Concord public meetings in 2024

Commission on Aging

The regular meeting of the Concord Commission on Aging scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and receive a report on the Court Ln and Joan Ave Bicycle Improvements Project. This project was previously selected for a TDA Grant Cycle 2025 application.

• Report on Court Ln and Joan Ave Bicycle Improvements Project TDA Grant Cycle 2025
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved a motion in favor of the Concord Crossing Improvements Project and submitting an application for TDA 3 Grant 2025 funds. The project will add bicycle facilities on Court Lane and Joan Avenue. The committee also approved the minutes from September 11, 2024, and set the next meeting for March 12, 2025.

• Approved September 11, 2024 annotated minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion in favor of Concord Crossing Improvements Project and TDA 3 Grant 2025 application (3-0)
• Approved next meeting date of March 12, 2025 (3-0)

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee will review the 2024 season and upcoming community events. Members will discuss the venue's 50th anniversary of its 1975 opening and methods for community outreach.

• Review of Pavilion 2024 season and upcoming community events
• Discussion of the 50th anniversary of the 1975 venue opening
• Discussion of outreach methods and desired outcomes for community events

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map for a two-lot subdivision on a 1.87-acre site at 1651 Concord Avenue. The property is zoned West Concord Mixed Use (WMX) and is categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes a public comment period for other matters within the Zoning Administrator's jurisdiction.

• 1651 Concord Avenue Minor Subdivision (PL24161) – two-lot subdivision on a 1.87-acre site, APN 112-101-032, General Plan designation West Concord Mixed Use, zoning WMX

Commission on Aging

This is a regular meeting of the Concord Commission on Aging with items including approval of prior meeting minutes, reports from the ACOA representative and Center Advisory Meeting, and updates on old business: an ad-hoc report on outreach to Latino communities, a senior survey update, a review of the 'Be a Santa to a Senior' program, and a review of the commission's work plan. No new business is listed. The agenda is largely procedural with discussions and updates, no final decisions or dollar amounts.

• Ad-Hoc Report: Outreach to Latino Communities
• Update: Senior survey
• Review: Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program
• Review: Commission on Aging Work Plan
• Announcement: Senior Center Orientation on November 25, 2024

Policy Development & Internal Operations

This special meeting of the Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee is cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Committee is discussing next steps for the rehabilitation and reuse of the Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe at 3119 Grant Street. Staff is pausing the project after a Request for Information found that none of the four responding organizations had the financial capacity to fund the repairs without City assistance.

• Discussion of rehabilitation and reuse of the Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe and surrounding property

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a Tentative Parcel Map for a four-lot subdivision, Tree Removal Permit, and Design and Site Review at 939 Pullman Court and 935 Oak Grove Road. The 0.98-acre site is zoned RS-8 (Single-Family Residential) and the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. No other items are on the agenda beyond public comment and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Pullman Minor Subdivision (PL23094): 4-lot tentative parcel map, tree removal permit, and design review at 939 Pullman Court and 935 Oak Grove Road (APNs 147-341-001, -047).

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will hear a presentation from Daisy Gallegos of Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services, followed by updates on the mini-bus route, outreach to Latino communities, and the work plan. Commissioners will also discuss next steps for a senior survey and the timeline for the 'Be a Santa to a Senior' program. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Presentation by Daisy Gallegos, Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services
• Ad-Hoc Report: Mini-Bus Route update
• Ad-Hoc Report: Outreach to Latino Communities
• Discussion: Next steps for senior survey
• Discussion: Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline and responsibilities

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee is considering whether to require specialty certifications for technicians who self-inspect fire sprinkler systems. The body is also discussing the implementation of a defined mayoral rotation.

• Discussion on specialty certification requirements for fire sprinkler inspection and repair technicians
• Discussion on a defined mayoral rotation

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services Committee will hear a report on the proposed 2025-30 Consolidated Plan funding priorities, as recommended by the Community Services Commission, and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The plan will guide over $5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds over five years, focusing on affordable housing, homelessness reduction, non-housing community development, and administration.

• Four recommended funding priorities: Affordable Housing, Reduce/Alleviate Homelessness, Non-Housing Community Development, and Administration
• Over $5 million in CDBG funds to be allocated over the five-year plan period
• Survey of Needs conducted countywide with 1,213 respondents, 92 from Concord
• Three stakeholder focus groups and six public meetings held for input
• Committee to forward a recommendation to the City Council for adoption

Community Services Commission

This special meeting of the Community Services Commission will focus on discussing and recommending priority needs for the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, a key document for federal housing and community development funding. The commission will also approve the annotated agenda from the March 13, 2024 regular meeting and consider items for future agendas.

