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FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON �h�, �. ' County
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE• FEBRUARY 28, 1995 courii^t
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING-COMPREHENSIVE SUBREGIONAL PLANNING PILOT
PROJECT.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution No.
95/ 96 authorizing the Chair to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the County, by and between member
jurisdictions of the TVTC, to provide for the participation in the
Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Project in the Tri-Valley
area.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the planning consultant will be wholly covered by ABAG
and BAAQMD. These two agencies will also be supplying the
equivalent of one staff position to the project. Staffing provided
by the County will cost between $15, 000-20, 000 over the course of
the project.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) recently invited Bay
Area cities and counties to submit proposals to receive financial
and technical support for undertaking a comprehensive subregional
planning pilot project. Representatives of the Tri-Valley
Transportation Council (TVTC) convened as the "Tri-Valley Planning
Council", for purposes of preparing a grant submittal on behalf of
the Counties of Alameda, the Town of Danville, and the Cities of
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon. ABAG received a total
of six grant proposals. The Town of Danville adopted Resolution
No. 144-94 supporting the preparation and submittal of the grant
application and the subsequent development of a comprehensive
subregional policy plan (See Attachment A).. Similar resolutions
were adopted by the other six TVTC jurisdictions. Board Resolution
95/18 supporting -the application was adopted on January 17, 1995.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE , ya
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMIT73E
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON FEB c 0 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.
Contact:Dennis M. Barry (646-2091) ATTESTED FEB 28 1
cc: Community Development Department PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Comprehensive Subregional Planing. Pilot Project
Memorandum of Understanding
To facilitate the development of the Comprehensive Subregional
Planning Pilot Project ("Project") , a memorandum of understanding
("MOU") will need to be executed by and between the member
jurisdictions of the TVTC. A draft MOU has been prepared for
consideration by each jurisdiction (see Attachment B) . In general
terms, the purpose of the MOU will be to officially create the Tri-
Valley Planning Council and to charge that entity with oversight
responsibilities over the Project.
The purpose of the Project is envisioned to be two-fold: 1) to
demonstrate coordinated multi-jurisdictional local planning (at a
subregional level) to achieve region-wide goals and objectives; and
2) to produce a draft subregional strategy comprised primarily of
model goals, objectives, and policy language for potential
inclusion in the general plans and related policy documents of the
participating jurisdictions.
The draft subregional strategy will consist of two documents, the
"Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy" ("Strategy") and the
"Technical Supplement".
Utilization of Grant Funds
The grant submittal to ABAG indicated the intent to use the grant
funds to hire a planning consultant to coordinate the work effort
for the Project. Taking this approach (as opposed to having the
grant funds cover staff costs) will allow the Tri-Valley Planning
Council to hire someone to handle the following functions: provide
overall project planning coordination; coordinate support provided
by ABAG staff and consultants; development all working and formal
planning documents; .attend, participate and facilitate various Tri-
Valley Council, . Tri-Valley Planning Council; TAC and public
workshop meetings.
In addition to the staff resources to be provided by .ABAG, BAAQMD
and the planning consultant, the grant submittal to ABAG indicated
that each member jurisdiction would commit a minimum of 16 staff
hours each month to the project.
Tri-Valley Planning Council
The Tri-Valley Planning Council is envisioned to be comprised of
one elected member of each member jurisdiction of the TVTC. The
representatives would be appointed and serve at the pleasure of
their respective board or. council. To facilitate the operation of
the Tri-Valley Planning Council, it is recommended that the Board
of Supervisors members shall each have the option of designating an
appointee to serve on their behalf, with these appointees having
full voting privileges.
Tri-Valley Planning Council members would have the responsibility
to report to their respective board or council on a routine basis
to keep them informed of progress and to receive input. Each
member of the Tri-Valley Planning Council would have equal voting
privileges, however, members would be directed by the MOU to
attempt to reach consensus following full discussion.
The Tri-Valley Planning Council would be authorized and directed to
perform all acts necessary or desirable to execute and administer
the Mot including, but not limited to: selecting and retaining a
consultant to prepare the Strategy and Technical Supplement;
authorizing, evaluating and monitoring the expense of preparation
of the Strategy Technical Supplement; and other actions consistent
with the MOU.
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Technical Advisory Committee
The MOU envisions the formation of a technical advisory committee
("TAC" made up of one staff member from each member jurisdiction.
The TAC will serve as staff to the Tri-Valley Planning Council and
will serve as the interface between the member jurisdictions, the
planning consultant hired for the project and ABAG and BAAQMD
staff. Representatives of special districts and other agencies
operating in the Tri-Valley area will be invited to participate as
"ex-officio" members of the TAC. Members of community
organizations and the public will. be welcomed to attend meetings of
the TAC.
Timeline for Development of the Strategy and Technical Supplement
The grant submittal to ABAG outlined the timeline proposed for the
development of the Strategy and Technical Supplement. Generally
speaking, the work effort is envisioned to be split into a total of
nine discrete tasks - with the end product being the generation of
four working papers which would ultimately lead to the adoption of
the Strategy and Technical Supplement.
