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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312015 - C.136RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE the 2014 Annual Report for the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Public Works Director. 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. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/31/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor ABSENT:John Gioia, District I 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 31, 2015 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy cc: C.136 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:March 31, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:RECEIVE the 2014 Annual Report for the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee ATTACHMENTS 2014 Annual Report Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee 2014 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: January 2014 through December 2014 Activities The Committee met four times between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. The Committee reviewed and commented on one landscaping and rest area project, one overcrossing project, and monitored the IHC Trust Fund financials. The committee also discussed directional signage within the IHC, the use of benches/memorial benches, and possible opportunities for projects using Measure J funding. Meeting and Working Session Attendance/Representation Representative Name(s) Attendance District III At-Large Andrew Bryant 50% - 2 meetings District IV At-Large Paul Eykamp 100% - 4 meetings Alamo Greg Wiener 25% - 1 meeting Concord Rosanne Nieto 100% - 4 meetings Danville Stewart Proctor 100% - 4 meetings EBRPD Davio Santos/Dan Cunning 50% - 2 meetings Pleasant Hill Chris Learned 25% - 1 meeting San Ramon David Hudson/Harry Sachs 100% - 4 meetings Walnut Creek Lesley Hunt 100% - 4 meetings Training/Certification A training was held in 2014. Work Program for 2015 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 landscaping improvements for Walden Green Phase II, the Hookston Station Landscaping Project and the recently completed 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 continue to be brought to the committee for review and input. Suggested completion date: ongoing as needed Task 6: Directional Signage The Public Information Element was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2010. This element included recommendations for signage along the Iron Horse Corridor to provide relevant information to the public. Over the last few years, the committee has discussed different types of signage and costs associated with implementation and maintenance of the signage. The committee recently discussed the possibility of implementing Wayfinding Guidelines that were developed by another local agency and how to move forward with using the guidelines in the Iron Horse Corridor. Suggested completion date: ongoing as needed