Concord public meetings in 2023

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider recommending the Village Road/Cowell Road Crossing Improvements Project and submitting a TDA 3 grant application. The project would add safety features at two intersections near Monte Gardens Elementary School and Concord Community Park. The committee will also discuss the 2024 meeting schedule and receive Brown Act training.

• Vote on recommending $370,000 crossing improvements project at Cowell Road/Quail Court and Village Road/Silverwood Drive
• Request for $296,000 TDA 3 grant with $74,000 city match
• Proposed improvements include RRFBs, bulb-outs, ADA curb ramps, and crosswalk refresh
• 2024 meeting schedule set for second Wednesdays in March, June, September, December

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider and provide input on a Development Code Amendment to offer financial or regulatory incentives and a density bonus in exchange for lot consolidation, as part of Housing Element Program 13.2. The committee will discuss two key policy questions: what degree of affordability should be required, and what incentives should be offered. Staff will use the direction to draft an ordinance for City Council consideration in January 2024.

• Discussion on requiring 100% affordable units, state density bonus law compliance, inclusionary housing, or no affordability requirement for lot consolidation incentives
• Potential incentives include fee waivers (e.g., $1,800 lot merger fee), expedited processing, priority agenda placement, marketing assistance, open space reductions up to 10%, parking reductions up to 10%, and a 5% density bonus
• Program 6.1 by-right development (state-mandated) will take effect January 31, 2024, for sites with 20% lower-income units
• About 75% of parcels in the Sites Inventory can be consolidated to form sites over 0.5 acres
• Recent lot consolidation examples: Willow Terrace, Clayton Road Townhomes, Galindo Terrace, The Grant

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Community Services Committee is considering proposals from the Concord Art Association to replace artwork on three utility boxes removed during traffic upgrades and approve designs for six new boxes in Phase III.b. The body is also discussing a process for repairing vandalized or damaged public art.

• Request for $3,000 in City funding to replace artwork at three locations: Colfax and Willow Pass Road, Grant and Willow Pass Road, and Mt. Diablo and Willow Pass Road
• Proposed artwork for Phase III.b on six cabinets located on Clayton Road and Concord Boulevard
• Estimated $6,000 project cost for Phase III.b, funded through sponsorships
• Discussion on establishing a process and funding for repairing vandalized utility box art
• Review of 12 juried designs for the 'Concord Reflections' theme

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering a Development Code Amendment to offer financial or regulatory incentives and a density bonus in exchange for lot consolidation, as part of Housing Element Program 13.2. The committee will provide direction on affordability requirements and which incentives to offer, with staff to draft an ordinance for City Council consideration in January 2024.

• Discussion on requiring 100% affordable units, state density bonus eligibility, inclusionary housing compliance, or no affordability requirement for lot consolidation incentives
• Potential incentives include fee waivers (e.g., $1,800 lot merger fee), expedited processing, priority agenda placement, marketing assistance, open space and parking reductions, and a 5% density bonus
• Program 6.1 by-right development mandate takes effect January 31, 2024, for sites with 20% lower-income units
• 75% of parcels in the Sites Inventory can be consolidated to meet the 0.5-acre minimum for lower-income RHNA

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group is meeting to review community and City Council input on goals and strategies. Members will rank strategies and service models to determine the prioritization of the plan's implementation.

• Presentation by Cornerstone Recovery Inc. on substance use treatment for unhoused individuals
• Review of input from City Council and November community meetings by the Thurmond team
• Ranking of strategies and service models for implementation prioritization
• Discussion of CalAIM Community Supports, including Sobering Centers and Day Habilitation programs

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Concord Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission will receive two presentations: a Brown Act overview from the City Attorney's Office and an informational update from Walnut Creek on a proposed flow trail in Lime Ridge Open Space. The flow trail is located entirely within Walnut Creek's portion of Lime Ridge, but the trailhead is proposed at the east end of Valley Vista Drive, near Concord. No action is scheduled on either item.

• Brown Act overview presentation by Concord City Attorney's Office
• Informational update on proposed flow trail in Lime Ridge Open Space by Walnut Creek Parks Manager Mike Vickers
• Flow trail would be located on Walnut Creek property, with trailhead at east end of Valley Vista Drive
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program, including distribution of supplies and timeline, and receive reports from ad-hoc committees on Latino community outreach, mini-bus routes, and a transportation survey. The commission will also consider the Concord Annual Report to ACOA and approve the annotated agenda from the October 18 special meeting.

• Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline, updates, and next steps
• Ad-Hoc Report: Outreach to Latino Communities
• Ad-Hoc Report: Mini-Bus Route
• Ad-Hoc Report: Transportation Survey
• Concord Annual Report to ACOA

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for fiscal year 2023/24 and to introduce Cannabis Community Benefit Funds (CCBF). The commission will also review its calendar, select a chair and vice chair for FY 2023-24, and handle announcements and future agenda items.

• Review of CDBG for FY 2023/24
• Introduction of Cannabis Community Benefit Funds (CCBF)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2023-24
• Review of calendar for the year

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Concord Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group will hear presentations from DignityMoves on interim supportive housing and Hope Solutions on rapid rehousing, then review the draft Goals and Strategies Report and the draft Homeless Strategic Plan. The report is being prepared for the Concord City Council's November 7, 2023 meeting. The meeting is procedural, with no final decisions expected.

