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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11052013 - C.13RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to issue a payment, on behalf of the Public Works Director, in the amount of $1,500 from County Service Area R-7A (CSA R-7A), made payable to the Alamo Chamber of Commerce for the holiday lights at Andrew H. Young Park, Alamo Area. FISCAL IMPACT: This project is funded by 100% CSA R-7A funds. BACKGROUND: The Alamo Parks and Recreation (CSA R-7A) participates in the Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree Lighting each year. CSA R-7A contributes use of Andrew H. Young Park and provides funding to decorate the park with holiday lights. This year, the event will take place on December 1, 2013 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The lights will be installed on or after November 15, 2013 and will remain through the first week of January 2014. The Alamo Tree Lighting event is a collaborative effort presented by the Chamber of Commerce. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Without Board approval this event would not be possible. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 11/05/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Susan Cohen, (925) 313-2160 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: November 5, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: Lauri Byers, Supervisor Candace Andersen, District 2, Susan Cohen, Public Works, Michael McDonald, Alamo MAC Chair, David Barclay, Alamo MAC Vice-Chair, John Lineweaver, Alamo Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Marhenke, Alamo Chamber of Commerce C. 13 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:November 5, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to issue a payment for $1,500 to the Alamo Chamber of Commerce for the holiday lights, Alamo area. ATTACHMENTS Attachment - Alamo MAC Alamo Municipal Advisory Council Michael McDonald, Chair David Barclay, Vice-Chair Ed Best David Bowlby Steve Mick Janet Miller Evans Anne Struthers The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council serves as an advisory body to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and the County Planning Agency. Candace Andersen, Supervisor Contra Costa County, District 2 309 Diablo Road Danville, CA 94526 925-957-8860 donna.maxwell@bos.cccounty.us RECORD OF ACTIONS Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 6:00 p.m. The Alamo Chamber of Commerce office 120-B Alamo Plaza Time is allotted under Public Comment for persons who wish to speak for up to three minutes on any item NOT on the agenda. Persons who wish to speak on matters on the agenda will be heard for up to three minutes when the Chair calls for comments. After persons have spoken on an agendized item, the public comment period will be closed by the Chair and the matter is subject to discussion and/or action by the MAC. Persons wishing to speak must fill out a speaker card. 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:08p.m. AMAC members present: Barclay, Best, Mick, Struthers, McDonald, Miller Evans AMAC members absent: Bowlby 2. STAFF/AGENCY REPORTS A. District II Staff Update - Reminder: AOB meeting (Supervisor would like all members present) Alamo Elementary School, April 23, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes/speaker) Pursuant to the Brown Act, this time is provided for members of the public and community groups to address the committee on m atters within the committee’s jurisdiction and not on the agenda. An opportunity will be provided as part of each agenda item for public comment on the item. Time allowed for each individual is three minutes. The Chair will recognize only those speakers who have filled out and turned in a speaker card. Jim Peterson, merchant from 3000 Danville Boulevard, voiced his concern that signage enforcement at Alamo Plaza was not being applied equally to all business owners. Andrew Hass expressed concern about the lack of safe pedestrian access to and throughout Alamo Plaza. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Alamo Senior Recreation Program possibilities. By Susan Cohen, Public Works staff. A suggestion was made to MAC members to consider assembling a working group to further investigate recreation program goals and possibilities. B. Bocce Ball update. By Victoria Skerritt, Public Works staff. Court options and costs provided. C. Schedule of Events and Concert series update. By Victoria Skerritt, Public Works staff. Information and flyers shared with MAC members, with regard to the planned summer concert series. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Revised Draft 2013-2014 Budget CSA R-7A, presented by Susan Cohen, Public Works staff. Motion: Recommend Approval – Passed 6/0 unanimous B. Application #HT-12-0001, requesting designation of two Valley Oak trees as Heritage trees. The property is located at 2444 Lunada Lane. Motion: Recommend Approval - Passed 6/0 unanimous C. Variance Application #VR13-1007, requesting approval of a variance to allow a 9.5 foot rear setback (where 15 feet is required) to replace an existing unpermitted non-conforming deck and a tree permit to allow work within the drip lines of up to 10 code protected trees. The property is located at 65 Ocean Pines. Applicant Doug Vogt present. Motion: Recommend Approval, with condition that an Arborist be utilized accordingly. Mr. Vogt agreed to adhere to condition. – Passed 6/0 unanimous D. Variance Application #VR13-1006, requesting approval of a variance to allow a 15’ side yard setback, where a minimum of 20’ is required, for the establishment of a second unit. The property is located at 149 Wayne Avenue. Applicant David Riccitiello present. Motion: Recommend Approval – Passed 6/0 unanimous E. Land Use Permit Application #LP13-2044, requesting approval of a land use permit to renew land use permit #LP02-2040. No development is proposed at this time. The property is located at 420 Crest Avenue. Motion: Recommend Approval – Passed 6/0 unanimous 6. OLD BUSINESS A. Update Stone Valley Road Gap Closure Project, including changes to Smith Road. By Angela Villar and Monish Sen, Public Works staff. Report included possible addition of left turn pocket along Stone Valley Road at Smith Road and the removal of four eucalyptus trees at Smith Road. Matter continued until May, to allow Alamo Oaks HOA members and Public Works staff time to confer and discuss options. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered by the Alamo MAC to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Alamo MAC or a member of the public prior to the time the Alamo MAC votes on the motion to adopt. A. Approve March 5, 2013 Record of Actions Motion: Recommend approval – Passed 6/0 unanimous 8. WORKING GROUP REPORTS Anne Struthers, P-2B member, proposed Radar sign(s) purchase. Matter placed on May agenda, with presentation of options and costs by Public Works staff at that time. 9. CORRESPONDENCE (the following items are listed for informational purposes only and may be considered for discussion during a future meeting). None 10. COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE ALAMO MAC MAC Member Barclay supported Andrew Hass’ comment about Alamo Plaza’s lack of pedestr ian access. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Drainage Area 13 – Flood Control Division of Public Works B. Minor Subdivision Application #MS11-00006, 3189 Danville Blvd – divide 1.3 acre site into 2 lots C. Land Use Permit Application #LP12-2008, 2501 Danville Blvd – lot line adjustment, expand parking lot, construct 2 story educational center D. Downtown Danville Boulevard Tree Lighting 12. ADJOURNMENT A. Adjourn to the Alamo MAC meeting on May 7, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. at The Alamo Chamber of Commerce office located at 120-B, Alamo Plaza, Alamo, CA 94507 The meeting was adjourned at 7:55p.m. The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend the meeting who contact Supervisor Candace Andersen’s office at least 72 hours before the meeting at 925-957- 8860. Materials distributed for the meeting are available for viewing at the District 2 Office at 309 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526 To receive a copy of the Alamo MAC agenda via mail or email, please submit your request in writing using a speaker card or by contacting Supervisor Andersen’s office at 925-957-8860. Complete name and address must be submitted to be added to the list.