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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01092007 - C.24 sE Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Costa oi _,z.=-.... � County FROM: Supervisor Federal D. Glover ; = _ �4 srA- K`� DATE: January 9, 2007 cou SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT BARNEY PARSONS TO THE REGULAR SEAT AND NORMA HERNANDEZ TO THE ALTERNATE SEAT ON EASTERN CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (TRI-DELTA TRANSIT) BOARD SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Reappoint the following individual as a regular member to the Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri-Delta Transit) Board, for a term to expire on December 31, 2008: Barney Parsons 99 West Lake Drive Antioch, California 94509 2. Reappoint the following individual as an alternate member to the Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri-Delta Transit) Board, for a term to expire on December 31, 2008: Norma Hernandez 2718 Barcelona Drive Antioch, CA 94509 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGN RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOM ENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) ACTION OF BOARD ON O APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED: V OT ER: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: Y UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED �p�� cc: Jeanne Krieg,Tri-Delta Transit l�iC� JO N CULLE ,C ERK F THE BOARD OF PERVISOR D COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY vn:�' rf!sr� DEPUTY CONTRA. COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES • APPLI-CATION FORM (Application Form Must Be Typed or Hand-Printed) VAMC OF ADVISORY BOARD APPLYING FOR: Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board Applicant's Name: Byron "Barney" Parsons Home Address: 99 West Lake Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 Home Phone: 9257757-8138 same Business Address: Work Phone: Signature: Date: PERSONA EXPERT NCE, SHILLS AND INTERESTS: EducationBackground: Attended Antioch Schools, Modesto Junior College, Eastern Contra Costa Junior College (now Diablo Valley Community College) and San Jose State; U. S. Army - Corporal with the 1st Infantry Division in Germany during Korean War- Honorable Discharge . Occupation (student,for-pay work,not-far-pay work, retiree or similar): E. I. DuPont Company 40 years, last job title Senior Buyer—Western Region - Retired Community Activities: Past Community Service Current Community Service/Involvement •Antioch Little League coach-9 years •Tri Delta Transit(Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority),Board of Directors •Antioch Little League President-1972 =27 years,Current Vice-Chair-Chair,.July 1,2007 •Antioch Planning Commission-5 years •Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Member •Antioch Planning Commission Chairperson-1971-1972 •Holy Rosary Harvest Faire Committee-Co-Chair Ticket Sales •Antioch City Council,Member-1972-1976 •St.Vincent de Paul Society-Core Group Member •City of Antioch,Mayor-1973-1974 •Distinguished Past Lt.Governor-Division 26,CaINevHa District of Kiwanis •Initiated request to Antioch City Council to create the Antioch Police International Commission-Accepted •Past President,Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch T Pmt •23rd Agricultural District(Contra Costa County Fair),Board of Directors -S RTttfobl� A1(&%91Nion Served as 1st Chair •Antioch Historical Society-Charter Member -Requested-Antioch-City-Council-rename-Paso-Corte Road to —-- — --Member;Antioch Senior Citizens --- --- - -- James Donlon Boulevard in honor of former mayor-Council accepted request. •Member,Antioch Sister City Organization •Antioch Chamber of Commerce,Board of Directors •Member,BPOE#1474,Pittsburg •Antioch Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of Year 1976-1977 •Member,Lake Alhambra Property Owners Association •Antioch Chamber of Commerce,President 1978-1979 •Member,Order of Sons of Italy-C.Colombo Lodge#1315 •4 times Chair of Tri Delta Transit(Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority), •Life Member,Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 6435 Board of Directors •Delta Science Center,Board of Directors INFORMATION: 1. Mail completed application to: Supervisor Federal D. Glover,Attn: Lynn Reichard,315 East Leland Road,Pittsburg,CA 94565 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file an Annual Conflict of Interest Statement. 3. Meetings of some advisory bodies may be held in Martinez, or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 4. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day, generally once or twice a month. 5. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring an additional commitment of time. Byron "Barney" Parsons 99 West Lake Drive Antioch, CA 94509= (925) 757-8138 fax (925) 778-2168 Resident of Antioch since 1935 Education: Attended Antioch Schools, Modesto Junior College, Eastern Contra Costa Junior College (now Diablo Valley Community College) and San Jose State; U. S. Army - with the 1" Infantry Division in Germany during Korean War. Married to Martha V. Parsons Father of two daughters, Nancy Basista and Sue Parsons, grandfather to 5 grandchildren, Zach attends Los Medanos Community College, and Breyena, Josh and Taylor attending Antioch High School, and Brittany attending Belshaw School, all in Antioch. Employment - E. I. DuPont Company 40 years, last job title Senior Buyer—Western Region -Retired Past Community Service • Antioch Little League coach - 9 years • Antioch Little League President -1972 • Antioch Planning Commission - 5 years • Antioch Planning Commission Chairperson - 1971-1972 • Antioch City Council, Member- 1972-1976 • City of Antioch, Mayor- 1973-1974 • Initiated request to Antioch City Council to create the Antioch Police Commission -Accepted • Antioch Police Commission Served as 1St Chair • Requested Antioch City Council rename Paso Corte Road to James Donlon Boulevard in honor of former mayor- Council accepted request. • Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors • Antioch Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of Year 1976-1977 • Antioch Chamber of Commerce, President 1978-1979 • 4 times Chair of Tri Delta Transit (Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority), Board of Directors Current Community Service/involvement • Tri Delta Transit (Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority), Board of Directors—27 years, Current Vice Chair— Chair, July 1, 2007 • Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Member • Holy Rosary Harvest Faire Committee - Co-Chair Ticket Sales • St. Vincent de Paul Society - Core Group Member • Past Distinguished Lt. Governor- Division 26, CalNevHa District of Kiwanis International • Past President, Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch • 23rd Agricultural District (Contra Costa County Fair), Board of Directors • Antioch Historical Society - Charter Member • Member, Antioch Senior Citizens • Member, Antioch Sister City Organization • Member, BPOE#1474, Pittsburg • Member, Lake Alhambra Property Owners Association • Member, Order of Sons of Italy - C. Colombo Lodge#1315 • Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 6435 • Delta Science Center, Board of Directors November 25, 2006 Honorable Federal Glover Supervisor, District Five Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 315 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Dear Supervisor Glover: I am responding to our recent discussion regarding my possible reappointment to the Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board of Directors (Tri Delta Transit). _ I am interested, Federal, in continuing to serve as your representative and I am requesting_ reappointment to the Tri Delta Transit Board of Directors. I am currently serving as Vice- Chair, and if I continue to serve on the Board would become Chair of the Board on July 1, 2007. I have always worked hard to improve the District, and some areas that are future priorities are: 1. Fuel (Clean Diesel vs. CNG or others) 2. Inter-Agency Trips 3. Expanding Commutes Service 4. HOV Lanes to &from BART 5. Assuming responsibility for present BART Park& Ride lots in East County I would like to assist in making these important decisions. Federal, thank you for permitting me to serve along with Mary Erbez, and I am looking forward to continuing as a member of the Tri Delta Transit Board of Directors. Respectfull , W� Barney arsons 99 Wet Lake Drive Antio , CA 94509 925 57-8138 CONTRA: COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS; COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM (Application Form Must Be Typed or Hand-Printed) NAME OF ADVISORY BOARD APPLYING FOR: � /� i lJi > ' Applicant's Name: Home Address: 1719 W49iCE�6AIW eM Home Phone:(715 J) 7�7 D?14-2 Business Address: #/ Cry ?Ky©9 Work Phone: Signature: Date: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND INTERESTS: Education/Background: 7 JO Occupation (student, for-pay work, not-for-pay work, retiree or similar): yX �- �� . Community Activities: Special Interests: 4-7f��'11 INFORMATION: 1. Mail completed application to: Supervisor Federal D. Glover,'Attn: Lynn Reichard, 315 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file an Annual Conflict of Interest Statement. 3. Meetings of some advisory bodies may be held in Martinez, or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 4. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day, generally once or twice a month. 5. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring an additional commitment of time. • rrna A. H:rnand�.z.c an�l�catio�tn,�'ont�zt��agQ #2� PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND INTERESTS EducationBackgro und: 1. Los Medanos College, 1980/81, Humanistics Studies (no degree involved) 2. Pittsburg Senior High School, 1963 - 1966; 1966 Graduate. a. Girl's Glee Club Member. Occupation : Vol teezTaxpayers' Advocate/Consultant, Tax-Fighter, Political Activist/Housewife Community Activities: (mostly VOLUNTEER activities ) 1999 thru present- Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board(Tri Delta Transit) Alternate Board Member. 