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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12172002 - C.131 TO: BC3ARC) OF SUPERVISORS Contra . Costa FROM: TRANSPORTATION, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE (SUPERVISOR DONNA GERBER, CHAIR) -` _count GATE: NOVEMBER 25 2002 SUBJECT: REPORT ON REFERRALS TO THE TRANSPORTATION, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. REFER the items in Exhibit A to the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee for 2003; and 2. DIRECT the Community Development Director to report to the Board of Supervisors on any comments submitted to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on their Draft Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. FISCAL IMPACT Staff support for the Committee for the next calendar year is estimated to be approximately $45,000. This may vary depending on the work undertaken by the Committee. Funding for administrative support to the Committee will be sought by the Community Development Department as part of the annual department budget. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES) Supervisor 6cilpna Gerber Supervisor Federal Glover £ ACTION OF BOARD OIC r � y --' - /% {L�1PROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS (ABSENT � R ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Steven Goetz (925/335-1240) �, cc: Community Development Department(CDD) ATTESTED_� �'�.- t' y r R. Goulart, J. Kopchik, CDD JOHN SWEETEN,-CLERK OF County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS E. Meyer, Agriculture Commissioner AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR M. Kent, Health Services Department ,; M. Shiu, R. Avalon, J. Bueren PWD DEPUTY REPORT ON REFERRALS TO THE TRANSPORTATION WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Page 2 BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The following is a summary of the Committee's actions on items referred to it during 2002. This summary provides the basis for the Committee's recommendations described above. TRANSPORTATION 1. Review transportation legislative matters: The Committee recommended that the Board take various positions on legislation. The Committee also worked jointly with the Board's Ad Hoc Committee on Smart Growth to review legislation affecting smart growth principles. The Committee recommended a legislative program for 2003. 2. Review applications for transportation grants to be prepared by the Public Works and Community development Departments. The Committee approved staff recommendations for applications to obtain transportation grants for programs administered by Caltrans, MTC and the Board. 3. Oversee the activities of the Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee. No action was taken. 4. Monitor reauthorization of Measure C-88. The Committee recommended: 1) principles on transportation investments, 2) that the new Expenditure Plan include funds to support smart growth project school bus transportation, funds for bus operators to encourage service coordination and consolidation, 3) that the Growth Management Program require adoption of an Urban Limit Line, and 4) that a joint study session with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to discuss issues of concern, including institutional options for administration of the growth management program and options for development of a new Expenditure Plan. 5. Monitor the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and related matters. The Committee recommended that the staff report directly to the Board of Supervisors on any comments submitted to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on their draft Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which are due by December 31, 2002. 6. Consider report on the BART Seismic Retrofit Program. The Committee scheduled a report for the Board, which was subsequently cancelled. WATER 1. Review water-related legislative matters. The Committee recommended projects for appropriations request in the FY 2002 federal budget. The Committee approved recommendations in support of the Costa Machado Water Act of 2000 (Proposition 13) CALFed Drinking Water Quality Grant. The Committee recommended Board support for a $1 million grant application by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. The Committee recommended projects for appropriations request in the FY 2003 federal budget. 2. Monitor Progress on the Habitat Conservation Plan. The Committee approved a report to the Board of Supervisors that included a summary of key events, a copy of the 09/10/02 status report on the Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan for East County prepared by project consultants Jones & Stokes, and a description of the circumstances surrounding the City of Antioch's participation in this planning effort. 3. Monitor EBMUD, American River Water Proiect, San Ramon Valley Pipeline Program and Facilities Management Program and recycle water proiects. The Committee requested County staff to report on 1) the extent of recycled water activities countywide, and 2) whether there is enough recycled water for future use. 4. East County Water Management Programs. No action was taken. 5. Monitor the CALFED Bay Delta Program. On March 25, the Committee declared its intent to recommend that the Board declare-its intent to support the Dutch Slough Restoration Project and acknowledge the need for the project sponsor to ensure that the concerns of the City of Oakley are resolved. REPORT 6N REFERRALS TO THE TRANSPORTATION WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Paye 3 BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS fContinuedA 6. Review issues associated with the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta. No action was taken. 