BOS-2026-81 : Adopt Resolution accepting a portion of Enborg Lane into the County Road System as Public Right-of-Way. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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The document is a resolution from the County of Santa Clara's Roads and Airports Department recommending the acceptance of a portion of Enborg Lane into the County Road System as a public right-of-way. The action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It will result in ongoing cost savings to the General Fund by shifting maintenance costs to the Road Fund. The segment of Enborg Lane is identified as suitable for public designation and will improve roadway connectivity and pedestrian access. The resolution outlines steps following approval, including recording the resolution and notifying relevant departments.
Key points
Resolution to accept a portion of Enborg Lane into the County Road System as public right-of-way.
Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Ongoing cost savings to the General Fund by shifting maintenance costs to the Road Fund.
The 0.36-mile segment connects Bascom Avenue and Thornton Way.
Positive impacts on children and seniors through improved walkability and pedestrian access.
Steps following approval include recording the resolution and notifying relevant departments.
Limitations
The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders for attachments and lacks finalized formatting.
Specific details such as the exact fiscal implications and future pavement rehabilitation costs are mentioned but not fully detailed.
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County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department 129236 A DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Harry Freitas, Director, Roads and Airports SUBJECT: Accept a portion of Enborg Lane into County Road System as Public Right-ofWay RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution accepting a portion of Enborg Lane into the County Road System as Public Right-of-Way. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The recommended action will result in on-going cost savings to the General Fund. Maintenance costs associated with the 0.36‑mile segment of Enborg Lane will shift from the General Fund to the Road Fund. Once designated as a public roadway, its annual maintenance costs will be funded through the Road Fund. The Road Fund is supported in part by state gas tax revenues, which may be used only for public streets and highways. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND The Roads and Airports Department (Roads), which operates and maintains the County’s public roadway system, conducted an engineering and operational evaluation to assess whether portions of the Valley Medical Center (VMC) campus...
The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County has proposed a resolution to accept a portion of Enborg Lane into the County Road System as public right-of-way. This acceptance is based on an evaluation by the Roads and Airports Department, which found that the segment meets the criteria for public roadway with minor improvements. The section of Enborg Lane connects Bascom Avenue and Thornton Way, enhancing roadway connectivity and operational efficiency. The resolution authorizes the County Executive or designee to take necessary actions for incorporation into the County Road System.
Key points
The resolution pertains to a portion of Enborg Lane along the southern perimeter of the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center campus.
The evaluation conducted by the Roads and Airports Department determined the feasibility of accepting this roadway as public right-of-way.
The segment connects two existing public streets, enhancing roadway connectivity.
The acceptance is intended to improve operational efficiency and maintenance oversight.
The resolution authorizes the County Executive or designee to take necessary actions for incorporation.
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RESOLUTION NO. ___________ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ACCEPTING A PORTION OF ENBORG LANE INTO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara (County), through its Roads and Airports Department (RDA), is responsible for the operation and maintenance of public roadways within unincorporated county right-of-way (ROW); WHEREAS, the County has conducted an engineering and operational evaluation to determine the feasibility of accepting and maintaining portions of the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (VMC) campus roadway network as a public ROW to be operated and maintained by RDA; WHEREAS, the evaluation determined that a portion of Enborg Lane situated along the southern perimeter of the VMC campus, within Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 282‑03‑016 and 282‑04‑008, satisfies the criteria for acceptance as a roadway into public ROW with minor improvements; WHEREAS, this segment of Enborg Lane connects Bascom Avenue on the east and Thornton Way on the west, thereby linking two existing public streets, and functions as a perimeter connector distinct from the internal VMC circulation network; WHEREAS, adding a...