Weekly Update - September 13, 2024

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Pictured above, the Board of Supervisors presents a resolution to Support4Recovery, led by Tom Aswad, recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Contra Costa County.

Support4Recovery is local non-profit made up of individuals and their families in recovery. Their mission is to assess the needs of the recovery community and develop action plans to educate and empower people towards their own success and break down the stigma and discrimination associated with recovery by developing programs that help people prepare for the job market and take ownership of their own recovery.

To help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors invite all residents of Contra Costa County to participate in National Recovery Month.

To learn more about Support4Recovery go here.

To read the full resolution, go to National Recovery Month

Supervisor Andersen is happy to announce her newest staff member, Rasha Chatman. Rasha has worked for many years in both the public and private sectors.

Rasha is stepping into the position of Scheduler, and Administrative Assistant. She will also be sending out the weekly newsletter.

She previously held a position as Administrative Assistant - Deputy City Clerk for the City of Orinda. She has extensive experience supporting executive leaders, councilmembers, and constituents, as well as resolving concerns and inquiries from the public. Rasha received her B.A. from Clark-Atlanta-University.

Supervisor Andersen stands with Rasha Chatman at a Board of Supervisors meeting.

The Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley hosted its annual September 11th memorial ceremony at Oak Hill Park in Danville. 

Pictured left to right; Town of Danville Councilmember, Newell Arnerich; Supervisor Andersen; SRVFPD Deputy Chief, Chris Parsons; and Town of Danville Mayor, Karen Stepper.

The event is aimed at recognizing first responders who were at the scene of the World Trade Center attacks 23 years ago and reminding younger generations of the significance of that day.

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District held their annual Fallen Firefighter and 9/11 Memorial Service at Station 11 in Clayton. Nineteen firefighters from CCCFPD who have lost their lives during the line of duty were recognized, and the hundreds of firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 were remembered.

Retired Battalion Chief Dave George, current Contra Costa Fire Chief Lewis Broschard, as well as the Clayton Chief of Police, Clayton Mayor and other city officials spoke at the event.

To watch this event go to facebook.com/contracostafire/live/

How has the East Bay economy recovered since the global pandemic? What are the major employment industries and in-demand skills in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties? Get the answers to these questions and more at our 2024 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting.

Join us at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:30 a.m. for insights on the East Bay's evolving and innovative economy. Network with business leaders and elected officials from across the region for a morning of learning, Q&A discussion, and more. We are pleased to welcome our featured speakers, including:

Alexander Quinn, Sr. Director, Northern California Research, JLL; and

Kate Gordon, CEO, CA FWD.

This free event is presented by Bank of America and open to East Bay EDA Members and Non-Members, but you must register in advance. Ticket includes continental breakfast. All attendees will be eligible to win roundtrip travel on Southwest Airlines. Register today

Visit Tri-Valley held their Annual Tourism Luncheon and Report at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore on September 11th.

The tourism marketing industry and sales successes were recognized for the past year.

Pictured left to right, Town of Danville Vice Mayor, Dave Fong; Danville Town Councilmember, Newell Arnerich; Supervisor Andersen; and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.

To learn more about VTV - click on Visit TriValley

Contra Costa County Animal Services Adoptions in The Community

Supervisor Andersen attended Narika's 32nd Annual Gala, "Tarang - An Evening of Light & Hope." The event was held at the beautiful Wente Vineyards on Sunday, September 8th.

Pictured on the left, Supervisor Andersen stands with Shailaja Dixit, Executive Director of Narika.

Narika was founded in 1992 by a group of immigrant women, who identified the need for domestic violence services in the local communities of the Bay Area. The focus of the September 8 event, was to recognize 32 years of service and envision a violence-free future. To learn more go to Narika.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Here are some of the top reasons to get a library card:

• Library cards are free and can save you money.
• Audiobook subscriptions are expensive. Why not give your credit card a break and pull out your library card instead? Get access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks with the Libby App.
• Avoid all those newspaper paywalls. Use your library card to view hundreds of different newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, East Bay Times and San Francisco Chronicle.
• Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone or Mango Languages
• Visit Bay Area museums, cultural destinations, zoos and science centers with Discover & Go.

There are many more benefits. Please visit ccclib.org to learn about getting library card today!

