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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 18 , 1984 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak and
Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Presentation on Southern Pacific Right-of-Way
Bud Murphy, Transporation Planning Division of Public
Works Department, stated that over the past several months the
Board has taken action to initate a feasibility study under a joint
powers agreement. He thereupon introduced the project manager for
the consultant who is doing the work for the county.
Wally DelaDarre, Project Manager for David, Mann, Johnson
and Mendenhall, commented on alternatives and technology, stated
that they -had developed a series of evaluation measures based on
goals and objectives which revolve around costs , both captial and
operating. He commented on the community involvement program and
the public meetings' held in Pleasanton, Danville and Walnut Creek.
He advised that they had conducted workshops where citizens had a
chance to present their views, which views are itemized in the
summary handed to each Board member this day.
Cathy Terrly, Santa Clara Court, Danville, advised that
every group had asked questions during the hearings and inquired if
citizens would have a say in the planning of the use of the
corridor. She. advised there would be tremendous opposition to
either a rail system or bus system going through the area from
Rudgear Road to Crow Canyon and stated that she hoped there would
be alternatives. She expressed interest in providing trails for
bicycles and people who jog and possibly horses.
Chairman Torlakson advised that there would be public
hearings conducted through the EIR process. He stated that the
options had not yet been determined.
Mr. Murphy and Mr. . DelaDarre were thanked for their
presentation.
I he: by certlty,h at this Is a tmm andeorrect copy of
an action Loken. and or.E,:red on tho minutes of the
Boerd of F::rsrvisec on fists data shown.
ATTESTED: /_F4
PFIL BATCHELOR, Cl z of'the Dcard
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By ,Deputy
cc: Public Works