Board of Supervisors Commemorate
February as American Heart Month
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On Tuesday, we closed February with a commemoration of American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease (heart attacks and strokes) is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 858,000 Americans in 2021.
As many of you know, I was diagnosed with heart problems at a young age, and medical care has been a literal lifesaver for me. Not everyone is lucky enough to receive cardiac care at the moment they need it most; nearly 90 percent of those suffering sudden cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital.
I encourage everyone to learn the risks of cardiovascular disease, stay fit through exercise and good nutrition, know the signs of Stroke, Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and learn critical lifesaving skills such as CPR and AED use and when to call 9-1-1. Learn more at www.heart.org.
I was joined for the presentation by: Resha Holman, Chief Nursing Executive, Kaiser Permanente; Supervisor Glover; Supervisor Gioia; Km Burch, Executive Director, John Muir Cardiovascular Services; Supervisor Anderson; Dr. Shachi Shah, cardiologist, Kaiser Permanente; and Marshall Bennett, Director or Emergency Medical Services, Contra Costa County.
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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Available to Residents Impacted by Winter Storms, County Approved for Public Assistance
(Martinez, CA) – A mobile Disaster Recovery Center (Center) is now open for Contra Costa County residents impacted by the December and January winter storms to connect with federal recovery resources in person.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open the mobile center on Sunday, Feb. 26, making it the second and third locations in the County. The mobile center will be available at these dates and times, depending on need:
Locations:
Richmond Civic Center Parking Lot Between 24th and 25th streets in Richmond
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Dates: Feb. 26 to March 1
Community Presbyterian Church 200 E. Leland Road in Pittsburg
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Dates: March 2 to March 4
The mobile centers will only be able to help residents with FEMA individual assistance. For assistance from state agencies or the Small Business Administration please visit the Recovery Center in Danville.
The Danville Center remains open* for residents and available at these dates and times, depending on need:
Location: 510 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 Time/Dates: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through March 1 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through March 16 *Please note: This site will be closed Sunday, March 5 and Sunday, March 12
The Center can help residents:
- Apply directly for assistance. Residents can still apply online or check the status of their application at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362;
- Learn more about disaster assistance programs;
- Learn the status of a FEMA application;
- Ask questions regarding eligibility;
- Find housing and rental assistance information;
- Get answers to questions or resolve issues; or
- Get referrals to agencies that might offer other assistance.
Other resources through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available.
For those who have experienced personal property damage, please contact your insurance company first to determine available resources. FEMA provides assistance to applicants for uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs.
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Contra Costa County to hold 5 Community Visioning Sessions for Arts and Culture Planning | |
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(Martinez, CA) – Artists, arts and cultural leaders, and the community are getting together to share their vision for the future of Contra Costa County’s arts and cultural landscape.
During the week of March 14, five Arts & Culture Community Visioning Sessions will be held throughout the County. The events are free, and all are welcome.
The County is developing an “Arts & Culture Strategic Plan” as part of its effort to identify an organization that will serve as a new countywide arts council. The County has contracted with Arts Orange County, the nonprofit arts council in that community, to lead the planning process as the project manager and to facilitate the visioning sessions.
The goal is to guide an arts and cultural planning effort through an inclusive community engagement process that recognizes and respects the geographic and demographic diversity of the County. It will also inventory the County’s arts and cultural assets, including organizations, venues, and public art.
The Arts & Culture Community Visioning Sessions will be held in various locations around the county in Danville, Oakley, Pittsburg, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. Each session is approximately 90 minutes in duration, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be available at each session to assist.