• DignityMoves presentation on interim supportive housing and funding partnerships
• Hope Solutions presentation on Rapid Rehousing Concord in Contra Costa County
• Review of draft Goals and Strategies Report for City Council November 7 meeting
• Overview of draft Homeless Strategic Plan

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee is meeting to review the current season and recent or upcoming community events, and to discuss methods and desired outcomes for outreach. The agenda includes reports from staff and the Live Nation general manager, a Brown Act summary, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of Concord Pavilion current season and recent/upcoming community events
• Discussion of outreach methods and desired outcomes for community events
• Brown Act summary presentation by City Attorney's Office
• Welcome and introductions by Director of Recreation Services
• Determination of next committee meeting date

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing proposed striping and signage plans for three pavement projects: Monument Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation (Project No. 2581), Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase D (Project Nos. 2612, 2614, 2622, 2625), and Residential Pavement Maintenance – Zone 2L (Project No. 2626). The committee will provide input on whether the plans conform to the City's Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to Transit Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the September 13, 2023 minutes and committee announcements.

• Monument Blvd pavement rehab from Walnut Creek Bridge to Detroit Ave, design at 70%, construction expected April 2024, funded by Measure V ($1,660,000 design, $6,006,000 construction)
• High visibility crosswalks planned at Mohr Lane, Carey Drive/Nursery Lane, Lacy Lane, and Erickson Road on Monument Blvd
• Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase D covers four zones (3I, 1M, 4C, 1I) with design at 65%, construction expected May 2024
• Class III bike boulevard with sharrows and signage on Bentley St, Nuala St, and Mohr Ln from Bentley St to Monument Blvd
• Public workshop held Oct 16, 2023 for Monument Blvd project with about 2,000 property owners notified

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding a regular meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports. New business includes feedback on a recent festival, while old business covers the 'Be a Santa to a Senior' timeline, outreach to Latino communities, mini-bus route, and transportation survey. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and reports.

• Approval of annotated agenda from September 11, 2023 special meeting
• Feedback on Queen of All Saints International Festival (Oct 15, 9a-4p)
• Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline and next steps
• Ad-hoc report on outreach to Latino communities
• Ad-hoc reports on mini-bus route and transportation survey

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

This special meeting of the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Community Services Committee, scheduled for September 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Concord Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission is holding a special meeting that is a tour of city parks, starting at the Civic Center behind 2974 Salvio Street. The agenda includes roll call, a public comment period, and a park tour introduced by the Director of Recreation Services and led by the Public Works Department Parks Manager. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting is a tour of city parks
• Public must notify staff by Sept. 20 for transportation
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Tour introduced by Steve Voorhies, led by Kit Jory

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group will review background data and research on strategies to address homelessness, narrow down options for presentation to the City Council, and finalize goal areas for Council endorsement. The group will consider three main strategies: a centralized resource center, a mobile resource center, and temporary housing support, with cost estimates provided for the centralized center.

• Centralized Resource Center: $600,000 start-up cost, $846,000 annual operating cost
• Mobile De-centralized Resource Center strategy under consideration
• Temporary Housing Support strategy under consideration
• Finalize goal areas for Council endorsement on November 7, 2023
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing several pavement maintenance projects that include new bike lanes and safety improvements. They will discuss the Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase C project, which adds Class III bike routes on Ayers Road, Concord Boulevard, and Olive Drive, and the Alberta Way Pavement Rehabilitation, which adds buffered bike lanes and flashing beacons. The committee will also hear a public comment about opening GoMentum Station gates to cyclists and pedestrians.

• Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase C (Projects 2606 & 2618) includes ~80 curb ramp upgrades and new striping/signing on Ayers Road, Concord Boulevard, and Olive Drive
• Alberta Way Pavement Rehabilitation (Project 2615) adds buffered bike lanes and flashing beacons near Academy Road and between Skyler Court and Valmar Drive
• Public comment proposes opening GoMentum Station gates and improving shoulder for a bike/ped path on Willow Pass Road
• Construction for Phase C expected May 2024; Alberta Way expected April 2024
• Committee welcomes two new members

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding a special in-person meeting to consider senior protections in affordable housing, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss the Be a Santa to a Senior timeline. The commission will also hear reports on outreach to Latino communities, a mini-bus route, and a transportation survey.

• Presentation on Ensuring Senior Protections in Affordable Housing by EBASE's Kelly Zhao
• Consideration of Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline
• Ad-hoc report on outreach to Latino communities
• Ad-hoc report on mini-bus route
• Ad-hoc report on transportation survey

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Working Group reviewed survey data from the community, service providers, and people with lived experience. Members discussed research on potential strategies to be presented to the City Council. The finalization of goal areas was postponed to the next meeting.

• Tabled review of goal areas until September 25, 2023
• Thurmond Consulting committed to follow up with McGovern House regarding missing youth survey responses

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group will receive a summary of City Council feedback from the August 22 meeting, hear presentations from Trinity Center and Camp Hope on their services, and work to finalize goal areas and narrow down strategies for the Homeless Strategic Plan. The group will also consider a proposed September 6 meeting to review evidence-based strategies before Council endorsement on September 12.