• Discussion and recommendation of priority needs for the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan
• Approval of annotated agenda from March 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Consideration of items for future commission agendas

Commission on Aging

The regular meeting of the Concord Commission on Aging scheduled for September 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The committee will review the current season and recent events, discuss plans for the venue's 50th anniversary in 2025, and consider methods for community outreach. No votes or binding decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily discussion and reports.

• Review of the Pavilion’s current season and recent/upcoming community events
• Discussion of the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the venue’s opening in 1975
• Discussion of methods and desired outcomes of outreach for community events
• Determination of next committee meeting date

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is meeting to review the senior survey and its role in the October 3 Health Expo. Members will also discuss the Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline and outreach to Latino communities.

• Discussion of the Commission's role in the October 3, 2024 Health Expo
• Final review of the senior survey
• Ad-Hoc report on Mini-Bus Route
• Ad-Hoc report on outreach to Latino communities
• Consideration of Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) timeline and responsibilities

The Commission on Aging approved the annotated agenda from the August 19, 2024 special meeting unanimously (5-0). The commission made final edits to the senior survey, which will be available in English and Spanish, and selected a customized notepad as the swag item for those who return completed surveys at the Health Expo on October 3, 2024. The presentation by the Concord Senior Citizen's Club was postponed due to speaker illness, and the commission will request a new date for early 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions to be continued at future meetings.

• Approved annotated agenda from August 19, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Finalized senior survey for Health Expo, available in English and Spanish
• Selected customized notepad as swag item for survey returns
• Postponed Concord Senior Citizen's Club presentation to early 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing several transportation projects, including a plan to optimize bus stops and signal timing on Monument Boulevard. The body is also discussing grant applications and pavement rehabilitation projects across the city.

• BusAID Monument Corridor Transit Speed Improvements: $385,885 in federal funds and $49,880 local match to adjust bus stops and signal timing
• Proposed projects for TDA Grant Cycle 2025 Application
• MTC Complete Streets Checklist for Monument Boulevard Trails-to-Transit Project
• Galindo Street / Monument Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation (Project No. 2452)
• Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation (Project No. 2609) and Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase E (Project No. 2613 and 2621)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved a motion to recommend the Court Lane and Joan Avenue Bicycle Improvements project for the TDA 3 grant cycle application. The committee also approved the June 12, 2024 minutes and endorsed the MTC Complete Streets Checklist for the Monument Boulevard Trails-to-Transit project. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational only.

• Approved June 12, 2024 annotated minutes (4-0)
• Selected Court Lane and Joan Avenue Bicycle Improvements for TDA grant application (4-0)
• Endorsed MTC Complete Streets Checklist for Monument Boulevard Trails-to-Transit project (4-0)

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee is continuing a discussion on whether to adopt specialty certification requirements for fire sprinkler inspection and repair technicians, a topic referred by the City Council. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) currently enforces fire code but suggests any new certification be adopted uniformly across all cities in its jurisdiction, with the next code update in January 2026. The committee will consider the information and provide direction to staff.

• Discussion on requiring certification for fire sprinkler self-inspections, continued from June 26, 2024
• CCCFPD open to certification but prefers uniform adoption across all cities in its jurisdiction
• State law requires any code amendment to be based on climatic, topographical, or geological conditions
• CCCFPD suggests adopting any certification requirement by January 1, 2026 tri-annual code update
• Attachments include Philadelphia Bill No. 200365 as an example certification policy

Commission on Aging

The regular meeting of the Commission on Aging scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will meet to review updates on the mini-bus route grant and discuss next steps for the new program. They will also hear reports on outreach to Latino communities and consider their work plan. New business includes speaker options for future meetings and survey questions for the October Health Expo.

• Ad-hoc report on Mini-Bus Route grant update and route options
• Outreach to Latino Communities report
• Consideration of Commission on Aging Work Plan
• Discussion of speaker options for future meetings
• Survey questions for the Health Expo on October 3, 2024

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Commission will receive three presentations: an update on Markham Regional Arboretum Society activities, an overview of the Urban Forestry Program including tree inventory and TreePlotter software, and a playground replacement plan/renovation. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes a public comment period for non-agenda items.