The following are the dates, locations, and registration links for each Visioning Session:
Tuesday, March 14 – 5:00 PM Lesher Center for the Arts – 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Welcome remarks by District 4 County Supervisor Ken Carlson
Register here
Wednesday, March 15 – 5:00 PM Oakley Recreation Center – 1250 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley
Welcome remarks by District 3 County Supervisor Diane Burgis
Register here
Thursday, March 16 – 5:30 PM Pittsburg Senior Center – 300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg
Welcome remarks by District 5 County Supervisor Federal D. Glover
Register here
Friday, March 17 – 5:00 PM Danville Veterans Memorial Building – 400 Hartz Avenue, Danville
Welcome remarks by District 4 County Supervisor Candace Andersen
Register here
Saturday, March 18 – 10:00 AM Richmond Art Center – 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Welcome remarks by District 1 County Supervisor John M. Gioia
Register here
Masks required at this venue
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Submit a Video for the 1st Annual Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration
Contra Costa County Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Cultural Celebration Planning Committee needs your help! They are looking for video content/performances to be featured as part of the Board of Supervisor's 1st annual AANHPI cultural celebration to be held on May 9th.
The event will feature local speakers, performers and a brief glimpse into the rich and diverse cultures and contributions of AANHPI communities.
The program will be aired live on Zoom and CCTV. The committee is requesting video submissions to be shown as part of the program and would like to feature you/your group's performance.
Would you like to submit a video for this purpose? If so, please contact Peter Myers in Supervisor Burgis’ office: peter.myers@bos.cccounty.us
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A3 is Contra Costa County’s innovative approach to provide timely and appropriate mental and behavioral health crisis services to anyone, anywhere at anytime in the county.
When someone is in a crisis — a fire, crime or medical emergency — they call 911, expecting immediate emergency services. However, when that emergency is a mental or behavioral health crisis, the lack of a timely and clinically appropriate response too often results in unnecessary suffering, loss of life, criminalization
or incarceration. A3 addresses this critical need by making mental and behavioral health a pivotal part of the emergency response system.
For more information, visit: http://www.cchealth.org/a3
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Funding Opportunity:
Partner with us to help make a difference in the lives of families with young children.
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Request for Qualifications for First 5 Centers
February 22, 2023: RFQ Release Date
March 9, 2023 from 1-3pm: Online Informational Meeting
We are seeking an aligned partnership with organizations to operate one or more of our five First 5 Centers (known also as Family Resource Centers) for a 3 year contract. Help us realize our vision where all of Contra Costa's children grow up healthy, ready for school, and supported in safe, nurturing families and communities.
Our centers have been operating in partnership with funded organizations and communities for more than 20 years to support pregnant and parenting families with children ages 0 to 5. Our First 5 Centers have evolved into somewhat of a “franchise” type model, that includes no-cost use of the Center, furnishings and program supplies, experienced pool of potential staff, an active client database, a play book and hands-on support and training for a successful Center.
Explore this opportunity to partner with First 5 Contra Costa to offer critical early childhood services that are responsive to the needs of the community.
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Contra Costa Health Opens Online Survey About Emergency Ambulance Service
Contra Costa Health (CCH) seeks public participation in an online survey this month to help gather opinion and experience related to emergency ambulance service in the county.
Data collected will help CCH evaluate the current state of Contra Costa’s emergency medical services in advance of writing and issuing a request for proposals for a new emergency ambulance services contract in a large section of the county.
The survey, conducted by consultant Fitch & Associates, includes questions about the responsiveness and quality of county emergency medical services, both for residents who have used them and who have not. The survey only takes a few minutes and does not ask for names or other personal identifiers.
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Applications for Civil Grand Jury Service Sought |  | |
The Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury Service for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 term.
The Civil Grand Jury is made up of 19 members who serve for one year, July through June, to monitor, review and report on city and county governments, special districts and school districts.
Every effort is made to ensure that the Grand Jury reflects the makeup of the residents of the county. Approximately 75 applicants will be selected to be interviewed by the Grand Jury Selection Committee, which is composed of Superior Court Judges. After interviews, the judges will nominate approximately 30 applicants to constitute a grand jury pool from which the final panel of 19 will be selected by random drawing.
The drawing is scheduled to be held on Friday. June 16, 2023.
Individuals selected for service will be expected to be available from June 20 to June 23 and June 26 to June 29, to attend an orientation where they will meet with department heads, become familiar with their colleagues, learn about juror responsibilities and procedures, and select committees on which they will serve.
