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