HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04261988 - 88.22 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 26, 1988 by the following vote:
AYES: Suoervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson and Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT:
(Approving the Wildfire)
(Management Plan for) RESOLUTION 88/220
(Mt. Diablo State Park)
WHEREAS, on September 22, 1987 , the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County passed resolutions nos. 87/556 and 87/556A on
the subject of the future of cattle grazing in Mount Diablo State
Park; and
WHEREAS, the Board therein expressed its support for the
continuation of a project interpreting cattle ranching for the
enjoyment and education of park visitors, and expressed its
concern over the need to protect adjoining private property from
the spread of wildfire originating in the park; and
WHEREAS, the Board also recognizes the need, which has been
expressed by many members of the public, to protect the park' s
natural resources from undesirable impacts that grazing can
bring, including alterations in the ecology of plant communities,
damage to recreational trails, and degradation of streams, ponds,
and springs; and
WHEREAS, ' the California Department of Parks and Recreation
and the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection staff
have prepared a Wildfire Management Plan for Mt. Diablo State
Park with the participation of local fire protection districts
staffs; and
WHEREAS, that Wildfire Management plan will be referenced
within a new General Plan Mt. Diablo State Park which is being
prepared to protect natural resources of the park for future
public enjoyment and for the enhancement of its natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, Mount Diablo State Park is one of California' s most
outstanding natural areas, and an irreplaceable recreational and
educational resource serving an ever-increasing number of
visitors from the county, the state, and throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that it is the proper province
of the California Department of Parks and Recreation to manage
state. parks to preserve their outstanding natural, scenic, and
cultural values, their indigenous fauna and flora, and their
native environmental complexes, for present and future
generations; and `
RESOLUTION NO. 88/220
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors approves the Wildfire Management Plan dated
December, 1987 and authorizes the fire chiefs of the Contra
Costa, Eastern Diablo, and Tassajara Fire Protection Districts to
sign the plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fire chiefs are authorized
to work with the State to keep the plan up to date and to concur
in modifications as they deem appropriate and where 'State Park
additions make that necessary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County commends the staff of
the California Department of Parks and Recreation for their
continuing efforts to prepare a general plan for Mount Diablo
State Park sensitive to the diverse interests and concerns
expressed by various segments of the public and governmental
agencies. In particular, the Board supports efforts to achieve
an appropriate balance between the use of a portion of Mt. Diablo
State Park as part of a demonstration ranch project with the
protection of sensitive lands and resources from the impacts
caused by cattle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County endorses efforts by
the State to enhance and protect the natural and cultural
resources of the mountain, while limiting commercial exploitation
as specified in Section 5001.65 of the Public Resources Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution will supersede
resolution nos. 87/556 and 87/556A.
i t1*Preby certity that this is a true and correct copy aim
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
"Oard of Supe;Visors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: �
PHii. BATCH L0R, Cierk ., the t3uard
Of Supervisors and County Administrator
By
-- . Deputy
Orig. Dept: Community Development
cc: County Administrator' s Office
State Parks and Recreation
Save Mt. Diablo
Tassajara, Eastern Diablo
Contra Costa Fire Protection Districts
JWC2/jb/WF88220.res
RESOLUTION NO. 88/220