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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 10,1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE
Item No.
1.96 LETTER from Chairman and CEO,Pacific Refining Company,advising of his Company's interest in providing
a better level of fire,safety and hazardous materials response to West County by soliciting participation with
the Fire District and other industries and government agencies in the area for the establishment of a Hazardous
Materials Response Program.
"REFERRED TO HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR AND CHIEF, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1.97 LETTER from Chairperson,Contra Costa County Library Commission,recommending that the Board adopt
the Master Plan at this time, and urging the Board to seek resolution to the issues that hinder the full
implementation of the Plan.
"REFERRED TO INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AND COUNTY LIBRARIAN
1.98 LETTER from Chairperson, Statewide Vehicle Theft Advisory Committee(SVTAC)and Commissioner of
the California Highway Patrol,urging local jurisdictions to support the intent of the passage of Proposition 172
that funds not be supplanted but utilized for the support of California's public safety agencies to combat vehicle
theft and crime.
"REFERRED TO SHERIFF-CORONER
1.99 LETTER from H.Luke et al,Danville,requesting the Board to consider installing street lights along Danville
Boulevard through the Alamo area to improve visibility for both pedestrians and motorists at night.
"REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1.100 LETTER from Congressman George Miller, 7th District, advising of his support for the East Bay Corridor
(anti-crime)Project and of his work in securing funding for additional law enforcement activity. `
"REFERRED TO SHERIFF-CORONER
1.101 LETTER from Manager, Area Relations, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, advising that the
Laboratory's"Site Annual Environmental Report for 1993"will be released shortly, and transmitting a copy
of the Executive Summary for review.
"REFERRED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
1.102 CLAIM submitted on behalf of GTE Mobilnet of California Ltd.Partnership for refund of 1990-1991 property
taxes paid.
"REFERRED TO TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR,ASSESSOR,AND COUNTY COUNSEL
dnereby ;:;rWyMLA this isatrue and correctcopyof
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Sup visors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BA CHE�6oun
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CC: Correspondents of Supery ors administrator
Health Services Director
Internal Operations Committee Sv t' 'en ..w - 'Deputy
County Librarian
Sheriff-Coroner
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Assessor
County Counsel
Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
PACI FIC REFI N I NG COM PANY
A Joint Venture of Sinochem and The Coastal Corporation Subsidiaries
Joseph E.Sparano
CHAIRMAN 8 CEO
December 20, 1994
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Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors CNTRA C S q�OViSpRS
Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Administration Building
Martinez, CA 94553
Attention: Chairpersons
RE: Improvement of Fire, Safety and Hazardous
Materials Response in West County
Dear Chairperson:
Fire and safety protection is important to Pacific Refining Company, its
employees, it's neighboring communities and the public at large. As part of iVs
Improved Fuels Modification Program ("IFMP"), Pacific Refining Company will be
devoting considerable time, energy and resources (both physical and financial)to
updating and improving its internal hazardous materials and emergency response
planning. We will also be working with appropriate governmental agencies to
improve off-site emergency response and community alert programs.
I have been informed about the considerable public discussion concerning
possible ways of improving emergency response in West County, especially for
major industrial facilities. One approach is some kind of formal or informal joint
operations between the local fire districts. Such an arrangement may be a way to
provide a better level of fire, safety and hazardous materials response to West
County. In this regard, whether through joint operations or otherwise, a hazardous
materials response program similar to those in Richmond and Martinez could be
beneficial to the communities and industries in our area of the county.
Given these factors, we would be willing to participate with you, other nearby
industries and other appropriate government agencies in carrying out an evaluation
of these areas of possible improved service. In that respect, we suggest that, with
the advice of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District and the City of Hercules, you:
180 EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD,SUITE 800 4901 SAN PABLO AVENUE
LONG BEACH,CA 90802 HERCULES,CA 94547
(310)499-4400 (510)7994MM
FAX(310)499-4433 FAX(510)799.8042
TLX 3736300 TLX 910-482-5481
December 20, 1994
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1. Study the exact nature and extent of the benefits that might accrue from the joint
operations mentioned above and report them to all parties concerned.
2. Work with Pacific, UNOCAL, your Board and existing fire districts and
firefighters to fully define the best approach to a Hazardous Materials Response
Program for this part of West County.
When this process is complete and the issues are fully studied and reported,
then Pacific Refining Company would participate in implementing all
recommendations that would be beneficial and feasible to improve emergency
response and hazardous materials preparedness.
In addition, since Pacific believes that a Hazardous Materials Response
Program is important for West County, we wish to support by financial contribution
and by participating in training such a Hazardous Materials Response Program.
Accordingly, Pacific Refining Company has agreed with the County:
1. When a Hazardous Materials Response Program which covers Pacific's facility
has been developed for West County, Pacific's personnel will participate fully in the
operations and personnel training of the Program, together with the fire services
and other industries in the area.
2. If the equipment for such a Hazardous Materials Response Program is directly
available to respond to Pacific's needs, through joint operations or other
arrangements, Pacific will contribute toward the Hazardous Materials Response
Program: (a) $20,000 upon the commencement of commercial operations of Phase
I, and $20,000 at the end of the first year of such operations; (b) $27,500 upon the
commencement of commercial operations of Phase II, and $27,500 at the end of the
first year of such operations; and (c) $27,500 upon the commencement of
commercial operations of Phase 111 and $27,500 at the end of the first year of such
operations.
We have worked hard to become a good neighbor and stand ready to assist in the
improvement of fire, safety and hazardous materials response services.
Sincerely,
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