VACATION ON PROCTOR VAllEY ROAD
The County of San Diego, in coordination with the City of Chula Vista, is conducting a feasibility study to
vacate (reiinquish the public interest of) a portion of the public right of way on Proctor Valley Road
between San Miguel Ranch Road and the east side of the Interstate 125 overpass (see Exhibit A).
Both the County oj San Diego and the City of Chula Vista have public road easements on this section. It
is the intention of the County and the City to gate and close their respective sections of roadway to
vehicles and to establish a multi-use pathway for use by bicycles, pedestrians, and equestrians. Through
traffic would be routed to superior adjacent routes in the area. The purpose of this feasibility study is to
confirm legal property access, identify traffic impacts, determine property owner and public agency
interests, and to identlfy maintenance responsibilities in advance of a formal road vacation process.
This notice and the enclosed attachment are forwarded to you for review. Please provide any comment
for this project by written correspondence no later than July 16, 2010 to:
Attn: Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division (MS 0-334)
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
E-mail: kenton.lones@sdcountv.ca.qov
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Kenton Jones, Civil Engineer with the County of San
Diego, at (858) 874-4009 or Tom Adler, land Development Division Manager with the City of Chula Vista,
at (619) 409-5483.
Sincerely,
~tonJ
County rans
lvil Engineer
ortation Division,
Attachment: Exhibit A
cc: Tom Adler, land Development Division Manager, City of Chula Vista, 707 F Street, Chula Vista,
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EXHIBIT A
FEASIBILITY STUDY for a ROAD VACATION
Communitv/Sub-Reqional Plan Area: Bonita/Sunnyside
Owner: County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista
Proiect Location: Proctor Valley Road, between San Miguel Ranch Road and the east
Interstate 125 overpass
Thomas Brothers Map Coordinates: 1311 C1-D2
Request: Vacate (relinquish public interest of) vehicular travel on Proctor Valley Road
and maintain access for bicycles, pedestrian, and equestrians as a multi-use trail.
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Proctor Valley Road Closure
Roadway Segment
Existing Conditions With & Without Proposed Closure
I I i TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND LEVELS OF SERVICE
ROADWAY SEGMENT Proctor Valley Proctor Valley
Existing Road Open Road Closed Significant
Condition ADT LOS ADT LOS Impact
Central Avenue Bonita Rd to Corral Canyon Rd 2-Lane Town 14,711 E 14,744 E NO
Collector
Central Ave to Country Vistas Ln 2-Lane Town 11,178 D 11,211 0 NO
Collector
Corral Canyon Road 2-Lane Town
Country Vistas Ln to East H St Collector 6,974* C 7,007 C NO
Corral Canyon Rd to SR-125 4-Lane 22,706' B 22,739 8 NO
Coliector
East H .Street 4-Lane
SR-125 to Mount Miguel Rd Collector No Data N/A (+33) N/A NO
San Miguel Rd to San Miguel Ranch Rd 2-Lane Light 6,652 C 6,619 C NO
Collector
Proctor Valley Road San Miguel Ranch Rd to Rolling Ridge Rd 2-Lane Light 327 .A NfA N/A NO
Collector
Rolling Ridge Rd to Mt. Miguel Rd 2-Lane Light 3,055* B 3,382 B NO
Collector
San Miguel Road Bonita Rd to ProctorValley Rd 2-Lane Light 7,353 D 7,320 0 NO
Coliector
Proctor Valley Rd to SR-125 4-Lane 7,647* A .7,941 A NO
Collector
San Miguel Ranch Road SR-125 to Proctor Valley Rd (West) 4-Lane 12,282' A 12,576 A NO
Mountain Miguel Road Coilector
Proctor Valley Rd (West) to E. H 51 4-Lane No Data N/A (+33) N/A NO
Collector
Notes: ADT = Average Daily Traffic
LOS = Level of Service
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ROADWAY SEGMENT Proctor Valley Proctor Valley
2030 Road Open Road Closed Significant
Condition ADT LOS ADT LOS Imnact
.. 2-Lane Town
Central Avenue Bonita Rd to Corral Canyon Rd Collector 15,000 E 15.100 E NO
Central Ave to Country Vistas Ln 2-Lane Town 6,200 C 6,300 C NO
Collector
Corral Canyon Road 2-Lane Town
Country Vistas Ln to East H St Collector 8,700* D 8.800 D NO
Corral Canyon Rd to SR-125 4-Lane 13,000* A 13,100 A NO
Collector
East H Street 4-Lane
SR-125 to Mount Miguel Rd Collector 30,000* D 30,100 D NO
San Miguel Rd to San Miguel Ranch Rd 2-Lane Light 2,500 A 2,400 A NO
Collector
Proctor Valley Road San Miguel Ranch Rd to Rolling Ridge Rd 2-Lane Light 1,000* A N/A N/A NO
Collector
Rolling Ridge Rd to Mt. Miguel Rd 2-Lane Light 4,600* C 5,600 C NO
Collector
San Miguei Road Bonita Rd to ProctorValiey Rd 2-Lane Light 6,300 C 6,200 C NO
Collector
Proctor Valley Rd to SR-125 4-Lane 8,000* A 8,900 A NO
Collector
San Miguel Ranch Road SR-125 to Proctor Valley Rd (West) 4-Lane 13,000* A 13,900 B NO
Mountain Miguel Road Collector
Proctor Valley Rd (West) to E. H St 4-Lane 15,000* B 15,100 B NO
Collector
Notes: ADT = Average Daily Traffic
LOS = Level of Service
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CllY OF
CHULA VISTA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
November 6, 2009
Van K. Collinsworth
9222 Lake Canyon Road
Santee, CA 92071
Dear Mr. Collinsworth:
The Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use Trail Conversion
Project
This is to confirm that the officc ofthe City Manager supports the grant application for the construction
of gates to close that segment of Proctor Valley Road fi'om San Miguel Ranch Road to the SR 125 right
of way.
. The road is now redundant given the construction of San Miguel Ranch Road.
o The area has had siguificant problems with illegal dumping in the past.
. The roadway is not built to City standards and the closure will allow the road to be improved as
an emergency / utility and sewer access road, freeing up capital from the San Miguel Ranch
Community Facilities District to be used elsewhere, or to buy down bonds.
. The roadway would have needed significant traffic calming improvements to lower the speeds to
a safe level.
. The corridor would be better served without automotive traffic given the proposed trail uses in
the area and the preserve lands to the southwest.
Should you be successful in receiving the grant we would hold a public hearing to consider the closure
to which all the utility companies with facilities in the area and any other interested parties would be
invited for their input. We appreciate that you have included gate technology in your grant application
to allow unimpeded emergency access so that first responders can use the closed road for emergency
access.
