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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01241995 - 2.5 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 24, 1995 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson'and Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 95/ 17 SUBJECT: In the Matter of Opposing the Merger of the San ) Francisco Bay Conservation and Development ) Commission with the California Coastal Commission ) The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES that: WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission was created in 1965 in response to strong community opinion to protect and assure the wise use of San Francisco Bay, and was later given authority to protect the Suisun Marsh, both natural resources with regional, state, and national importance; and WHEREAS, since its creation the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission has been widely recognized, praised, and copied as an agency that has achieved its twin mandates of balancing the conservation of the Bay's natural resources with needed economic development; and WHEREAS, the Governor's Budget for fiscal year 1995-96, released on January 10, 1995, proposes to abolish the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission at the end of 1995 and transfer its staff and duties mainly to the California Coastal Commission but also to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board; and WHEREAS, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission has carried out its state- mandated duties and responsibilities in an extremely cost-effective, equitable, and appropriate manner for many years; and WHEREAS, eliminating the Bay Conservation and Development Commission would undermine environmental protection efforts around San Francisco Bay and the Suisun Marsh, and also jeopardize the long term economic health of the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, eliminating the Bay Conservation and Development Commission would greatly reduce local representation in decisions affecting the Bay and Suisun Marsh and which would adversely affect Contra Costa County and its citizens; and WHEREAS, transferring the duties of the Bay Conservation and Llopment Commission to the California Coastal Commission would increase costs to permit applicants and local agencies, and inconvenience concerned members of the public while saving little, if any, state funds; and WHEREAS, it is unwise to abolish or reorganize effective state agencies without first completing a thorough and objective study in consultation with regional, state, and national stakeholders of how San Francisco Bay and Suisun Marsh can best be managed and regulated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby urges Governor Wilson to withdraw the proposal to merge the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission with the California Coastal Commission and requests the Legislature not to approve any such measure. Orig: Jim Cutler, 646-2034 1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the cc: BCDC Governor Wilson's Office Board of Supervisors on the data shown. ATTESTED: January 24, 1995 Legislators Serving PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board Contra Costa County of SupaMsors and C U*Administraw County Administrator's Office � O Community Development Department ( '� e, .Deputy RESOLUTION NO. 95/ 17 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 24, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson, Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: In the Matter of Opposing the Merger of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission with the California Coastal Commission. The Board this day adopted Resolution 95/17 and in conjunction therewith, REQUESTED that the issue of duplication of permitting be addressed in the transmittal letter. 1 hesn -! r-'ify that this is a true and correct copy of an r_.;!.: :'taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTE =: &ZMx&4F& a 139-5 PHIL OATCHELORPClerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By 0--A 0 Deputy cc: CAO CDD Date: REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM (Two [2] Minute Limit) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. Name: 5'4ey �®G l� Phone: ® � � Address: /4�0 City: /7 V r I am speaking for: X Myself OR ❑ Organization: NAME OF ORGANIZATION CHECK ONE: ❑ I wish to speak on Agenda Item # it + My comments will be: 1[�General ❑ For ❑ Against ❑ I wish to speak on the subject of: ❑ I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider: SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thirty Van Ness Avenue • suite 2011 • San Francisco,California 94102 • (415)557-38813 • Fnx;(415)557-3767 MEMO, "(�F .. n Protects San Francisco Bay—a resource of state and national importance—at a cost to each Californian of less than 8¢ a year, n Ended unnecessary filling of San Francisco Bay which was consuming 2,300 acres of the Bay annually in the 1960s (about 1/3 of the Bay has been filled since the Gold Rush in the 1850'5.) n Increased the size of San Francisco Bay by over 800 acres since 1965 