HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09111990 - S.2 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Supporting )
the Department of Transportation ) Resolution 90/59 1
Tree Planting Project Along )
I-580 )
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature, among other governmental agencies,
has declared 1990 to be the "Year of the Oak", and
WHEREAS, the California Oak Foundations, in concert with public agencies and
private organizations throughout the state, is encouraging planting and
preservation of this characteristic California tree; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has determined that it is
feasible to plant and maintain oak trees at a location on State Route 580 in
Hayward, alongside the mound containing remnants of the Oakland Cypress
structure, which was destroyed in the earthquake of Oct. 17, 1989; and
WHEREAS, planting these trees would enhance the appearance of the Cypress
structure disposal site and the highway, while also honoring the memory of the
Cypress Structure earthquake victims; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County works actively to beautify the region and strongly
encourages other agencies' efforts in this regard;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
commends and supports the proposal to plant oak trees at the Cypress Structure
disposal site on Highway 580 as a way of beautifying the highway and increasing
the numbers of oaks; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hopes
that this will serve as a pilot project to encourage additional planting of oaks
and other native species alongside highways throughout the state.
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers
First District
I 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 September 11, 1990.
ATTESTED: September 11, 1990
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
BY:
Deputy n erk
90/591