• Council feedback on goals and strategies from August 22 meeting
• Presentation from Trinity Center on services for homeless and at-risk individuals
• Presentation from Noralea Gipner and Barbara Lucero on Camp Hope operations
• Finalize goal areas for Council endorsement
• Narrow down strategies aligned with finalized goals

The Working Group reviewed goal areas and strategies for the Homeless Strategic Plan. Members used a dot voting exercise to identify supported strategies. The group approved using these results to conduct background research for a future meeting.

• Approved use of dot voting results for background research by Thurmond Consulting
• Deferred summary of survey results to September 6th Special Meeting

Zoning Administrator

The Concord Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a request for a tentative parcel map to divide a 0.67-acre site at 3800 Cowell Road into two lots, along with a variance for a reduced lot width. The project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. Public comment is also accepted on items not on the agenda.

• Tentative Parcel Map for two-lot subdivision at 3800 Cowell Road (APN 130-140-051)
• Minor Exception/Variance for lot width reduction on RS-10 zoned property
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions)
• Public comment period (approx. 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)

The Zoning Administrator approved Zoning Order No. 23-01ZA for a minor subdivision of a 0.67-acre site into two lots. The approval included three specific modifications regarding fencing, driveway removal, and water meter clarification.

• Approved Zoning Order No. 23-01ZA for Cowell Road Minor Subdivision (PL22182 – PM) with modifications

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Working Group reached consensus on a draft vision statement for the Homeless Strategic Plan. Members discussed goal development and provided suggestions for "smart goals" to be synthesized by Thurmond Consulting.

• Reached consensus on the vision statement

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group will receive a presentation from Police Chief Mark Bustillos on public safety and homelessness, review City Council feedback on the Background Report, and discuss emerging survey trends. They will also work on drafting a vision statement and goals for the Homeless Strategic Plan, with guidance from Thurmond Consulting. The meeting is a working session to advance the plan's development.

• Presentation by Concord Police Chief Mark Bustillos on public safety response to homelessness
• Review of City Council comments on the Background Report presentation from June 27, 2023
• Discussion of emerging trends from surveys on Lived Experience, Service Providers, and Community
• Drafting of Vision Statement and Goals for the Homeless Strategic Plan
• Review of project timeline and proposed dates for City Council adoption

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group reviewed law enforcement responses and survey trends. The group approved a proposal for Thurmond Consulting to use member feedback to develop draft vision statements and goals.

• Approved use of Working Group feedback to develop draft vision statement and goals for July 24 meeting

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Working Group reviewed updates on the draft Background Report and stakeholder meeting feedback. Consultants reported that the data collection phase is nearly complete, with all surveys due by July 17, 2023. The group finalized the questions for the final community survey.

• Finalized community survey questions based on unanimous Working Group feedback

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend that Marilyn Fowler continue as Concord's representative to the Area Council on Aging for a two-year term starting October 1, 2023. The agenda also includes presentations on Contra Costa County's Four Year Plan on Aging and the Senior Center's role as a cooling and clean air center, plus discussions on outreach to Latino communities and transportation survey next steps.

• Recommendation to City Council for Marilyn Fowler's reappointment to ACOA for 2023-2025 term
• Presentation on Contra Costa County's Four Year Plan on Aging
• Presentation on Recreation Services Air Quality Policy and Senior Center as Cooling/Clean Air Center
• Discussion on Commission on Aging Outreach to Latino Communities
• Consideration of next steps for Transportation Survey

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services and Youth & Education Committees will jointly interview applicants for openings on the Commission on Aging, Community Services Commission, Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee, and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission. They will then recommend appointments to the City Council.

• Commission on Aging: 5 openings, 4 applicants (Afinowicz, Orbell, Segura, Violan)
• Community Services Commission: 4 openings, 8 applicants (including incumbents Miller, Wood)
• Health Care District Grant Committee: 2 openings, 5 applicants (including incumbents Palomera Sierra, Tiktinsky)
• Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission: 3 openings, 6 applicants (including incumbents Lancaster, Sinclair)
• Applicants Pamer and Violan applied to multiple boards and will be interviewed once

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Community Services Committee and the Youth and Education Committee interviewed applicants for several city boards. They made recommendations for appointments to be considered by the City Council on August 8, 2023.

• Recommended David Afinowicz, Gabriele Orbell, and Johana Segura for Commission on Aging
• Recommended Isabel Lara, Tim Carr, David Miller, and Paul Wood for Community Services Commission
• Recommended Luz E. Palomera Sierra and Mike Tiktinsky for Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District
• Recommended John Pamer, Kandi Lancaster, and Mark Sinclair for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission

Youth & Education

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Community Services Committee and the Youth and Education Committee will hold a joint special meeting to interview applicants for openings on the Commission on Aging, Community Services Commission, Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee, and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission. They will make recommendations to the City Council for appointment. The meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA.