• Presentation on Markham Regional Arboretum Society (MRAS) activities by a board member
• Overview of Urban Forestry Program: tree inventory results, TreePlotter software, and maintenance plan
• Overview of playground replacement plan/renovation by Parks Maintenance Division Manager
• Public comment period (15 minutes) for topics within Commission jurisdiction not on the agenda

Housing & Economic Development

The committee is reviewing a referral to determine if the Development Code should be amended to allow commercial vehicle and equipment rentals in the Industrial Mixed Use (IMX) zone. The discussion stems from code violations at 995 Detroit Avenue regarding truck rentals and outdoor storage. Members will decide whether to recommend changes to the full City Council or end the matter in committee.

• Potential amendment to allow vehicle and equipment facilities in IMX zoning
• Review of outdoor storage and screening requirements for commercial businesses
• Discussion regarding 995 Detroit Avenue rental business operations

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The committee is reviewing potential specialty certification requirements for fire sprinkler inspection and repair technicians. Members are also considering a proposal regarding a defined mayoral rotation. The discussion includes coordination with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for enforcement.

• Specialty certification requirements for fire sprinkler technicians
• Proposal for a defined mayoral rotation

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will discuss its current work plan and several ongoing ad-hoc reports. These include updates regarding mini-bus routes, a transportation survey, and outreach to Latino communities. The commission will also consider speaker options for future meetings.

• Review of Commission on Aging Work Plan
• Ad-Hoc Report: Outreach to Latino Communities
• Ad-Hoc Report: Mini-Bus Route
• Ad-Hoc Report: Transportation Survey
• Review of tabling at 2024 Music & Market Series

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing design updates for Sun Terrace Elementary School crossing enhancements and considering a motion to support a new grant application. The proposed Monument Boulevard project would create a 1.6-mile shared-use path connecting the Iron Horse Trail to the Concord BART station.

• Sun Terrace Elementary School crossing improvements using $175,000 in TDA grant funds
• Proposed 1.6-mile Class I shared-use path on Monument Boulevard
• Request for a committee motion to support the ATP Cycle 7 grant application

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission is holding a special meeting consisting of a tour of city parks. The tour will be led by staff from the Recreation Services and Public Works departments.

• Concord Park Tour

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a minor exception request for a residential property. The proposal involves building a 1,093 sq. ft. addition containing two bedrooms and a family room.

• Minor Exception for 5701 Lewis Way to reduce rear setback from 25 feet to 18.75 feet

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding a special in-person meeting to elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Liaison) and discuss its work plan, including outreach to Latino communities, a mini-bus route, a transportation survey, and feedback on recent community events. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Liaison to Senior Citizens Center Advisory Board
• Discussion of Commission on Aging Work Plan
• Ad-hoc report on outreach to Latino communities
• Ad-hoc report on mini-bus route and transportation survey
• Feedback on participation in Monument Crisis Center Resource Fair (May 1, 2024) and tabling at 2024 Music & Market Series

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee is meeting to review the current season and recent community events, discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the venue's 1975 opening, and consider methods and desired outcomes for community event outreach. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from city staff and the venue's general manager.

• Discussion of 50th anniversary of 1975 venue opening
• Review of current season and recent/upcoming community events
• Discussion of outreach methods and desired outcomes for community events
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Determine next committee meeting date

Commission on Aging

The regular meeting of the Concord Commission on Aging scheduled for May 15, 2024, at the Concord Senior Center is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

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

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee will meet to finalize its funding recommendations for fiscal year 2024-25, which will then go to the City Council for approval. The agenda also includes approval of the annotated agenda from the April 3, 2024 special meeting, announcements, and items for future agendas. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

• Finalize FY 2024-25 CPHHCD funding recommendations for Council approval
• Approve annotated agenda from April 3, 2024 special meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering wrap designs for the newly installed Bigbelly trash and recycling receptacles in downtown Concord, particularly around Todos Santos Plaza. Staff is seeking the committee's feedback on design options, which will be presented to the City Council on May 28, 2024. The committee will also hear public comments on the designs.