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
SUBJECT: ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY)
AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF)
CONTRA COSTA, TOWN OF DANVILLE AND CITIES OF)
DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON AND SAN RAMON)
RESOLUTION NO. 95/96
WHEREAS, the member jurisdictions of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC)
have agreed upon the language for a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") which shall
provide a framework for efforts associated with the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot
Project in the Tri-Valley area ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley grant proposal submitted to the Association of Bay Area
Governments ("ABAG") for the Project was selected from among six grant proposals; and
WHEREAS, ABAG's action will result in the award of a $55,000 one-time grant to the
member jurisdictions of the TVTC for the purpose of undertaking the Project; and
WHEREAS, the monetary grant from ABAG will be supplemented by the equivalent of
one full time equivalent of technical assistance and project support from ABAG for a period of
up to six months and by limited, additional technical support from the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Project is two-fold: 1)to demonstrate coordinated, multi-
jurisdictional local planning (at a subregional level) to achieve region-wide goals and objectives;
and 2) to produce a draft subregional strategy comprised primarily of model goals, objectives,
and policy language ("Strategy) for potential inclusion in the general plans and related policy
documents of the member jurisdictions of the TVTC; and
WHEREAS, the MOU establishes that the administration of the Project is delegated to
and vested in the "Tri-Valley Planning Council" (hereafter referred to as "Planning Council"0;
and
WHEREAS, the MOU establishes the make-up and voting framework of the Planning
Council; and
WHEREAS, the MOU authorizes and directs the Planning Council to perform all acts
necessary or desirable to execute and administer this MOU including, but not limited to:
selecting and retaining a consultant to prepare the Strategy; authorizing, evaluating and
monitoring the expense of preparation of the Strategy; authorizing, evaluating and monitoring
the expense of preparation of the Strategy; and other actions consistent with this MOU; and
WHEREAS, by entering into this MOU, the parties do not intend to create an agency
or entity separate from the parties to the MOU; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa has been an active supporter and participant
in the TVTC; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan of the County of Contra Costa supports the concept of
cooperative regional planning;
WHEREAS, the purpose of coordinated and cooperative regional planning would be
served by the adoption of this MOU and participation of the Project defined above; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa hereby
approves the Memorandum of Understanding by and among the Boards of Supervisors for the
Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa and the Councils of Danville, Dublin, Livermore,
Pleasanton and San Ramon and authorizes the Board Chairperson of the County of Contra Costa
to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
PASSED by the following vote of the Board of Supervisors on the 28th day of
Fehrunr; , 1995:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Rogers
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 95/ 96
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Contact: Dennis M. Barry (510/646-2091)
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this _2_8_t_h_day
of February ,1995.
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By:
Deputy Clerk
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ATTACHMENT "A"
TRI-VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Proposal Submittal
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Association of Bay Area Governments
Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Pilot Project
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. WORK.PROGRAM AND TIME TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITMENT . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
III. LETTERS OF SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
IV. STAFFING AND RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
V. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
I. WORK PROGRAM AND TIME TABLE
The following work program and time table are proposed for undertaking the Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Pilot Project in the Tri-Valley area. This information is intended to satisfy
requirements 1, 3, 6 and 7 of the ABAG grant submittal guidelines. The overall program
consists of: (1) description of the purpose of the project; (2) description of the anticipated
planning organizational framework; (3) interim work plan; and (4) project work plan with time
table.
A. PURPOSE OF PROTECT
The purpose of the project is twofold: 1) to demonstrate coordinated, multijurisdictional local
planning (at a subregional level) to achieve region-wide goals and objectives; and 2) to produce
a draft subregional strategy comprised primarily of model goals, objectives, and policy language
for potential inclusion in the general plans and related policy documents of the participating
jurisdictions. The planning process for developing the strategy is expected to be as important
as the final product. The process is intended to create a planning environment whereby each
participating jurisdiction respects the views of others while addressing planning issues of
common concern. Although subregional planning in the Tri-Valley area, and throughout the
entire Bay Area, has historically been somewhat fragmented and difficult to achieve, we are
deeply committed to making this process a success. It is our goal to jointly achieve more
effective solutions to key subregional planning problems, such as the location and intensity of
urban development, economic stagnation, loss of agricultural and open space lands, traffic
congestion, housing affordability, and other pressing problems that transcend the boundaries of
the-individual jurisdictions of the Tri-Valley area (Figure 1).
In conducting the project, our efforts will be guided by and achieve reasonable consistency with
the following regionally-adopted goals prescribed by ABAG:
1. A pattern of compact, city-centered growth in the urban areas of the San
Francisco Bay Area, with a balance of land uses guided into or around existing
communities in order to preserve surrounding open space and agricultural land,
as well as environmentally sensitive areas.
2. Growth directed to where infrastructure capacity is available or committed
including, but not limited to,freeway, transit, water,�solid waste disposal, and
sewage treatment, and where natural resources will not be overburdened, and
discourage urban growth in unincorporated areas.
3. Development patterns and policies that discourage long distance, single-occupant
automobile commuting and increase resident access to employment, shopping, and
recreation by transit or other non-auto means.
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4. Firm urban growth boundaries, with streamlined procedures that permit and
direct development within these boundaries.
S. Increased housing supply, with a range of types and affordability and a suitable
living environment to accommodate current and future workers and households.
6. Long-term protection and enhancement of agricultural land, ecologically sensitive
areas, and open space, and of other irreplaceable natural resources necessary to
the health, economy, and well-being of present and future generations, and to the
sustainable ecology of the region.
7. Economic development which provides jobs for current and future residents,
increases the tax base, supports and enhances California's position in the global
marketplace, and helps provide the resources necessary to meet vital
environmental, housing, transportation, and other needs.
B. ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
Tri-Valley Council. The current grant proposal was initiated by the Tri-Valley Council. The
Council consists of elected officials from the cities of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton,
and San Ramon, and the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. It was established in 1984
primarily to facilitate inter urisdictional communication on issues of subregional concern in the
Tri-Valley area. (Refer to Section VI for the history and background of the Tri-Valley and the
Tri-Valley Council.)
The Council recently established the Tri-Valley Planning Council to prepare and submit the
current grant proposal, and manage the project if selected.
