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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04061999 - C35-C39 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COIJTITY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of Declaring April 23, 1999 As Pony Express .Day in Contra Costa i RESOLUTION NO. 99176 County ) WHEREAS, The Pony Express would ride through Pacheco 20 times during the 1860- 1861 period, due to the Sacramento River Steamer having already left for San Francisco by the time the Pony Express mail arrived in Sacramento from the East, and WHEREAS, Exactly 139 years ago on April 23, 1860 a tittle after 7.4.5 A.M. Thomas Bedford the first Pony Express rider through this area stopped at this site known as "Woodford's Hotel;"and WHEREAS, This was the first overland trip on horseback by the Pony Express between Sacramento and San Francisco; and WHEREAS, The Pony Express trait association and Joe Nardone are being recognized for their efforts and gifts to the County of Contra Costa and the town of Pacheco of this historically accurate monument, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors .Declares April 23, 1999 as PonyFxpress Day in Contra Costa County, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON April 6, 1999, by a unanimous vote of the Board members present. Mark DeSaulnier r John Gio' Gayle B. Uilkema .Donna ber Joe Canciamilta I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date. Witness my hand and the Seat of the Board of Supervisors affixed this 6th day of April, 1999, PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator. By Deputy Clerk Introduced by Supervisor - Mark DeSaulnier, District IV • of IN SUPPORT OF PRESERVING THE RESOLU 11ON NO. 99/139 PACIFIC REFINING COMPANY WHARF, WHEREAS, the preservation of the Pacific Refining Company wharf, located off the Rodeo shoreline on San Pablo Bay, is preferential to its demolition, if issues of transfer of ownership and future use can be satisfactorily resolved., and WHEREAS, Senator Barbara Lee introduced a resolution(Senate Resolution No, 19) during the 1997- 98 regular session and adopted on September 8, 1997, establishing a Blue Ribbon Task Force for Mater Transit (Task Force), and WHEREAS, the Task Force was created to explore the feasibility of high speed ferry service in the Bay Area to address the issues of transportation problems and traffic congestion that threaten to diminish the region's economic vitality and overall quality of life, and the Task Force has called for public input on its recently completed Vision and Conceptual Design, Bay Area High-Speed Water Transit System for the 21,1 Century(February 1999), which it describes as "a bold new vision inviting public discussion and input," and WHEREAS, the Task Force has scheduled a public hearing to solicit input and comment on the report for Thursday, April 8, 1999, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in Oakland, and WHEREAS, a potential use of the wharf is as a transfer site for water transit, from smaller vessels serving communities located along San Pablo Bay and up into the Delta to larger, high speed vessels serving major destinations within the Bay Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors requests that the Task Force incorporate in its evaluation of water transit options to serve the residents of the Bay Area, the feasibility of utilizing the Pacific Refining Company wharf, PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 6th day of April, 1999. INTRODUCED B GA , L!LKEM A JO GIOIA District II sor District I Supervisor DONN BER MARK. DESAULNIER District ftffupervisor District IV Supervisor E CANT.LkMI .t.A istrict V Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered mato the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. By Depu Clerk IIT THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 991141 ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL 1999 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WHEREAS,THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, DONS won first in their league,the California Interscholastic Federation Division III Girls State Basketball Championships and, WHEREAS,THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, DONS won the first state tears title for its school in any sport and, WHEREAS,EACH ACALANES HIGH.SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM,DONS team member should be honored for their individual contribution and for their attitude of putting team performance above individual gain. Jessie Plache' Stephanie Daniel Hilary Andersen Lisa Ovadia Corrie Mizusawa Chelsea Duffaut F11"n Vi era Laura Fischer Lauren Murray Kate Daniel Megan Babcock Rachel Rosemeyer Head. Coach: Casey Rush Assistant Coach. Clay Kallarn,Jerry Galer NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby Donors and commends for.hers achievements and comrutxnent to excellence. :SASSED by vote of 6.e Board of Supervisors members present on t1iis 6th day of April, 1999. INTRODUCED BY: c YAYLE B. LKEMA MARK DESAULNI .,R Dis 'ct II Supervisor District IV Supervisor O N GIOI tEsr�rnct ANCIAMILLA �Dtrict I Supervisor V Supervisor t J DONNA C&BER District III Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and corr.ect copy of Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Cleric oftheBoard eputy Cleric IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 99/142 LYNN OLSON AS THE 1999 ORINDA CITI7EN OF THE YEAR WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON has been committed to serving the community through valuable contributions and involvement as twice elected to the Orinda Union School District Board as a trustee; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON has served for many years as a dedicated and tireless volunteer who has inspired other volunteers and has truly made a difference in the community by developing programs for Orinda's youth; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON has been instrumental as an active leader who established the first after school care program at Sleepy Hollow School; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON has served as a dedicated volunteer who supported and established the Orinda Tot Lot; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON is a strong supporter of the new Orinda library; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON created the Kindergym concept; and WHEREAS, LYNN OLSON is recognized as a dedicated and respected member of the Orinda community as a tireless volunteer who has inspired others and has truly made a difference in the community; NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor and commend PASSED by vote o�fythe Board of Supervisors members present on this 6th day of April, 1999. INTRODUCED B i s 8 eAYLth. UAKEMA JOHN GIOIA trict 11 , upervisor District I Supervisor DONNA MARK DeS'A ULNIER District III upervisor District IV Supervisor 4-raw J CCIAMILLA, "HAIR I}istrict V Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Hoard of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, By_ N Depu 'lerk The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County In the Matter of Resolution.No. 99/145 RECOGNIZING SHIRLEY KALINOWSKI UPON HER.RETIREMENT FROM CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Shirley Kalinowski retired at the end of March 1999 after twenty-five years of service to Contra Costa County as an employee of the Social Service Department; and WHEREAS,Ms. Kalinowski hewn her career as a Group Counselor and was promoted to positions as an Eligibility Worker I,Eligibility Worker II,Eligibility Work Specialist, an Eligibility Work Supervisor I and completed her career as a Division Manager in the Department; and WHEREAS, Ms.Kalinowski is recognized by her staff and colleagues as an inspirational and professional leader for her many contributions in the Social Service field. She teaches management and supervision classes at Los Medanos College and collaborated with the administrative staff to develop an on-site Coordinator for the CalWORKS program. She also developed the Job Retention component of the CalWORKS Service Delivery Flan; and WHEREAS,Ms. K.alinowski's career exemplifies Contra Costa County's focus on benefits and services to families in our community. She is well thought of and respected by her many friends in the Social Service Department for her expertise and ability to foster and nurture in others the development of creative and innovative ideas in delivering services to clients. She is a mentor and a friend, and she will be greatly missed. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the.Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, California,does hereby express sincere appreciation and thanks to Shirley Kalinowski on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County's Social Service Department in recognition of the loyal and dedicated service which she has contributed for the past twenty-five years. PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 6'day of April, 1999. Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors affixed on this 6th day of April, 1999. PHIL,BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator - ty tl Intr duced by; e s I seph Canciamilla,District V