• Interview applicants for Commission on Aging (5 openings, 4 applicants, including incumbent David Afinowicz)
• Interview applicants for Community Services Commission (4 openings, 8 applicants, including incumbents David Miller and Paul Wood)
• Interview applicants for Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee (2 openings, 5 applicants, including incumbents Luz E. Palomera Sierra and Mike Tiktinsky)
• Interview applicants for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (3 openings, 6 applicants, including incumbents Kandi Lancaster and Mark Sinclair)
• Applicants John Pamer and Eva Violan applied to multiple boards and will be interviewed once for each

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Concord Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, scheduled for June 14, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee is meeting to introduce new members, review the current season and recent community events, and discuss outreach methods and goals. The committee will also set the next meeting date. This is a regular administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Introduction of new committee members
• Review of Concord Pavilion current season and community events
• Discussion of outreach methods and desired outcomes
• Determination of next 2023 meeting date

The committee reviewed current season events and outreach methods. Members discussed the venue's hosting of 9 graduations and 15 scheduled shows. No legislative actions were taken.

• Scheduled next regular meeting for September 18, 2023

Zoning Administrator

The Concord Zoning Administrator is holding a regular meeting with one public hearing item: a request for a two-year extension of an approved Hillside Development Use Permit and Design and Site Review for an accessory structure attached to a proposed 1,200-square-foot ADU at 950 Ridge Drive. The project is on a 1.0-acre lot with slopes over 15 percent, zoned RR-40. The item is categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.

• Two-year extension request for Hillside Development Use Permit and Design and Site Review (PL22036) at 950 Ridge Drive
• Accessory structure with wrap-around porch and extended porch/carport attached to proposed 1,200 sq ft ADU
• Property zoned RR-40 (Rural Residential, 40,000 sq ft minimum) on 1.0-acre lot with average slope over 15%
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)

The Zoning Administrator approved a two-year extension for a Hillside Development Use Permit and Design and Site Review. The project involves an accessory structure and a 1,200 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit at 950 Ridge Drive.

• Approved Zoning Order No. 23-03ZA for a two-year extension at 950 Ridge Drive

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Concord Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group will receive presentations on Contra Costa County's homeless response system and City of Concord programs, then review and provide feedback on draft surveys for service providers, people with lived experience, and the general community, as well as a draft Background Report outline. The group will also get an update on work completed and upcoming milestones from Thurmond Consulting.

• Presentation on Contra Costa Health Housing and Homeless (H3) Services and the 'At Home' Plan
• Review of City services: Rapid Rehousing Concord, Community Grants, and CORE program
• Review of three draft surveys (service providers, lived experience, general community)
• Review of draft Background Report outline and content
• Update on activities and milestones from Thurmond Consulting

The Working Group decided to proceed with the Homeless Services Agency and Lived Experience of Homelessness surveys. The Community Survey Regarding Homelessness will be delayed until trends from the first two surveys are analyzed.

• Approved rollout of Homeless Services Agency Survey
• Approved rollout of Lived Experience of Homelessness Survey
• Delayed administration of Community Survey Regarding Homelessness
• Directed Consulting Team to make suggested edits to surveys

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging authorized staff to investigate merging the GoGo Concord transportation program with a Walnut Creek partnership. Members also discussed a transportation survey and established a summer meeting schedule.

• Approved annotated agenda from April 19, 2023 meeting
• Authorized Kathryn Monroy to explore merging GoGo Concord with Walnut Creek senior transportation
• Formed subcommittee (David Afinowicz, Ben Hornstein, Tjjuk Kuriadi) to consider mini bus routes in Concord
• Agreed to meet in June and resume in September, skipping July and August

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee will meet to discuss and approve funding recommendations for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda also includes approval of the annotated agenda from the April 19, 2023 regular meeting, announcements, and items for future agendas. Public comments are accepted in writing before 3:00 pm on the meeting day or in person during the meeting.

• Discuss and approve CPHHCD funding recommendations for FY 2023-24
• Approve annotated agenda from April 19, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to approximately three minutes per person
• Written comments due by 3:00 pm on meeting day via email

The Committee approved a series of funding recommendations for various health and community agencies for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The approved grants include support for crisis centers, dental services, food banks, and senior nutrition programs.

• Approved FY 2023-24 funding recommendations for 25 agencies (6-0)
• Approved Annotated Agenda from April 19, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee interviewed applicants for two positions on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The Committee directed staff to recommend Michael Maestas and Jonathan Nguyen for four-year terms ending February 28, 2027.

• Recommended Michael Maestas and Jonathan Nguyen for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider recommending one public member to the City Council for appointment to the Design Review Board for a four-year term ending February 28, 2027. Three qualified applicants—Steve Burrows, Ronald Leone, and Frederick Stumpp—were interviewed on April 18, 2023. The committee postponed its recommendation until after Planning Commission appointments were made on May 2, 2023. The committee will make its recommendation at this meeting.

• Recommendation for Design Review Board public member appointment (4-year term ending Feb 28, 2027)
• Applicants: Steve Burrows (professional engineer), Ronald Leone (retired school administrator), Frederick Stumpp (retired fire protection engineer)
• Incumbent Jack Moore considered for design professional position without interview
• Two applicants also applied for Planning Commission; appointments made May 2, 2023

The Housing and Economic Development Committee directed staff to prepare a report recommending Ronald Leone's appointment to the Design Review Board for a term ending February 28, 2027. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to prepare a report recommending Ronald Leone to the Design Review Board (term ending February 28, 2027)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee will hear a report and take public comment on Mount Diablo Resource Recovery's (MDRR) request for a special extraordinary rate adjustment of 1.95% on residential solid waste fees. The request is in addition to a 7% Refuse Rate Index increase and a previously approved 4.61% base rate increase, which together would raise rates by 13.56% from the prior year. The committee will provide direction to staff on whether to recommend approval to the City Council.

