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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03032015 - C.91RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE and ACCEPT the 2014 Annual Report submitted by the Knightsen Town Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho. 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 Knightsen Town Advisory Council. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Knightsen Town Advisory Council will not be in compliance with the requirement set forth in Resolution No. 2002/377. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/03/2015 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: LEA CASTLEBERRY (925) 252-4500 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 3, 2015 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy cc: C. 91 To:Board of Supervisors From:Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Date:February 3, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:2014 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE KNIGHTSEN TOWN ADVISORY COUNCIL ATTACHMENTS 2014 Knightsen TAC Overview 2015 Knightsen TAC Objectives Knightsen TAC Submitted by: Linda Weekes, Chair Activities and Accomplishments The primary goal of the Knightsen TAC in 2014 was to continue to be the connection between the residents of Knightsen with the County. We successfully scheduled several guest speakers who brought timely and pertinent information to the folk of our community. Presentation included the following topics: July: John Wiggins, CCC Environmental Health regarding an update on Alternative Septic Systems August: Cece Sellgren, CCC Public Works regarding the County’s Long Term Trash Reduction Plan During 2014 the Knightsen TAC activities and efforts included: A successful Community Clean-Up Day held on June 14, 2014. The Brentwood Disposal Company brought multiple dumpsters and the event was free of charge to Knightsen residents. It was a wonderful opportunity for a community clean up and the Knightsen TAC members and community volunteers assisted residents. Knightsen TAC continued to send a representative to the monthly Code Enforcement meetings held at the Supervisor’s office to discuss and set code enforcement priorities for the Knightsen community. Continued discussion regarding the reflective address signs throughout the community Began discussion set-up of a Neighborhood Watch Program in the Knightsen community Continued to promote and expand the Knightsen Heart Safe Communities Program Participated in the Second Annual Knightsen Holiday Parade Members in 2014 Chair Linda Weekes Vice Chair Al Simas Councilmember Juliana Wyman Councilmember Angie Stoken (resigned in June) Councilmember Greg Williams Attendance in 2014 January- All present February- All present March- Councilmember Stoken absent April- All present May- Councilmember Williams absent June- Meeting Cancelled July-Meeting Cancelled August- All present September- All present October- All present November- No meeting – combined w/December meeting December- All present Knightsen TAC Objectives for 2015 The Knightsen TAC’s priorities for 2015 will be to continue to be to provide the Knightsen community with the opportunity to communicate with the various County Departments. We will work to schedule pertinent and informative speaker presentations at the monthly meetings. We will continue to work on: 1.) Reflective Address Signs 2.) Neighborhood Watch Program 3.) Code Enforcement Priorities 4.) Traffic Concerns 5.) Heart Safe Communities Program The Knightsen TAC is scheduled to meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00p.m. at the Knightsen Garden Club.