1996thru 1998 - Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board Member(Tri Delta Transit). 1996 thru 1998 - Antioch City Council Member(elected)/Antioch Redevelopment Agency Board Member (elected). 1996 thru present-Advisor/Counselor to Antioch's School Board Member Francine Hand. 1996 thru 1998 - Antioch City Council's representative To Senior Citizens Committee. 1996.-4th of July Celebration&Fundraising Committee Member, of Antioch, Ca. 1987 thru 1996 - State Licensed Foster Parent, & State Licensed Foster Home Operator. 1987 thru present- Senior Citizens' Representative,with Citizens For Democracy organization of Antioch, Ca. 1995 thru 1996 - Spokesperson for Citizens For Democracy organization. 1979 thru the present-Voter Registration drives (within the County). 1993 thru 1998 -The Salvation Army Donations Drives/Celebrity Bell Ringer Events (Xmas seasons). 1995 thru 1996 -Fought against the illegal 1995 Utility Users'Tax imposed by the Council, and for full refunds. 1995 -Antioch Recall Petition successful signatures drives (Rimbault& Payton). a. Worked with Citizens Against Needless Taxes, "Taxed Enough", Citizens For Democracy and various non-member citizens. (Recall Election was set for 3 /26 /96). 1995 thru 1997 - Solved the Antioch Landscaping& Lighting District Assessments' funding problems, for all Districts & Zones. 1994& 1995 - Pushed for P.O.S.T.to come in and review the Police Dept. operations, manpower, needs, etc. 1994 -Fought the Measure "E" Antioch 3%Utility Users' Tax, for the General Fund. a. Worked with "Taxed Enough" Committee, Citizens for Democracy & non-member citizens in its overwhelming defeat And, Consultant on oppositions' ballot statement language. 1993/94- Fought against the unfair and phony Antioch L & L Assessments Equalization Measure, defeated it. a. Consultant on oppositions' ballot statement language. 1992 thru present-Fought against the Hickmont/Cannery Cove Project, toxics and questionable loans by ADA. 1992 thru present- Fought to preserve from development Rodgers Point, and to keep it "public& accessible". 1991 thru 1992 -Fought the unfair and inequal District 2A Landscaping & Lighting District creation and assessments. late 1980s - Fought against the GWF Coke-burning power plants in Antioch/East County. 1988 thru 1990 -Fought the Ferryboat "San Diego" Project and questionable loan guarantees by ADA/City. 1988 -Fought the Antioch Airport "Air Rights" $2.5 million purchase/deal. 1987 - One of the Co Founders of Antioch's "Citizens For Democracy" organization. 1986 - Campaign Rep.in East County for County District Attorney Candidate Gary T. Yancey. (he was elected). Mid 1980s -Homeowners &Taxpayers Assn. Member, on Sports Complex Utility Tax Measure opposition. Mid 1980s thru the present -various issues and concerns regarding Redevelopment Projects and costs. 1Vnr1nLLA—Hc'3'=.cLz! �atwmfoLm coi_itit?ued,P-agEa0 1979 & 1980 - Pittsburg P.D. vs Antioch P.D. Charity Pig Bowls(community events and fundraiser to benefit ; Alternatives For Youth,East County Rape Crisis Center, REACH Project, Pittsburg POA, and Antioch POA). 1970s- In-Home Care Provider for the Elderly in East County,via Social Services. 1980 thru the present- Attendee and participant at various Antioch City Council meetings. 1979 thru the present-Volunteer&/or Contributor to various charitable endeavors ; Friends of the Antioch Li- brary,Thanksgiving&Xmas Food Baskets,Foods&Toy drives, clothing drives, etc., for the needy(to include the Homeless). Special Interests: Problem solving, Senior Citizens'concerns and issues,environmental issues,taxes and assessments issues,camping, fishing, hiking, travel, cooking, food tasting, billiards/pool, swimming, gold panning, music collecting, collect music boxes, rock collecting, roller skating, bicycling, and singing. My professional/working career: 1999 thru present-Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board(Tri Delta Transit)Alternate Board Member 1996 thru 1998 - Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Board Member(Tri Delta Transit) 1996 thru 1998 -Antioch City Council Member(elected) 1996 thru 1998 -Antioch Redevelopment Agency Board Member(elected) Dec. 1992 thru Dec. 1995 -Assistant(volunteer)to former Antioch City Council Member Ralph A. Hernandez. Antioch, Ca. 1979 thru 1981 -Employment& Training Specialist, Public Service Employee (PSE), Job Developer, Intake Referral Counselor, Outreach Counselor. All County Resource Center,Pittsburg, Ca.,&Martinez, Ca., Offices. 1970s-In Home Care Provider(yDlunteer in Seniors' Care), via Pittsburg; Ca., Offices of Social Services. Late 1970s thru early 1980s- Cosmetics Distributor, with Ex-Celsis Cosmetics. 1967 thru 1969 -Nurse's Aide, at Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital, Pleasant Hill, Ca. Nurse's Aide, at Oak Grove Convalescent Hospital, Pleasant Hill, Ca. 1956 thru 1965 - Assistant Manager/Clerk/Cashier, at Bruno's Fish& Poultry Market (family-owned business) in Pittsburg, Ca.