Grand jurors must be a United States citizen, 18 years of age or older, who have been a resident of Contra Costa County for at least one year prior to selection. They cannot currently hold any elected position within the county. Applicants should have reliable transportation to Martinez, and must be prepared to devote at least 30 hours per week to Civil Grand Jury service. Applicants should have access to a computer, be familiar with Microsoft Word, and be able to send and receive email. Citizens who work should apply only if they can be released from their jobs to perform the jury duties.
Applicants selected as one of the 30 nominees will be fingerprinted before the drawing. Jurors receive a stipend for attending full jury and committee meetings and are reimbursed 62.5 cents per mile for allowable jury travel.
Persons interested in applying may contact the Office of the Civil Grand Jury at (925) 608-2621 , or visit the website at www.cc-courts.org/grandiury to receive additional information regarding service on the Civil Grand Jury. Application deadline is Friday, March 24, 2023.
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Was your business impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Eligible Antioch small businesses can receive a grant payment of up to $15,000, and facade upgrade reimbursement of up to $25,000 through the City of Antioch Small Business Programs. | |
Understanding Universal Health Care
Join the League of Women Voters and partners on March 9th to learn about Universal Healthcare! Confused about Universal Health Care? What is it? Join a Zoom webinar on Thursday, March 9, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. to learn how a Universal Health Care Program can improve access to health care and reduce costs.
The United States currently spends much more than other countries on healthcare, yet it has worse outcomes. The program will explore the ways to change our system so it is more equitable, efficient, and effective. Learn what Universal Health Care offers, the pitfalls of our current healthcare system, what current option is being utilized in the U.S.A, and how single payer health care can be financed.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Judith Esterquest, Physicians for a National Health Program and
- Laurel Lucia, Health Care Program Director, University of California Berkeley Labor Center
Janet Thomas, League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, will moderate.
Register for the Zoom webinar here: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/63ea77eecc7b97f7d4946c9b
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Public Meeting for Contra Costa Agencies Serving Older Persons and Interested Community Members on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be holding a public hearing on March 15, 2023 beginning at 9:30 a.m. regarding the Area Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2023-24. This hearing will be held in person at 500 Ellinwood Way, Board Room A/B, Pleasant Hill, CA.
Members of the public may also join via Zoom at:
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86236251047?pwd=TmFuMWMwZUVsVWtJMVZPSXhESStUUT09
To join by telephone, dial: (214) 765-0478, conference code: 445291
A copy of the draft Area Plan Update FY 2023-24 will be available on March 8, 2023 at https://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/area-agency-on-aging/.
Learn More Here
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COC Community Meeting!
Centering People with Lived Experience
This CoC Community meeting will focus on how our homeless Continuum of Care centers People with Lived Experience. Join us as we discuss best practices in this work, highlight the great work happening and hear from people with lived experience making real changes in our system of care.
Speakers include:
- Brendi Martinez, The Bay Church
- Jenn Tuipulotu, Office for Consumer Empowerment
- Jocelyn Vera, Hope Solutions
- Jo Bruno, Lived Experience Representative, Council on Homelessness
- Juno Hedrick, Lived Experience Representative, Council on Homelessness
- Keva Dean, Community Representative, Council on Homelessness
- O'Neill Fernandez, SOS! Richmond
- William Goodwin, Resident Empowerment Program, Hope Solutions
CoC Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 7th
1 pm - 3 pm
Register: https://homebaseccc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduihqD8uE9d1opPblfOg0tKWkXsa-_Dm
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Families: the California Earned Income Tax Credit can put up to $3,417 back in your pockets. | |
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Put money back in your pockets and file your taxes for free. The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), state expanded Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), state Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) and the federal EITC can combine to put hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars in your pocket. That’s money you can use for rent, school tuition, utilities, groceries and other important expenses.
What is the CalEITC?
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is a cash-back refund and California’s supplemental boost to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Research suggests the credit leads to long-term positive outcomes in health, financial stability, and education for working Californians.