by requiring diked areas to be restored to the Bay to mitigate new fill projects. n Approved new development which provides over 100 miles of public access along the Bay shoreline. n Approved over 3 3/4 billion dollars of construction projects around the Bay that are crucial to the region's economic growth. n In partnership with local governments, is protecting the 85,000 acre Suisun Marsh as one of the largest brackish marshes in the continental United States. n Earned the support of both the development community and environmental organizations by balancing its conservation and development responsibilities. n Promotes the region's maritime economy by reserving shoreline areas for the growth of ports and industries, and approving port and dredging projects. n Preserved shoreline areas for wildlife habitat and waterfront parks. a Recognized as an international model for coastal management organizations, fW dedicated to making San Francisco Bay better 01/24/1995 09: 06 415-986-0694 BAY PLANNING PAGE 02 BAY PLANNING COALITION D D 303 WORLD TRADE CENTER • SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA 94111 (415) 397-2293 FAX (415) 986-0694 January 5, 1995 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Douglas Wheeler, Secretary COPY The Reaaurm.,Agency MICHAEL CHENEY,CHAIRMAN 1416 N pith Street, Room 1311 CONSULTANT Sacramento, CA 95814 BEAT C.BANGSBERG CONSULTANT p DENNIS P.BOUEY Dear Doug, PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO DAVID M. A SAN RAFAEL Y This letter conveys in writing previously our reviousl ex reseed verbal CITY of BAN AE JOHN BRISCOE opposition to a recent proposal to disband BCDC and also to WASHBURN.BRISCOE►McCARTHY briefly elucidate our position and recommendation. JAMES E.CHRISTIAN MARATHON U.S.REALTIES,Int. EMMETT S.CLIFFORD As you know and as indicated by the Board letterhead list, the CONSULTANT S.W.EKRos EN Coalition represents a broad, crs-section of shoreline business, GREAT LAKE$DREDGE a DOCK.Ino. industry and local government in the Bay Area. As permit KASSANDRA A.FLETCHER applicants,BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION we are confronted with the excessive costs, delays and OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA uncertainties of the permit process caused by the multiplicity of RALPH GIN PORT OF OAKLAND both state and federal agencies with duplicate functions over J.GORDON HANSEN water and land use activities in S. F. Bay. MARINA PLAZA J.N.HENDERSON CONSULTING ENGINEER We support measures to reduce state agency duplication and DAVID UR ELLPROPERTIIEB eliminate redundancy as very necessary for the economy. JEFFREY JOHNSON However., the proposal to simply disband one agency such as ELLMAN,$LI110E,HOFFMAN a JOHNSON STEVE KAPP BCDC is not a solution that will cure the problem. Therefore, CATELLUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION our position is as follows: JIM LEVINE LEVINE FRICKE,Inc. STEVEN R.MEYERS 1) The Coalition is opposed to the idea of disbanding BCDC. MEYERS,NAVE,RIBACK,SILVER a WILSON 2) Further, we are opposed to the dismantling of BCDC and the CHARLES L.ORMAN CHEVRON U.S.A.PRODUCTS COMPANY transfer of its functions to the California Coastal Commission. P.B.PLANT This will only -exacerbate problems for business in the Bay. BENICIA INDUSTRIES MICHAEL POWERS 3) Instead of the proposal, we recommend that a general PORT OF RICHMOND investigation be conducted of the multiple state regulatory PAUL P.SHEPHERD CARGILL SALT functions over projects in the waters and shoreline of S. F. Bay. RAYMOND THINGGAARD THINGGAARD LAND CONSULTING A comprehensive evaluation, conducted in an open and DON RE WARREN OOD SHORES PROPERTIES objective manner, with the goal to achieve no permit duplication and to determine where and how regulatory EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELLENJOHNCK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JENNIFER MEGAN 01/24/1995 09:06 415-986-0694 BAY PLANNING PAGE 03 pap COPY January 5, 1994 streamlining and agency consolidations could take place would be an important first step towards a solution. We encourage the Governor to implement such an investigation as a top priority for 1995. We would be pleased to participate in such an evaluation as an organization whose members have many, many years of experience as permit applicants implementing projects which benefit both the economy and the environment. ,Also we would be happy to provide you with an expanded statement of our philosophy and recommendaton if you wish. Sincerely yours, ?"L Ellen Joh Executive Director TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: SUPERVISOR JIM ROGERS DATE: JANUARY 20, 1995 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ON SAVING BCDC I requested the County Community Development Department staff to prepare the attached Resolution urging the retention of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Governor Wilson's proposed budget calls for abolishing the Commission and transferring its functions over to the California Coastal Commission. I recommend the County should oppose the abolition of the Commission. Attachment JWC/msf