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Ji Sandoval
ty Manager
cc; Gary Halbert, Deputy City Manager/Director of Development Services
Richard Hopkins, Director of Public Works
Justin Gibson, Deputy Fire Chief
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Fire Department
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County of San Diego
Department of Public Works
Attn: Kenton Jones, Civil Engineer
55555 Overland Ave, Suite 2188
San Diego, CA 92123-1295
Re: Feasibility Study for Public Richt of Way Vacation on Proctor Valley Road
We have received your letter of June 25, 2010 and request that any proposed
gate(s) across either Proctor Valley Road and or Corte Bahama be equipped with
emergency control devices. Said technology affords first responders entry or exit
capabilities without having to unlock gates, remove bollards or the like.
Additionally, the emergency control devices require both an Opticom System
(including back-up power provisions) and Knox Key Override Switch.
Please contact me if you haye any questions.
Respectfully,
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Justin Gipson
Deputy Fire Chief I Fire Marshal
447 F Avenue. MS F-200
ChulaVista, CA 91910
Phone (619) 691-5055
Fax (619J691-5057
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November 4, 2009
RE: Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use
Trail Conversion Project
To Whom it May Concern,
The Sweetwater Community Planning Group expresses our strong support for
the Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use
Trail Conversion Project.
The monument installation and conversion of Proctor Valley Road into
multiple use trail along Bonita Meadows Preserve will transform an abused
landscape into a recreational and environmental asset for the entire
community.
The project will reduce management costs associated with road grading and
illegal dumping, while protecting the State's investment in natural
resources at Bonita Meadows Preserve.
The project creates opportunities for environmental education for two nearby
elementary schools. It is a complete win for the community that thoughtfully
transitions established neighborhoods with new development.
Sincerely, .
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RESOLUTION OF THE BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUPPORTING THE CLOSURE OF "PROCTOR
VALLEY ROAD" TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
WHEREAS, the DISTRICTS mission is to preserve, and protect public safeiy
"VHEREAS, the DISTRICT, aware of the communities concern with the
increascd thru traffic on Proctor Valley Road and San Miguel Road
WHEREAS, the thru tramc not only affects the residents of Proctor Valley Road
and San Miguel Road but also the safety of the Sunnyside School's Students
"VHEREAS, the DISTRICT acknowledges and supports the closure of Proctor
Valley Road to thru trame with considerations made for emergency and utiLity vehicles
ADO['TED bv the Bonita-Sullnvsidd'ire Protection District at a regular
mceting thereof heldU;is (i'h day of Septc;nber, 2005 by the j()l1owing roll call vote to
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ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, Seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Bomd denied the
appeal and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to initiate a rezone that would
preclude the subdivision of existing lots in the conmlUnity known as Explorer Ridge
Estates, TM 3672, Final Map 9458 and return to the Board for consideration.
The Board incorporated in the motion the reasons that have been stated by individuals in
opposi tion as well as the Planning Group and the Planning Commission. The Board finds
that the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The
project was recorded in November 1979 as a 50 unit subdivision, with an appropriate
circulation network and lot configuration that responded to the physical constraints ofthe
area while providing adequate building pads for a single fmnily home and other related
residential uses. The proposed project would increase the density of the area, adversely
impacting the community character, particularly in the area immediately surrounding the
subject property. Project site is one with rolling topography and relatively semi-rural
layout of the existing homes. The additional unit requested by the project would have an
adverse visual impact on the surrounding neighbors. Such an increase in density is not
appropriate for this area, and the site is not physically suitable to add an additional unit.
The visual impact to the surrounding lots and additional crowding, render the site
unsuitable for this proposal.
YES: Cox, Jacob, Roberts, Horn
ABSENT: Slater-Price
3. SUBJECT: FEASIBILITY FOR POTENTIAL CLOSURE OF THE SOUTHERN
SECTION OF PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD IN
BONlTNSUNNYSIDE (DISTRICT: 1)
OVERVIEW:
On January 27, 2010 (3), the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to explore
options for permanently closing Proctor Valley Road and return to the Board with a report
in 60 days.
In coordination with staff from the City of Chula Vista, County staff has tentatively
identified a segment of Proctor Valley Road between San Miguel Ranch Road and 2,400
feet north of Rolling Ridge Road as a candidate for permanent closure to through traffic.
Proctor Valley Road travels in and out of the jurisdictions of the County of San Diego and
the City of Chula Vista and is a partially paved two-lane road handling approximately 350
vehicle trips per day. It is unclassified on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
and is on the Bicycle Network. Recent completion of San Miguel Ranch Road and Mt.
Miguel Road in the City of Chula Vista provide a superior route for most motorists.
FISCAL IMP ACT:
This item would have no fiscal impact, as the approximately $5,000 in staff time forthe
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feasibility study is already budgeted in the current year Road Fund Operational Plan.
Future cost of closing the road depends on what method is determined best, as described
in the Background of this letter.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. find that the proposed action is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 ofthe State CEQA
Guidelines.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a feasibility study in coordination
with the City ofChula Vista for permanent closure of Proctor Valley Road, between
San Miguel Ranch Road and 2,400 feet north of Rolling Ridge Road and provide a
status report in 150 days.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board took action as
recommended, on Consent.
A YES; Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO SUMMARlL Y VACATE A PUBLIC
EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF MUSSEY GRADE ROAD IN
THE RAlVIONA AREA (VACATION NO. 2009-01l2-A) (DISTRICT:
2)
OVERVIEW:
The Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division is processing a
request to vacate a road easement over the southern-most portion ofMussey Grade Road.
The area proposed for vacation is located north of the San Vicente Reservoir and south of
Kimball Valley Road. (Thomas Guide page 1192, B-6).
Today's request is to adopt a resolution to summarily vacate approximately a one-half
mile long portion of Mussey Grade Road pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Section
8333 (a). The segment of road proposed to be vacated was closed to the public by
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors per Document No. 77-279288, recorded July
13, 1977 and has not been used by the public since that time.
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July 6, 2010
Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division (MS 0-334)
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 20 I
San Diego, CA 92123
Re: Feasibility Study for Public Right of Way Vacation on Proctor Valley Road
Dear Kenton:
South Bay Expressway ("SBX") has no objection to the County of San Diego and the City of Chula
Vista closing the portion of Proctor Valley Road, between San Miguel Ranch Road and the east side of
State Route 125 overpass, to vehicle traffic. Please be aware tbat SBX (and the State of California,
CaItrans) must retain all existing easements and if necessary shall be granted additional maintenance
easements in order to access the SR125 Rigbt of Way from Procter Valley Right of Way. SBX must
have clear and unrestricted access to the Proctor Valley Bridges, abutments, drainage systems and
access roads that relate to SR125. Please see the attached maps for further details.
Please contact Troci Lundin at (916) 798-8629 if you need further information.