Prices Go Up After September 16 - Don't Wait to Sign Up for the Run For Education!!

It's just one month away from the 41st Run for Education on October 13th from 8 am-12 pm at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center Bishop Ranch.

A reminder that prices increase after Monday, September 16th. So register today to get in on all the fun!

Events include:

8 am: 10K

8:30 am: 5K walk/run/stroll

9:30 am: Friendship Run for participants with special needs and their supporters - Participants receive our new signature Friendship Run cape

10:15 am: Mini Run for 2-6 years olds - Participants receive our signature Mini Run cape and post-race treats

Can't join on race weekend?

You can still support your school and SRVEF by registering as a Virtual Runner!

Register Here!

Roadmap to Voting 2024 webinar will introduce voters to important information about how to prepare themselves for the November 5, 2024 election.

Confused about the ballot propositions? Want to learn quickly about them in depth and through a non-partisan lens? Get the Lowdown On California Propositions will share important information.

Roadmap to Voting, September 19th at 4:00 pm and Get the Lowdown on California Propositions (Pro & Con) September 26th at 4:00 pm. The webinars are interpreted into Spanish, recorded and posted on the YouTube Channels of the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley and the Contra Costa County Library and aired on CCTV live that day and at future days and times.

These are Zoom webinars. Community Conversations has been producing webinars for the past 3 years and is a partnership with the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley, the League of Women Voters West Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Library and CCTV.  

Roadmap to Voting 2024 - September 19, 2024

https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/66ac012842fa12abcec8afb1

Get the Lowdown on California Propositions (Pro & Con) - September 26, 2024

https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/66ac026442fa12abcec8afcb

The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is proud to host a pop up exhibit celebrating the 90th anniversary of East Bay Regional Parks. EBRP began in 1934 and today manages 73 parks in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Also included is a history of the Iron Horse trail a jewel in the crown of EBRP which is owned by the County but maintained by the Park District. This exhibit closes on September 15th.

MuseumSRV is at 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville, CA 94526. The hours are Tuesday-Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 Saturday 10-2, Sunday 12-3. For more information visit the website at museumsr.org.

The City of Walnut Creek's "Movies Under the Stars" series at Civic Park continues with "Trolls Band Together" on September 20, and "Inside Out 2" on October 2. These events are fun and free, and are located near the Civic Park gazebo. Bring blankets, low chairs, food and drinks, and enjoy the evening.

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is working closely with the Department of Insurance, the Insurance Commissioner, and other key stakeholders to restore stability to the homeowner's insurance market as quickly as possible.

She has announced a public hearing convened by Commissioner Lara to provide input for the final phases of new wildfire modeling regulations on September 17th at 10 a.m.

Register here. Send written comments to CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov

The full text of the Insurance Commissioner's announcement can be found here. This announcement marks the latest step in the Commissioner's Sustainable Insurance Strategy – the state's largest insurance reform in over 30 years.

You’re invited to join the San Ramon Historic Foundation for their lively annual fundraising event. All proceeds raised go directly to maintaining and preserving Forest Home Farms Historic Park.

This 16-acre park was bequeathed to the City of San Ramon in 1997 by Ruth Boone in honor of her husband, Travis Boone. The site includes the Glass House, built in 1877, the Boone House, built in 1900, and 14 outbuildings/barns. The renovated barn, dating back to the period between 1850 and 1860, is now open for self-tours. Come see it all and treat yourself to a great lunch. Be sure to visit the Gift Shoppe as well!

Lunch is available to those who purchase tickets online by September 27.

ORDER YOUR ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE AT www.srhf.org

Full Closure of Bollinger Canyon Road Between Camino Ramon and Market Place for Construction Through Sunday

Bollinger Canyon Road is closed between Camino Ramon and Market Place until this Sunday, September 15. Detours are in place to direct traffic around the construction zone. City Hall and the Marketplace Shopping Center are open with access from westbound Bollinger Canyon Road.

This roadway closure is required to conduct a critical phase of construction on the Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing, where the Overcrossing structure within the roadway limits will be built. Once this work is complete, the silhouette of the Overcrossing will be visible.

For more information, please contact Associate Engineer Theresa Peterson at 925.973.2685 or email tpeterson@sanramon.ca.gov.