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FEMA Storm Disaster Assistance for Contra Costa County Residents & Businesses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance for Contra Costa County residents. FEMA provides Individual Assistance to eligible individuals and households who have sustained losses as a direct result of a disaster that receives a federal disaster declaration. Contra Costa residents who have property or business damage from the series of winter storms December 31, 2022, through January 30, 2023, can seek assistance directly from FEMA.
Contra Costa Storm Response information and updates are available on the County website, including Disaster Recovery FAQs (also in Spanish). The County’s social media notifications about FEMA’s Individual Assistance are reposted on EHSD’s Twitter @ContraCostaEHSD.
Residents can apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1 (800) 621-3362.
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Family Justice Institute
Virtual Learning Opportunities
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Immigration Relief for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence
Training presented by Bay Area Legal Aid's Immigration Attorney Melody Saint-Saens. This interactive workshop will give you a brief overview of the immigration law system
and various immigration remedies for noncitizen survivors of inter-personal violence.
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Guardianship
This workshop is provided by Court Investigator Scott Thomas and Attorney Robin Towse
with the Contra Costa County Superior Court.
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Public Advisory Committee Members Needed for the
East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy.
Application Deadline Extended to April 5th!
Members needed for the Public Advisory Committee: The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy seeks four (4) individuals or organization representatives to serve on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) to provide input on the implementation of the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP or Plan) to the Conservancy’s Governing Board. The PAC is composed of members representing a variety of interest groups, including three members from the development community, three representatives from the conservation community, three private landowners and/or agriculturalists, three representatives of suburban and/or rural residents within the Plan area, as well as staff members from interested public agencies.
The current vacancies are for:
- 1 permit seeker from the development community
- 1 representative from the conservation community
- 1 private landowner and/or agriculturalist (or their representatives)
- 1 suburban or rural resident from the Plan Area
The PAC meets quarterly and is responsible for reviewing and commenting on the general implementation processes of the HCP/NCCP including providing input on implementation policies, workplan, restoration projects, a small research grant program, the operation of preserves, adaptive management, and the adherence to plan commitments.
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Help Protect Your Community!
Would You Like to Serve on the Advisory Fire Commission?
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals to serve as an At Large Alternate member of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s (CCCFPD) Advisory Fire Commission. The Commission is responsible for confirming cost of abatement reports; conducting weed abatement appeal hearings; approving surplus equipment declarations; reviewing CCCFPD operations and budget reports; and advising the Fire Chief on District service matters. The Commission also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the community and may be asked to perform other duties by the Board of Directors. Applicants must reside or work within the boundaries of the Fire District to be considered for appointment.
Regular meetings of the Advisory Fire Commission are held on the second Monday of even-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. in Concord. The appointment will be to complete the current term of office that will expire on June 30, 2024. Commissioners are not compensated.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553, by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Further information about the Advisory Fire Commission can be obtained by contacting Latonia Ellingberg at lelli@cccfpd.org or (925) 941-3300 x1200.
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County Commission Openings | | |
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County Service Area Citizen Advisory Committee
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description:
The County Service Area P-6 Citizen Advisory Committee creates reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on extended police protection services which includes, but is not limited to, enforcement of the State Vehicle Code where authorized by law, crime prevention, and litter control.
Meetings:
Quarterly- Second Wednesday of the Month
6:00 PM
Discovery Bay Community Center
1601 Discovery Bay Boulevard, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Emergency Medical Care Committee
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description:
The Emergency Medical Care Committee reviews the County's ambulance and other emergency services as required in State law; and serves in an advisory capacity to the County Board of Supervisors, and to the County EMS Agency, on matters relating to emergency medical services as directed by the Board.
Meeting Time and Location:
Quarterly meetings will normally be held at the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrative Office, 777 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
https://cchealth.org/ems/committee-emcc.php
Assessment Appeals Board
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determined the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board’s jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess five or more years of professional experience in California as one of the following: licensed real estate broker, attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or public accountant, property appraiser accredited by a nationally-recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.