Tri-Valley Planning Council. The Tri-Valley Planning Council consists of one elected
representative from each of the participating five cities and two counties. The seven Planning
Council members have equal voting privileges. Voting shall be by majority of those
representatives present with a quorum of four members required. However, members would
attempt to reach consensus following full discussion. Planning Council members are encouraged
to report to their respective Council/Board on a routine basis to keep them informed of progress
and to receive input for the Planning Council.
Representatives from special districts and agencies operating in the Tri-Valley area are
encouraged to join the Planning Council on an "ex-officio" basis, and participate in all
discussions. These special districts and agencies would include schools, parks, fire protection,
water, sewer, flood control and transit districts.
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Other special interest groups and members of the public are also encouraged to attend Planning
Council meetings and provide input during public comment periods.
The Tri-Valley Planning Council will serve as the Lead Agency for the Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Pilot Project.
Technical Advisory Committee. A Technical Advisory Committee has been established to
provide staff support to the Tri-Valley Planning Council, administer consultant contracts, and
review consultant work. The Technical Advisory Committee consists of one staff representative
from each of the participating cities and counties.
Representatives of special districts and other agencies operating in the Tri-Valley area will
participate as "ex-officio" members. Members of community organizations and the public will
be welcomed to attend meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee.
Project Consultant. The Tri-Valley Planning Council would intend to use the ABAG grant
money to hire a planning consultant. The planner would be given the following responsibilities:
1. Provide planning services for completing the proposal at the direction of the
Technical Advisory Committee. Contract financing will be administered by the
City of San Ramon on behalf of the seven participating jurisdictions.
2. Provide overall project planning coordination.
3. Coordinate support provided by ABAG staff and consultants.
4. Develop all working and formal planning documents.
5. Attend and participate as needed in Tri-Valley Council, Tri-Valley Planning
Council, Technical Advisory Committee, and public workshop meetings.
Additional consultant assistance may also be required as determined by the Tri-Valley Planning . .
Council. Related costs would be borne by the participating jurisdictions, subject to approval by
the jurisdictions.
Memorandum of Understanding. A memorandum of understanding among the seven
participating jurisdictions will be executed to formalize the proposed organizational framework.
It will address the Tri-Valley Planning Council rules and membership, Technical Advisory
Committee rules and membership, work plan, desired final product, consensus-building,
consultant contract considerations, authorization for San Ramon to execute consultant contracts,
and future implementation expectations.
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C. INTERIM WORK PLAN
During the time between the submittal of this proposal and the anticipated date of notification
- regarding disposition of the grant (February 1, 1995), two significant tasks will be undertaken.
These include:
Task 1 - The Technical Advisory Committee and Tri-Valley Planning Council will
prepare a draft memorandum of understanding for establishing the overall planning
organization.
Task 2 - The Technical Advisory Committee will prepare a draft request for proposals
for the project consultant and a list of interested/qualified consultants. The draft will be
reviewed and modified as necessary by the Tri-Valley Planning Council. It will then be
distributed as per the list of.planning consultants if the grant is approved.
Task - Special districts and other agencies operating in the Tri-Valley area will be
contacted regarding their participation in the work program.
D. PROTECT WORK PLAN AND TIME TABLE
Following grant approval on about February 1, 1995, the following work plan and time table
would be followed:
Task1 - Each participating jurisdiction will enter into the proposed memorandum of
understanding. The Tri-Valley Planning Council will select the planning consultant upon
recommendation by the Technical Advisory Committee. The consultant will enter into
a contract with the City of San Ramon acting on behalf of the Tri-Valley Planning
Council. (February 21)
Task 2 - The project consultant will review and analyze existing local plans, policies,
And procedures to identify key subregional issues, opportunities, and constraints. ABAG
staff will assemble the appropriate documents and highlight relevant provisions for .
analysis by the consultant. (March 10)
Task 3 - A preliminary public workshop will be conducted. The proposed planning
process will be described, and public comments will be solicited to identify key
subregional policy issues. Public comments will be recorded by ABAG staff for
integration into a"Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Issues Summary Report." (March 20)
Task 4 - The consultant will prepare a series of four working papers. Working
Papers 1-3 will analyze the "Menu of Subregional Land Use Policies" prepared by
ABAG, and other policy issues identified during Tasks 2 and 3. Policies will be
recommended which are appropriate to local and subregional conditions and meet the
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regionwide goals and objectives noted above. These will collectively form the basis of
the draft subregional planning strategy for the Tri-Valley area. The three Working
Papers will cover at least the following topics:
Working Paper 1 - Location and intensity of urban development (April 7)
Working Paper 2 - Natural resource protection and management, and
transportation (April 21)
Working Paper 3 - Housing supply and affordability, and economic vitality;
other issues of subregional importance (May 5)
Working Paper 4 will outline options for implementing the draft subregional
strategy recommended in Working Papers 1-3. This would include an outline of
the adoption process by member jurisdictions following completion of the draft
document. (May 19)
Each working paper will be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee, made
available to the public for comments, and reviewed at public meetings by the Tri-Valley
Planning Council prior to adoption by the Tri-Valley Planning Council.
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ABAG staff will gather and analyze a significant portion of the technical information
I needed to form the policy recommendations in Working Papers 1-3. It will also provide
input from the regional perspective during the policy development phase.
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Task 5 - Information contained in the four working papers will be summarized and
consolidated into a preliminary draft document by the consultant. This document will
comprise the "Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy." It will consist primarily of
model goals, objectives, and policy language for potential inclusion in local general plans
and related policy documents. It will also include an outline for the adoption process and
a draft schedule. The document will be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee
_and the Tri-Valley Planning Council for preliminary comments. The resulting revised
draft will then be made available for public review and comments.
