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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 26, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith*, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Smith* on Item 1.49
SU ECT: Correspondence
1.47 LETTER dated October 13 , 1993 , from Marilyn E. Leuck, City
Manager, City of Hercules, 111 Civic Drive, Hercules 94547,
requesting that City representatives be allowed to participate
in discussions on relocating the helicopter training site from
Buchanan Field to the Franklin Canyon area.
***REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1.48 LETTER dated October 5, 1993 , from Bobbie Landers, Mayor., City
of Orinda, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda 94563, requesting a minimal
level of three fire fighters per engine company during the high
fire hazard season.
***REFERRED TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND ACTING CHIEF, ORINDA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1.49 LETTER dated October 11, 1993 , from Ronald E. Leone, Chairman,
Board of Director, Mt. Diablo Medical Center, P.O. Box 4110,
Concord 94520, Randolph J. Clarke, MD, Chairman, Board of
Directors, Los Medanos Community Hospital, 2311 Loveridge Road,
Pittsburg 94565, and Minot Tripp, Chairman, Board of Directors,
Brookside Hospital, 2000 Vale Road, San Pablo 94806, requesting
participation in discussions regarding alternatives to the
proposed County hospital replacement. (See above for vote)
***REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1. 50 LETTER dated October 11, 19993, from Kay Woodson, City
Clerk/Information Systems Officer, City of Hercules, 111 Civic
Drive, Hercules 94547, advising that at a recent meeting the
City Council supported State Proposition 172 (the one-half
percent sales tax extension measure) .
***ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT
1. 51 LETTERS dated October 13 , 1993 , and October 14 , 1993 , from Nancy
Michel, Appointments Consultant, Senate Rules Committee,
California Legislature, State Capitol, Room 500, Sacramento
95814, inviting comments on the Governor's appointment of the
Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity and
appointments to the Boating and Waterways Commission.
***REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1.52 LETTER dated October 14, 1993, from A. G. Dessayer, Mayor, Town
of Moraga, P.O. Box 188, Moraga 94556, proposing that land
included in rezoning application 2961-RZ for Allied Investments
be annexed to the Town to ensure that any development of the
property will be consistent with the Town's general plan and the
surrounding property uses.
***REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendations as
referenced (***) are APPROVED.
I hereby certify that this is a rruc and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutev of the
Board of Supervisors on the date -'iown.
ATTESTED: f
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the ooard
of Supervisors and Countv Adminintratot
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October 13, 1993 Cco ¢co
Mr. Tom Torlakson, Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: HELICOPTER TRAINING SITE RELOCATION
Dear Tom:
The City of Hercules has been notified that Contra Costa County is considering the
feasibility of relocating the helicopter training site from Buchanan Field. It is our
understanding at this time that the Franklin Canyon area is being considered for
touch and go landings, if not the permanent home for the business. We recognize
that we may not have all the facts regarding this issue and our concern may be an
overreaction. However, the Hercules City Council has steadfastly defended the
sanctity of the Briones Preserve and will allow development at the Franklin Canyon
Golf Course only as it responds to the sensitivity of the Franklin Hills environment.
For these reasons, the City of Hercules, along with the Cities of Martinez, Pleasant
Hill and Concord, needs to be a member of the working group and fully advised of
any and all meetings related to this topic.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Sincerely,
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MARILYN E. LEUCK
City Manager
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County Administrator Phil Batchelor
City Manager Jim Jakel
City Manager Joe Tanner
City Manager Bud Stewart
City of Martinez
525 Henrietta Street. Martinez. CA 94553-2394 (415) 372-3505
FAX (415) 372-0257
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September 28, 1993
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Mr. Tom. Torlakson, Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Dear Tom:
RE: HELICOPTER TRAINING SITE RELOCATION
The City Council at its September 27 meeting discussed
the County process related to the relocation of the
helicopter training site . As a result of that
discussion, the Council directed me to send a letter to
you indicating several concerns .
As you are aware, the City of Martinez was not included
as a member of the working group which, apparently, was
charged with evaluating prospective location sites . The
Council felt that the exclusion of Martinez , when it
appears alternate sites were not only within the Sphere
of Influence of the City but actually within the City
limits , was a considerable oversight . Since the Council
meeting, I have had an opportunity to review the voting
membership of the working group, and it would appear that
the City of Pleasant Hill was also not represented as
either a voting or advisory member.
the second part of the Council ' s concerns focused on the
.environmental impact of such a relocation . The City of
Martinez has a long-standing record on environmental
issues and would be very concerned if evaluations of
sites proceeded without a substantial environmental
analysis being done . It would appear that all of the
alternate sites have major environmental consequences
from such a relocation. In addition, the working group' s
recommendation fails to mention analysis of environmental
consequences , but instead focuses on the Board of
Supervisors ' influence in working with appropriate
agencies to implement alternative helicopter sites .
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Mr. Tom Torlakson, Chair - Page Two
September 28, 1993
It is the request of the City Council that the City of
Martinez be fully involved in a process that objectively
evaluates both the need for a relocation and the
alternates that might be considered. We would also
encourage the County, if it is seriously pursuing
-alternate locations for the helicopter training site,
that it involve all of the jurisdictions which may be
involved - the City of Pleasant Hill, City of Concord,
and the City of Hercules . We *could appreciate being
involved in a substantial way, if the County is seriously
considering the relocation of the helicopter training
site.
Sincerely, ,
J!m Jakel
City Manager
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