Tri-Delta Transit
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To own, operate and maintain a public transit system in an effort to meet public transportation needs in Eastern Contra Costa County.
Learn more about Tri-Delta Transit here:
http://trideltatransit.com/board.aspx
Meeting Time and Location:
All board meetings are held at 4:00 pm at Tri Delta Transit's Administrative offices located at 801 Wilbur Avenue in Antioch. The public is welcome to attend and will be provided an opportunity to address the board.
Measure X Community Advisory Body
1 Seat
1Alternate Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Measure X Community Advisory Board was established by the Board of Supervisors on February 2, 2021 to advise the Board of Supervisors on the use of Measure X transactions and use tax funds.
Traducción en español: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/70900/Traducción-Española
Meeting Time and Location
The meetings are normally scheduled for Wednesday's at 5:00 PM. Meetings are currently held virtually.
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Background: The Board of Supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues. Boards usually meet monthly regularly.
Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts.
District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley, and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen, and Discovery Bay.
Find out more by visiting the Board of Supervisors
Appointed Bodies, Committees & Commissions
webpage.
Download application here:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6408/Boards-and-Commissions-Database
Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s office located at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553
or by email to clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us
For more information, including on how to apply, contact District 3 Representative Alicia Nuchols at Alicia.Nuchols@bos.cccounty.us.
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Contra Costa Senior Legal Services Seeking Volunteers | |
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Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS) in Concord ( www.ccsls.org ) is seeking volunteers to help answer phones, screen clients, make referrals, and schedule attorney appointments. CCSLS’ volunteers have a key role in advancing CCSLS’ mission of helping low-income seniors facing eviction, elder abuse, scams, debt collections and contract disputes so that they can stay independent and vital as they age. Volunteers generally work 3 to 8 hours per week at CCSLS’ office at 2702 Clayton Road, a short walk from the Concord BART Station.
Contact legalhelp@ccsls.org or call 925-609-7900 if you are interested in helping our community’s seniors address their legal needs.
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Pass2Class offers free bus passes to Contra Costa students at the beginning of the school year to encourage the use of bus transportation to and from school. Pass2Class reduces traffic congestion and air pollution by reducing the number of cars being driven to school.
The 2022 program offers free County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, or AC Transit bus passes for up to two (2) students per household for up to two months.
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Mobile Citizen App
Have you noticed a pothole or graffiti and wanted a quick and easy way to report it?
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department now uses a versatile and user-friendly Smart Phone (Android, iOS) application called Mobile Citizen to help.
Residents can report concerns such as potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping, and other service requests simply by taking a photo, providing comments, details about location, and submitting it directly to the Public Works Department.
The Mobile Citizen application is free and can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
“We’re excited to provide a fast and easy tool that makes it more convenient for our customers to report many types of service concerns for our unincorporated communities,” said Brian Balbas, Public Works Director.
To learn more about the Mobile Citizen application, please visit us at contracosta.ca.gov/7875/Mobile-Citizen.
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Board of Supervisors' meetings are held in person at the County Administration Building 1025 Escobar Street, 1st floor, Martinez. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings.
The Board meetings are also accessible via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, Astound Channels 32 & 1027, and can be seen live online at www.contracosta.ca.gov or www.contracostatv.org.
Persons who wish to address the board during public comment or with respect to an item on the agenda may comment in person or may call in during the meeting by dialing 888-278-0254 followed by the access code 843298#. A caller should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item, by pushing "#2" on their phone. Access via Zoom is also available using the following link: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/87344719204. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. To provide contact information, please contact Clerk of the Board at clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us or call 925-655-2000.
Meetings of the Board are closed-captioned in real time. Public comment generally will be limited to two minutes. Your patience is appreciated. A Spanish language interpreter is available to assist Spanish-speaking callers.
See information about parking and access to the County Administration Building at 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553.
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“Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use.”
-Ruth Gordon
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Supervisor Diane Burgis
3361 Walnut Boulevard, Suite 140
Brentwood, CA 94513
925-655-2330
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