Yours truly,
SOUTH BAY EXPRESSWAY, L.P.
B~rt=es, Inc. its generalP~rtner
Anthony G. Evans
ChiefFlnancialOfficer
Attachments: ROW Maps and Layout of Proctor Valley
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San Diego, CA 92123-1559
Tel: 858 654-1271
Fax: 858 654-1263
KBabcock@semprautilites.com
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Mr, Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division - MS 0-334
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 201
San Diego, California 92123
RE: V ACA TION OF PROCTOR V ALLEY ROAD
Dear Mr. Jones:
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed vacation of Proctor Valley Road, San
Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) owns a substation and has access roads to its overhead electric transmission
corridors within the proposed vacation pDrtiDn of Proctor Valley Road that require 24/7 vehicle access,
Additionally SDG&E has overhead and underground electric lines in Proctor Valley Road that also require
round the clock access and we must have access from both ends of Proctor Valley Road.
SDG&E has significant safety concerns with sharing the vacated road with bicycles, pedestrians and
equestrians. While the concept may be feasible, SDG&E asks that vehicle traffic be kept separate from the
trail by means of fencing, a separate elevated trail, or different paving surfaces'to delineate the paved road
from the trail, signage and gates to assure the safety of everyone using the vacated road and trail should it be
constructed. Electric gated access is appropriate and SDG&E would require its own key override be placed
in the control panel.
SDG&E would also require an easement reservation in the Closing Resolution for its facilities that are
impacted if they are not already covered by an easement.
1'd like to discuss this project further with you at your convenience. Thank you.
Kathy abco
Land Management Representative
(858) 654-1271
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July 14, 2010
Mr. Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division (MS 0-334)
5469 Keamy Villa Road, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
SUBJECT:
Feasibility Study for Public Right of Way Vacation on
Proctor Valley Road
Dear Mr. Jones: .
I am providing comments to the proposed vacation of Proctor Valley Road in response
to your letter dated June 25, 2010. The Water Authority owns and operates two large
diameter pipelines that run parallel with Proctor Valley Road in the area proposed to be
closed to vehicles. These pipelines are known as the Second San Diego Aqueduct. I
have provided as-built information encloscd with the letter showing the location of the
pipelines.
The Water Authority will require an easement reservation for its pipeline locatcd within
the road to allow for continued access for maintenance, inspection, repair and
replacement. The reservation area should be the same width as the existing road right
of way and extend through the point where the pipelines cross and exit the existing
Proctor Valley Road south of San Miguel Ranch Road.
Please contact me at (858) 522-6915 if you have any questions regarding the easement
reservation or Water Authority facilities in the proposed vacation area.
Sincerely,
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Tad Brierton
Right of Way Supervisor
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Enclosures:
Grant of Easements
Pipeline 3 and 4E2 Plan and Profiles
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TELEPHONE: 670.2222, AREA CODE 619 www.otaywatergov
July 9,2010
Project No.: P1287-016000
Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division (MS 0-334)
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
Subject: Feasibility Study for Public Right-of-Way Vacation on Proctor Valley Road
Dear Mr. Jones:
The Otay Water District (District) maintains a potable water pipeline, including pipeline
appurtenances and facilities, within the entire length (approximately 6,000 linear feet) of Proctor
Valley Road that is being studied to be vacated. The pipeline appurtenances include a fire
hydrant, a water meter and several air vacuum release valves, blow-off valves and gate valves.
The water facilities include a pressure reducing station located approximately 2,000 feet west of
the SR-125 crossing. All water appurtenances and facilities are currently within the public right-
of-way on Proctor Valley Road.
The District will require, in the event the vacation does occur, a minimum twenty foot (20') wide
water and access easement(s) for operation, maintenance, and inspection purposes as well as
rights for ingress and egress.
Vehicle access will be required for monthly meter readings of the water meter located just west
of the SR-125 crossing (APN 595-010-06). Vehicle access will also be required for periodic
maintenance and inspection of the pressure reducing station and various pipeline
appurtenances. ..
Minor work will be necessary as a result of the public right-of-way vacation. Utility marker posts
will need to be installed for location and identification purposes of many of the facilities and
appurtenances. Also, all valve cover casings will need to be raised for identification purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Bernardo Separa at bsepara@otaywater.gov or (619)
670-2269.
Sincerely,
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
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John_Kalish@blm.gov
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 5:54 PM
Jones, Kenton R.
Greg_Hill@blm.gov
RE. Public r/w: Proctor Valley Road
No lands under BLM jurisdiction are affected.
Thank you ror the notice.
John R. Kalish, Field Manager
Bureau of Land Management
Palm Springs/South Coast Field Offi'~e
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 833-7100 (FAX: 7199)
"Jones, Kenton
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07/13/2010 02:37
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<Greg Hill@blm.gov>
Subject
RE: Public r/w: Proctor Valley Road
John,
Received your note and I appreciate the effort.
Thank you,
Kenton R. Jones, PE, MSCE
DPW Unit Manager
Safety & Loss Mitigation
Traffic Engineering (0-334)
{858} 874-4009
-----Original Message-----
From: John Kalish@blm.gov [m~ilto:John Kallsh@blm.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:34 PM
To: Jones, Kenton R.
Cc: Greg Hill@blm.gov
Subject:-Public r/w: Proctor yalley Road
We received your June 25, 2010 letter today (sent originally to our El'Centro Office). We
l dete~mine if any ELM interests are involved and will respond, hopefully by July 16th.
Than ks. _ . . _
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Armando & Ana Lorena Gonzalez
Mailing address (9926 Proctor Valley Rd.)
(Chula Vista, Ca. 91914)
(619) 421 -4666 eel. 508-5764
E.mail: 2rmn758@aoLcorn
Fisical address (9926 Proctor Valley Rd.)
(Bonita, Ca. 91902)
July 16, 2010.
County of San Diego
Department of Public Works
Attn: Kenton Jones
County Department of Public Works
Transportation Division (MS 0-334)
5469 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 201
San Diego, Ca. 92123
(858) 874-4009 Fax: (858) 268-0461
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Dear Mr. Jones;
This letter is in response to your request of providing any comments to the project
location on Proctor Valley Rd. in Bonita, between San Miguel Ranch Rd. and the East
Interstate 12S overpass. We disagree 100% on PROPOSED ROAD VACATION.
We lived in Bonita since 1996, we have used the public road "PROCTOR VALLEY RD." in
and out to Bonita all this years, why should one have to go to Chula Vista to get to
Bonita.
The proposed road vacation is incomplete and unbalance for us, for years we have
been left out by the City of Chula Vista because we are in the County bringing us
problems and inconvenience on there own unsafe projects, when Trimark Pacific the
City ignore our complaints on the heavy truck traffic on the dirt road while our family
was suffering the heavy amounts of dust, we had to move out for a short time because
our son and I developed a blooding nose, copies of letter from my son doctor was send
to the City and they continue to ignore, leaving us in a real unsafe environment, also
the Bonita post office stop delivering our mail because of the unsafe road.
