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1 .62 thru 1.64, and 1.66
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 7,1995, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE
Item No.
1.62 LETTER dated January 18, 1995, from B. Morgan, Chairman, Contra Costa County Farm
Bureau, 5554 Clayton Road, Concord 94521, requesting that the Board not adopt the
proposed private rural road design standards.
"REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
1.63 LETTER dated January 24, 1995, from Rev. Curtis A. Timmons, Chair, Human Relations
Commission,2425 Bisso Lane, Suite 120-A, Concord 94520,requesting provision of office
equipment/supplies and compensation for travel expenses.
"REFERRED TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
1.64 LETTER dated January 25, 1995, from Edith Valle-Riestra, 140 Cora Court, Walnut Creek
94596, suggesting that the County consider installing a three minute light alarm at the
speaker stand in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
"REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
1.66 LETTER dated January 27, 1995, from D. Contreras, District Manager, Mt. View Sanitary
District,P. O. Box 2757,Martinez, inviting the Board to the dedication of the District's new
filtration ultraviolet disinfection system on February 25, 1995, in Martinez.
"ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED.. :PALM S:. 4 7 • 10L45
PHIL BATCHELOR, CRT of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy
CC : Correspondent
Public Works Director
Budget Committee
General Services Director
From MULTI-CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSN. 510-753-1830 Jan.24. 1995 11:28 PM P01
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CONTRA - COSTA COUN'T'Y
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
2425-Bisso Lane, Suite 120-A, Concord, California 94553
( 510 ) 646-5322
SIGNATURE: J •
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
651-PINE STREET STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553
JANUARY 24, 1995
.ATTENTION: THE HONORABLE SUPERVISOR GAYLE BISHOP, CHAIRPERSON
AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEAR SUPERVISORS,
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION NOW HAVE
FOR THE IST TIME IN YEARS ALL TWENTY COMMISSION SEATS FILLED.
THE COMMISSION IS VERY FORTUNATE TO CONSIST OF ( 20) DEDICATED
PROFESSIONALS FROM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS ALONG WITH
THE TWO YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS.
YOU ARE AWARE THAT THE COMMISSION PRESENTLY IS UNSTAFFED AND
UNFUNDED. HOWEVER, YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE CONCORD OFFICE
IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES THAT NORMALLY IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY CARRY OUT THE
DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
THE BOARD IS REQUESTED TO CONSIDER PROVIDING THE COMMISSION
OFFICE A COMPUTER WITH AN INTERNAL FAX AND PRINTER. WE ALSO
REQUEST SEVERAL BOXES OF PAPER STOCK, ENVELOPIES AND PERSONAL
BUSINESS CARDS FOR EACH COMMISSIONER. THE COMMISSION CHAIR,
VICE-CHAIRS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS OFTEN USE THEIR PERSONAL FUNDS
TO PURCHASE STAMPS AND SUPPLIES FOR SENDING OUT COMMITTEE MAIL.
FOR THIS REASON WE ASK THAT THE COMMISSION BE PROVIDED A POSTAGE
METER.
IT IS VERY MUCH IN THE INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY THAT WE HAVE AND MAINTAIN A WELL ORGANIZED AND WELL
SUPPORTED COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION IS
ASKING THE BOARD TO RECONSIDER ITS FUNDING OR AT A MINIMUM SUPPLY
THE NEEDED OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
MOST COMMISSIONERS ATTEND A MINIMUM OF FOUR MONTHLY MEETINGS.
THESE COMMISSIONERS REGULARLY TRAVEL ON COMMISSION BUSINESS TO
COMMUNITIES WITHIN ALL FIVE COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS.
PRESENTLY THEY ARE NOT REFUNDED FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES. MANY OTHER
COUNTY COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ARE "APPROPRIATELY"
REFUNDED FOR NECESSARY TRAVEL EXPENSES, MEALS, BABYSITTING AND IN
SOME CASES COMPENSATION FOR ATTENDING MEETINGS. THE COUNTY HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION IS DESI7RVING OF THIS SAME COURTESY, BUT IS
SEEKING ONLY THAT WHICH HELPS TO PERFORM THEIR DUTY AS SWORN
COMMISSIONERS.
WE ASK THE BOARD TO PLEASE EMPOWER THE COMMISSION TO EFFECTIVELY
DO ITS JOB.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND KIND CONSIDERATION.