• Wrap designs for 18 Bigbelly receptacles in and adjacent to Todos Santos Plaza, using photos from categories: historical, Music & Market, murals, landscapes, or a mix
• 20 other receptacles will have waste stream identifier wraps
• Side-panels on receptacles to be used for city event announcements, not private advertising
• Council authorized $304,399 for the receptacles in February 2023
• Public comments received from local photographer Brian Vandemark and TSBA representative Walter Eichinger

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee is meeting to finalize its recommendations and memorandum to the City Council regarding the FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the proposed use of Measure V revenues in the Biennial Capital Budget for FYs 2024-25 and 2025-26. The committee will review and approve the minutes from its April 4 meeting and may authorize the chair to work with staff to complete the final memorandum. This is a working session to complete the committee's oversight report.

• Finalize recommendations and memorandum to City Council on FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Finalize recommendations on proposed use of Measure V revenues in Biennial Capital Budget for FYs 2024-25 and 2025-26
• Approve minutes of April 4, 2024 meeting
• Authorize Chair to work with staff to finalize the Committee's Recommendations and Memorandum

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing preliminary drawings for the Residential Pavement Maintenance Package Phase C project along Concord Boulevard. The plans show removal of 104 parking spaces total, with specific removals at various locations. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Removal of 104 parking spaces along Concord Boulevard
• Preliminary drawings dated 04/12/2024 for 11 sheets
• Project includes areas near Kirker Pass Road, Yvonne Drive, and other cross streets
• Specific removals: 20, 16, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 spaces at various points

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to review final striping plans for the Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2), which will exclude previously proposed Class II bike lanes due to safety and width constraints. The committee will also receive updates on residential pavement maintenance and crosswalk enhancements. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Treat Blvd Phase 2 (San Miguel Rd to Clayton Rd) final striping plans exclude bike lanes; staff recommends a future Complete Streets Study
• Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase C includes Concord Blvd (Project No. 2618) and Ayers Road (Project No. 2606)
• HSIP Cycle 11 RRFB Crosswalk Enhancements (Project No. 2696) update
• Public comment received supporting continuous separated bike facilities on Treat Blvd

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to consider public comments submitted about the Treat Blvd paving project. Multiple residents urge the inclusion of continuous and separated bicycle facilities from Contra Costa Canal Trail to Clayton Rd, citing the 2022 Local Road Safety Plan. The committee will also review staff's proposal to apply for grants for the full Treat Blvd corridor.

• Public comments support separated bike lanes on Treat Blvd during summer paving
• Treat Blvd from Contra Costa Canal Trail to Clayton Rd identified as priority hazard zone
• 2022 Local Road Safety Plan recommends low-cost/quick build bike lane safety mitigations
• Residents support staff grant application for additional work along entire Treat Blvd corridor
• Comments to be forwarded to City Council

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is meeting in person to discuss its work plan and hear reports on outreach to Latino communities, a mini-bus route, and a transportation survey. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or new business listed.

• Consider Commission on Aging Work Plan
• Ad-Hoc Report: Outreach to Latino Communities
• Ad-Hoc Report: Mini-Bus Route
• Ad-Hoc Report: Transportation Survey
• Approval of Annotated Agenda from March 20, 2024 meeting

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee will review the proposed use of Measure V funds in the City's biennial capital budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, and discuss its recommendations and memorandum to the City Council. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 19 meeting and review the amended 2024 meeting schedule.

• Overview of proposed Measure V funds in the FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 capital budget
• Discussion of committee recommendations and memorandum to City Council on the FY 2022-23 financial report and proposed capital budget
• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting
• Review of amended 2024 meeting schedule

Retirement Board

The City of Concord Retirement Board is meeting to discuss a proposed 2% cost of living adjustment for retirees and joint annuitants effective May 1, 2024. The board will also address a vacancy for an OPIEU At Large alternate appointment.

• Proposed 2.0% cost of living adjustment for CCRS retirees effective May 1, 2024
• Proposal to maintain actuarial interest rate at 4.5%
• Discussion of one vacancy for an OPIEU At Large alternate appointment
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 5, 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 review grant applications and discuss agency presentations. The committee will also approve annotated agendas from previous meetings. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

• Review applications and discuss agency presentations
• Approve annotated agenda from March 20, 2024 regular meeting
• Approve annotated agenda from March 28, 2024 special meeting
• Public comments limited to approximately three minutes

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 13 agencies requesting funding for fiscal year 2024-25. Each agency has 5 minutes to present followed by 7 minutes of committee questions. The committee will not make funding decisions at this meeting; it is an information-gathering session.

