Weekly Update - March 31, 2023 | |
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Please Join the Board of Supervisors for the 29th Annual
Cesar Chavez Ceremony on April 4
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Please join the Board of Supervisors at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration.
Each year during the ceremony, the Supervisors honor a group of students as part of the Youth Hall of Fame Awards.
To find out more or to watch the ceremony live, click on the button below.
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Mike Anderson Named 2023 Lafayette Citizen of the Year | |
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Former Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson was honored at the 72nd Annual Lafayette Citizen of the Year Dinner on March 24th. Mike's name is familiar to most Lafayette residents because of his 25 years of volunteer civic positions and professional work with the East Bay Regional Park District.
Mike was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2000. He served on the Downtown Specific Plan Committee and was elected to the city council in 2004, serving as mayor for five years, including two back-to-back years, before retiring in 2021.
Mike has played a key role in shaping the things that represent the best of Lafayette.
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Reminder! Diablo Road Closed Through April 13
Use Alternate Routes Between Diablo and Blackhawk
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A full road closure, between Alameda Diablo and Avenida Nueva, began on March 23 and will remain closed until April 13, at the completion of the project.
The Town of Danville has developed a detour route map shown on the right, with the area identified, as well as suggested alternate routes for eastbound and westbound travel to avoid the project area.
Please note that the Diablo Community Services District – not affiliated with the Town - has closed the intersection of Avenida Nueva at Diablo Road to everyone, including Diablo residents. Only school buses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to travel through this intersectionOnly school buses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to travel through this intersection. That closure is noted on the detour map and questions can be directed to: [email protected].
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Contra Costa County Surveys Community for
Arts and Culture Planning
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What is the future of Contra Costa County’s arts and cultural landscape? As part of the County’s efforts to develop an Arts and Culture Strategic Plan, a survey will be available to residents during the month of April to gather community feedback.
The County has contracted with Arts Orange County as Project Manager to lead the arts and culture planning process. The goal is to guide an arts and cultural planning effort through an inclusive community engagement process that recognizes and respects the geographic and demographic diversity of the County. The process also includes an inventory of the County’s arts and cultural assets, including organizations, venues, and public art.
The survey will be open until April 30, 2023. To participate, click the button below.
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With the busy travel season just around the corner, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier has announced his office and the U.S. passport agency are receiving an extremely high volume of inquiries. Based on current demand and processing times, they are encouraging you to submit your passport applications at least 4-5 months in advance to be sure you are prepared for any international travel. For more guidance on the process and current estimated wait times, you can click on the button below.
Congressman DeSaulnier's office may be able to help if you are traveling in the next 5 days and need an appointment or you are within 2 weeks of your travel date and in need of expedited issuance of your passport. If this applies to you, please contact their office at 925-933-2660.
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Contra Costa County Health Order to Require Staff in Skilled Nursing Facilities to Wear Masks | |
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Staff in local skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will be required to continue wearing masks under a new Contra Costa County health order.
The order, which requires masks to be well-fitted and cover the nose and mouth, will also apply to paramedics, emergency medical technicians, contractors, and vendors when they enter these facilities in Contra Costa. The masking order will not apply to SNF patients or visitors seeing their loved ones.
The County’s health order will go into effect on Monday, April 3, immediately after the state’s COVID masking order for healthcare settings expires.
“Requiring staff at SNFs to wear well-fitting masks will help protect their vulnerable elderly patients from being infected with COVID,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, the County’s health officer, who is issuing the order. “We know from our experience during the pandemic that the people SNFs serve – seniors with serious underlying health problems – are the ones who are most susceptible to severe outcomes from a COVID infection.”
Since the pandemic began in 2020, 57% of the deaths from COVID in Contra Costa have been among people ages 75 and older.
There are 30 SNFs in Contra Costa. Skilled nursing facilities provide a higher level of medical care than other long-term care facilities. The order will not apply to assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, or board-and-care homes, although masking is still highly recommended in those settings.
Hospitals and outpatient healthcare clinics in Contra Costa County will not be subject to the new County order, although local health systems can choose to enforce their own masking policies. Dr. Tzvieli said hospitals have robust infection-control policies and personnel can determine if and when masking is required.
California’s pandemic-related health emergency ended on February 28. While the state is lifting its masking requirements for healthcare settings on April 3, local health officials can still issue their own masking orders.
Under the County health order, a well-fitted mask is defined as covering the nose and mouth and it’s strongly recommended that SNF personnel use higher-quality masks, such as an N95 or KN95/94, to provide maximum protection.