7. Monitor drinking water quality and water supply issues. The Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisor join the Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Coalition, authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the Coalition's efforts, authorize County staff to participatein the Coalition's activities, adopt a position of support for Proposition 50, and direct staff to report to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Activities on the fact sheets to be submitted to the Coalition. On August 13, The Committee approved forwarding the fact sheets to the Coalition and added a new project, completion of the Bay Trail between Crockett and Ozol. The Committee requested staff to forward the Committee's report to the cities and the Contra Costa Times, and work with the Contra Costa Water District on making a presentation to the Mayor's Conference on Proposition 50. 6. Monitor the Baldwin Ship Channel/Southampton Shoal, and upland disposal of dredge material. On February 25, the Committee recommended that the Board support a federal budget request for related projects. On March 25, the Committee recommended sending a letter to the San Francisco Bar Pilots thanking them for safely guiding ships through San Francisco Bay and into the Delta. On April 22, the Committee recommended sending letters of thanks to our Congressional delegates for their support of FY 2003 federal funding requests for ship channel maintenance projects. 9. Review the San Francisco to Stockton Ship Channel Assessment District Budget. No action was taken.] 10. Review dredging and dredge disposal issues. On February 25, the Committee approved recommendations on a process for setting, managing and monitoring environmental windows for dredging projects. On April 22, the Committee approved recommendations concerning an appropriations request for the Hamilton Wetlands restoration project. ' 1. Monitor the San Luis Drain and Grasslands Bypass proiects. The Committee approved forwarding the status report on these projects to the Board of Supervisors. '2. Monitor creek issues. No action was taken. '3. Review water and infrastructure-related .grant applications. The Committee recommended the acquisition of property for the expansion of the Marsh Creek Reservoir with direction to staff that environmental review of the project shall include an evaluation of: a) mechanisms to ensure the property remains in open space in perpetuity; b) opportunities to provide for fish migration upstream beyond the dam; and c) opportunities for public access. 14. Review potential proiects for the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area and participation by County staff. No action was taken. 15. Review the composition of the Bay Planning Coalition and other water-related organizations that include the County as a member. No action was taken. 16. Monitor the activities of the Interagency Task Force on Integrated Pest Management. The Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors: 1) approve the County Administrator's modifications to the Task Force's recommendations on IPM policy; 2) adopt the IPM policy in concept; 3) defer a decision to implement the IPM policy until the Board of Supervisors completes an assessment of financial priorities for the County; 4) direct the County Administrator to work with the IPM Task Force to estimate the cost to implement the IPM policy and to identify potential funding sources; 5) direct the County Administrator to work with the Agriculture, Health Services, Public Works, General Services departments to carry out the'intent of the IPM policy within the County's existing administrative structure and financial resources, including incorporation of IPM policies and practices in County pest control contracts; and 6) request the IPM Task Force to report to the Committee on the status of these recommendations in one year. REPORT ON REFERRALS TO THE TRANSPORTATION WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE J NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Page 4 EXHIBIT A A. Review legislative matters on transportation and water; B. Review applications for transportation, water and infrastructure-related grants to be prepared by the Public Works and Community Development Departments; C. Oversee the activities of the Ad Hoc Intercity Rail Advisory Committee; D. Monitor the development of the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and related County-sponsored activities including the Go-Bike! Program and the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee; E. Monitor the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, including efforts to reauthorize Measure C-88 and to update their Strategic Plan; F. Monitor EBMUD, American River Water Project, San Ramon Valley Pipeline Program and Facilities Management Program and recycle water projects; G. Monitor East County Water Management Programs; H. Review issues associated with the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta; I. Monitor drinking water quality and water supply issues; J. Monitor the Baldwin Ship Channel/Southampton Shoal, and upland disposal of dredge material; K. Review the San Francisco to Stockton Ship Channel Assessment District Budget; L. Review dredging and dredge disposal issues; M. Monitor the San Luis Drain and Grasslands Bypass projects; N. Monitor creek issues; 0. Review potential projects for the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area and participation by County staff; P. Monitor the activities of the Interagency Task Force on Integrated Pest Management.