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Introductions |
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See the attached sign-in sheet and "Attendees" section above. |
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Attachments: |
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10-9-14 TWIC Sign In Sheet.pdf
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Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda. Speakers may be limited to three minutes. |
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Susan JunFish (Parents for a Safer Environment) read a letter (attached) from Matt Valdin (M.S. Environmental Consultant) regarding pesticide use trends and provided an handout on the same.
Shirley Shelangoski (Parents for a Safer Environment) provided comment regarding pesticide use and provided written comments (attached).
The Committee directed staff to route the comments and written material to the County Agricultural Commissioner and Integrated Pest Management Coordinator who are to prepare a response to TWIC with a copy to the Parents for a Safer Environment representatives. |
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Administrative Items. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) |
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No administrative items were discussed. |
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Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the August 7, 2014 Committee meeting with any necessary corrections.
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The Record of Action for the August 7, 2014 Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee meeting was approved unanimously. |
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Attachments: |
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Aug 7 2014 TWIC Meeting Record.pdf
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The County Stormwater Manager recommends:
- Continue to reduce trash rates in the five trash-challenged communities by maintaining on-land cleanups using a contractor.
- Reevaluate whether rural communities and rural roads should be included in the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) trash reduction requirements.
- Transition from using a contractor to using local labor forces to conduct on-land cleanups, especially in residential neighborhoods. Research alternative sources of labor for cleanups on County roads.
- Continue to evaluate the feasibility of installing larger trash capture devices in trash-challenged communities for which drainage inlet trash capture devices are not feasible.
- Implement a coordinated program to ensure every residence, apartment complex, and business has the right size and frequency of garbage service to reduce trash bin overfill.
- Double the frequency of street sweeping in high and moderate trash rate commercial areas.
- Expand the number of communities where trash reduction efforts are implemented — Pacheco and Crockett are next likely communities.
- Expand the “Adopt-A-Road” program and plan for transition of key staff, if needed.
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The Committee received the report, approved staff recommendations, and further directed staff to secure time for a Short Discussion item at the full Board of Supervisors, work with CCTV to record and rebroadcast the presentation, and continue to consult with other agencies to identify options for volunteer/community service assistance. |
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RECEIVE report regarding the Replacement of High Pressure Sodium Vapor Street Lights with Light Emitting Diode (LED) Energy Efficient Lights and take action as appropriate.
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The Committee received the report and authorized staff to bring the request for approximately $400,000 in CSA L-100 funds for the installation of LED lights by PG&E to the full Board of Supervisors. |
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Attachments: |
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Attachment
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CONSIDER Report on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate including CONSIDERATION of specific recommendations in the report above.
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The Committee received the report and directed staff to coordinate with the new Agricultural Commissioner on school siting issues, and with CCTA staff on the upcoming visit from our federal legislative advocate. |
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Attachments: |
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BOStoCCTAre2014CTP_Draft_2
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Bill Proposal CC CountySchoolZone8-8-14.pdf
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Leg Report As of Sept 29-2014
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Positions on Legislation of Interest - 2014.pdf
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SB_1151_Veto_Message.pdf
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2014 Federal Legislative Platform
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2014 State Legislative Platform
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RECEIVE update on Pedestrian-Rail Safety issues and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
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The Committee received the report and directed staff to pursue the Operation Lifesaver Grant in 2016, continue to pursue other grants including technology and suicide prevention programs, coordinate with CCTV to broadcast outreach, and approach refineries for assistance with funding (nexus = increase in rail transport). |
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Attachments: |
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Attachment A - 2014 Operation Lifesaver Transit Safety Grant Guidelines
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Attachment B - Public Schools Near Railroad Tracks
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Adjourn to the next scheduled TWIC meeting on November 6, 2014. |