HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02252014 - C.87RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE the 2013 Annual Report submitted by the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee, as recommended by
the Public Works Director, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville and San Ramon areas.
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: 02/25/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 4 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: February 25, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: STACEY M. BOYD, Deputy
cc:
C. 87
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 25, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2013 Annual Report from Board Advisory Body
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Annual Report 2013
Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
2013 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: Stewart Proctor
Staff Person: Carrie Ricci
Reporting Period: January 2013 through December 2013
Activities
The Committee met four times between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. The
Committee reviewed and commented on two landscaping projects, one pedestrian bridge
project, one license agreement, a park dedication fund request, a request to place free library
adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail, a request for monies from the Kinder Morgan tree donation
fund, monitored the IHC Trust Fund financials, and provided comments to the updated Iron
Horse Corridor Management Program Bylaws.
Accomplishments
The Committee provided feedback to staff on the updated Iron Horse Corridor Management
Program Bylaws. The updated bylaws were approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2013.
Meeting and Working Session Attendance/Representation
Representative Name(s) Attendance
District III At-Large ..........................Vacant
District IV At-Large ..........................Paul Eykamp ..........................100% - 4 meetings
Alamo .............................................Greg Wiener ..........................75% - 3 meetings
Concord ..........................................Rosanne Nieto .......................50% - 2 meetings
Danville ...........................................Stewart Proctor ......................100% - 4 meetings
EBRPD.............................................Davio Santos .........................100% - 4 meetings
Pleasant Hill .....................................Chris Learned ........................75% - 3 meetings
San Ramon ......................................David Hudson ........................100% - 4 meetings
Walnut Creek ...................................Lesley Hunt ...........................100% - 4 meetings
Training/Certification
No training was held in 2013.
Work Program for 2014
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 plan ting 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 landscaping improvements for Walden Green
Phase II, the Hookston Station Landscaping Project and the proposed pedestrian bridge behind
Danville Square. All of these projects were brought to the Committee for comment in the last
year. Projects which will have a major impact on the Corridor will co ntinue to be brought to the
committee for review and input.
Suggested completion date: ongoing as needed