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FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP I �- Contra
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR •.a Costa
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DATE: August 1, 2006 'rCounty
SUBJECT: Letter acknowledging the efforts of former AIRAC member George Hildebrand
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION,
RECOMMENDATIONS
AUTHORIZE the Chair to sign a letter acknowledging the efforts of George Hildebrand,who recently
ended his long participation on the County's Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee (AIRAC).
FISCAL IMPACT
NONE.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
George Hildebrand of Walnut Creek has served as a member of AIRAC since the committee
was created by the Board of Supervisors in the mid-1990s. AIRAC advises the Board on
matters pertaining to intercity rail 'service in Contra Costa County. Staff was recently advised
that health issues will prevent him from continuing to serve on AIRAC.
Mr. Hildebrand has extensive historical knowledge of rail transportation in the Bay Area, as well
as California and nationwide. He also has a broad perspective on transportation issues, which
made him a valuable member of AIRAC. As indicated in the attached letter, his knowledge and
expertise on intercity rail service was appreciated and admired by the members of AIRAC and
by Community Development Department staff who work with the committee. Staff recommends
the Board authorize the Chair to sign the attached letter of thanks to Mr. Hildebrand.
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Contact: John Greitzer(925/335-1201) ATTESTED
cc: Community Development Department (CDD) JOH CULLE , CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Gayle B.Uilkema,2nd District
Mary N.Piepho,3rd District z _`
Mark DeSaulnier,4th District
Federal D.Glover,5th District
August 12006
Mr. George Hildebrand
3120 Ptarmigan Drive, #1
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-3125
Dear Mr. Hildebrand:
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors would like to express our thanks for your years
of service on the Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee. It is my understanding that you
have served on the committee since it was established about ten years ago.
Our staff informs me that you have been a key contributor to AIRAC by virtue of your broad
perspective on transportation issues and your extensive historical knowledge of rail
transportation in particular. Your expertise is admired and appreciated by all of the AIRAC
members and County staff.
Please accept the Board of Supervisors' thanks for your outstanding service to the County.
Sincerely,
Jo M. Gioia, Chair
Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors
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C: Members,Board of Supervisors
Members,AIRAC
D.Briggs, former AIRAC member
J.Greitzer, Community Development Dept.