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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08161994 - 1.97 . y 1 .96 through 1 .99 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on August 16,1994, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Powers NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE Item No. 1.96 LETTER dated August 1, 1994, from Congressman George Miller, 7th Congressional District, 267 Civic Drive, #14, Pleasant Hill 94523, offering to arrange a meeting with Federal Railroad Administration, State, and County officials on the Hazardous Materials Interagency Task Force recommendations on railroad safety, and advising of his commitment to working with local agencies in the handling of hazardous chemicals. ***REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR 1.97 LETTER dated July 31, 1994, from P. R. Barker, 8105 Camelback Place, Pleasant Hill 94523, expressing opposition to a proposal to widen Stone Valley Road and to install a stop light at Miranda Avenue. ***REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 1.98 LETTER dated July 27, 1994, from Chief James M. Bray, Chairperson, Contra Costa County Police Chiefs' Association, 217 Arlington Avenue, Kensington 94707, requesting the Board to reconsider its action of June 28, 1994, and reinstate the Emergency Communications Advisory Board. ***REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 1.99 LETTER August 5, 1994, from Chief James M. Bray, Chairperson, Contra Costa County Police Chiefs' Association, 217 Arlington Avenue, Kensington 94707, requesting the Board to reconsider its action of June 28, 1994, and reinstate the Emergency Medical Care Committee. ***REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copyof an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supe isors on ttle date shown. ATTESTED: I b,1 Rq!-I PHIL BATCH R,Clerkff to the Bird of SupeMsors and County Adt hdatrafor cc: Correspondents County Administrator Health Services Director Public Works Director -9 RECEIVED EAM - 21994 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. _ Supervisor Tom Powers, July 31, 1994 District 1 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Supervisor Powers, I am a homeowner in Alamo in Round Hill Estates North and I have spent the last 20 years living in or near Alamo. I have walked, driven, and ridden my bicycle along Stone Valley Road many times (and used the same when I attended Stone Valley Elementary School on Miranda in the late 701s) . There is no need to widen Stone Valley Road and certainly no need to install a Stop Light at Miranda. Widening the road will only serve to increase traffic and speeds along Stone Valley Road, both of which the widening is supposed to solve . The proposed widening will irreparably alter Alamo' s rural character by cutting the oak trees near the Fire Station and turn Stone Valley Road into another grotesque urban planners dream. I am astounded by the perception that a Stop Light is needed at Miranda . Please take the time to drive this section of Stone Valley Road. There is never a backup, except when the P.T.A. mothers drive their brats to and from school and that lasts for approximately ten minutes in the morning and early afternoon. If this delay is unacceptable, spend the relative pittance on a Crossing Guard during these peak times instead of the outrageous $140, 000-just the interest would pay for the Crossing Guard and eliminate this eyesore from Alamo . If anything needs to be done, underground the drainage system near the Fire Station and resurface the road. However, do not allow any trees to be cut down nor allow any Stop Signals to be installed. In conclusion, NO WIDENING AND ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC SIGNAL! ! SAVE ALAMO! ! T ncerely1ker ul R. I L �Psas " v o 9 CD v� c� Y YOU mow= Co tL Supervisor. Tom Torlakson, July 31, 1994 District 5 651 Pine Street Martinez , CA 94553 Dear Supervisor Torlakson, I am a homeowner in Alamo in Round Hill Estates North and I have spent the last 20 years living in or near Alamo . I have walked, driven, and ridden my bicycle along Stone Valley Road many times (and used the same when I attended Stone Valley Elementary School on Miranda in the late 701s) . There is no need to widen Stone Valley Road and certainly no need to install a Stop Light at Miranda. Widening the road will only serve to increase traffic and speeds along Stone Valley Road, both of which the widening is supposed to solve . The proposed widening will irreparably alter Alamo' s rural character by cutting the oak trees