• CoCoKids, Inc. - Road to Success (Application #4)
• Bay Area Crisis Nursery - Crisis Nursery Services (Application #3)
• Mt. Diablo Unified School District - CARES After School Program (Application #10)
• Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano - Kids Nutrition on Weekends (K-NOW) (Application #7)
• Planned Parenthood Northern CA - Community Health Worker Program (Application #11)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee will consider a proposed approach for spending approximately $78.9 million on street repairs and rehabilitation over the next five years (FY 2024-25 to 2028-29). The plan includes localized pothole repairs, preventive maintenance on major roads, residential street resurfacing, and rotating work through five pavement zones. The committee will provide feedback to staff and recommend approval to the City Council.

• $78.9 million total available for roadwork over five years, including $48.9 million from Measure V
• City's overall 3-year average Pavement Condition Index is 55 (fair)
• Plan includes $5.5 million annually for residential neighborhood streets
• Consultant Pavement Engineering Inc. developed the priority list using StreetSaver software
• New cyclic paving program would inspect a portion of streets each year

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

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the annotated agenda from the January 24, 2024 special meeting and to distribute application binders for CPHHCD funding for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting also includes roll call, announcements, items for future agenda, and adjournment. No funding decisions or awards are on the agenda.

• Distribution of application binders for CPHHCD funding for fiscal year 2024-25
• Approval of annotated agenda from January 24, 2024 special meeting

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding its regular in-person meeting. The commission will consider its meeting and election procedures, review its work plan, and receive reports from ad-hoc committees on Latino community outreach, the mini-bus route, and a transportation survey. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and a Brown Act training session.

• Approval of annotated agenda from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Brown Act training by City Attorney's Office
• Consider Commission on Aging meeting and election procedures
• Consider Commission on Aging work plan
• Ad-hoc reports: Latino outreach, mini-bus route, transportation survey

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, then receive presentations on the City of Concord's FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the FY 2023-24 mid-year budget update as they relate to Measure V revenues. The committee will also review its proposed 2024 meeting schedule. This is a regular oversight meeting, with no votes on Measure V spending expected.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair of Measure V Oversight Committee
• Overview of FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and use of Measure V revenues
• Overview of FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Operating Budget Update related to Measure V Funds
• Review of proposed 2024 Measure V Oversight Committee schedule

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will finalize its funding recommendations for the FY 2024-25 Cannabis Community Benefit Fund and the Community Development Block Grant 3rd year renewal, for approval by the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the annotated agenda from the February 21, 2024 special meeting, announcements, and items for future agendas.

• Finalize FY 2024-25 Cannabis Community Benefit Fund (CCBF) funding recommendations
• Finalize FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 3rd year renewal funding recommendations
• Approve annotated agenda from February 21, 2024 special meeting

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Concord Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee scheduled for March 13, 2024, is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will discuss a defined mayoral rotation, as referred by the City Council on February 6, 2024. The committee may develop recommendations for the full Council to consider. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of a defined mayoral rotation for the City Council
• Review of Policy and Procedure No. 2, which currently sets one-year terms for Mayor and Vice Mayor

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission is holding a special meeting to review applications for community grants. The commission will also approve annotated agendas from previous meetings and discuss upcoming funding recommendations for CDBG and CCBF programs.

• Review of grant applications
• Approval of annotated agenda from February 7, 2024 special meeting
• Approval of annotated agenda from February 15, 2024 special meeting
• Application evaluations due March 8, 2024
• March 13, 2024 regular meeting to discuss funding recommendations for CDBG and CCBF

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving a responsibility memo from the City Clerk, and hearing reports on outreach to Latino communities, mini-bus routes, and a transportation survey. The Commission will also discuss meeting length, election processes, and begin developing its 2024-2025 work plan, as well as review an agreement with the Concord Senior Citizens Club. The meeting is open to the public with opportunities for comment.

• Approval of annotated agenda from January 17, 2024 meeting
• Ad-Hoc reports on outreach to Latino communities, mini-bus route, and transportation survey
• Discussion on 2024-2025 work plan and commissioner goals
• Review of Concord Senior Citizens Club agreement with City of Concord
• Announcement of Brown Act training at March meeting

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Concord Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the Urban Forestry Program and Recreation Services Department programs and marketing. The commission will also designate its chair and vice chair for service through December 2024. No action items or public hearings are listed.