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On the same Trimark project when a sub drain was hidden under ground causing a
water saturation, my septic fail and the City refuse to let us hook up to the sewer in
front of our property because it belonged to the City and we were in the County.
Now because the City does not want to maintain there part of Proctor Valley Rd. they
want to block us out of Bonita where we live.
We are not trying to go against our people having the convenience of a maintain access
for bicycles, pedestrian and equestrians as a multi-use trail, they have been using it for
years but on an unsafe conditions, it's a great idea to do that but with out affecting us
again.
QUESTIONS;Who would maintain the road point to point to the County border line?
When would they pave the road?
Who would paid for that?
In what position would we be left?
As you know, we are the only house there, please inform us of any meeting or changes
on this propose, we are in the best disposition to try to work with the County and the
City of Chula Vista but we do not want to get hurt.
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(=dO & Ana Lorena Gonzalez .
c.c. Tom Adler, Land Development Division Manager, City of Chula Vista, 707 F. St.,
Chula Vista, Ca. 91910
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Jones, Kenton R.
From:
<;ent:
Melito Barrera [bereanbible7@yahoo.com]
Monday, July 12, 2010 2:28 PM
,0: Jones, Kenton R.
Cc: Gary Center Home; Gary Center
Subject: RE: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY VACATION ON PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD
Attachments: Assessor's Map - Lot C.pdf
Dear Mr. Jones -
I am speaking on behalf of the Berean Bible Baptist Church. We are the owners of two parcels of land
located along the Proctor Valley Road (APN 595-020-5000 and APN 595-020-5100 - see attached, lots
highlighted in green). Per the reference feasibility study, we would like to inform you that we are in favor
of the proposed public right of way vacation. However, based on the line drawing you provided in the
letter, we would like to clarify that the East portion of the road to be vacated does not reach the boundary
line of our Lot 50
If you have any questions, you may either contact me at (619) 261-7210 or Me. Gary Center at (951) 522-
4103. Thank you so much for your help. God bless!
Respectfully -
Pastor Melito Barrera
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From: Marcos Espinoza [marcosespinoz@hotmail.com]
<;ent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:42 AM
.0: Jones, Kenton R.
Subject: Feasability study for public right of way on proctor valley road
Dear Kenton Jones,
I am writing this e-mail on behalf of my parents Miguel and Martha Espinoza.
My parents live on the corner of Proctor Valley and Rolling Ridge road and they support the closure to
automobiles down Proctor Valley.
They both know first hand that this road is better suited as a pedestrian/recreational path. Reason they
believe this is that they have witnessed individuals use this area to dump trash and furniture. Aiso they
feel that automobiles are driven through the road recklessly very often and were concerned about the
children's safety that walk to Liberty Elementary daily.
This would no doubt help with maintaining a safer neighborhood but allow both neighborhood and city
school to educate as well as contribute to the preservation of a small ecological world that thrives down
Proctor Valley road.
Thank You Sincerely
Marcos Espinoza
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Exhibit "e"
2010/11 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program
California Natural Resources Agency
Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley
Road Multiple Use Trail Conversion EEM Project
By Sweetwater Valley Civic Association
Van K. Collinsworth, Authorized Representative
Table of Contents/Exhibit List
Paqes
Application Form & Assurances 2-4
Summary 5
Narrative 6-10
Exhibit 1: Authorizing Resolution & Proof of 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Status
Exhibit 2: Letter from the Lead Agency (Caltrans)
Exhibit 3: Notice of Determination for RTF
Exhibit 4: EIRIEIS Summary SR-125 South
Exhibit 5: Mitigation Monitoring Program SR-125 South
Exhibit 6: Local Consistency Letters & SD County BOS Approved Feasibility Study
Exhibit 7: Cost Estimate & Expenditure Plan
Exhibit 8: Timeline
Exhibit 9: Project Proposal Map/Gate Location Photos
Exhibit 10: Contiguous Preserves
Exhibit 11: Sedimentation & Illegal Dumping Photos 2006-2009
Exhibit 12: Entry Monument Gate Concepts
Exhibit 13: Letters of Support
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APPLICATION FORM
Enter EEMP Project Information under Section A
A.1 EEMP PROJECT NAME Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road
Multiple Use Trail Conversion EEM Project
A.2 EEMP GRANT APPLICANT
Agency Name _ Sweetwater Vallev Civic Association
Street Address (& PO Box) P.O. Box 232 Bonita Road & Acacia Avenue
City Bonita State_CA ZIP 91908
A.3 TYPE of AGENCY _Local Agency _State Agency _Federal Agency ..L Non-profit
A.4 EEMP PROJECT CATEGORY (check only one)
_ Highway Landscaping and Urban Forestry
Resource Lands
..L Roadside Recreation
A.S EEMP PROJECT GRANT REQUEST
EEMP Project Grant Request $ 315.000 Estimated Total EEMP Project Cost $ 348810
(Include all sources of funds. Do not include cost of the Related Transportation Facility.)
A.6 EEMP PROJECT LOCATION
Nearest Cross Street Proctor Vallev Road and San Miauel Ranch Road
County San Dieao
Nearest City Chula Vista
Latitude and Longitude 3240'18.39 N. 11659'49.31 W
Senate District No. 36th & 40th
Assembly District N 78th
Project Location: (Refer to 1-5. North/South Split on page 2 - check only one)
North
--1L- South
A.7 APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED IN RESOLUTION
Van K. Collinsworth
Name
Project Manager
Title
619-258-7929
Phone
Van27@cox.net
EmaiJ address
Person with day-to-day responsibility for grant project (if different than authorized representative)
N/A
A.S ANTICIPATED EEMP PROJECT START DATE: April 2011
February 15. 2012
COMPLETION DATE:
A.9 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EEMP PROJECT
Address scope, purpose, location & connection to the RTF (60 words max)
Construction of three entry gate monuments to the Bonita Meadows Preserve designed to convert Proctor Valley Road into multiple use
trail. Improvements will eliminate illegal dumping and SR-125 related vehicle traffiC that excludes recreation at the preserve. Frequency
of road grading partially responsible for erosion and filling of preserve culverts/creeks greatly diminishes. Native plantings enhance
endangered species habitat and watershed.
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California Natural Resources Agency
Enter Related Transportation Facility Information under Section B
8.1 RELATED TRANSPORTATION FACILITY (RTF)
District 11
San Diego
San Diego
SR 125 South
Transportation District
City
County
Route Number / Name
Chula Vista
locaflon
State Route 125 South at the boundary of the unincorporated community of Bonita/Sunnyside and City of Chula Vista.