The Contra Costa County Internal Operations Committee of the Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications from individuals to fill two (2) At-Large member seats and one (1) At-Large Alternate member seat on the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee. Applications are due by November 4, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.  

The Fish and Wildlife Committee has ten members: five District representatives nominated by individual members of the Board of Supervisors, four At-Large positions and one At-Large Alternate position nominated by the Internal Operations Committee. The Internal Operations Committee considers applications from all interested individuals and conducts interviews even when an existing At-Large member seeks reappointment. 

Fish and Wildlife Committee meetings are held six times a year on the third Wednesday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information regarding the Fish and Wildlife Committee, please click here to visit the Committee’s website.  

Applicants must be a resident of Contra Costa County and submit an application online, via email, U.S. mail or hand delivery by Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. to the Clerk of the Board. An application is attached as a separate document with this email or you may submit an application online.  

Address:        

Contra Costa County 

Clerk of the Board

1025 Escobar Street

1^st Floor

Martinez, CA 94553  

Fax:     925-655-2006

E-mail: clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us                         

The Internal Operations Committee will review applications and interviews are anticipated to be scheduled on November 18, 2024.  If you have any questions please contact Maureen Parkes, staff to the Fish and Wildlife Committee, directly by phone at 925-655-2909 or email at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us. 

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants interested in serving on its 20-member Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC). Regular meetings of the Council and other standing committees are held at least quarterly based on a schedule adopted by the Council; that schedule may be changed or augmented as needed. The following positions are vacant and will be held for a two-year term:

• Two (2) At-Large youth seats, 14 to 25 years old residing or working within Contra Costa County
• One (1) At-Large member residing or working within Contra Costa County

The JJCC is a multi-agency advisory body that contributes to the development and implementation of a countywide juvenile justice plan. It is composed of several critical parts; including, but not limited to, an assessment of existing law enforcement, probation, education, mental health, health, social services, drugs, alcohol, and youth resources, which specifically target both at-promise, as well as system involved youth, and their families.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, September 20. All applicants who submit by the deadline will be invited to the public interview process conducted by the Public Protection Committee. This committee will then recommend a selection of applicants for the Board of Supervisors to appoint. Interviews with the Public Protection Committee will occur October 7, and appointments with the Board of Supervisors will occur on October 22.

Applications can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or visiting the County webpage at http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/. Completed applications should be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us or mailed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Office at 1025 Escobar Street, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553.

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors for the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD). The CCRCD’s mission is to facilitate conservation and stewardship of the natural resources in our county. CCRCD is a state legislated special district governed under Division 9 of the CA Public Resources Code which stipulates that a Director must be a registered voter in California and:

• Reside within Contra Costa County and either own real property in the county or have served for two years or more as a CCRCD Associate director; or
• Be a designated agent of a resident landowner within the county.  

Qualified candidates with a demonstrated interest in conservation and stewardship of natural resources are encouraged to apply. The County Board of Supervisors will make appointments to fill three vacancies effective December 1, 2024, for four-year terms expiring on November 30, 2028. Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month in Pleasant Hill. 

Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or visiting the County webpage at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Applications can also be emailed to ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us.

Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews to be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 14, 2024.  

More information about the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District can be obtained by visiting www.ccrcd.org or by calling Patty Pell at (925) 690-4149.

Volunteers Sought for Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment -

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment was established by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Executive Committee in December 2012 to provide input on community needs; assess implementation of the realignment plan; review data on realignment outcomes; advise the CCP on community engagement strategies; offer recommendations for ongoing realignment planning; advise County agencies regarding programs for implementation in the County; and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County’s Reentry Strategic Plan. 

Submit an Application Online here. Questions? Contact The Office of Reentry & Justice, by phone at (925) 313-4087.

For more information on CAB membership duties and activities, please visit their website contracosta.ca.gov/4165/Community-Advisory-Board-CAB. 

Mental Health Commission Seeking Applicants - https://cchealth.org/mentalhealth/mhc/

The primary purpose of the Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and to the Mental Health Division and its staff. Mission Statement: To influence the County's Mental Health System to ensure the delivery of quality services that are effective, efficient, culturally relevant, and responsive to the needs and desires of the clients it serves with dignity and respect; and to be the advocate with the Board of Supervisors, the Mental Health Division, and the community on behalf of all Contra Costa County residents who need mental health services.

Find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body here co.contra-costa.ca.us/3418.