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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Costa o. sL
FROM: WATER COMMITTEECQUnty
SUPERVISOR TOM TORLAKSON, CHAIR "
SUPERVISOR SUNNE WRIGHT MCPEAK
DATE: JANUARY 21, 199
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING ACQUISITION OF SHELL MARSH AND RELATED UPLAND
AREAS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt the attached resolution encouraging State Coastal Conservancy
actions in acquisition of, or assistance in acquisition of the
Shell Marsh and associated upland area.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On January 7, 1992, Supervisor Fanden brought to the attention of
the Board, efforts by the Coastal Conservancy to acquire or aid in
the acquisition of Shell Marsh and associated upland areas for
public trust purposes. The issue was referred to the Water
Committee, which recommends adoption of the resolution, with minor
amendment, as attached.
The Coastal Conservancy is working with the Shell Oil Spill Trustee
Committee and other organizations to acquire the Shell Marsh area
and associated upland. The Coastal Conservancy has indicated that
Board request for Conservancy action by resolution is necessary in
order to move forward with the project, i.e. "match Trustee
Committee funds or authorize planning money" .
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S) : ! 0,W /orz1k�
Supervisor Tom Torlakson, Chair 'Supervisor Sunne Wright McPeak
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE '
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Orig: Community Development Dept. (CDD) ATTESTED JAN 21 1992
cc: County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
GMEDA AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Public Works pp
BY Z.t.LIZAa DEPUTY
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 21 , 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson and McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: In the Matter of Requesting the )
State Coastal Conservancy take )
such Actions Necessary to Acquire )
the Acquisition of the Shell Marsh )
WHEREAS, the Shell Marsh, together with surrounding upland areas, is a valuable habitat
for waterfowl and other wildlife species; and
WHEREAS, the marsh area is in need of enhancement; and
WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy is charged with the acquisition, development and
enhancement of marshes and provision of public access and development of waterfront areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby requests that the
State Coastal Conservancy take such actions as may be necessary to acquire or assist other
organizations in the acquisition of the Shell Marsh and upland areas, and to restore or enhance the
marsh and establish appropriate facilities on the upland area of the property, provided such actions
are in consultation with the County, City of Martinez and other interested public and private parties
and meet all local permit and planning requirements.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution entered in the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this twenty-first day of January, 1992.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By jLAL g& _j'VL, Deputy
Orig. Dept.: Community Development Department (CDD)
cc: County Administrator
County Counsel
GMEDA
Public Works Department
State Coastal Conservancy (via CDD)
Shell Oil Spill Litigation Settlement Trustee Cte. (via CDD)
City of Martinez (via CDD)
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RESOLUTION NO. 92/ 42