ABAG staff will assist in the graphics and production of the document. (June 5)
Task 6 - A public workshop will be conducted to present the draft "Tri-Valley
Subregional Planning Strategy," and receive input. ABAG staff will record all written
and verbal comments and integrate them into a technical supplement. (June 26)
Task 7 - The draft "Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy" will be presented to the
Tri-Valley Council for review and comments. ABAG staff will again record all
comments and integrate them into a technical supplement. (June 28)
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Task 8 - The Tri-Valley Planning Council will review the draft "Tri-Valley Subregional
Planning Strategy" along with all previous comments at a public meeting(s), adopt the
document, and formally recommend adoption by member jurisdictions in the desired final
form. (July 29)
Task 9 - A "Technical Supplement" to the "Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy"
report will be assembled by ABAG staff to serve as background information for the
project. (July 31)
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E. DESCRIPTION OF WORK PRODUCT
- ---- The final work product will consist of two documents. The first is the "Tri-Valley Subregional
Planning Strategy," a policy guide for participating jurisdictions to potentially use for updating
their General Plans and related policy documents. The second is a "Technical Supplement,"
which includes the background information used to develop the Strategy. Conceptual outlines
for each document are presented below:
Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy
1. Background
2. Purpose
3. Description of the Tri-Valley subregion
4. Identification of primary subregion planning issues, opportunities, and constraints
5. Recommended goals, objectives, and policy language. At least the following
issues are intended to be addressed:
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A. Location and Intensity of Urban Development
Urban growth boundaries/open space preservation
Annexation and urban expansion
y Infrastructure (water and sewer)
Land use and development intensity
B. Natural Resource Protection and Management
Conservation of ecological resources and wildlife corridors
Preservation of agricultural resources
Protection of community identity
Air quality
Water quality
C. Transportation
Transit-centered development
Auto-oriented development
Mixed-land use
Non-auto use through site design
D. Housing Supply and Affordability
Increasing housing supply
Increasing housing affordability
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E. Economic Vitality
F. Other Issues
- Other issues of subregional importance
Other issues relating to selected member jurisdictions
(The above will include those additional issues identified through
Task 4 of the Work Program)
7. Adoption Process
8. Model "Regional Planning Element" for optional adoption by participating
jurisdictions. This model might also be used by other jurisdictions in the Bay
Area and State.
Technical Supplement
1. Description of contents
2. ABAG Request for Proposals
3. "Menu of Subregional Land Use Policies" (ABAG)
4. Memorandum of Understanding
5. "Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Issues Summary Report"
6. Working Papers 1-4
7. Written comments from the public
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II. RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITMENT
Resolutions from the Town of Danville and the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San
Ramon are included.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will be considering the resolution of commitment at
its meeting of November 29, 1994. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors will be considering
the resolution at its meeting of December 5, 1994. These resolutions will be forwarded when
completed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 144-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF DANVILLE SUPPORTING THE TRI VALLEY COUNCIL
COMPREHENSIVE SUBREGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
-- WHERFAS, the Tri Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville, the Cities of Dublin,
Livermore, Pleaanton, and San Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa
was create,:i in 1984;
WHERE-1s, the Tri Valley Council was formed to address issues of regional concern;
WHEREAS-, the--Tri--Valley- Council has a proven" record-of supporting subregional"
cooperation as evidenced by the efforts of the Tri Valley Transportation Council;
v
WHEREAS-, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a request for proposals
for the Cornprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program to develop a draft subregional
strategy of rnodel goals, objectives and policies for inclusion in local general plans;
WHEREAS, the Tri Valley Council has formed the Tri,Valley Council Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Committee to further subregional cooperation and the development
of a draft subregional strategy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council that the Town of Danville
hereby supports the application to the Association of Bay Area Governments for a grant
to assist in development of a Tri Valley Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Danville supports the Tri Valley Council's
establishment of the Tri Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee
to prepare and submit the grant application and to develop the subsequent
comprehensive subregional policy plan.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 'Town of Danville agrees to participate in the.
preparation of the draft subregional policy play.
APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Danville at a Regular Meeting held on
November 15, 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Ritchey, Greenberg, Doyle, Shimansky, Waldo
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
MAYOR
"RVTEODS TO F RM: ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 118 - 94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRI-VALLEY COUNCIL
COMPREHENSIVE SUBREGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville,
the Cities of Dublin, Livermore., Pleasanton, and San Ramon, and the
Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa was created in 1984 ; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council was formed to address issues of
regional concern; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has a proven record: of supporting
subregional cooperation as evidenced by the efforts of the Tri-Valley
Transportation Council; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a
request for proposals for the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot
Program to--develop a draft subregional strategy of model goals,
objectives and policies for inclusion in local general plans; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has formed the -Tri-Valley Council
Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee to further Subregional
cooperation and the development of a draft subregional strategy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City
of Dublin hereby supports the application to the Association of Bay
Area Governments for a grant to assist in development of a Tri-Valley
Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin supports the Tri-
Valley Council 's establishment of the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Committee to prepare and submit the grant
application and to develop the subsequent draft subregional strategy.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin agrees to
participate in the preparation of the draft subregional strategy.
On the motion by Councilmember Moffatt, seconded by Councilmember
Houston, the foregoing resolution was adopted at the City Council
Meeting of November 14 , 1994 , by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
NOES: Councilmember Burton
ABSENT: None
Mayor
ATTEST: I� /
Ply Clerk
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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A.RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRI-VALLEY COUNCIL
COMPREHENSIVE SUBREGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Tri-Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville, the Cities of Dublin, Livermore,
Pleasanton, and San Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa was created in 1984.
The Tri-Valley Council was formed to address issues of regional concern.
The Tri-Valley Council has a proven record of supporting subregional cooperation as
evidenced by the efforts of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council.
The Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a request for proposals for the
Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program to develop a draft subregional strategy of model
goals, objectives and policies for inclusion in local general plans.