• MDRR requests 1.95% special extraordinary rate adjustment on residential solid waste fees
• Combined with 7% RRI and 4.61% base increase, total residential rate increase would be 13.56%
• R3 Consulting Group validated the 1.95% request and 7% RRI calculation
• If denied, the 1.95% would be added to next year's RRI, potentially leading to higher rates later
• Rate comparison with neighboring agencies included in staff report

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee reviewed a special extraordinary rate adjustment request from Mount Diablo Resource Recovery. After a question and answer session and a review of regional rate comparisons, the committee recommended approval of the increase.

• Recommended approval of 1.95% special extraordinary rate increase for Mount Diablo Resource Recovery

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group is meeting to receive presentations on emergency shelter and homeless system elements like HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and Housing First. They will also review the Phase 1 roadmap and initial data from Thurmond Consulting, and discuss community meetings and survey plans. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Presentation on Emergency Shelter and homeless service structures
• Overview of HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and Housing First model
• Review of Phase 1 roadmap and deliverables by Thurmond Consulting
• Initial data review and next steps for data collection
• Discussion of community meeting schedule and survey components

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group received presentations on emergency shelters, system structures, and the Phase 1 road map. The group established a process for reviewing and launching a community survey and refining the list of organizations for focus group discussions.

• Decided to review survey questions at the next meeting and open the survey for 10-14 days following community meetings
• Directed consulting team and staff to review the list of organizations for focus group discussions to include service providers, nonprofits, and churches

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee will review Measure Q/V ballot language, city mailers, and homeless services funding, and discuss the proposed use of Measure V revenues in the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 biennial operating budget. The committee will formulate its recommendations and a memorandum to the City Council regarding the FY 2021-22 financial report and the proposed budget.

• Review of Measure Q/V ballot language and related city mailers
• Funding used for homeless services, including CORE and Measure V allocations
• Presentation on proposed use of Measure V revenues in the CIP Mid-Cycle Update
• Discussion of FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Biennial Operating Budget
• Formulation of committee recommendations and memorandum to City Council

The committee reviewed the proposed FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 Biennial Operating Budget and the use of Measure V revenues. Members directed staff to amend a draft memorandum to the City Council to include details on infrastructure backlog and align wording with ballot language. The committee also agreed that FY 2021-22 Transaction and Use Tax funds were appropriately spent.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Directed staff to add a section to the draft memorandum regarding Measure V funds used for infrastructure backlog
• Directed staff to remove the question regarding General Fund reserves from the draft memorandum
• Directed staff to update memorandum wording to align with Measure V ballot language
• Agreed that FY 2021-22 Transaction and Use Tax was appropriately spent and collected

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee will review and discuss applications presented on April 12, 2023, and consider all submitted applications. They will also approve annotated agendas from prior special meetings. No funding decisions are scheduled; those are set for May 10, 2023.

• Discuss applications from April 12, 2023 presentations and review all applications
• Approve annotated agenda from April 5, 2023 special meeting
• Approve annotated agenda from April 13, 2023 special CPHHCD meeting of agency presentations
• Rating sheets due Wednesday, April 26, 2023 by noon
• Future agenda: May 10, 2023 – deciding funding recommendations

The committee discussed grant applications following a presentation on April 12. No funding decisions were made during the meeting. Funding recommendations are scheduled for May 10, 2023.

• Approved annotated agenda from April 5, 2023 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved annotated agenda from April 13, 2023 special meeting (5-0)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Committee supported a phased implementation of a 19.6% sewer capacity fee increase. Staff will notify developers with current projects regarding the increase by May 1, 2023.

• Supported phasing in 19.6% capacity fee increase (9.65% year 1, 9.65% plus CCI index year 2, then annual CCI increases)
• Supported staff outreach and letters to developers with current projects regarding fee increases

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding a regular in-person meeting with presentations from the DMV Ombudsman Program and Health and Human Services, plus follow-up on a community survey. Commissioners will discuss next steps on their priorities for housing and transportation, and plan tabling for the 2023 Music and Market season. The agenda also includes welcoming new members and approving the annotated agenda from the February 15, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation: DMV Ombudsman Program by Rafael Maldonado
• Presentation: Health and Human Services by Devynn Darner
• Discussion: Next steps on Commission priorities for housing and transportation
• Discussion: Music and Market tabling for 2023 season
• Announcement: Grants awarded for Wildfire Smoke Clean Air Centers and Senior Nutrition Infrastructure

The Commission decided to prioritize transportation issues and approved the creation of a survey to determine the demand for a bus stop at the Senior Center. The survey will be distributed online, in the center's newsletter, and at senior housing communities.

• Approved February 15, 2023 annotated agenda
• Approved creation of a transportation survey for the Senior Center
• Agreed to distribute survey results provided they remain anonymous

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will interview three applicants for two open positions on the Design Review Board: one public member and one design professional. The committee will then recommend candidates to the City Council for appointment. Incumbent Jack Moore will be considered for the design professional position without an interview.

