HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03272012 - C.94RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE 2011 Annual Report submitted by the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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.
The attached report fulfills this requirement for the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory
Committee.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The committee will not be in compliance with Resolution No. 2002/377.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2012 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 27, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 94
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2011 Annual Report submitted by the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
2011 Iron Horse Corridor Annual
Report
Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
2011 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: Paul Eykamp
Staff Person: Carrie Ricci
Reporting Period: December 2010 through December 2011
Activities
The Committee met four times between December 1, 2010 and December 31,
2011. The Committee reviewed and commented on five landscaping projects,
one Eagle Scout project, monitored the IHC Trust Fund financials, and
provided comments to the new tree planting policy.
Accomplishments
The Committee provided valuable feedback to County staff on the Policy for
Tree Planting and Preservation within the Iron Horse Corridor. The new policy
was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010 and a revised version in
2011.
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 75% - 3 meetings
Alamo Christina Slye 100% - 4 meetings
Concord Rosanne Nieto 100% - 4 meetings
Danville Stewart Proctor 100% - 4 meetings
EBRPD Davio Santos/Dan Cunning 100% - 4 meetings
Pleasant Hill vacant
San Ramon David Hudson 75% - 3 meetings
Walnut Creek Lesley Hunt 100% - 4 meetings
Training/Certification
No training was held in 2010.
Work Program for 2012
Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
Task 1: Review and comment on tree planting requests
In 2010 and 2011, 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: 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 4: 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 5: 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 landscaping at St. James Place, a new live/work complex
proposed north of Norris Canyon Road, 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