HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09101985 - WC.1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 10, 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SUBJECT: Los Vaqueros Reservoir
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The Water Committee (Supervisors Torlakson and McPeak)
presented the following recommendations relative to the possible
purchase of acreage owned by Land Factors , Inc . and located within
the watershed of the proposed Los Vaqueros Reservoir:
1 . Endorse the meeting of the Contra Costa Water District
and the "Bankhead landowners" to discuss purchase of
property within the watershed of the proposed Los
Vaqueros Reservoir;
2 . Authorize the Water Committee to sponsor a meeting
(September 23, 3:00 P.M. ) of public agencies that have
j an interest in Los Vaqueros Reservoir to start to
establish a coordinated strategy for acquisition of
( the reservoir property; and
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3. Request Congressman George Miller to co-sponsor the
aforementioned meeting.
Supervisor Torlakson moved that the recommendations be
approved , and the motion was seconded by Supervisor McPeak .
' Board members discussed the need for the negotiations to
proceed , but were not in complete agreement with the recommendations
of the Water Committee . Concerns were expressed relative to actual
selection of the site and commitment of State and Federal funds to
construct the project . There also was the question of participation
by the County in negotiations with the Contra Costa Water District
a and Land Factors , Inc . on acquisition of land for the proposed
reservoir .
Supervisor Powers expressed the opinion that he did not
believe there was sufficient information at this time to participate
in the negotiations without being assured that the reservoir will be
constructed , and therefore moved that the motion be tabled for one
week to allow staff further opportunity to review the issues discussed
today . The motion was seconded by Supervisor Fanden, and the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Supervisors Powers and Fanden
NOES: Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
The motion failed to carry .
Thereupon the Chair called for the vote on the original
motion to approve the recommendations of the Water Committee. The
vote was as follows:
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AYES: Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: Supervisors Powers and Fanden
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
The motion failed to carry.
Supervisor Fanden then moved that a letter be sent to the
Contra Costa Water District and Land Factors , Inc . offering the ser-
vices of the County to assist in the negotiation process for the
acquisition of certain watershed acreage under private ownership .
Supervisor Powers seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Supervisors Powers and Fanden
NOES: Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson
ABSENT: Supervisor Schroder
The motion failed to carry .
Chairwoman Fanden then directed Community Development
staff to review the issues discussed as they relate to the recommen-
dations of the Water Committee and to report to the Board on options
available to the County .
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cc: Community Development
i County Counsel
County Administrator
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1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of`
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL EATCPiELOA, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
fBy Deputy
1. Los Vaqueros Reservoir i•
2. Water Cte report re land acquisition
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