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Industrial Association Luncheon | |
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Supervisor Andersen was a panelist at the annual Industrial Association of Contra Costa County Supervisors Forum in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, March 28th. Along with Board of Supervisors Chair John Gioia and Supervisor Diane Burgis, Candace provided remarks to and answered questions from members of the industrial and manufacturing community about county and regional programs and policies. Pictured above, are Chief of Staff Gayle Israel, Supervisor Andersen, and East Bay EDA Head of Community Relations & Strategic Partnerships Patience Ofudu.
Find out more about the Industrial Association of Contra Costa County by clicking on the button below.
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Free Buses Between Orinda and Rockridge BART Stations | |
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This weekend, free buses will replace train service between Rockridge and Orinda stations while BART conducts major trackwork. Riders can expect delays of 30 minutes in the work area. Riders can keep up with service impacts including the latest real-time departure information by downloading the official BART app or by viewing the service advisory.
This is the first of five nonconsecutive weekends between now and early June, where free buses will replace train service between these two stations. The four other weekends are: April 15-16, May 13-14, May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend), and June 10-11.
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Contra Costa District Attorney Seeks Volunteer Panelists for Neighborhood Restorative Partnership Program | |
Alamo Rotary Egg Hunt on April 8 | |
Become a Tutor with Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library's Adult Literacy Program | |
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Did you know that 1 in 5 of our adult neighbors in Contra Costa County cannot read or write in English above a 6th-grade level? You can help!
Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, is seeking volunteer tutors who are willing to spend three hours a week tutoring a neighbor at a public location or virtually. Whether it’s helping a neighbor read to a child, search for a job, or get U.S. citizenship, volunteer literacy tutors make a world of difference.
No teaching experience or degrees are required; good tutors are empathetic, patient, able to give clear directions, and willing to learn new skills themselves. The first step is to click on the button below to complete a prospective tutor orientation form online. Staff will then be in touch to help you register for an upcoming tutor training class. For more information, call (925) 691-3960 or email [email protected].
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April 28th, Clean Slate Day | |
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Summer Academy for High School Students on
Urban Planning, Equity & Housing
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Measure X Community Advisory Board | |
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Supervisor Andersen is seeking an individual who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives to fill the District 2 Alternate Seat. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Measure X Community Advisory Board currently meets monthly.
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
For more information on Measure X, please click on the button below.
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Equity Committee of the Council on Homelessness is
Looking for Your Input
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For 2023, the Equity Committee of the Council on Homelessness is focused on creating "accessible information, outreach, and educational materials to engage underserved and/or previously unreached communities in Contra Costa County so that people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have equitable access to housing resources and housing outcomes.”
To support this work, they've developed surveys for two groups:
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Amplifiers: people/agencies/groups who may have contact with people seeking homeless/housing services and can help share out materials/information
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People With Lived Experience: people who have a lived experience of homelessness),
The surveys will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and ask what people currently know about homeless services and what kinds of information and materials (communication tools) are needed about these types of services.
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Recruitment for Vacancies on the
Juvenile Justice Commission of Contra Costa
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Would You Like To Serve on the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity? | |
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The Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity (ACEEO) has one (1) vacant Disability seat open to applicants. The successful candidate must reside or work within Contra Costa County, be an active participant in the disabled community, and have an interest in equal employment matters. The ACEEO meets the fourth Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. except for holidays.
The ACEEO assists with the implementation of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Contracting Programs and serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors. The ACEEO reviews the Equal Employment Opportunities Program and recommends actions to facilitate the attainment of the County’s goals for equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, and race/ethnicity.
The Board of Supervisors established the ACEEO on July 9, 1991. The Council has 13 seats representing the following groups: 4 Community seats; 2 Labor seats; 2 Management seats; 1 Educational seat; 1 Disability seat; 1 Business seat; 1 Veteran seat; and 1 Labor/Trade seat.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655- 2000 or by clicking on the button below. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1025 Escobar St., 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected].
Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews. For further information about the ACEEO, please contact Antoine Wilson at [email protected] or (925) 335-1455. See past agendas or find out more about the Council by clicking on the button below.
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County Connection Advisory Committee Member Wanted | |
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual to serve on the County Connection Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee’s role is to review and analyze issues and policies relating to fixed-route and paratransit service and advise the County Connection Board of Directors accordingly. The County’s appointee will also act as a citizen liaison from the County.
Regular meetings of the Advisory Committee are held bi-monthly on the second Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Concord. This is a volunteer position. The appointment will be for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025.
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or apply online by clicking the button below. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Further information about the County Connection Advisory Committee can be obtained by calling Ruby Horta at (925) 680-2048 or by clicking below.
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