District 3 Newsletter for July 11

Example of harmful algal bloom.

A “danger” advisory has been posted after testing of water samples collected from multiple locations of Discovery Bay in Contra Costa County confirmed the presence of harmful algal blooms, according to the State Water Resources Control Board and Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. HABs can pose a threat to people and pets, and the advisory urges people to avoid swimming, boating and other activities and to keep pets out of the water until further notice.

Those visiting Discovery Bay should be aware of the elevated risk and are encouraged to follow the following guidance:

• Stay out of the water until further notice, including watercraft.
• Do not let pets and other animals drink or go into the water or go near the scum.
• Stay away from scum and cloudy or discolored water.
• Do not eat fish or shellfish from this water.
• Do not use this water for drinking or cooking. Boiling or filtering will not make the water safe.

Learn more in the California Water Boards' update.

East Contra Costa County will continue to be under an excessive heat warning through 8 pm Friday. Remember to limit your outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and never leave people or pets in vehicles.

For more information and to find a cooling center near you, visit Contra Costa County's Heat Safety Tips page.

The Project team has made significant progress on the wetland restoration design and is hosting an in-person community meeting at the Knightsen Farm Bureau for anyone interested in learning about the latest developments. The goal of this meeting is to offer updates on the project design and respond to community input from prior meetings. Representatives from the Project team will be available to answer questions.

July 30, 2024

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Knightsen Farm Bureau

3020 Second St., Knightsen

Find out more at the project website: www.tinyurl.com/Wetland-Knightsen

The Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Community Forum to discuss civil immigration enforcement activities is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting.

The discussion will focus on local immigration enforcement activities in 2023 and law enforcement interactions with the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The annual event has been held since 2017 as part of California’s State Assembly Bill 2792, the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability among federal and local law enforcement agencies. The Board meeting will also include a discussion of the Sheriff’s Oversight Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.

"The TRUTH Act forum in one way we can support our immigrant communities to ensure they feel safe and empowered," stated Board Chair, District 5 Supervisor Federal Glover. "This forum allows residents to engage the County regarding the extent of access provided to ICE in its law enforcement activities, which is vital for transparency and accountability."

For language access at the forum:

• Spanish language interpretation is available.

• The meeting will be closed-captioned in real-time.

Watch the forum at www.contracosta.ca.gov or on CCTV channels: AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Comcast Channel 27, or WAVE Channel 32. Send comments or questions to TRUTHAct@cob.cccounty.us or to Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St, 1st Floor, Martinez, CA, 94553.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform pavement repair work on Brentwood Boulevard, between Sellers Avenue and Byron Highway, on Friday, July 12, 2024, and Friday, July 19, 2024, barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Electronic message boards will be placed in advance to alert drivers to work and advise of expected delays. Temporary lane closures will be required during working hours. Traffic control will be used. Road users can expect delays of 15-20 minutes and are encouraged to use alternative routes.

Start learning a new language with Mango, now available through the Library. Choose from over 70 world languages. Enjoy native speaker audio and cultural context that will fully immerse you in the language. Mango includes Little Pim for young children, American Sign Language, and English as a Second Language for non-English speakers. Visit the Digital Resources page at ccclib.org to get started.

Public transportation is a vital part of our community and is an essential service. Tri Delta Transit is excited to launch REVITALIZE TRI DELTA. We want to improve their service for ALL, especially those who need it most. 

Tri Delta Transit is seeking riders and public input about any and all of their services in order to reshape service for the future.

PLEASE take the SHORT SURVEY bit.ly/4bZMLYP so we hear your voice. To learn more about the project, visit website www.revitalizetridelta.com. 

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is inviting residents and travelers within the county to participate in a survey on transit use. Survey responses will inform the development of an Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) to make public transportation easier to use and more convenient in Contra Costa County.

With improved transit, Contra Costa County will be a more livable, sustainable, and equitable place to live and travel. As recommendations in the ITP are put into place, the public will see many benefits:

• Better connections to regional services, like BART and Capitol Corridor.
• Improvements for increased speed and reliability.
• Enhancements to improve riders’ transit experience.

Five survey participants will also have the chance to win a $100 Clipper card!

Contra Costa County Public Works will continue construction of the Walnut Boulevard Bikeway Gap Closure Project through Monday, July 22, 2024, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), weather permitting. 

Traffic control will be used. Message boards will alert drivers about the work. Drivers should expect delays of up to 10 minutes through the construction zone and consider alternative routes during working hours. 

The work consists of roadway shoulder widening along an 860-foot segment of Walnut Boulevard between Marsh Creek Road and Vasco Road to provide Class II bike lanes, grinding and overlaying the roadway pavement section, and installing a centerline rumble strip, striping, pavement markings, and signage. 

Funding for this project is provided by a State Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, local Transportation Development Act grant and Gas Tax Funds. For more information visit: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/9899/Walnut-Blvd-Bikeway-Gap-Closure

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.

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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