The Tri-Valley Council has formed the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional
Planning Committee to further subregional cooperation and the development of a draft subregional .
strategy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City of Livermore
hereby supports the application to the Association of Bay Area Governments for a grant to assist in
development of a Tri-Valley Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Livermore supports the Tri-Valley Council's
establishment of the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee to prepare
and submit the grant application and to develop the subsequent comprehensive subregional policy
plan.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Livermore agrees to participate in the
preparation of the draft subregional policy plan.
APPRO AS TO FORM:
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTOP&EY
RESOLUTION NO. 94-293
On motion of Councilmember Vargas , seconded by
Councilmember Wieskamp , the foregoing Resolution-was passed and.
adopted this 28th day of November 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Reitter, Stein, Vargas, Wieskamp, & Mayor Brown
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MAYOR, CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
_1&Zz2
�-1 I
CITY CLERk L/ /
11/28/94
RESOLUTION NO. 94-293
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-138
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRI-VALLEY COUNCH,
COMPREHENSIVE SUBREGIONAL PLANNING
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville, the Cities of Dublin,
Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and Contra
Costa was created in 1984; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council was formed to address issues of regional concern; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has a proven record of supporting subregional cooperation
as evidenced by the efforts of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a request for proposals for
the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program to develop a draft
subregional strategy of model goals, objectives and policies for inclusion in the
local general plans; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has formed the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Committee to further subregional cooperation and the
development of a draft subregional strategy.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council supports the application to the Association of Bay Area
Governments for a grant to assist in development of a Tri-Valley Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Pilot Program.
Section 2: The City Council supports the Tri-Valley Council's establishment of the Tri-
Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee to prepare and
submit the grant application and to develop the subsequent comprehensive
subregional policy plan.
Section 3: The City Council agrees to participate in the preparation of the draft subregional
policy plan.
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Resolution No. 94-138
Page Two
SectiQn 4: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING WAS DULY AND
REGULARLY ADOPTED.BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON, AT.
A MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 1994 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Mohr, and Pico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Scribner and Mayor Tarver
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Peggy 'dro, C y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael H. Roush, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON
SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION TO ABAG FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
SUBREGIONAL PLANNING PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville, the Cities of
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa
was created in 1984; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council was formed to address issues of regional concern,
and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has a proven record of supporting subregional
cooperation as evidence by the efforts of the Tri-Valley Transportation Council; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a request for
proposals for the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program to develop a draft
Subregional strategy of model goals, objectives and policies for inclusion in local general plan; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has formed the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive
Subregional Planning Committee to further subregional cooperation and the development of a
draft subregional strategy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of San Ramon
hereby supports the application to the Association of Bay Area Governments for a grant to assist
in development of a Tri-Valley Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of San Ramon supports the Tri-Vallee
Council's establishment of the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Committee to prepare and submit the grant application and agrees to participate in the preparation
of the draft subregional policy plan.
---Signatures on next page---
Resolution No. 94-141
page 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the meeting of November 22, 1994 by the
following votes:
AYES: COW7 ilmembers Boom. KNmey, Oliver, Welm Mayor Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Grego rr, Mayor
ATTEST:
GL
dy Mfarlane, Cit lerk
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
November 28, 1994
GAYLE BISHOP
SUPERVISOR.THIRD DISTRICT
Gary Binger - Planning Director
Association of Bay Area Governments
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, California 94604-2050
Dear Mr. Binger:
As a representative from the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors ("Board") to the Tri-
Valley Council, I would like to express Contra Costa County's interest in and intent to
participate in the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Project pursuant to the
grant proposal presented to the Association of Bay Area Governments ("ABAG"). I have
been participating in the preliminary meetings where Tri-Valley jurisdictions have
considered the form and substance of the grant proposal which this letter accompanies.
The grant proposal is consistent with Board goals and policies on subregional planning,
especially as relating to the Tri-Valley area
While the Board has not had the opportunity to meet to adopt a formal resolution, I
would like to state that Contra Costa County supports the concept of subregional
planning and the process envisioned by the ABAG program. A formal resolution will be
presented to the Contra Costa Board at our next regularly scheduled meeting on
December 5, 1994, in the form enclosed herewith. At such time that the resolution is
formally, adopted, it will be forwarded to you.
If you should have any further questions, do not hesitate to call my office at 820-8683.
Very truly yours,
�'�
,t �
GAYLE BISHOP
Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors
cc: Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors - members
Phil Batchelor-.- Contra Costa County Administrator
Member jurisdictions - TVPC
18 CROW CANYON COURT#120 • SAN RAMON.CALIFORNIA 94583-1669 TELEPHONE(510)820-8683 • FACSIMILE(510)820-6627
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY SUPPORTING THE TRI-VALLEY COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE
SUBREGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, The Tri Valley Council composed of the Town of Danville, the Cities of
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and
Contra Costa County was created in 1984;
WHEREAS, the Tri Valley Council was formed to address issues of regional concern;
WHEREAS, the Tri Valley Council has a proven record of supporting subregional
cooperation as evidenced by the efforts of the Tri Valley Transportation Council;
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a request for
proposals for the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program to develop a draft
subregional strategy of model goals, objectives, and.policies for inclusion in local general
plans;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Contra Costa County hereby supports the
application to the Association of Bay Area Governments for a grant to assist in
development of a Tri Valley.Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County supports the Tri Valley
Council's establishment of the Tri Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Committee to prepare and submit the grant application and to develop the subsequent
comprehensive subregional, policy plan.
AND.-BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County agrees to participate
in the preparation of the draft subregional policy plan.