Description of Related Transportation Facility
Caltrans
Name of Transportation Agency
September 2003
Date Construction Began or Scheduled
State Route 125 South Between Oiay Mesa And Spring Valley In San Diego County
Name of Approved/Certified Capital Outlay Program for Related Transportation Facility
8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR RTF PROJECT (check type and status)
Type:
Exempt_
Negative Declaration_
Categorical Exemption_
EJR .lL
Status:
Complete.....!
In Progress_
Not Started_
What were the primary environmental Impacts of the RTF?
Impacts remaining substantial after mitigation are: "social, proximity impacts, community cohesion impacts, community character
impacts, open space impacts, park and recreation impacts, growth impacts, visual impacts, biological resources impacts, noise impacts,
construction impacts, and cumulative impacts." (FEIR/EIS Summary, page 8-6).
Describe the required environmental mitigation?
Approximately 139 Mitigation Measures intended to address all impact categories of this regional transportation project (Biology etc.).
See attached Exhibit 5: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
8.3
Name of Lead Agency for RTF:
Caltrans
8.4 Attach the Letter from the Lead Agency Responsible for the construction of
the RTF. (APPENDIX C) SEE EXHIBIT 2 ATTACHED.
8.5 Attach a copy of the NOE, NOD, Neg Dee, Mitigated Neg Dee, or EIR summary, as
applicable, to provide evidence of the required mitigation. SEE EXHIBIT 4 ATTACHED.
C. CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information contained in this project Appiication form, including required
attachments, is accurate and that I have read and understand the Assurances which are a part of
this Application.
Signed Date
(Grant Applicant's Authorized Representative, as shown on the Resolution)
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D. ASSURANCES
Applicant possesses legal authority to apply for the grant and to finance, acquire, and
construct the proposed project; and by formal action (i.e., a resolution) the Applicant's
governing body authorized the filing of the Application, including all understandings and
assurances contained therein, and authorized the person identified as the official
representative of the Applicant to act in connection with the Application and to provide
such additional information as may be required.
Applicant will manage and maintain into the future any property acquired, developed,
rehabilitated, or restored with grant funds provided through this program. For property
acquisition or conservation easement, Applicant will accept, sign, notarize, and record an
Agreement Declaring Restrictive Covenant (ADRC) developed by the California
Department of Transportation. With the granting agency's prior approval, the Applicant or
its successors in interest may transfer the management and maintenance responsibilities
in the property. If the property is not managed and maintained for the purposes stated in
the Agreement, the state shall be reimbursed an amount at least equal to the amount of
the grant award or, for real property, the pro rata fair market value of the property,
including improvements, at the time of sale, whichever is higher.
Applicant will give the state's authorized representative access to and the right to examine
all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant.
Applicant will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time after
receipt of notification from the State that funds have been approved and that the project
will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence. If Applicant cannot submit its first
invoice for reimbursement to Caltrans by one year from the date of the execution of the
Applicant-State agreement, Applicant will submit a statement of project progress
appropriate to the project that provides real assurances that the project will be completed
prior to April 30, 2013, including but not limited to: project advertisement or firm
advertisement schedule, entry into escrow for acquisitions, date project plans will be
completed, anticipated date of receipt of other needed funds from specified entity, etc.
Applicant will comply where applicable with provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and the California Relocation Assistance Act and any other state, and/or local
laws, rules and/or regulations.
Sweetwater Valley Civic Association
Applicant Name:
Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use Trail Conversion
Project Name:
Signed Date
(Grant Applicant's Authorized Representative)
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Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use Trail Conversion
Summary of EEMP Project and Relation to RTF
The Bonita Meadows Entry Monument Gates/Proctor Valley Road Multiple Use Trail Conversion
Project transforms a degraded environmental setting by installing aesthetic entrance monument
gates that will both introduce and announce the Bonita Meadows Preserve; invite community
recreation on a 1.24 mile converted segment of the Preserve's boundary road; and eliminate access
for illegal dumping and high speed traffic that functionally excludes other non-motorized travel
modes. Emergency access to Proctor Valley Road is maintained by including Opticom strobes and
Knox box redundant systems on all three gates. Eroded roadside channels and shoulders responsible
for heavy sediment loads that degrade adjacent wetlands will be restored with native vegetation.
The new preserve setting will create opportunity for environmental education for two neighboring
elementary schools and increase recreation/wildlife linkage to Sweetwater Regional Campground
and San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Relation to RTF - Bonita Meadows Preserve is in the immediate vicinity
RTF State Route 125 South divides Bonita/Sunnyside, proximate Chula Vista residential areas and
the southeast portion of Bonita Meadows Preserve. SR -125 impacts are directly felt by
neighborhoods within two adjacent jurisdictions. The RTF is a barrier to linkage between Bonita
Meadows and the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (Exhibit 9: Project Proposal Map, Exhibit
10: Contiguous Preserves). RTF impacts identified as remaining substantial are: "social, proximity
impacts, community cohesion impacts, community character impacts, open space impacts, park and
recreation impacts, growth impacts, visual impacts, biological resources impacts, noise impacts,
construction impacts, and cumulative impacts." Our proposed project addresses all impact areas
by creating a sense of place at Bonita Meadows Preserve that will not otherwise exist.
Additional Miti\!ation Provided bv the ProlJosed EEMP Proiect
SR-125 construction traffic and exacerbating precipitation repeatedly chewed substantial ruts into
Proctor Valley Road (PVR) that follows the boundary of Bonita Meadows Preserve. BMPs
overwhelmed at adjacent SR-125 grading added to sediment deposits on the road. Traffic safety
required frequent grading that exacerbated erosion/sediment transports into adjacent road culverts
and creeks of Bonita Meadows Preserve (Exhibit II: Sedimentation Photos & films at
http://www.voutube.com/user/friendsofbonita). Sensitive vegetation was negatively impacted and
the risk of flooding to downstream neighborhoods increased. Adverse visual impacts of vegetation
dust layered by construction traffic, construction BMPs and earth grading created a degraded
atmosphere conducive to illegal dumping along Proctor Valley Road and within Bonita Meadows
Preserve (Exhibit II: Dumping Photos). The need for and adverse impacts of road grading can be
eliminated by focusing vehicle traffic on recently constructed San Miguel Ranch Road and SR-125,
which effectively replaced the function of unpaved Proctor Valley Road. The FEIR/EIS anticipated
the closure of unpaved Proctor Valley Road but did not include it as a project mitigation measure
(FEIR/EIS p. 1-22, Figure 2-10).1 Damaged native vegetation will be enhanced to control erosion,
provide enhanced habitat connection and aesthetic views. Waste will be removed and aesthetic
entrance monument gates will introduce and announce the Bonita Meadows Preserve. Required
native landscaping of RTF berms will gradually improve aesthetics and stabilize RTF slopes
adjacent to the EEMP project site. Conversion of PVR to multiple use trail has been actively sought
by multiple community organizations (support letters attached).