• Presentation on Urban Forestry Program by Parks Maintenance Division Manager Kit P. Jory, Sr.
• Informational overview of Recreation Services Department programs and marketing
• Designation of PROSC Chair and Vice Chair for service through December 2024

Youth & Education

The Youth and Education Committee will interview six applicants for one open position on the John Muir Community Health Fund Board, filling a term ending December 31, 2025. After interviews, the committee will recommend a candidate to the City Council for appointment. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with only this agendized item.

• Interview applicants for John Muir Community Health Fund Board vacancy
• Six applicants: Carlos Balladares, Aeysha Corio, Marite Espinoza, Renaldo Gloria, Tijuk Fong Kurniadi, Gabriella Maestas
• Recommendation to City Council for appointment
• Term ends December 31, 2025

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from 10 applicants for the Cannabis Community Benefit Fund for FY 2024-25. The public can comment on agenda items. The meeting includes roll call, announcements, and future agenda items.

• Bloom Workforce Development INC - application 1
• Monument Impact - Day Labor Program - application 8
• Opportunity Junction - Healthcare Career Path Way - application 9
• Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay - application 2
• We Care Services for Children - Expansion of Mental Health Services - application 10

Community Services Commission

The Concord Community Services Commission is holding a special meeting to distribute Cannabis Community Benefit Fund (CCBF) application binders and review the application evaluation process. The commission will also approve the annotated agenda from the October 25, 2023 special meeting. This is a procedural meeting focused on the CCBF application process.

• Approve annotated agenda from October 25, 2023 special meeting
• Distribute Cannabis Community Benefit Fund (CCBF) application binders
• Review application evaluation process

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee is meeting to review the current season and recent community events, and to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the venue's 1975 opening. The committee will also discuss methods and desired outcomes for community event outreach. This is a regular meeting with reports and discussions, not a decision-making session on specific proposals.

• Discussion of upcoming 50th Anniversary of 1975 Venue Opening
• Review of Pavilion current season and recent/upcoming community events
• Discussion of outreach methods and desired outcomes for community events
• Public comment period (15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Determination of next committee meeting date

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

The Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee will meet to approve the annotated agenda from May 10, 2023, and receive a staff overview of the funding amount for fiscal year 2024-25, along with a recommended process for additional grant distribution. The meeting is open for public comment on agenda items.

• Approve annotated agenda from May 10, 2023 special meeting
• Staff overview of CPHHCD funding for FY 2024-25
• Discussion of recommended process for additional grant distribution

Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

The Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group is reviewing a draft plan and presentation from the Thurmond Team. The group will provide feedback on the document before it is presented to the City Council for adoption on February 6. Staff will also discuss an Encampment Resolution Funding Grant.

• Draft Homeless Strategic Plan with estimated 1st-year costs of $4,770,093
• Proposed Mobile Resource Center with $941,000 1st-year cost
• Proposed Centralized Interim Tiny Homes with $1,372,000 1st-year cost
• Proposed Motel Interim Housing with $796,093 1st-year cost
• Discussion of Encampment Resolution Funding Grant implementation

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging is meeting in person to handle routine business, including approving the prior meeting's annotated agenda and receiving a responsibility memo from the City Clerk. Members will hear reports on the Be a Santa to a Senior program and discuss old business items like outreach to Latino communities, a mini-bus route, and a transportation survey. New business includes information on a TRANSPAC grant for the Senior Transportation Program.

• Approval of annotated agenda from November 15, 2023 meeting
• Commission on Aging Responsibility Memo from City Clerk Joelle Fockler
• Ad-Hoc reports on outreach to Latino communities, mini-bus route, and transportation survey
• TRANSPAC Grant information for Senior Transportation Program
• BASTAS thank you from La Clinica

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development and Internal Operations Committee will interview nine qualified applicants to fill three positions on the Measure V Oversight Committee, with terms ending December 31, 2027. The committee will then make a recommendation to the City Council for appointment. Two incumbent members will be considered without interviews.

• Interview 9 applicants for 3 Measure V Oversight Committee seats
• Two resident positions and one business-community-or-resident position
• Incumbents Gregory Grassi and Michelle Lane considered without interview
• Applicants ineligible due to conflict of interest: Pablo Benavente, Anna Chun, Adam Down
• Measure V Oversight Committee reviews audit and recommends use of 1% sales tax revenue