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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 10, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: violations occurring at Quimby Island relative to the
disposition of debris/waste into the Delta
Chair Fanden advised that former State Senator John Nejedly
wishes to apprise the Board of a situation occurring at Quimby Island
in the Delta, and that he believes it to be of an urgent nature. The
Board members unanimously agreed to the urgent nature of the matter
and agreed to hear Senator Nejedly and to take appropriate action.
Senator Nejedly advised that there was illegal activity
occurring on Quimby Island relative to the disposition of debris/waste
material into the waterways. He urged that the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers and the State Department of Fish and Game become involved.
Senator Nejedly advised that he had made a video tape of the
incident and would like the opportunity to have the Board view the
tape. The Board requested staff to "procure the proper equipment and
advised Senator Nejedly that they would view the tape just before
recessing at noon.
Board members discussed the matter in some detail.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the Director of Community
Development is REQUESTED to prepare a report for the Board on April
17, 1990 on the violations occurring at Quimby Island relative to the
disposition of debris and waste into the Delta.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that representatives from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Fish and Game be
invited to attend the April 17, 1990 Board meeting.
. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the matter is REFERRED to the
District Attorney for investigation and possible prosecution.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the County Fish and Wildlife
Study Committee is REQUESTED to continue to monitor this matter.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the matter is REFERRED to the
Board's Water Committee for continued monitoring.
Just before the noon recess, Senator Nejedly narrated the
film, and discussed the matter further with the Board.
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