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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 1 , 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder , McPeak , Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Embarcadero Freeway Removal
Supervisor Tom Powers brought to the attention of the
Board a report by the Alameda County Public Works Director and a
report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
relating to the proposal to remove the Embarcadero Freeway in San
Francisco . He noted that the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway
would have an adverse effect on Contra Costa County and East Bay
residents in terms of commute time and increased traffic congestion .
He suggested that the reports from the Alameda Public Works
Department and MTC be referred to staff for review and recommenda-
tion to the Board .
Supervisor Tom Torlakson agreed , and also requested that
staff include in the report a review of the proposed funding for the
tear down and subsequent mitigation.
Supervisor Robert Schroder advised that before MTC takes
an official position on the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway , it
would have to be determined whether the mitigation proposals would
satisfy the traffic requirements and the sources of funding for such
mitigation proposals would have to be identified . He noted that to
tear down and rebuild an existing facility with funds desperately
needed for new facilities in other areas could have a devastating
effect on our County.
Supervisor Powers noted that the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors had voted to oppose the removal of the Embarcadero
Freeway . He expressed his opinion that , while the Board should take
a position based upon its constituents' needs , at this time the
reports should be referred to staff for review and report back to
the Board .
Board members being in agreement , IT IS ORDERED that the
County Administrator and Public Works Director are REQUESTED to
review the correspondence and reports from Alameda County and the
MTC with respect to the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway , and
report to the Board whether there is a need for Contra Costa County
to take a position.
P hereby certify that th a is n true and correct copy of
n- actiontaken and entered on the minutes of the
l oard cf Supei!=r3 on the date shown.
cc: County Administrator ATTESTM: 4.
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