APPROVED by Contra Costa County at a regular meeting held on
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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III. LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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EAST BAY REGiC'NAL PARK DISTRICT
NO v 9 994
Iry
PANNI NG DEP 9TUENT
k)A N1 01 DRi C1 k A.r November 28, 1994
Susan Frost
Senior Planner
Planning Department
City of Livermore
1052 S. Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Dear Susan:
This letter is to accompany the resolution and board
memorandum supporting the Tri-Valley Planning Council' s
application to ABAG for a subregional planning grant
which I gave you at this morning' s Planning Council
meeting. They are calendared for the East Bay Regional
Park District' s Board of Directors meeting of December
6th, and the resolution is expected to be adopted as
recommended by the General Manager. I will send a
letter directly to ABAG after the 6th, reporting the
Board' s official action.
Please include this letter as a cover for the
memorandum and resolution in the application to ABAG.
Once again, thanks for all your help in pulling the
application together.
Very truly yours,
rtin Vitz
dvan:ced Planning Manager
cc: R. Doyle
c:\m\94\triv1y.1tr
2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland,CA 94605 0381 Tel:510 635 0135 Fax:510 569 4319
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
Tuesday, December 6 , 1994
D. BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
ADVANCED PLANNING AND LAND ACQUISITION
Resolution of Support for the Tri-Valley Council.
Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee' s
Application for Planning Funds from the Association
of Bav Area Governments (Dovie)
RECOMMENDATION
The General Manager recommends that the Board adopt the
accompanying resolution supporting the application of the Tri-
Valley Council for a $55, 000 Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) grant for development of a subregional planning strategy for
the Tri-Valley area of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties . In
addition to supporting the application the resolution supports Park
District participation in the prcgram as a special district with
significant property ownership, park, open space and trail
operations, and broad land stewardship interests, in the Tri-Valley
area.
REVENUE/COST
The only cost to the District will be Advanced Planning Department
staff time necessary to participate in the development of the
proposed subregional strategy.
BACKGROUND
Earlier this autumn, ABAG put forth a request for proposals to Bay
Area member agencies to apply for a $55 , 000 grant to develop a
"subregional planning" ttrategy. This is part of ABAG' s effort to
encourage subregions of the nine-county Bay Area to coordinate
their planning more closely.
In response to the ABAG request the jurisdictions that make up the
Tri-Valley region - the Town of Danville, Cities of Dublin,
Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon and Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties - have formed a special subcommittee to prepare a
proposal . The subcommittee - chaired by Millie Greenberg - has met
several times and is drafting a proposal to be submitted to ABAG by
the November 30 -deadline. The seven general purpose governments
will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a "policy
committee" to administer the grant and to carry out the work
program. Special districtswill be ihvit-ed to policy committee
meetings and will participate through a Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) composed of staff representatives . Public input
will come through public "scoping" meetings and subsequent public
- ----meetings on draft elements of the Subregional Strategy. The work
program will be carried out primarily by a planning consultant,
with specific staff support from ABAG and from staff of the seven
member agencies and special districts . ABAG expects to select one
subregion in the Bay Area as recipient of the grant by early 1995
and the process of developing a subregional strategy is expected to
take approximately six months .
The Tri -Valley area has been one of the most active centers of
development and future planned development in the Bay Area.
Although there has been considerable contention over these
development plans, the Tri-Valley Council, established about 10
years ago, has had some success in maintaining communication and
supporting subregional approaches rather than purely local
positions . This proposal hopes to build on the past successes and
increase the ability of the local jurisdictions to work together.
The products is not envisioned as a common plan _to be adopted by
all, but rather as a strategy for working toward a higher degree of
commonality among the general plans and other planning- efforts of
the participants.
The Park District has taken an active role in expressing its
interests with regard to projects in the Tri-Valley area, e.g. ,
Dougherty Valley, Eastern Dublin, North Livermore, etc. This
proposal , if it is successful in receiving the ABAG grant, offers
the District an excellent opportunity to play its appropriate role
in the future of the Tri-Valley area. The accompanying resolution
expresses the District' s support and desire to participate. A copy
of it and this memo will be forwarded to ABAG with a cover letter
stating that they are recommended for adoption at the December 6
Board meeting.
ALTERNATIVES
No alternative is recommended.
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EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 1994-12-
December 6, 1994
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE TRI-VALLEY COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE
SUBREGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE' S APPLICATION FOR PLANNING FUNDS
FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council composed of the Town of
Danville, the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Sar.
Ramon, and the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa was created in
1984 for the purpose of addressing issues of concern to the Tri-
Valley subregion; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has a proven record of
supporting subregional cooperation as evidenced by the efforts of
the Tri-Valley Transportation Council and by efforts in the areas
of affordable housing, non-smoking ordinances, and growth
management; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has issued a
request for proposals for the Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Pilot Program to develop a draft subregional strategy of model
goals, objectives and policies for inclusion in local general
plans; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council has formed the Tri-Valley
Council Comprehensive Subregional Planning Committee to further
subregional cooperation and the development of a draft subregional
strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional
Planning Committee, in the preparation of a proposal to be
submitted to the Association of Bay Area Governments for $55, 000
grant for development of a subregional strategy, has invited and
encouraged special districts and other interested agencies to
participate in the development of the strategy; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has substantial
interests in the Tri-Valley area, including the current and
prospective ownership of large tracts of land, the management and
operation of numerous regional parks, open spaces, recreation
facilities and trails serving the Tri-Valley area, and stewardship
responsibilities for the natural resources related to its lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of
the East Bay Regional Park District hereby supports the application
to the Association of Bay Area Governments for a grant to assist in
development of a--.Tri-Valley Comprehensive Subregional Planning
Pilot Program; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the, East
Bay Regional Park District hereby supports the Tri-Valley Councils
establishment of the Tri-Valley Council Comprehensive Subregional
_... __ ...Planning Committee to prepare and submit the grant application and
to develop the subsequent comprehensive subregional policy plan;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the East
Bay Regional Park District hereby agrees to participate in the
preparation of the draft subregional policy plan as a special
district with important interests in the Tri-Valley area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Manager is hereby
authorized and directed, on behalf of the District and its name, to
execute and deliver such documents and to do such acts as may be
deemed necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intentions of the
above resolution.
