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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09102002 - SD7 TO: BOARDOF SUPERVISORS,AS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF CONTRA COSTA.COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FROM: MAURICE SHIU,CHIEF ENGINEER,CONTRA COSTA COUNTS'FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER:CONSERVATION DISTRICT DATE. SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 SUBJECT: CONSIDER NAMING THE PINE CREEKDETENTION BASIN IN HONOR OF MILTON !LUICEIC,WALNUT CREEK AREA. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND 1USTIFICATI(7N I. Recommended Action: CONSIDER naming the Pine Creek Detention Basin the"Milton F.Kubicek Detention Basin"in honor of Milton Kubicek's 35 years of service to the communities in Contra Costa County. ADOPT the attached resolution recognizing Milton Kubicek's many years of community service and dedicating the Pine Creek Detention Basin in his memory. AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer of the Flood'Control and Water Conservation District to prepare an appropriate plaque and conduct a dedication ceremony at the Pine Creek Detention Basin site. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: EOMMENDAT OF BOARD C+C3 MMITTEE PROVE T R SIGNATURE S ACTION OF'BOARprg& APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VgTE OF SUPERVISORS V\, UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) I hereby certify that this is a true and correct AYES: NOES: copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes ABSENT: ABSTAIN: of the Board of S ervisors on the date shown. G:1GrpDatalFldCt9lAdminstration\Board Orders12002 E�0IISUBICEK 9-10-62.doc Orig.Div:Public Works Flood Control jf Contact: Mitch Avalon(313-2203) ATTESTED; fC// ?L1 Wally Kubicek JOHN SWEETE ,Clerk of the Board CAO Counsel of S pervsors and County Administrator By ~ Deputy THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on(date), by the following vote: AYES: SA U`tSORS UCLKM GERM, DeSAULM M, aMM AMID GIOIA NOES: NM ABSENT: t ABSTAIN: Resolution No. 2002/ Subject: In the Matter of Recognizing Milton F. Kubicek's Many Years of Community Service and Dedicating the Pine CreekDetention Basin in his Memory, Walnut Creek Area. WHEREAS, Milton began his distinguished career on September 16,', 1963 as a' Senior Engineering Aide in the Public Works Department. In 1965, he worked for the Building Inspection Department as a Grading Inspector and his career culminated as Deputy Public Works Director'back in the(Public Works Department. He retired on February 8,'1998 after 35 years of service to the communities in Contra Costa County, and WHEREAS, Milton was a recognized leader in the Flood Control community and was equated with the Flood Control District throughout the County (Milton was the Flood Control District, and WHEREAS, Milton was respected far and wide for his technical and'institutional knowledge of Flood Control matters, and 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 the date shown: ATTESTED: (date) September 10,2002 JOHN` SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervis rs and County Administrator By4"1- 0 14' ' ill.' Deputy RMA.lz G:\GrpDatalAdmin\Mjtch\Resolutions\Kubicek.doc Contact: cc: Mitch Avalon(313-22.43) Wally Kuhicek County Counsel CAO RESOLUTION:'NO. 2002/.q16 WHEREAS, Milton was directly responsible for the District's rolein the development and implementation of many major flood protection projects throughout the County, including West Antioch Creek, Pine Creek, Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks, and San Ramon Creek, and WHEREAS, Milton was a self taught civil engineer, passing the state registration exam as a Professional Civil Engineer, and attained both a Bachelor's degree and a Masters degree in Business Administration by going to classes after work at night, and WHEREAS, Milton was a very hard working and dedicated employee, he often took a difficult work problem home over the weekend, and returned on Monday with a solution and what became known as the "kitchen table" plans, and WHEREAS, Milton had an indomitable spirit where he saw every problem as a challenge, which was exemplified by his continuing creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and WHEREAS, Milton was a mentor,teacher and inspiration to everyone in the department,and WHEREAS, the Flood Control District and Public Works Department were very important to Milton and he often referred to the department as his second family and he treated everyone in the department as a family member, and WHEREAS, Milton enjoyed Flood Control work so>>much that he returned to the Flood Control District as a consultant for the last four years after he retired to pass on his extensive flood control knowledge to staff, and WHEREAS, Milton led the effort to develop the Pine Creek Detention Basin which won "The Distinguished Project of the Year Award"from the American Public Works Association, and it is a true asset by providing flood control protection to thousands of citizens in the Pine Creek watershed and also providing wetland open space that is enjoyed by the local residents and users of the adjoining trails, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby recognizes Milton Kubicek's many years of community service in the area of flood protection and dedicates the Pine Creek Detention'Basin in his memory by naming it the "Milton F Kubicek Detention Basin." RESOLUTION NO. 2002/__u6 SUBJECT: CONSIDER NAMING THE PINE CREEK DETENTION BASIN IN HONOR OF MILTON''' KUBICEK. DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 2 11. Finandat Imp€rct: No cost to the General Fund. There will be a minor cast associated with preparing an appropriate plaque.' 111. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: Milton Kubicekbegan his distinguished career on September 16, 1963 as a Senior Engineering Aide in the Public Works Department. He culminated his career as Deputy Public Works Director when he retired on February 8, 1998, after 35 years of service to the communities in Contra Costa County. Milton loved to work on providing flood protection for the citizens of Contra Costa County,and shortly after' he retired,he was hired by the Flood Control District as a consultant to continue engineering work on several key projects. Milton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2002. He will be missed by the`. employees in the Public Works Department, and by many others he touched in his career outside of the Department. Many people have expressed'a desire to commemorate Milton's 35 years of service to Contra Costa County by dedicating a',flood control facility in his memory. The Pine Creek Detention Basin is an appropriate;, facility for commemorating Milton, as he put';a lot of work and time into developing the Pine 'Creek Detention Basin. The Basin is also one of the District's premier'facilities and won the "Distinguished Project of the Year Award"from the American Public Works'Association. The basin itself has become an: asset to the community surrounding the basin and has also become a nature preserve in addition to providing flood protection for the watershed. Staff is recommending the Board conduct'a public hearing to receive comments on naming the Pine Creek Detention.Basin the"Milton F. Kubicek Detention Basin,"consider the testimony and:adopt the attached'' resolution. Staff is also proposing to prepare and install an appropriate plaque at the Pine Creek Detention Basin site stating the basin has been named the "Milton F. Kubicek Detention Basin," and conducting a dedication ceremony to celebrate Milton's service to the County and naming the basin in his honor..