near the Fire Station and turn Stone Valley Road into another grotesque urban planners dream. I am astounded by the perception that a Stop Light is needed at Miranda . Please take the time to drive this section of Stone Valley Road. There is never a backup, except when the P .T.A. mothers drive their brats to and from school and that lasts for approximately ten minutes in the morning and early afternoon. If this delay is unacceptable, spend the relative pittance on a Crossing Guard during these peak times instead of the outrageous $140, 000-just the interest would pay for the Crossing Guard and eliminate this eyesore from Alamo. If anything needs to be done, underground the drainage system near the Fire Station and resurface the road. However, do not allow any trees to be cut down nor allow any Stop Signals to be installed. In conclusion, NO WIDENING AND ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC SIGNAL! ! SAVE ALAMO! ! Pau ' ncerely, l R. B rker 1 � ffBi � a CT+ C] � _ 1 4 U lO CO Na Y �U CD ET- U) _0 m � FL- �m ao a Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, July 31, 1994 District 4 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Supervisor DeSaulnier, I am a homeowner in Alamo in Round Hill Estates North and I have spent the last 20 years living in or near Alamo. I have walked, driven, and ridden my bicycle along Stone Valley Road many times (and used the same when I attended Stone Valley Elementary School on Miranda in the late 701s) . There is no need to widen Stone Valley Road and certainly no need to install a Stop Light at Miranda. Widening the road will only serve to increase traffic and speeds along Stone Valley Road, both of which the widening is supposed to solve . The proposed widening will irreparably alter Alamo' s rural character by cutting the oak trees ,near the Fire Station and turn Stone Valley Road into another grotesque urban planners dream. I am astounded by the perception that a Stop Light is needed at Miranda. Please take the time to drive this section of Stone Valley Road. There is never a backup, except when the P.T.A. mothers drive their brats to and from school and that lasts for approximately ten minutes in the morning and early afternoon. If this delay is unacceptable, spend the relative pittance on a Crossing Guard during these peak times instead of the outrageous $140, 000-just the interest would pay for the Crossing Guard and eliminate this eyesore from Alamo. If anything needs to be done, underground the drainage system near the Fire Station and resurface the road. However, do not allow any trees to be cut down nor allow any Stop Signals to be installed. In conclusion, NO WIDENING AND ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC SIGNAL! ! SAVE ALAMO! ! Pau 'ncerely, l R. B er I- a � 4 F i � r .r+ r I i pgA6 V V m�n`. `ted PO_ a a i Supervisor Gayle Bishop July 31, 1994 District 3 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Supervisor Bishop, I am a homeowner in Alamo in Round Hill Estates North and I have spent the last 20 years living in or near Alamo. I have walked, „ driven, and ridden my bicycle along Stone Valley Road many times (and used the same when I attended Stone Valley Elementary School on Miranda in the late 701s) . There is no need to widen Stone Valley Road and certainly no need to install a Stop Light at Miranda. Widening the road will only serve to increase traffic and speeds along Stone Valley Road, both of which the widening is supposed to solve . The proposed widening will irreparably alter Alamo' s rural character by cutting the oak trees near the Fire Station and turn Stone Valley Road into another grotesque urban planners dream. I am astounded by the perception that a Stop Light is needed at Miranda. Please take the time to drive this section of Stone Valley Road. There is never a backup, except when the P .T.A. mothers drive their brats to and from school and that lasts for approximately ten minutes in the morning and early afternoon. If this delay is unacceptable, spend the relative pittance on a Crossing Guard during these peak times instead of the outrageous $140, 000-just the interest would pay for the Crossing Guard and eliminate this eyesore from Alamo. If anything needs to be done, underground the drainage system near the Fire Station and resurface the road. However, do not allow any trees to be cut down nor allow any Stop Signals to be installed. In conclusion, NO WIDENING AND ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC SIGNAL! ! SAVE ALAMO! ! Sincerely, R• Paul R. Ba ker LD pia Sao. h d �4 me�V. p SZ ,v �d