HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02081994 - 1.15 TO: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AS THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, CHIEF ENGINEER
DATE: February 8, 1994
SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE DECEMBER 7, 1993, REFERRAL REGARDING THE ENDORSEMENT
OF A FISH LADDER IN THE WALNUT CREEK CHANNEL
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
ACCEPT this report on the December 7, 1993, referral from the Board.
Reaffirm the Boards support for the construction of a fish ladder at Walnut Creek Channel Drop No.
1 as proposed by Kevin Bacon, President, Center for Natural Resources Development.
II. Financiallmpact:
None.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
On August 6, 1991, the Board endorsed the construction of a fish ladder at Walnut Creek Drop
Structure No. 1 to facilitate the spawning of steelhead trout and king salmon. The project was also
referred to the Fish and Wildlife Committee for consideration and received their wholehearted
support.
The Board received a Fetter dated November 10, 1993, from Kevin Bacon, President, Center for
Natural Resources Development, requesting endorsement and authorization of the Board of
Supervisors for the construction of the fish ladder designated for Walnut Creek Drop Structure No.
1.
Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE:.
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON FEB 8 — 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy yf
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisoyrs oon the date shown.
ATTESTED: F E L4 ni — 1994 .
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
VOof Supervisors and County Administrator
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REPORT REGARDING ENDORSEMENT OF FISH LADDER, WALNUT CREEK CHANNEL
February 8, 1994
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Endorsement is only recommended at this time. Project approval should only occur after the applicant has
submitted the following: plans showing how the facility will be integrated into the existing structure, approval
from the Sacramento District Corps of Engineers and proof that adequate funding to construct the project
has been obtained.