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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03222011 - C.44RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE 2010 Annual Report submitted by the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. BACKGROUND: On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which requires that each regular and ongoing board, commission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year, on the second Tuesday in December. The attached report fulfills this requirement for the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/22/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Carrie Ricci, 925-313-2235 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: March 22, 2011 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C.44 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:March 22, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:2010 ANNUAL REPORT FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODY CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The committee will not be in compliance with Resolution No. 2002/377. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee Report Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee 2010 Annual Report Advisory Body Name: Iron Horse Corridor (IHC) Advisory Committee Advisory Body Meeting Time/Locations: Committee meets quarterly at 4:30 p.m., Brookside Clubhouse, Concord, CA 94520 Chair: Christina Slye Staff Person: Carrie Ricci Reporting Period: December 2009 through December 2010 Activities The Committee met four times between December 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. The Committee reviewed and commented on three projects, one draft IHC Program Elements (Public Information Element), monitored the IHC Trust Fund financials, provided comments to the new tree planting policy. Accomplishments The Committee provided valuable feedback to County staff on the Public Information Element and the Policy for Tree Planting and Preservation within the Iron Horse Corridor. Both documents were approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010. Meeting and Working Session Attendance/Representation Representative Name(s) Attendance District III At-Large Stanley Hansen 100% - 4 meetings District IV At-Large Paul Eykamp 100% - 4 meetings Alamo Christina Slye 75% - 3 meetings Concord Rosanne Nieto 75% - 3 meetings Danville Stewart Proctor 75% - 3 meetings EBRPD Jim Townsend/Davio Santos 100% - 4 meetings Pleasant Hill Matt Regan 25% - 1 meeting San Ramon David Hudson 75% - 3 meetings Walnut Creek Lesley Hunt 100% - 4 meetings Training/Certification A board advisory body training was held in December 2009. Work Program for 2011 Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee Task 1: Review and comment on tree planting requests In 2010, the Board of Supervisors approved the new Tree Planting and Preservation Policy for the Iron Horse Corridor. Staff anticipates requests from tree planting sponsors to implement new tree planting projects. The committee will review and make recommendations on new tree planting requests. Suggested completion date: ongoing as requests are made Task 2: Continue to review and comment on the Adopt-the-Corridor Program The committee will receive periodic updates on the Adopt-the-Corridor Program as projects are proposed and will be asked to provide feedback and suggestions on ways to improve/streamline the program. The committee will also be asked to assist with turnkey projects and approve those volunteer projects which have proceeded in accordance with the Adopt-the-Corridor Program. Suggested completion date: ongoing project review as projects are proposed Task 3: Establish Trust Fund Request Guidelines The committee will recommend grant matching guidelines to objectively determine the percent match as approved under the Financial Element. The guidelines shall consider project attributes that will result in maintenance reduction, safety improvements, aesthetics, etc. Suggested completion date: there are currently no grant requests Task 4: Review and comment on the Iron Horse Corridor Budget The committee receives a quarterly update of Iron Horse Corridor Trust Fund revenues and expenditures. The committee will review the budget and make recommendations. Suggested completion date: ongoing Task 5: Review and comment on Project Status Log The committee receives a log of active projects in the Iron Horse Corridor and their status at quarterly advisory committee meetings. The committee will review the log and provide comments. Suggested completion date: ongoing Task 6: Review and comment on major projects affecting the Iron Horse Corridor The committee will be asked to review major projects that affect or potentially affect the Iron Horse Corridor. Recent examples include the proposed improvements by Sunset Development from Norris Canyon Road to Bollinger Canyon Road and a request from Monument Community Partnership for a community garden in the Iron Horse Corridor, both of which were brought to the Committee for comment in the last year. Projects which will have a major impact on the Corridor will continue to be brought to the committee for review and input. Suggested completion date: ongoing as needed Task 7: Directional Signage The Public Information Element was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010. This element included recommendations for signage along the Iron Horse Corridor to provide relevant information to the public. Over the last year, the committee has discussed different types of signage and costs associated with implementation and maintenance of the signage. The committee may be requested to review and comment on different types of signage as signage projects are proposed. Suggested completion date: ongoing as needed