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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on _February 23, 1988_, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Impact of Protest at U. S. Naval Weapons Station
on Community of Clyde
Supervisor McPeak brought to the attention of the Board after
the agenda was posted the status of the protest action at the Naval
Weapon Station and the impact on the residents in the community of
Clyde. The Board by unanimous action agreed to hear comments from
interested parties and take action if needed.
Don Elam, 168 Norman Avenue, Clyde, presented a petition
signed by residents in Contra Costa County opposing the constant
vigil of the alleged protesters at the railway crossing on Port
Chicago Highway at the Naval Weapons Station in Concord and re-
questing the Board of Supervisors to initiate legal proceedings to
abate nuisances and/or dangers resulting from the protest activity.
Mr. Elam advised that this protest activity is continuous seven
days a week, 24 hours a day, and is intrusive and disruptive on the
Clyde community.
Chuck Goodmacher, Mt. Diablo Peace Center, 1100 Liela Avenue,
No. 16, Walnut Creek, advised that he did not believe the protest
action violated any laws and expressed an interest in participating
in discussions with representatives of the Clyde community.
Sandy Hilland, Nuremburg Actions Council, 114 Norman Avenue,
Clyde, expressed concern on possible danger to residents when
munitions/weapons are transported and suggested that the Navy
change its shipment schedule to a time that will not present a
traffic problem.
Jim Davis, 142 Wellington Avenue, Clyde, spoke on the impact
the protest action is having on residents getting to and leaving
their homes and community, and particularly parents taking their
children to school.
Maxine Goodmacher, Attorney, 1721 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez,
referred to the Bill of Rights which guarantees the right to
protest and its application to the protest at the Naval Weapons
Station. She referred to a proposed bill which would cover the
cost of police service relative to protest actions and recommended
that the Board support this legislation as a means of reducing the
financial impact on local police agencies because of demonstrations
of this type.
Nune Galli, (no street address given) , Concord, advised that
he believes the rights of the citizens of Clyde have been violated
because of the protest activity.
Julian Frazer, (no street address given) , Martinez, expressed
concern with the potential of having nuclear warheads at the
Weapons Station and potential danger to county residents.
Ellen Danchuk, Nuremberg Actions Council, 65 Eckley Lane,
Walnut Creek, stated that the First Amendment guarantees her right
to protest and expressed a willingness for open dialogue with the
people of Clyde.
David Wylie, Nuremberg Actions Council, 33 Loftus Road,
Pittsburg, commented on allegations presented against the protest-
ers by the residents of Clyde. He expressed the belief that the
protesters are upholding American values by protesting the shipment
of arms to Central America.
Dorothy Martin, 317 Wellington, Clyde, commented on the need
to have military bases to protect the United States of America and
its territories.
Cliff Martin, 317 Wellington, Clyde, advised that many of the
protesters are being paid for their participation in the protest
activity at the Weapons Station.
Frank Behr, 313 Wellington, Clyde, spoke about the mental
anguish the protest activity is causing his family.
Supervisor McPeak presented a brief synopsis of the meetings
with the citizens of Clyde, law enforcement agencies, representa-
tives of the Navy and the protestors. She commented on the need to
protect the constitutional rights of all people including the
freedom of expression and the right to assemble. She stated that
throughout the last few months there has been a definite impact on
Clyde which needs to be addressed in some way. Supervisor McPeak
then presented the following recommendations:
1. Refer all the comments and petitions to County Counsel;
2 . Direct County Counsel to submit a copy of the petitions
to the Court for inclusion as a part of the court
record for individuals arrested for civil disobedience
at the Naval Weapons Station; and
3 . Refer this matter to the Human Relations Commission to
convene a dialogue among the interested and concerned
parties on what can be done to minimize the impact of
the protest activity on the Clyde community.
Supervisor McPeak advised that she will meet with County
Counsel and the Sheriff's Department to review again what can be
done. She stated that she believes there should be a limitation on
some of the tables and equipment that is brought in by the pro-
testers. She added that she will also be meeting with representa-
tives of the Public Works Department and the Health Services
Department.
Board members being agreement, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that
the recommendations of Supervisor McPeak are approved.
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Public Works Director PHIL BATCH ELo bertc of the Board
Health Services Director of Supervisors and County Administrator
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