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Project Proposal Narrative
A. Increased Miti!!ation and Enhancement
The SR-125 (RTF) consists of a "highway from Route 905 (Otay Mesa Road) on Otay lvIesa to
State Route 54 in Bonita/Spring Valley, a distance of approximately 18 kilometers (11.2 miles). This
project would be a controlled access facility. Ultimate(v, from Olympic Parkway to SR-54, the
project wuuld consist ufup to eight mixedflow lanes and a median wide enough to accommodate
two possible High Occupancy Vehicle (HOI] lanes or transit facilities (ifnecessary in thefilture).
From Otay NIesa Road to O(vmpic Parkway, the project would consist of six mixed flow lalles alld a
wide median to accommodate two possible HOV lanes or transit facilities (ifllecessary ill the
fillure). " (FEIRlEIS Abstract).
Adverse Impacts identified as remaining substantial are: "social, proximity impacts, community
cohesion impacts, community character impacts, open space impacts, park alld recreation impacts,
growth impacts, visual impacts, biological resources impacts, noise impacts, construction impacts,
and cumulative impacts. " (FEIRlEIS Summary, page S-6).
Mitigation Measures required by law consist of 139 total measures; 26 Measures applicable to
Sweetwater Regional Park, 5 applicable to Little League Baseball, l5 applicable to trails, 4
applicable to Relocation, I Measure for Proximity impacts, 8 Measures applicable to Community
Character, 4 to mitigate Public Health & Safety, 1 for Land Use and Local Plans, 4 applicable to
Growth Inducement, 16 to mitigate Visual Impacts, 7 for Geologic Hazards, 6 for Water Quality, 6
for Paleontology, 7 measures for Construction Noise and 29 Mitigation Measures for Biological
impacts. (Exhibit 5: Mitigation Monitoring Program).
The RTF crosses over our EEMP proposal and transects Bonita Meadows (BM). (Exhibit 9: Project
Proposal Map). The RTF severed and eliminated open space. Our EEMP proposal enhances
remaining open space by improving access for non-motorized users and by eliminating motorized
traffic that is a source for illegal dumping and a source for air polluted with heavy layers of dust
that lands upon people and sensitive vegetation. Our project eliminates traffic that increases erosion,
requires frequent road grading and degrades water quality in Bonita Meadows wetlands.
The RTF degraded visual resources by destroying scenic open space, changing rcgionallandmarks
(including Proctor Valley) and grading cut slopes up to 65 feet high (FEIRlEIS p. 4-169). "The
project corridor can be seen byapproximate(v 700 residences." The RTF is a "distinct focal point
in many areas" (FEIRlEIS p. S-II.) Mitigation required includes temporary and permanent
irrigation of planted landscape installed at the RTF and along impacted trails where feasible.
Additional tree plantings are required in Bonita/Sunnyside. RTF drainage and maintenance features
are integrated into manufactured slopes. Our EEMP mitigates visual resource impacts by creating
aesthetic entrance monuments for Bonita Meadows Preserve (Exhibit 12: Entry Monument Gate
Concepts, at photo points G 1, G2 & G3 on Exhibit 9; subject to refinement) and by eliminating the
degraded atmosphere conducive to illegal dumping (Exhibit 11).
Community Character Imnacts: The RTF caused a "direct loss of substantial areas of park land
and designated open space. "The altered setting creates permanent changes in land use that are
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"incompatible and inconsistent with the established semi-rural equestrian atmosphere of
Bonita/Sunnyside...no direct measures are available." (FEIRJEIS p. 7-7) Landscaping measures in
coordination with the Bonita/Sunnyside community were utilized to mitigate RTF impacts. Slopes
are required to be revegetated with native drought resistant plants or roadway landscaping. Cut
slope contour grading or earth sculpting was required for grading of rolling hillside landforms
(FEIRJEIS p. 6-5) Landscaped berms were required in place of noise walls where feasible
(FEIRJEIS p. 6-6). Our EEMP mitigates and enhances community character bv removing waste.
restoring native vegetation and providing an exclusive (from vehicles) equestrian trail centralized
within Bonita/Sunnyside community - a community that prides itself upon its equestrian heritage.
The EEMP project enhances recreational trail over and above the required trail mitigation measures.
The RTF intersects Proctor Valley Road (PVR). An overpass ofPVR was constructed as a design
feature ofSR-125 (RTF). The RTF has no specific trail mitigation measures applicable to Proctor
Valley Road. Other required trail mitigation includes reconnection of a severed riding and hiking
trail and four trails realigned. Mitigation includes trail realignment along San Miguel Road with
separation from traffic as it crosses over the highway and trail under the Sweetwater River bridges,
among 13 other measures listed in Exhibit 5: MMRP pages 6-4, 6-5. Our EEMP project will
increase the safety and usability of Proctor Valley Road by excluding motorized traffic. PVR will
provide an enhanced connection/route between Bonita/Sunnyside neighborhoods to the Bonita
Meadows Preserve, Sweetwater Regional Park and the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
(SDNWR). The new trail will directly mitigate remaining adverse impacts identified as "social,
proximity impacts, community cohesion impacts, community character impacts, open space
impacts, park and recreation impacts, growth impacts. visual impacts, biological resources
impacts, noise impacts, construction impacts. " (FEIRJEIS Summary, page S-6).
Noise levels increased substantially in the Sweetwater ballpark, Sweetwater Regional
Park/Campground and residential areas (860 homes experienced a doubling of noise level,
FEIRJEIS, Table S-1). Base levels were approximately low 40's to the mid 50's dBA levels. Many
of these areas remain above 60 dBA after mitigation. (Table 4-14: A Noise Impact and Abatement
Summary, FEIRJEIS p. 4-141-4-149). Bonita Meadows is adjacent to RTF impacted neighborhoods
and parks. Our EEMP project eliminates traffic noise in Bonita Meadows Preserve originating from
vehicles that would otherwise travel on PVR. Hence, a quieter more restful setting is created at
Bonita Meadows Preserve directly mitigating RTF noise damage to parks and residential areas.
Biologv & Water Ouality: HEightfederally listed endangered or threatened species will be directly,
indirectly, or cumulatively impacted by the proposed (RTF) project; these include the: coastal
California gnatcatcher. least Bell's vireo, San Diego fairy shrimp. quino checkers pot butterfly, San
Diego button-celery. Otay Mesa mint. spreading naverretia. and Otay tarplant. " (FEIRJEIS p. 4-
175) Twenty-nine measures mitigate biological impacts, but not to a level of insignificance. Our
project will eliminate road kill of wildlife from vehicles on PVR by excluding vehicle traffic and
thus mitigate road kill by the adjacent RTF.