Moved by Director seconded by Director
and adopted this 6th day of December 1994 by the
following vote :
FOR:
AGAINST:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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IV. STAFFING AND RESOURCES
Table 1 identifies the individuals slated to work on this project. The table also provides a
summary of the resources each participating agency will contribute to the Program. This
information is intended to satisfy requirements 4 and 5 of the ABAG grant submittal guidelines.
A. INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL WORK DIRECTLY ON THIS PROTECT
The five participating cities and the two participating counties will provide staff and other
assistance to undertake this project. In general, the planning sections of the seven respective
jurisdictions will be taking the lead role in staffing the Project. The level of effort will be
approximately 16 hours per month from each of the seven jurisdictions. Individual jurisdictions
from this group have indicated a willingness to supplement this staffing with legal counsel and
engineering services on an as-needed basis.
I Under this proposal, the grant money (i.e., the $55,000 grant from ABAG) will not be used as
reimbursement of staff time, but instead will be used to employ a contract planner for the term
of the project. This individual would be used to coordinate input from the seven participating
jurisdictions and, thus, reduce the amount of required staff time.
These staffing resources would be supplemented by the staffing and technical support offered
by ABAG and the technical support offered by the BAAQMD.
B. RESOURCES TO BE SUPPLIED FROM EACH PARTICIPATING AGENCY
Additional resources in the form of meeting room space, in-house clerical service, phone
service, mailing, copying, etc., will be supplied as generally indicated on the attached table.
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V. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Tri-Valley Area. The Tri-Valley Area encompasses the cities of Dublin, Livermore Pleasanton
and San Ramon, the Town of Danville, and the surrounding areas of Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties. The current population of the Planning Area is about 220,800 with 110,000 jobs.
The Tri-Valley Area is one of the fastest growing regions in the Bay Area. According to ABAG
Projections '94, population could increase by 64% and jobs by 80% by the year 2010.
The Tri-Valley area includes a diversity of land uses and geography which includes not only
urban development, but also agriculture, viticulture, mining, and regional open space/recreation
areas. Residents of the area currently enjoy a high quality of life through excellent schools,
employment opportunities, a variety of housing choices, recreation, open space, and efficient
public services.
While each city is unique, they are facing similar challenges and opportunities as a result-of the
growth potential. Issues facing the area include transportation, affordable housing,jobs/housing
balance, open space preservation, and the provision of adequate public services. The
jurisdictions of the area realize that the challenge for the future is to effectively manage growth
to maintain those qualities which make the Tri-Valley attractive to residents and business.
Tri-Valley Council. The Tri-Valley Council was originally established in 1984 to address issues
of regional concern. It currently consists of elected officials from the cities of Dublin,
Livermore, Pleasanton,. San Ramon, the Town of Danville, and the counties of Alameda and
Contra Costa.
An early emphasis on transportation resulted in the establishment of the Tri-Valley
Transportation Council (1991), a Joint Powers Agreement that includes the five cities and both
Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Tri-Valley Transportation Council is engaged in
comprehensive sub-regional transportation planning which crosses county boundaries, and also
incorporates the requirements of both counties' half cent sales tax measures and Congestion
Management Agencies.
The Affordable Housing Committee (1992) of the Tri-Valley Council initiated state legislation
which permits cities to pool.their resources and redistribute fair share housing allocations in
order to provide affordable housing in the Tri-Valley.
A Tri-Valley Council committee coordinated the provisions and passage of non-smoking
ordinances in each of the member cities (1993).
A Tri-Valley Council committee helped craft the ABAG Platform on Growth Management which
supports "bottom up" regional planning.
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While there:have been disagreements over planning issues in a rapidly developing area, a gradual
building of trust and a record of working together has occurred. It has become apparent that
comprehensive sub-regional planning and Growth Management is important to the future of the
- Tri-Valley. There is a growing recognition that it would be beneficial if there were a body- in
place to address inter urisdictional planning issues.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BY AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,
TOWN OF DANVILLE AND THE CITIES OF DUBLIN, LIVERMORE,
PLEASANTON AND SAN RAMON
Revised Draft - February 3, 1995
1. Parties. This Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter referred to as "MOU"),
dated February 15, 1995, for reference only, is entered into by and among the following
public agencies: the County of Alameda, the County of Contra Costa, the Town of
Danville, the City of Dublin, the City of Livermore, the City of Pleasanton and the City of
San Ramon (collectively hereafter referred to as "Parties" or "Party").
2. Recitals. Each Party to this MOU is a public agency duly authorized and existing
under the law of the State of California. The County of Contra Costa, the Town of
Danville and the City of San Ramon are situated within the boundaries of the County of
Contra Costa. The County of Alameda, the City of Dublin, the City of Livermore and the
City of Pleasanton are situated within the boundaries of the County of Alameda.
The area commonly known as the "Tri-Valley Area" encompasses the Town of
Danville, the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon and portions of the
Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa immediately adjacent to the cities and town.
The parties hereto recognize that coordination of planning efforts in the Tri-Valley
Area is to the benefit of all parties hereto and their constituents.
