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DATE: October 2, 1995 Srq �......
SUBJECT: REPORT ON ASSEMBLY BILL 1671 (Katz) PETROLEUM VIOLATION ESCROW ACCOUNT
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1995
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Authorize the Chair of the Board of supervisors to sign letters to Senator Boatwright and
Assemblyman Rainey for their effort on our behalf to include funding for the countywide bicycle
program in AB 1671 .
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Earlier this year the Board requested support from our legislative delegation to obtain funds for
implementation of a three-year Countywide Bicycle Program. We are pleased to report that
$250,000.was appropriated in AB 1671 (Katz) for this purpose. We strongly recommend that a
letter be sent from the Chair of the Board of Supervisor thanking our representatives for their effort
on our behalf.
Implementation of AB 1671 is contingent on passage of AB 285 by the Legislature and its signature
by the Governor. AB 285 can be taken up when the Legislature reconvenes in January, and as an
urgency statute, can take effect as soon as the Assembly concurs and the governor signs the bill.
AB 285 is a non-controversial bill.
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SIGNATURE(S): Tom Torlakson
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 10, 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
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AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact Person, Steven Goetz, 646-2134 ATTESTED October 10, 1995
Orig: Community Development Department PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY , DEPUTY
The Board of SupervisorsContra Phil Batchelor
Cleric of the Board
Costa and
County Administration Building County Administrator
651 Pine Street, Room 106 (slot 646-2371
Martinez,California 94553-1293 County
Jim Rogers,1st District se L 1
Jeff Smith,2nd District
Gayle Bishop,3rd District
Mark DeSsuinier,4th District
Tom Todakson,5th District
COUN'�
October 10, 1995
Honorable Richard K. Rainey
California State Assembly
1948 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Dear Mr. Rainey:
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, County staff, and the people of Contra Costa County,
I offer you our sincere thanks for your efforts in securing $250,000 of Petroleum Violation
Escrow Account funding for our County Bicycle Program. With the passage of Assembly Bill
1671 (Katz), and its anticipated approval by the Governor, Contra Costa is poised to to launch
an innovative bicycle action program.
Bicycling is a healthful mode of transportation that does not pollute the environment, require
extensive parking, or consume fossil fuels. Contra Costa County is blessed with an excellent
system of regional trails, linking the County and maintained by the East Bay Regional Park
District. In addition, many cities and the County are actively building bicycle facilities in their
communities. Our goal is to increase the numbers of people bicycling on these facilities to
work, school, shopping and other destinations. This grant will enable us to implement our
Bicycle Action Plan.
We are deeply grateful to you and the Legislature for your assistance in making this program
a reality.
Sincerely yours,
At"— 41111
Gayle Bishop, Chair
Board of Supervisors
cc: Smith & Kempton
The Board of SupervisorsContra Phil Batchelor
Clerk of the Board
Costa and
County Administration Building County Administrator
651 Pine Street, Room 106 (Sto)646-2371
Martinez,California 94553-1293 County
Jim Ro"re,1st District
Jeff Smith,2nd District =. _:.•.
Gayle Bishop,3rd District " —•;
Mark DsSaulnler,4th District
Tom Torlakson,5th District J,o¢
ST'9 COUN'�
October 10, 1995
Honorable Dan Boatwright
California State Senate
1001 Galaxy Way #210
Concord, CA 94520
Dear Senator Boatwright:
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, County staff, and the people of Contra Costa County,
I offer you our sincere thanks for your efforts in securing $250,000 of Petroleum Violation
Escrow Account funding for our County Bicycle Program. With the passage of Assembly Bill
1671 (Katz), and its anticipated approval by the Governor, Contra Costa is poised to to launch
an innovative bicycle action program.
Bicycling is a healthful mode of transportation that does not pollute the environment, require
extensive parking, or consume fossil fuels. Contra Costa County is blessed with an excellent
system of regional trails, linking the County and maintained by the East Bay Regional Park
District. In addition, many cities and the County are actively building bicycle facilities in their
communities. Our goal is to increase the numbers of people bicycling on these facilities to
work, school, shopping and other destinations. This grant will enable us to implement our
Bicycle Action Plan.
We are deeply grateful to you and the Legislature for your assistance in making this program
a reality.
Sincerely yours,444/10
AC-1
Gayle Bishop, Chair
Board of Supervisors
cc: Smith & Kempton