TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steve Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Frank Lucido, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of a Temporary Construction and Maintenance Easement for the Campbell Creek Bridge/Fish Passage Project
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept a Temporary Construction and Maintenance Easement on Assessor’s Parcel Number 027-310-036 from Tanguy and Karine Serra for the “Campbell Creek Bridge/Fish Passage Project”, RDS 22-01. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Water Quality Order, Phase II requires that the County implement measures to reduce sediment loading into the Napa River from County owned facilities. A culvert on Campbell Creek which flows under Dry Creek Rd. near the Lokoya Fire Station was selected for replacement to help meet this requirement for reducing sediment loading and also improve fish passage and provide some local flooding reduction near the fire station.
On September 10, 2024, the Board approved the acceptance of a Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) grant for this project which was enacted by the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) and administered by FHWA. On May 17, 2026, FHWA obligated $1,315,490 to the project however it cannot proceed until a temporary Construction and Maintenance Easement is received by the adjacent property owners which was voluntarily donated by them for this purpose on October 10, 2026. Staff expects to return to the Board for the approval of a budget transfer and amendment needed to complete final design and bid the project early next year.
Requested Actions:
1. Accept a Temporary Construction and Maintenance Easement on Assessor’s Parcel Number 027-310-036 from Tanguy and Karine Serra, authorize the Chair to execute a Certificate of Acceptance of such easement, and direct the Public Works Department to record such easement along with the executed Certificate of Acceptance.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This project is needed to meet SWRCB Phase II requirements. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
A budget amendment to complete final design and potentially supplement construction and maintenance costs will be needed. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The County will lose $1,315,490 in federal funds and the investment to date on the project. |
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Additional Information: |
FHWA will direct deposit reimbursement payments to the County, but the project will need to be cash flowed throughout construction until these payments are received. |
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Strategic Initiatives: |
Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.