Road closure will also enhance water quality at Bonita Meadows Preserve by greatly reducing the
need to grade Proctor Valley Road. Although water quality impacts are considered mitigated to a
level of insignificant by utilization of BMPs and landscaping of the RTF, serious erosion and
sedimentation at the RTF has originated from overwhelmed BMPs. Wetlands and other sensitive
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vegetation at Bonita Meadows Preserve has been impacted by sediment transport. Without a vehicle
closure ofPVR, traffic from RTF induced grOW1h will continue to erode unpaved Proctor Valley
Road. Without our proj ect, keeping the unpaved PVR open and safe for vehicles will require
continued grading that directly transports sediment further into the road culverts and wetlands of
Bonita Meadows Preserve. The vehicle closure achieved by our EEMP substantially diminishes or
eliminates the need for further road grading. RTF induced traffic also leaves dust layers upon
sensitive preserve vegetation. With vehicles excluded, damaged native vegetation along the new
trail/preserve boundary will be restored to control erosion and enhance wildlife habitat. The
enhanced environment produced by our project will improve water quality and benefit sensitive and
endangered biological resources in the Bonita Meadows Preserve. Our EEM project provides
additional direct mitigation for biological and water quality impacts.
The EEMP compliments and reinforces the region, State and Federal government's
investment in the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) preserve system that
includes Bonita Meadows Preserve. The EEMP project enhances the State's investment in the
200-acre Bonita Meadows Preserve, which was purchased to mitigate biological impacts of the 1-15
widening. Bonita Meadows is a statewide priority as the State has invested in a habitat restoration
project there and continues to manage the preserve for biological resources. Bonita Meadows
Preserve is narrowly linked to and is in close proximity with the San Diego National Wildlife
Refuge. Our EEM oroiect bolsters the connectivity and local viability of these native ecosvstems
sensitive and endangered species (Exhibit 10).
B. Statewide Project Goals
The EEMP enhances the biological sustainability and recreational potential of the State owned 200-
acre Bonita Meadows Preserve, a $4.8 million investment in December 200 I. "The preserve
includes 31 acres of hahitat occupied by the federally threatened Otay tarplant (Deinandra
conjugens). areas supporting the federally threatened San Diego thornmint (Acan/homintha
ilicifolia), a small population of coastal cactus wren, six pairs and one individual coastal
California gnatcatcher. California Rufous-crowned sparrow, San Diego horned lizard, orange
throated whiptail. variegated dudleya, and a variety of other MSCP-cQvered species. ..2 The Bonita
Meadows is part of the MSCP, an ESA Section 10 Habitat Conservation Plan and Slate NCCP
effort. In addition to reducing or eliminating opoorlunitv for illegal dumping. sedimentation. noise
and road kill, closure ofPVR to vehicles bolsters the link to adiacent contiguous preserve lands
(Exhibit 10). Contiguous preserve lands include land preserved within the San Miguel Ranch
subdivision, San Miguel Conservation Bank, Rancho San Diego Conservation Bank and
Sweetwater Reservoir as part of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (SDNWR). Conversion of
PVR to trail invites recreation otherwise discoura~ed bv potential conflicts with high-speed vehicles
and their airborne dust trails while simultaneouslv protecting wetland ecosvstems. Bonita Meadows
location, primarily west of the RTF and PVR potentially shields it from a Santa Ana wind driven
fire and could allow the Preserve to escape a catastrophic Santa Ana wind driven fIre approaching
from the SDNWR. Thus, Bonita Meadows could act as a biological reservoir and source of
colonization for adjacent burns suppressed at the RTF. Road closure also decreases the probability
of frequent fIres capable of type conversion. The EEMP bolsters the sustainability and stewardship
of the Bonita Meadows preserve who's health could be critical for endangered species in the event
of an adjacent catastrophic tire scenario.
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Co Local Cash Contributions/ Other Sources of Funds
The SWVCA will secure $15,000 pledged for financing, contingency or native shrubs. Volunteers
from the SWVCA and Friends of Bonita Meadows are also anticipated to contribute hours to
resource interpretation, publicity, clean ups and completion of the project.
D. Proiect Readiness
CEQA was completed on 12/30/1999 and SR-125 is open. Immediate mitigation measures are
complete, but longer-term measures are ongoing: maintenance/monitoring of mitigation areas; plant
establishment phases of highway landscaping, and the construction phase of county trail
improvements. EEMP Project designs are included as Exhibit 12: Monument Gates and are subject
to refinement. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved staff's feasibility study for
road closure and directed the CAO to identify funds for implementation of the closure on
September 29,2010. (See Exhibit 6). Since only 330 trips/day are displaced, CEQA review is
expected to be brief and complete .by January 2011. The project is consistent with State NCCP and
biological resource management of the Bonita Meadows Preserve. Unpaved Proctor Valley Road is
a non-circulation element road in both the County of SD and City of Chula Vista; closure to
vehicles is consistent with local plans (Exhibit 6: Letters of Consistency). PVR remains a part of the
Bicycle Plan, so conversion to multiple-use trail is not only consistent with local plans, but
strengthens the Bicycle Element of local transportation planning. The applicant has experience with
local road closure and resource management, but has not received an EEMP grant before. However,
the project is straight-forward and the applicant expects to work closely with cooperating
jurisdictions; County of San Diego, City of Chula Vista and Caltrans. $15,000 in matching funds
are readily available. The project can be completed well before 2013 and has an expected
completion date of February 15,2012. (Exhibit 8: Timeline).
Roadside Recreation Project (RR)
While this EEMP is classified under "Roadside Recreation," resource protection and enhancement
is a primary and driving factor for the project. Since the BM Preserve was purchased for biological
mitigation, recreational use has not been a priority and there is not a recognized trail system within
or adjacent to the preserve. Presently the preserve is deficient in recreational and interpretive
opportunities. The EEMP will serve two immediate jurisdictions and its close proximity to the RTF
(.7 miles from the SR-125 San Miguel Ranch Road off ramp) facilitates attracted regional visitors.
Visitors are projected to range from 200 to 1000 per day with the EEMP. Establishment of the
EEMP enhances recreational linkage with the SDNWR, with Sweetwater Regional Park &
Campground Gust .85 miles from the proposed northern BM entry monument gate) and enhances
the community hiking and equestrian trail system.
The EEMP establishes an opportunity for interpretive environmental education that is almost
completely absent. The recently completed habitat restoration project installed and replaced barbed-
wire fence around the perimeter of the preserve that controls public access to sensitive habitat.