• Interview applicants for Design Review Board public member and design professional positions
• Recommend appointments to City Council for four-year terms ending February 28, 2027
• Applicants to be interviewed: Steve Burrows, Ronald Leone, Frederick Stumpp
• Incumbent Jack Moore considered for design professional position without interview
• Robert Ring determined ineligible for public member position

The Housing and Economic Development Committee interviewed applicants for two positions on the Design Review Board. The Committee recommended Jack Moore for the design professional seat. A separate meeting was scheduled for May 3, 2023, to recommend a public member appointment.

• Recommended Jack Moore to City Council for Design Review Board design professional position
• Directed staff to schedule May 3, 2023 meeting to recommend a public member for the Design Review Board

Measure V Oversight Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting. Members received presentations on CORE homeless services, the Capital Improvement Program mid-cycle update, and the FY 2022-23 mid-year operating budget. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from nine agencies applying for grants. The agencies will present their programs, and the committee will consider the applications. No decisions are scheduled; this is a presentation and discussion session.

• White Pony Express - Food Rescue Program (Application 25)
• 18 Reasons - Free Food Support & Nutrition Education for Low-Income Families (Application 1)
• California Food Education - Farm to Family Healthy Food Access (Application 2)
• Trinity Center Walnut Creek - Day Shelter (Application 23)
• RotaCare Bay Area - Concord Free Medical Clinic (Application 21)

The Grant Committee listened to five-minute presentations and conducted seven-minute question periods for 10 different agency applications. The committee discussed several of the applications following the presentations. No funding decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (7-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the Citywide Arterial & Collector Maintenance Project #2, which includes slurry seal treatment for up to six miles of roads. The committee also elected a new Vice Chair. Minutes from December 14, 2022, were approved.

• Approved Citywide Arterial & Collector Maintenance Project #2 (3-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022, annotated minutes (3-0)
• Elected Rebekah McMenamin as Vice Chair (3-0)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee will hear a report on proposed sewer capacity fee increases and provide direction to staff. The City last updated these one-time fees in 2012, and the new schedule would take effect July 1, 2023, pending City Council adoption at a May 16 public hearing. The committee previously supported a 6% annual rate increase over four years and adding four sewer employees, but did not support a rate restructure.

• Proposed single-family sewer capacity fee: $6,016, up from $5,043 (a $973 increase)
• Proposed multi-family unit fee: $5,096; mobile home: $5,096; accessory dwelling unit: $2,557 per 1,000 sq ft
• Nonresidential fees per 1,000 sq ft: restaurants $24,125, car washes $127,106, hospitals $17,393
• Fee methodology based on Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Ordinance No. 309 and a 2018 Black & Veatch study
• Projects in pipeline that could be affected: Meta Housing (181 units), Coast Guard site (286 units), Ashbury Apartments (183 units)

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee reviewed a proposed sewer capacity fee option using residential unit equivalents. The Committee determined this method could create barriers for new businesses and directed staff to return with additional options.

• Rejected residential unit equivalents for sewer capacity fees
• Directed staff to provide additional sewer capacity fee options

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a special meeting to approve previous agendas and discuss grant applications. The primary substantive item involves reviewing applications presented on March 15 and March 30, 2023, as well as reviewing new applications for April 13 presentations. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of grant applications from March 15 and March 30, 2023 presentations
• Review of grant applications for April 13, 2023 presentations
• Approval of annotated agenda from March 15, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of annotated agenda from March 30, 2023 special CPHHCD meeting

The committee approved the annotated agendas from the March 15 and March 30, 2023 special meetings. Members discussed previous grant applications and deferred review of April 13 applications until after agency presentations.

• Approved March 15, 2023 annotated agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 30, 2023 annotated agenda (4-0)
• Decided to review April 13 applications after agency presentations

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee special meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from 12 agencies applying for grants. The committee will also add new members. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for presentations and public comment.

• Meals on Wheels Diablo Region - Care Management (Application 13)
• Meals on Wheels Diablo Region - Senior Total Health Management Initiative (Application 14)
• Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. - Meals for Concord/Pleasant Hill Homebound Elders (Application 15)
• Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Community Produce Program (Application 10)
• Dentists on Wheels - Low Income Senior Restoration Lab Fees (Application 8)

The Grant Committee held a special meeting to receive five-minute presentations and answer questions regarding various agency grant applications. No funding decisions were recorded during this session.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 p.m. (6-0)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission is holding a special meeting to finalize its 2023-24 funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Child Care Developer Fees (CCDF) programs, which will then go to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the annotated agenda from a prior meeting, announcements, and items for future agendas.

• Finalize 2023-24 CDBG and CCDF funding recommendations for Council
• Approve annotated agenda from March 9, 2022 special CSC meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item
• Written comments due by 3:00 pm day of meeting

The Community Services Commission finalized funding recommendations for the 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Child Care Developer Fees (CCDF). The recommendations include allocations for public services, infrastructure, economic development, and housing rehabilitation.

