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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND AS THE
GOVERNING BODY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, CHIEF ENGINEER
DATE: April 17, 1990
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Study Enhancements to
Walnut Creek Channel
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
ADOPT the attached Resolution of Intention to Study Enhancements to the Walnut Creek Channel;
APPOINT Supervisor McPeak to serve on Steering Committee; and DIRECT Flood Control District staff
to lead the Study effort and to request the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay closure of the Walnut
Creek Channel Project
II. Financial Impact:
The cost to Flood Control Zone 3B to conduct the study and prepare the Study report is estimated to
be $10,000.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District have co-operated to provide major flood control improvements to the Walnut
Creek Channel from its outlet at Suisun Bay upstream to Rudgear Road in the City of Walnut Creek.
An opportunity exists to utilize the Walnut Creek Channel right of way for recreation purposes, or other
enhancements, with the Corps of Engineers sharing the development costs. The Study which will be
a joint effort between Contra Costa County, the Flood Control District, the Cities of Walnut Creek,
Pleasant Hill, Concord and the East Bay Regional Park District, will identify possible enhancements,
their costs and all possible sources of funding.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON APR 17 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER _
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
_ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT_ )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: i hereby c,!rtify that tr,;.; .s a rrue- and correct copy of
an action takcn ari `.nis',d on the minuteb of the
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c:WCStdy.BO ATTESTED: MI ` 1990
a:WcStdy.b0Public Works (FCE) PHIL BATuriLLOA,C:ierk of the 1"oard
Orig. Div:
of Supervisors and county Administrator
cc: County Administration
County Counsel .Deputy
Chief Engineer
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,,CALIFORNIA
AND AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Adopted this resolution on April 17, 1990, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPealc, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 90/223
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention to Study Enhancements to Walnut Creek
Channel
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has completed major projects
along Walnut Creek channel and its major tributaries to provide flood protection to the
unincorporated area of Contra Costa County as well as the incorporated Cities of.
Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek,
WHEREAS, the rights-of-way for these channels are controlled by the Contra Costa
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and can be made available for
other uses compatible with the primary flood control purpose,
WHEREAS, it is desired to enhance these channels in order to improve the community's
quality of life, and
WHEREAS, there exists a possibility of 50 percent funding through the United States
Army Corps of Engineers to incorporate such enhancements.
It is hereby RESOLVED that:
1) The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District staff shall
be requested to lead and co-ordinate an effort to identify and implement
modifications to the Walnut Creek channel to enhance its recreational use,
2) Modifications which would enhance other aspects of the Creek, such as restoration
of a riparian habitat shall also be identified,
3) Connections to established trails shall be given consideration,
4) All potential funding sources in addition to the cost share arrangement offered by
the Corps of Engineers shall be identified,
5) A Steering Committee consisting of one representative from each participating
public agency shall be established, and
6) The Contra Costa County Flood Control District staff shall prepare a written report
summarizing their efforts no later than three months following the date of adoption
of this resolution.
I hereby certify that ttls is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Orig. Dept: Public Works (FCE) Board of supeI on the date shown.
cc: County Administrator ATTESTEa 17 1990
County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR,clerk of the 0oard
Of&gwvlem and County Administnakw
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RESOLUTION NO. 90/ 223