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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-565 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on Decemher 12,E by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, DeSaulnier and Gerber NOES: None ABSENT: District V Seat Is Vacant ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO.: 2000/565 SUBJECT: CO-SPONSORING AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA. WHEREAS, a Resource Conversation and Development program promotes the conservation of natural resources and supports land uses that contribute to a strong local economy; and WHEREAS,The United States Department of Agriculture,by authority of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 and through the local Natural Resources Conservation Service office, gives technical and financial help to local groups in the conservation and development of natural resources in their area and assists project sponsors who are seeking funds and services from other Federal agencies and from State and local sources; and WHEREAS, Resource Conservation and Development projects are sponsored by local groups such as county boards of supervisors, cities,resource conservation districts and other special purpose districts; and WHEREAS, The San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Council proposes to represent a geographical area that includes Contra Costa County, Alameda County, and San Mateo County; and WHEREAS, The San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Council proposes to promote conservation of our natural resources and agriculture through partnerships, stewardship, watershed management, networking, and education; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will co- sponsor an application to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture,under the terms of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, for assistance in planning and carrying out a program of action to be known as the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area, I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of RMA:mw G:\(JkpDatalAdmin\Mitch\bo\2W0\ Supervisors on the date shown. RC&DA CO-SPONSORSHIP RESOLUTION.doe OrIgInator: Public Works(ADMIN) Contact: Mitch Avalon(313-2203) ATTESTED: I)arpnber 12, 2000) cc: P.Batchelor,County Administrator D.Barry,Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and County Administrator Natural Resources Conservation Service By AA, Deputy _-I TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: TRANSPORTATION, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2000 SUBJECT: APPROVE SPONSORSHIP OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA 1 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND ANb.lUSTIFICATION RgcommCoedAction: APPROVE sponsorship of an application to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for the San Francisco Bay Resource and Conservation Development Area and ADOPT the attached resolution. (2000/565) II. FinandalJwva None, other' than some staff time involved in attending coordinating meetings of the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Council. Continued on Attachment:X SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER ! SIGNATURE(S): !f ACTION OF BOARD ON 12/12/2000 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED 2L_OTHER—X— IT IS FURTHER ORDERED BY THE BOARD that the Internal Operations Corllmittee process is DIRECTED to be used for the selection of the County representative. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS dx_ UNANIMOUS(ABSENT * _} I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy AYES: NOES: of an action taken and entered on the minutes of ABSENT: ABSTAIN: the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. District V Seat IS vacant � RMA:mw 0:tt'^iipDat"dmin\Mitchlba',20001RC&DA SPONSORSHIP APPROVAL.BO.doc Orl&.Dly: Public Works(Admin Svcs.) {+y Contact: Mitch Avalon(313-2203) ATTESTED: ce, P.Batchelor,County Administrator PHIL. BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of D.Barry,Community Development l.Kopchik,Community Development Supervisors and County Administrator Contra Costa Resource Conservation District $552 Clayton Road,Concord,CA 44521 Natural Resources Conservation Service 5552 Clayton Read,Concord,CA 44521 By ° , Deputy SUBJECT: APPROVE SPONSORSHIP OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2000 PAGE 2 111. Reasons for Recommendations ground: BACKGROUND The Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency in the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District provide several beneficial services for the citizens of Contra Costa County. They assist landowners in soil conservation techniques and provide assistance in watershed planning activities and other natural resource issues for the citizens of the County. In 1962, Congress passed the Food and Agriculture Act, which allowed the United States Department of Agriculture to form Resource Conservation and Development Areas throughout the country. There are currently seven formed Resource Conservation and Development Areas (RC&DA) in California that cover 26 counties. The local Natural Resources Conservation Service and Resource Conservation District are proposing to form the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area. This local RC&DA will include Contra Costa County, Alameda County and San Mateo County. San Mateo County is currently considering being a sponsor. Alameda County has already approved being a sponsor. Santa Clara County is not included, since they are already part of the Central Coast RC&DA. In the North Bay area, Marin, Sonoma and Napa are looking to form a separate RC&DA. BENEFITS There is no financial impact to the County. The advantages include providing a forum for coordination on a multi-County regional basis, better comprehensive planning and enhanced grant application efforts to resolve natural resource issues. Many natural resources do not stop at County boundaries. Watersheds, for example, often cross County lines as do other natural resources such as forestlands, agricultural lands and grasslands. The RC&DA will allow a more coordinated effort for common issues, such as the agricultural/urban interface and watershed planning. A recent example of the potential benefits of an RC&DA was a coordinated equine project with Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma, Marin, and San Mateo County on the management of horse boarding facilities. A demonstration site in Contra Costa County was developed at the Western Trail Ride Adventures horse boarding facility on Castle Rock Road. This demonstration site showed how to resolve watershed pollution issues often associated with horse boarding facilities. The program also included outreach,workshops,and meetings with all horse clubs and other horse owner groups and associations. Cost savings were realized by preparing outreach materials and developing a program for all five counties. The RC&DA is a grassroots type of program that is driven by local interests. The RC&DA structure includes a council of twelve to fifteen people to coordinate the various grant applications and programs the RC&DA becomes involved in. The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides staff support for the RC&DA council. This staff support is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture and requires no local cost sharing from the County. By being a sponsor of the application for the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area, the County becomes a member of the Council and can participate in identifying projects and project priorities. SUBJECT: APPROVE SPONSORSHIP OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2000 PAGE 3 POTENTIAL PROJECTS On November 8, 2000, an application for the San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area was filed with the United States Department of Agriculture by the local Resource Conservation Districts in Contra Costa County,Alameda County and San Mateo County. This is the first step in obtaining status for the Resource Conservation and Development Area from the United States Department of Agriculture, which would provide funding for the staff support and the formation of the Resource Conservation and Development Area Council. The primary focus for next year's projects would be Phase 11 of the successful multi-County Equine Project. The second phase includes completion of a management manual, "Horse Keeping-A Guide to Land Management for Clean Water,"designed for managers of Horse Boarding facilities. They will also seek funding for a market study on manure from Horse Boarding facilities. Future potential RC&DA projects are outlined in the Resource Conservation and Development Area application,which is attached. Future projects listed in the application are presented in five broad categories: ■ Watershed and Water Quality Projects a Sustainable Agriculture ■ Rural/Urban/Wild Land Interface Issues ■ Community Development ■ Outreach and Education Sponsorship of the application for the Resource Conservation and Development Area will allow the County to add additional projects to the list and/or prioritize any proposed project that the Resource Conservation and Development Area will be working on in the future. When the Resource Conservation and Development Area is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, staff will bring a more detailed list back to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure subcommittee for consideration and input. At that time county staff involed with the Resource Conservation and Development Area can be determined depending on the project Board chooses to focus on. IV. Consequenges.of Negative Action: The San Francisco Bay Resource Conservation and Development Area would not be approved jointly with Alameda and San Mateo County.