Cactus (some damaged by road grading) previously served as natural barriers to access. There are
no safe places to park along the Preserve even though PVR is currently vehicle traveled. The least
intrusive way to provide reoreation at the preserve is to focus passive non-motorized uses along the
existing boundary road/trail- Proctor Valley Road. Two elementary schools are within walking
distance of the preserve. The Liberty Elementary School in Chula Vista is .28 miles from the
proposed BM southeast entry monument gate. There already exists .18 miles of traffic separated
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trail between the Liberty Elementary School and the unpaved portion of PVR, but a safely separated
route docs not exist to, or through the Preserve on PVR. Closure can create a safe non-motorized
school routc between the Preserve and neighborhoods within San Miguel Ranch subdivision. A safe
route for school children to the Preserve creates an environmental education opportunity that will
not otherwise exist because there is not currently a way to safcly transport and off-load children at
the Preserve. Nor is there a place to safely congregate along PVR. The Sunnyside Elementary
School isjust 1.4 miles from BM's proposed northern entry monument gate.
The EEMP will enhance adjacent dedicated open space (State, City. County) and Federal National
Wildlife Refuge. The two-lane road closure is wide enough to easily accommodate hiking,
bicycling and equestrian uses. The City ofChula Vista has potential to install benches for wildlife
observation at scenic overlooks in adjacent open space on the eastern boundary ofPVR.
Need
The EEMP will provide new opportunity for equestrians, hiking, bicycling, wildlife observation,
study and interpretation of sensitive and endangered species and other resources. The project is
needed to address a highly degraded atmosphere along PVR created by urban growth that is poorly
interfaced with rural resources. The EEMP becomes the transition that links new and existing
communities, establishes a sense of place at BM Preserve, protects a public resource investment
from illegal dumping and sedimentation. The EEMP will eliminate high-speed traffic and its safety
concern that excludes othcr public uses. The monument gates will announce and introduce the
preserve as a public asset - something that is almost entirely lacking. All RTF adverse impacts
identified will obtain additional mitigation.
The EEM Project is immediately adjacent to the RTF. The RTF transects the preserve and the
highway ramps are just. 7 miles from the proposed northern entrance monument. Without the
project, additional injuries and fatal accidents are expected on P\'R. Frequent road grading would
continue to transport sediment originating at the RTF and graded roadway into preserve wetlands,
thereby increasing community flood risk and damaging biological resources. Illegal dumping and
expensive clean-ups required will continue. Public recreation will be absent or minimal due to
safety concernS and the degraded atmosphere. Two nearby elementary schools could not safely
congregate students for environmental education. A non-motorized school route between San
Miguel Ranch subdivision and Liberty Elementary School would not be established. A community
focal point that transitions new growth with an established rural community would not be
established. Campers at Sweetwater Regional Park would not be attracted to the BM preserve. The
public's investment in BM would be underutilized and its biological resources would be at greatcr
risk. There would not be additional mitigation for at least eleven RTF adverse impacts identified.
Sustainabilitv & Cost Effectiveness
The monumcnt gates would be constructed with heavy high quality materials resistant to weather
and vandalism (rock and iron). Gate construction would occur on graded sites. Local materials
would be emphasized. Thc City is proposed to maintain the functionality of the north and eastern
gatcs and the County the functionality of the southern gate after dedication. PVR would continue to
be maintaincd for emergency and non-motorized travel by the two local jurisdictions. An
endowment exists for management of biological resources on the BM Preserve.
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The project is extremely cost effective because it eliminates or greatly diminishes the need for long-
term road maintenance, culvert cleaning and removal of substantial waste illegally dumped.
Replacing thru traffic with people allows the public opportunity to self-police the site. There is not
an onsite manager. The EEMP creates a healthy recreational opportunity that does not require
burning of fossil fuels to reach the site. PVR is predominately flat. Active roadway is approximately
20 feet wide. The paved portion of the proposed closure is approximately .47 miles of 20-feet wide
ADA accessible trail. Also review Exhibit 7: Cost Estimate for required expenditures.
Other Benefits and Communitv Participation
The Sweetwater Community Planning Group, Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, Bonita-
Sunnyside Fire Protection District, San Miguel Ranch Master Association, Bonita Highlands Home
Owners Association, Bonita Valley Horseman, Bonita Bikers, Crossroads II, San Diego Mountain
Biking Association, Friends of Bonita Meadows, Preserve Wild Santee and the Sweetwater
Women's Club all support the PVR trail conversion. Volunteers have pledged to make themselves
available for trailside clean-up maintenance.
Wildlife habitat for a variety of MSCP species (including the coastal California gnatcatcher) will be
enhanced with plantings that include California Sage (Artemisia californica), California buckwheat,
(Eriogonum fasciculatum), Lemonade berry (Rhus inegrifolia), and Toyon (Heteromeles
arbutifolia) on eroded or excessively graded sites. These plants will also provide offset for vehicle
emiSSIOns.
1 "The County has indicated the desire to close Proctor Valley Road to vehicular traffic at the
crossing with Route 125 South. Existing Proctor Valley Road will be cul-de-saced at the north and
south ends. Access to non-vehicular traffic (hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians) and emergency
vehicles will be provided to maintain continuity in the local trail system and provide emergency
access. All existing vehicular access to properties would be maintained from the cul-de-sacs on
both sides of the crossing. Other local streets are planned in conjunction with proposed
developments that will provide a connection between EastLake and Bonita/Sunnyside. Travelers
would be able to use Corral Canyon Road andfuture Mount AIiguel Road after Proctor Valley
Road is closed to vehicular traffic. Closure of Proctor Valley Road is not a component of the Route
125 South project." (FEIRlEIS p. 1-22, Figure 2-10).
2 John DiGregoria, Emile Luciani, Susan Wynn. "Integrating Transportation Conservation with
Regional Conservation Planning, DC Davis, 2005, p. 105.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY
COUNCIL ACCEPTING A REPORT ON A
FEASIBILITY STUDY TO CLOSE A SEGMENT OF
PROCTOR V ALLEY ROAD TO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES FROM SAN MIGUEL RANCH ROAD TO
EAST OF SRl25
WHEREAS. the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association has applied for a grant from the
State of California to fund the construction of gates along Proctor Valley Road at San Miguel
Ranch Road, Corte Bahama and east ofSR125 to close Proctor Valley Road to motorized traffic;
and,
WHEREAS, a feasibility study of the road closure has been completed and accepted by
the County of San Diego to review the issues associated with the road closure, including but not
limited to access for tirst responders and affected property owners, the availability of a superior
route and the long term maintenance issucs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept the report on a feasibility study to close a scgment of Proctor Valley
Road to motorized vehicles from San Miguel Ranch Road to east of SR125, and directs staff to
continue to work with the County of San Diego on the formal street closure process.
Presented by
Gary Halbert, AICP, PE
Assistant City Manager I Development Services Director
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