• Approved corrected annotated agenda from March 9, 2022 (4-0)
• Recommended $1,254,844 in total FY 2023/24 CDBG funding for council approval
• Recommended $300,000 for City of Concord Engineering ADA Transition Plan
• Recommended $535,417 for Housing Rehabilitation, including Habitat for Humanity
• Recommended $165,000 for Public Services, including various non-profits
• Recommended $40,000 for Economic Development
• Recommended $150,000 in total Child Care Developer Fee grants
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Concord Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission will hear informational presentations on approved Capital Improvement Program projects for recreation facilities and parks, an aquatics programs overview, a summer marketing preview, and a Clean Air Center Program (AB 836) grant award. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of presentations and routine procedural items.

• Informational review of approved Capital Improvement Program projects for recreation facilities and parks
• Aquatics Programs Overview presentation
• Summer Marketing Preview presentation
• Clean Air Center Program (AB 836) Grant Award presentation

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee will hear a report on a comprehensive review of sewer fees and charges and provide direction to staff on which rate increase and rate structure options to recommend to the City Council. The current four-year rate schedule expires at the end of FY 2022-23, and the committee will consider two rate revenue increase options (6% or 5% annual over four years) and three residential rate restructuring options. The committee will also discuss proposed capacity fee updates and sewer enterprise debt. The City Council will hold a public hearing on May 23, 2023, to consider adopting new fees.

• Option 1: 6% annual rate revenue increase for 4 years (Y1-Y4 increase: $43,$46,$48,$51)
• Option 2: 5% annual rate revenue increase for 4 years (Y1-Y4 increase: $36,$38,$40,$42)
• Proposed capacity fee: $6,165 for single-family home, $4,779 for multi-family unit, $4,302 for mobile home
• Rate restructuring options based on winter water usage (Option 2A immediate, 2B phased-in over 4 years)
• Addition of four new sewer maintenance positions (two Lead Collection System Workers, two Collection System Workers)

The Committee reviewed information regarding sewer fees, charges, and debt maturation. No final rates were approved; instead, the Committee directed staff to provide additional capacity fee increase options at a future meeting.

• Directed staff to return on April 10 with additional options for capacity fee increases

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group is holding its first meeting to organize itself: members will receive Brown Act training, review the group's resolution and the Council-adopted work plan, and set a monthly meeting schedule. The group will guide development of the City's Homeless Strategic Plan, with final decisions made by the City Council.

• Brown Act training for members
• Review of Working Group resolution and roles
• Review of Council-adopted Strategic Plan Development Work Plan
• Set monthly meeting schedule
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item

The Working Group met to receive training on the Brown Act and review the Strategic Plan Development Work Plan. Members discussed roles, responsibilities, and the need for alternates. The group reached a consensus on a recurring meeting schedule.

• Set monthly meetings for the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services Committee will interview applicants for vacancies on the Commission on Aging, Community Services Commission, Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee, and Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee. After interviews, the committee will recommend appointments to the City Council. The agenda includes only this interview item and procedural roll call and adjournment.

• Interview 2 applicants for Commission on Aging (5 vacancies)
• Interview 3 applicants for Community Services Commission (1 vacancy)
• Interview 3 applicants for Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee (3 vacancies)
• Interview 7 applicants for Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee (3 vacancies)
• Applicant Luz E. Palomera Sierra considered for both Community Services Commission and Grant Committee

The Committee interviewed applicants and recommended several individuals for appointment to city boards and commissions. These recommendations will be sent to the City Council for the April 4, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended Carlos Ballardes and Janice Cameron for the Commission on Aging
• Recommended Stephen Sticka for the Community Services Commission
• Recommended Lance Ledrew, Angie Rajczyk, and Merrillin Ruiz for the Concord Pavilion Outreach Committee
• Recommended Luz E. Palomera Sierra, Mike Tikitinsky, and Evangeline Ward for the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, receive an overview of the City's FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Measure V revenue use, and review the proposed 2023 meeting schedule. This is a routine oversight meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Overview of FY 2021-22 ACFR and Measure V revenue use by Finance Director Karan Reid
• Review of proposed 2023 meeting schedule

The Committee elected a Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the minutes from May 11, 2022. Members reviewed the FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discussed the use of Measure V funds for infrastructure and homelessness.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Michelle Lane as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Brandy Leidgen as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from four agencies applying for grants. The committee will also discuss these applications and review those scheduled for the March 30 meeting. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance - Family Justice Center (Application 6)
• Monument Crisis Center - Building a Healthy PHC Community for Low Income and At Risk Neighbors in Pleasant Hill & Concord (Application 16)
• Opportunity Junction - Healthcare Career Pathway (Application 18)
• STAND! For Families Free of Violence - Central County Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (Application 22)

The committee heard five-minute presentations and conducted seven-minute Q&A sessions with four applying agencies. No decisions were made regarding the grant applications during this meeting.

• Approved annotated agenda from March 8, 2023 special meeting (4-0)

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee is meeting to organize itself by selecting a chair and recorder, and to review the current season and recent community events. The committee will also discuss outreach methods and goals, and set the next meeting date. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting.

• Determine roles for Committee Chair and Recorder/Note Taker
• Review Concord Pavilion current season and recent/upcoming community events
• Discussion on methods and desired outcomes of outreach for community events
• Determine next 2023 Committee meeting date

The Committee established leadership roles by appointing a Chair and a Recorder. Members reviewed upcoming Pavilion events and discussed community outreach methods. The next meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2023.

