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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, CHIEF ENGINEER
DATE: September 18, 1990
SUBJECT: Report by Technical Advisory Committee on Walnut Creek Channel Recreation and
Revegetation Project
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
ACCEPT Report from Technical Advisory Committee on Walnut Creek Channel Recreation and
Revegetation Project,AUTHORIZE expenditure by Flood Control District of$10,000 to participate
in the cost to develop a Master Plan and APPROVE a Resolution of CoSponsorship for City of
Concord's TDA grant application for a trail along the Walnut Creek Channel.
II. Financial Impact:
APPROVAL will allow the Flood Control District to commit $10,000 towards development of the
Master Plan. This expenditure has been provided for the FY 90-91 District budget.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
On July 12, 1990, a Policy Steering Committee consisting of Supervisors Sunne McPeak and
Robert Schroder, Mayor Byron Campbell of Concord, Gwen Reglia representing Mayor of Walnut
Creek, and Teri Williamson representing Mayor of Pleasant Hill met and accepted a Project
Report from the Technical Advisory Committee on the Walnut Creek Channel Recreation and
Revegetation Project.
The Project Report described the project's major goals as the restoration of riparian and wildlife
habitat, creation of a trail system, development of other recreational uses, and the co-ordination
of joint use with other regional agencies. Project limits would extend along the creek corridors
of Pacheco, Walnut and San Ramon Creeks from Suisun Bay to the headwaters of San Ramon
Creek.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER _
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT III
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I hereby certify that this Is a rrue and correct copy of
an action taken ano entered on the minutes of the
JPM:dmw Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
c:BO\WCRpt.BO ATTESTED: SLP 18 1990
PHIL BATCHELOR,Cferk of the Board
Orig. Div: Public Works (F/C)), Of Supervisors and county Administrator
CC: Deputy
Boa rdlof Supervisors �
Walnut Creek Channel Report
September 11, 1990
Page 2
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has committed to a revegetation effort for the Walnut Creek
Watershed and, in addition, will share in the costs of developing a recreation component within
their project limits. However, local funding will be necessary to augment the federal funds and
it is anticipated that a cost share arrangement will be established between Flood Control District
Zone 3B,the Cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, and the East Bay Regional Park
District.
The City of Concord has applied for a State grant to construct a regional trail along Walnut
Creek Channel between Monument Boulevard and Highway 4 at Buchanan Field. This facility
would be an important initial step in the Project's total effort and co-sponsorship of the grant
application by all of the participating agencies would help to insure its acceptance.