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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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Sign-In Sheet from 3-6-14 TWIC Meeting
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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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*See Public Comments under Item 7: ACCEPT the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Activities Progress Report. |
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Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the February 12, 2014 Committee meeting.
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Approved with a correction to the spelling of Susan Junfish (Parents for a Safer Environment). |
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Attachments: |
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Feb2014 TWIC Meeting - Public Testimony
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TWIC Meeting Minutes 02-12-2014
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REVIEW, and REVISE as appropriate, the Committee mailing list.
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Approved with corrections to the names and mailing preferences for Supervisors and staff. |
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Attachments: |
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TWIC Mailing List 02-2014
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DECLARE the intention of the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee to recommend to the Board of Supervisors adoption of the Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Program (CRIPP) update for fiscal year 2013/2014 to 2019/2020.
FIX a public hearing date of April 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
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Approved the CRIPP for FY 2013/14 to FY 2019/2020 and directed staff to 1) bring the CRIPP to the Board of Supervisors and set a hearing for either April 1 or April 22, and 2) continue bringing the CRIPP to the TWI Committee as an ongoing practice.
Michael Gibson (Alamo Improvement Association) spoke under public comment regarding 1) how the Southern Contra Costa (SCC) Regional Fee relates to projects in the CRIPP, 2) the description of the Danville Boulevard at Hemme Avenue project, and 3) the draft Alamo Area of Benefit project list going to the Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee.
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Attachments: |
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Draft 2013 CRIPP
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Draft 2013 CRIPP - Appendix
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APPROVE proposed process to evaluate costs and obtain community input to revise draft Community Trash Plans.
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The Committee received the report and directed staff to 1) continue outreach and research, and 2) meet with the Chiefs of Staff re: how to proceed on the Plan.
Public Comments were provided on this item:
Alex Aliferis (Contra Costa Taxpayers Association) commented re: 1) the problem of uncovered loads, 2) trash escaping while transferring from bins to trucks, 3) low income and neighborhoods with possible language barriers, and 4) issues with the homeless population.
Susan JunFish (Parents for a Safer Environment) commented re: 1) using work program labor, 2) waste reduction education for kids, 3) compostable utensils/plateware, 4) donations, and 5) a single use plastic bag ban.
Matt Valdin commented re: 1) Walnut Creek's plastic bag ban, and 2) an expanded polystyrene ban.
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Attachments: |
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Long Term Trash Management Plan
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ACCEPT the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Activities Progress Report.
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The Committee received the report.
The Committee congratulated Vince Guise, Agricultural Commissioner, on receiving an Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Public comment was provided on this item, a summary is below and where a written copy of the testimony was provided it will be attached to this record:
Shirley Shelangoski, Parents for a Safer Environment, had comments related to 1) posting notices of pesticide use, 2) concerns re: IPM Committee staff conduct, and 3) the need for an IPM ordinance.
Matt Valdin, Parents for a Safer Environment, had comments related to 1) the need for improved conduct from IPM staff, 2) the need for accurate "bad actor" pesticide reporting.
Susan JunFish, Parents for a Safer Environment, had comments related to 1) an LD50/Kestrel report and that it be taken up by the IPM Committee, and 2) the discrepancy between poison/trapping costs from County to County.
*Michael Sullivan, Parents for a Safer Environment (testimony provided at the beginning of the meeting), Parents for a Safer Environment, had comments related to 1) the need for a respectful tone from IPM staff, 2) transparency regarding contractor solicitation, 3) the lack of a vote on whether or not issues raised by PfSE were resolved or not, and 4) the need for consideration of residual activity of pesticides.
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Attachments: |
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TWIC IPM Activities Progress Report
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RECEIVE update on state and federal transportation legislative issues of concern to the County and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
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The Committee received the report and directed staff 1) to work with Lara Delaney and Supervisor Karen Mitchoff's office to respond to the request from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission regarding the Highway Trust Fund, 2) bring to the full Board of Supervisors (BOS) letters to the Contra Costa delegation and other relevant parties, communicating the County's position on the status of the school siting issue and related cyclists/pedestrian safety bills before the state legislature and to work with County Counsel to craft appropriate language, and 3) bring to the full BOS a letter to the Contra Costa Delegation and other relevant parties communicating the County's position on AB 1811 (Buchanan) High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, |
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Attachments: |
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2014 CA State Legislative Calendar
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March 2014 TWI Meeting: Leg Items of Interest
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9.
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The next meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2014. |
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The next meeting of the Committee will be held on April 3rd, 2014 at 1:30 PM in Room 101 at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA. |
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10.
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Adjourn |
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The meeting adjourned in the afternoon of March 6, 2014.
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