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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03081994 - 94-153 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on March 8, 1994,by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Smith, .Bishop, Torlakson and Powers NOES: None ABSENT. Supervisor McPeak SUBJECT: The Creation of the Knightsen RESOLUTION NO: 94/153 Town Advisory Council On the recommendation of Supervisor Tom Torlakson,it is hereby RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that: 1. Creation of the Kniahtsen Town Advisory Council Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 31010 of the California Government Code, the Knightsen Town Advisory Council is hereby created. 2. Membership The Council shall consist of five (5)members who shall be residents of the Knightsen community(as described in Item 3 below). The initial body of Council members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County upon the recommen- dation of the District V Supervisor. 3. Knightsen Community The Knightsen Community is that area contained within the boundaries indicated on the attached map (Exhibit A). 4. Term of Office For the initial council the Board shall,by lot,select three (3)members who shall serve an initial term of four (4)years and two (2)members who shall serve an initial term of three�3)years. Upon completion of initial terms, subsequent council members shall serve our (4)year (staggered) terms. 5. Council Duties and Powers The Council shall advise the Board of Supervisors on land use and planning matters af- fecting the community of Knightsen and may represent the Knightsen community before the Board of Supervisors, the East County Regional Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator on such issues as land use,planning and zoning. The Council may also represent the Knightsen Community before the Local Agency Formation Commis- sion on proposed boundary changes affecting the community. The Council may advise the Board on services which are or may be provided to the Knightsen Community by Contra Costa County or other local governmental agencies. Such services include,but are not limited to,public health,safety,welfare,public works, and planning. The Council may also provide input and reports to the Board of Super- visors, County Staff or any County hearing body on issues of concern to the Knightsen community. It is understood that Council members serve in an advisory capacity only and that the Board of Supervisors is the final decision making authority with respect to issues con- cerning the Knightsen Community. The Council will not attempt to represent a County position to any outside agency and will make clear to any such agency its position of service as an advisory body only. 5, Compensation Council members will serve without compensation of any kind. Contra Costa County will not provide funding for the payment of meeting stipends or any expenses incurred by the Council. (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 94/153 Creation of Knightsen Town Advisory Council' March 8, 1994 Page TWO 7. Staff and Financial Support A. Contra Costa County shall provide no ongoing professional or clerical staff support to the Knightsen Town Advisory Council,nor will the County provide any funding for the Council's operating costs. B. County staff will provide the Council in a timely manner with information and reports on planning matters (proposed General Plan and zoning changes,land use permits,variance and subdivision applications,etc.),transportation issues or projects,or any such matters which take place in, or will have an..effect on, the Knightsen Community. LAFCO staff will notify the Council of any boundary or sphere changes which may effect the Knightsen community. 8. Council Operation Within the parameters of this resolution,the Knightsen Town Advisory Council may organize itself and operate as it determines, but shall hold regular meetings at least monthly at an established time and location. Any such meeting may be adjourned to the next regular monthly meeting if there is no business to be transacted at that time. The Councils meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act (Government Code Sectons 54950 ff), including the posting of meeting agendas. The Council will adopt bylaws and will provide a copy of said bylaws to the office of the District V Supervisor. 9. ''Council Establishment Not Subject to Vote The issue of the establishment of the Knightsen Town Advisory Council shall not be an election item submitted to the voters of the Knightsen Community. 10. Future Elections The community has requested an appointed Council at this time. However, the Community intends to transition to an elected body at such time as funds for an election become available. Any costs incurred as a result of such an election will be the responsibility of the Knightsen Community and will not be borne by Contra Costa County. 11. Dissolution of Council The provisions of this resolution shall be of no further force and effect after June 1, 1998 and the Council will be dissolved on that date unless the Board of Supervisors has taken action to extend the Council's existence. 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; rch 8. 1994 PHIL BATCHELOR Clerk of the Board of SuperAwra and d6unty Administrator ey..... y .Deputy cc: Community Development County Administrator County Auditor Controller County Counsel Public Works Director Assessor LAFCO County Clerk - Elections RESOLUTION NO. 94/153