• Appointed Cedric Chang as Committee Chair
• Appointed Angie Rajczyk as Recorder/Note Taker
• Scheduled next meeting for June 12, 2023

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a special meeting to orient new members, review grant applications, and elect a chair and vice chair. The committee will discuss the applications scheduled for presentation on March 16, 2023, and receive public comments on agenda items.

• Orientation of committee members with PowerPoint presentation and calendar
• Review of CPHHCD grant applications and binders
• Discussion of March 16, 2023 presentation applications
• Election of chair and vice chair

The committee held an orientation session and distributed application binders. The review of March 16, 2023, presentation applications was postponed. The committee elected leadership positions.

• Approved Lori Thompson as Chair and Patricia Tanquary as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Postponed review of March 16, 2023 Presentation Applications

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee is considering a comprehensive review of sewer fees and charges, including three options for rate revenue increases over the next four years and an updated capacity fee. The committee will hear a staff report and provide direction on which rate increase option to reflect in the financial plan. A follow-up meeting on March 22 will discuss revised rate structures.

• Three rate increase options: 6% annual for 4 years, 4% annual for 4 years, or no increase for 2 years then 8.5% for 2 years
• Proposed capacity fee for single-family homes: $6,165 (current $5,043)
• Current sewer rate $717/year, below regional average of $781
• Adding four new sewer maintenance positions (two Lead Collection System Workers, two Collection System Workers)
• Sewer fund has 348 days cash reserve; target is 180 days

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee reviewed a study on sewer fees and charges. No final rates were approved; instead, the committee directed staff to return with specific financial models and impact evaluations.

• Directed staff to provide debt maturation dates
• Directed staff to evaluate capacity fee impacts on development and financing
• Requested a 5% rate revenue increase model
• Requested alternative rate structures

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering whether to recommend that the City Council award $6.64 million in Affordable Housing Funds to Eden Housing to acquire and preserve two apartment complexes as workforce housing. The project would income-restrict 116 units at 80% of Area Median Income for 55 years. The committee will hear a staff report and decide whether to forward a recommendation to the City Council.

• Consider award of $6.64 million to Eden Housing for Coral Court Apartments (1491 Detroit Avenue) and Sunset Pines Apartments (1770 Adelaide Street)
• Project involves 116 units, purchase price $39,606,514, with city subsidy about $57,200 per unit
• Rents to be income-restricted at 80% of Area Median Income for 55 years
• No residents displaced; current residents income-qualified, over-income tenants allowed to stay until vacancy
• Eden Housing to provide onsite resident services and maintain a waitlist

The Committee agreed to forward a request for $6.64 million in Affordable Housing Funds for Eden Housing to the City Council. The funds are intended for the acquisition and minor improvements of the Coral Court Apartments and Sunset Pines Apartments. The Committee requested five specific clarifications from staff and Eden Housing before the full Council considers the recommendation.

• Forwarded $6.64M affordable housing funding request for Coral Court and Sunset Pines Apartments to City Council

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee is considering the proposed FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 City Council Services Program Budget. The committee will review and provide input on the budget, which will then be incorporated into the draft budget for the City Council. Most costs are fixed, but the committee has discretion over supplies, dues/memberships, and meetings/trainings.

• Proposed budget totals $134,171 for FY 2023-24 and $144,782 for FY 2024-25
• Dues and memberships budgeted at $76,913, a $977 decrease from FY 2022-23
• Meetings and trainings budget increased by $2,453 in FY 2023-24 and by $9,100 in FY 2024-25
• $8,000 added in FY 2024-25 for hosting the Mayors' Conference
• Supplies budget kept at $5,974 for FY 2023-24, rising 3% to $6,155 in FY 2024-25

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee reviewed the proposed FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 City Council Services Program Budget. Staff were directed to proceed with the budget including two specific revisions regarding funding and line-item naming.

• Directed staff to move forward with proposed City Council Services Program Budget with revisions
• Approved adding $3,000 for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 for new Councilmember attendance to the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners’ Institute
• Approved changing line item 'Contracts – Miscellaneous' to 'Misc. Contacts/Contingency'

Commission on Aging

The Commission decided to focus its efforts on filling transportation gaps for Concord seniors. Members plan to create a one-page local resource guide and seek presentations from transportation-related speakers.

• Approved January 18, 2023 annotated agenda (unanimous)
• Selected transportation as the primary focus area over housing
• Decided to create a one-page Concord transportation guide for the Senior Center website and print
• Determined to prioritize transportation-related speakers for future presentations

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding its regular January meeting with agenda items including a debrief of the Be A Santa To A Senior program, an update on Concord's representation on the Area Agency on Aging, community survey results and action items, and commission recruitment. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Debrief of Be A Santa To A Senior (BASTAS) Program and Gift Wrapping Event
• Update on Concord's representation on the Area Agency on Aging
• Community Survey Results and Action Items
• Commission Recruitment
• Business Card and Name Tag Update

The Commission decided to focus on transportation and housing based on 2022 community survey results. Members will compile service lists for the Senior Center website and print. The Commission also approved a member's application to represent the city on the Advisory Council on Aging.

• Approved annotated agenda from November 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Marilyn Fowler to apply for Concord's seat on the Advisory Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Decided to prioritize transportation and housing services based on survey results