HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03112014 - C.64RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE and ACCEPT the 2013 Annual Report of the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (AMAC) as
recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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 of December.
The attached reports fulfill this requirement for the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (AMAC).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/11/2014 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: Gayle Israel, (925)
957-8860
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 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 64
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Date:March 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECEIVE and ACCEPT the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council 2013 Annual Report
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (AMAC) will not be in compliance with the requirement set forth in
Resolution No. 2002/377.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Alamo MAC annual report 2013
2013 Annual Board Report – Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
Advisory Body Name: Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
Meeting time/location: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Hap Magee Ranch Park, 1025 La
Gonda, Danville, CA.
Chair: Michael McDonald
Vice Chair: David Barclay
Members: Ed Best, David Bowlby, Steve Mick, Janet Miller-Evans (through July), Anne
Struthers, Susan Rock (October – December).
Subcommittees:
Parks and Recreation – David Barclay, Ed Best, Steve Mick
AOB Subcommittee for downtown – David Barclay, David Bowlby, Susan Rock,
Anne Struthers
AOB Subcommittee for Schools – Ed Best, Steve Mick, Susan Rock
Land Use – David Barclay, David Bowlby, Michael McDonald
Staff Support: Steve Dexter, Gayle Israel, Donna Maxwell,
Activities and Accomplishments
Reviewed and provided recommendations for a variety of land use applications in
Alamo.
Reviewed and provided recommendations regarding proposed budgets for CSA R -7A,
and Landscape and Lighting Zones 36, 45, and 54.
Provided oversight and recommendations regarding CSA R-7A recreational
programming (music in the park, and movie nights).
Reviewed options for the development of recreation programs for Alamo residents.
Explored the possibility of a joint project with East Bay Regional Parks for the
development of the Westminister Retreat property for park purposes.
Held public meetings including a Special Meeting to receive public input and provide
recommendations regarding projects to be included in the County AOB/CRIPP list for the
Alamo area.
Formed a subcommittee to develop specific AOB projects aimed at improving
pedestrian safety in and around the Alamo elementary schools.
Via the AOB Subcommittee for schools, recommended installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Wilson Road and Livorna Road to improve pedestrian safety at the
Alamo Elementary School. A final recommendation will depend upon consideration of
potential downtown AOB related improvements and decisions regarding spending levels
and priorities.
Formed a subcommittee to explore and develop specific AOB projects to improve traffic
and pedestrian safety on Danville Boulevard in the downtown area.
Worked with the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee to install speed feedback
signs at both ends of the downtown area on Danville Boulevard.
Worked with County Public Works to restrict parking on West Stone Valley Road next to
the Iron Horse Trail due to visibility and safety concerns.
Received a report from County Public Works staff on the Stone Valley Road Gap Closure
project and recommended against the addition of a left turn lane onto Smith Road.
Through County Public Works, finalized improvements to the Livorna Park sports court .
Recommended approval of plans to convert the sand volley ball court at Livorna Park to
two Bocce Ball courts and to apply to the East Bay Regional Park District for Measure
WW funds for the project.
Received a report on sidewalk damage along Danville Boulevard due to Boulevard of
Trees roots and agreed to consider repair work during the Zone 36 budget discussions.
Heard presentations pertaining to the new fire station; the future development of the
Ball property at the end of Camille Avenue; Iron Horse Trail encroachment, easements,
licenses, pipeline safety issues, and the potential for additional amenities on the Trail;
and the I-680 Express Lanes project.
Developed a working relationship with the AIA through periodic in person meetings
between AIA leadership and the MAC Chair.
Work Plan and Objectives for 2014
Monitor and make recommendations regarding proposed expenditures by CSA R -7A and
the lighting and landscaping districts.
Proceed with a phased sidewalk improvement and tree protection program on Danville
Boulevard with Zone 36 funds as available.
Through the two AOB subcommittees mentioned above, identify specific projects for
the use of AOB funds for downtown and school pedestrian safety, hold public meetings
to receive input from the community on the proposed projects, establish priorities for
use of the AOB funds, and identify additional funding possibilities for the proposed
projects.
Work with the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee to complete the installation of
traffic speed feedback signs on both ends of downtown on Danville Boulevard .
Proceed with the conversion of the sand volley ball court at Livorna Park to two bocce
ball courts, including an application for Measure WW funds for the project.
Continue to provide limited recreation programming in the form of movie night at
Livorna Park and the Summer Concert Series at Livorna Park.
Through the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee, evaluate options for providing
additional recreational programming for Alamo residents, including the possibility of
hiring part time staff or outsourcing the staffing function to Danville or Walnut Creek.
Through the Parks and Recreation subcommittee, continue the search for additional
park sites for Alamo.
Evaluate and develop recommendations for land-use applications that come before the
MAC to ensure compliance with code requirements and consistency with the
community of Alamo.
Attendance
January – Bowlby absent
February – McDonald, Miller-Evans
absent
March – Miller-Evans absent
April – Bowlby absent
May – All present
June – Barclay, Struthers absent
July – Barclay, Best absent, Miller-
Evans resigned
August – McDonald, Bowlby absent
August Special Meeting – Bowlby
absent
September – Bowlby absent
October – All present, Rock
appointed
November – All present
December – All present