3. Purpose. The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for oversight of
efforts associated with the Comprehensive Subregional Planning Pilot Project in the Tri-
Valley area (hereafter referred to as "Project"). The purpose of the Project is two-fold: 1)
to demonstrate coordinated, multi-jurisdictional local planning (at a subregional level) to
achieve region-wide goals and objectives; and 2) to produce a draft subregional strategy
comprised primarily of model goals, objectives, and policy language for potential
inclusion in the general plans and related policy documents of the participating
jurisdictions. The draft subregional strategy will consist of two documents, the "Draft Tri-
Valley Subregional Planning Strategy" (hereafter referred to as "Strategy") and the
"Technical Supplement" (which includes the background information used to develop the
Strategy). The MOU also serves to establish the responsible Party for financial oversight
of funds expended in conjunction with the development of the referenced documents.
By entering into this MOU, the Parties do not intend to create an agency or entity separate
from the Parties to the MOU and no provision of this MOU should be so construed.
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4. Tri-Valley Planning Council. The administration of the activities called for in this
MOU is delegated to and vested in the "Tri-Valley Planning Council" (hereafter referred
to as "Planning Council"). The Planning Council shall be comprised of one elected
member of the board of supervisors and city or town council of the respective Parties to
the MOU, to be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the respective board or council.
The board of supervisor members appointed to the Planning Council shall each have the
option of designating an appointee to serve on their behalf on the Planing Council. These
appointees shall have full voting privileges. Planning Council members shall have the
responsibility to report to their respective board or council on a routine basis to keep
them informed of progress and to receive input for the Planning Council. Each member
of the Planning Council shall have equal voting privileges, however, members shall
attempt to reach consensus following full discussion. Upon the initial meeting of the
Planning Council, one member shall be elected by the Planning Council members to serve
as chairperson and one person shall be elected to serve as vice-chairperson. Each Party
may appoint an alternate who may vote in the absence of the designated voting member.
The Planning Council is authorized and directed, on behalf of all Parties, to perform
all acts necessary or desirable to execute and administer this MOU including, but not
limited to: selecting and retaining a consultant to prepare the Strategy; authorizing,
evaluating and monitoring the expense of preparation of the Strategy; and other actions
consistent with this MOU.
5. Draft Tri-Valley Subregional Planning Strategy. The Draft Tri-Valley Subregional
Planning Strategy ("Strategy") shall be prepared by a consultant selected by the Planning
Council. The work plan to develop the Strategy, the corresponding time table to
accomplish the work, and the description of the work product shall be as substantially as
depicted in the grant proposal submitted to ABAG on November 29, 1994.
6. Administrative Services. There shall be technical advisory committee (hereafter
referred to as "TAC"), made up of one staff member from each Party, with one staff
member serving as chairperson. It shall be the responsibility of the chairperson of the
TAC to provide administrative services as necessary to the Planning Council, such as
preparation of agendas for Planning Council and TAC meetings. The chairperson shall
rotate among the parties. The City of San Ramon shall receive the grant funds from ABAG
for the Project. Representatives of special districts and other agencies operating in the Tri-
Valley area will participate as "ex-officio" members of the TAC. Members of community
organizations and the public will be welcomed to attend meetings of the TAC.
7. Contract Administration. The City of San Ramon shall serve as Contract
Administrator and shall be responsible for administering the consultant services utilized
in conjunction with this MOU. The Contract Administrator shall prepare regular written
reports to the Planning Council, ABAG and the TAC on the status of consultant services.
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8. Accounting Services. The Finance Director of the City of San Ramon shall provide
accounting services for all payments and receipts required by the terms of this MOU, and
shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all funds by or to the Parties to this MOU.
9. Vote Required. The seven Planning Council members shall have equal voting
privileges. Voting shall be by majority of those representatives present, with a quorum
of four members required. Members shall attempt to reach consensus following full
discussion.
10. Amendment. This MOU may be amended at any time upon the written approval
of all Parties to the MOU.
11. Notices. Any notices to be sent to any Party shall be directed to the office of the
city manager or county administrator of the Party, with copies to all other city managers
and county administrators and the respective TAC members representing each Party.
12. Termination of MOU. This MOU shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of
the following conditions:
a. Ninety days after submittal of the Draft Tri-Valley Subregional Planning
Strategy by the Planning Council to the Tri-Valley Council - unless by
unanimous decision of all Parties (expressed through action by the Tri-
Valley Council) the Planning Council is charged with responsibilities related
to implementation of the Strategy.
b. Mutual written agreement by all Parties hereto.
13. Withdrawal of Individual Party(ies). With ninety days' prior written notice of their
intent to withdrawal from the Project, any Party(ies) shall have the right to withdraw from
the process. Except as may otherwise be provided for in Section 12 above, withdrawal
of any Party(ies) from the process shall not cause termination of the provisions of this
MOU.
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14. Disposition of Funds Upon Termination. Any unexpended ABAG grant funds
remaining with the Finance Director of the City of San Ramon shall be returned to ABAG
upon termination of this MOU.
15. Effective Date. This MOU shall become effective upon the date of execution of
the last signatory hereto.
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
Dated: _
Gail Steele, Chairman
Approved as to Form: Attest:
County Counsel
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
Dated: _
Gayle Bishop, Chairman
Approved as to Form: Attest:
County Counsel
TOWN OF DANVILLE
Dated: _
Millie Greenberg, Mayor
Approved as to Form: Attest:
City Attorney City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBLIN
Dated: _
Guy S. Houston, Mayor
Approved as to Form: Attest:
City Attorney City Clerk
CITY OF LWERMORE
Dated:
Cathie Brown, Mayor
Approved as to Form: Attest:
City Attorney City Clerk
CITY OF PLEASANTON
Dated:
Ben C. Tarver, Mayor
Approved as to Form: Attest:
City Attorney City Clerk
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CITY OF SAN RAMON
Dated:
Greg Carr, Mayor
Approved as to Form: Attest:
City Attorney City Clerk
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