Weekly Update - April 14, 2023 | |
5-Day Delay - Diablo Road to Reopen on April 18 | |
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The Town of Danville is pleased with how quickly the Diablo Culvert Replacement Project is coming along, although a few circumstances beyond their control have led to extending the completion date. At this point, they expect to re-open Diablo Road on Tuesday, April 18. It was originally scheduled to reopen on April 13.
Town engineering teams and contractor crews have been working diligently, and are near the finish line for this project. Unfortunately, both the wet weather and supply issues have hampered the progress. On Saturday alone, more than 1,000 tons of aggregate base (finely crushed rock) was delivered to the site – but not nearly as much as had been hoped – before the plant shut down. To mitigate supply issues as much as possible, crews have continued to work on other tasks within the project while they wait, to make sure that the delay is as short as possible.
These last days of the culvert project are filled with acquiring large quantities of supplies from multiple vendors, coordinating heavy equipment, and precision engineering. This is a critical emergency replacement, and the support the community has shown throughout is greatly appreciated. Click the button below for the most recent information about the project.
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Earth Day Events Near You | |
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Earth Day is celebrated globally each spring on April 22nd. It’s a day of action and a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment. Here are just a few of the many local events where you can enjoy free family fun, learn about sustainability, and get involved.
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Lafayette Earth Day Festival. Sunday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Lafayette Plaza Park. Live music, family activities, and a petting zoo.
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John Muir Birthday – Earth Day. Saturday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez. Family fun, live music, and food.
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Recycle Smart Compost Giveaway. Saturday, April 22. Alamo, Diablo, Danville, and Walnut Creek residents can register in advance to pick up free compost at Creekside Community Church in Alamo.
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Free Virtual Home and Worm Composting Workshops | |
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The Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development is sponsoring free composting workshops. All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. Make sure to reserve your place today! You can view the details and register via Eventbrite, which is accessible by clicking the date of the workshop below.
April 29 Vermicomposting (Worm)
Virtual via Zoom
June 10 Home Composting
Virtual via Zoom
August 12 Home Composting
Virtual via Zoom
October 14 Vermicomposting (Worm)
Virtual via Zoom
These events will be hosted live online via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link the week prior to the event.
Some useful information and websites are listed below:
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To learn more about composting or recycling, just navigate to the Contra Costa County Solid Waste & Recycling webpage: www.cccrecycle.org
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Call the Contra Costa County Recycling Hotline whenever you have a question about recycling an item: 1-800-750-4096 or send an email to: recycling@dcd.cccounty.us
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Mattress Recycling Program | |
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This Earth Day, there are many easy opportunities to love our planet. One simple way to divert waste from landfills is through the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.
This program, whenever possible, leverages the existing solid waste infrastructure. For many Californians, this means your mattress is being diverted from waste to recycling whether your retailer takes it back with your new purchase, your city or a waste hauler picks it up curbside, or you drop it off at a participating location.
More than 75% of a mattress can be recycled. The steel, foam, fibers, and wood are turned into everyday products like carpet padding, industrial filters, construction rebar, and garden mulch.
MRC’s program recycles foam and innerspring mattresses, futon mattresses that can separate from the futon frame or base, as well as box springs. At collection locations, unit limits vary by location, and residency restrictions may apply. It is recommended to contact the location prior to drop-off.
This Earth Day, visit ByeByeMattress.com by clicking on the button below to learn how to recycle your mattress or share this information with a friend or family member.
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Alamo MAC Thanks Rotary for Community Service | |
The Rotary Club of Alamo has been a leader in volunteer efforts to clean up the Alamo community, providing a better environment for all of us in a noticeable way. The Rotary Club of Alamo was commended and honored for its good citizenship and community service to Alamo by the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council at their meeting on April 4th at the Alamo Women's Club. | |
A Community Discussion About Guaranteed Income | |
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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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Operation Documentation for Veterans | |
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Veterans are invited to bring their DD 214 (discharge paperwork) to the County Clerk-Recorder's office and they will record it at no charge for safekeeping and peace of mind. Whenever the Veteran needs a certified copy of the form, they can get one from the office at no charge.
The Veteran Service Office will be on hand to meet with Veterans who need additional assistance, and additional agencies will also have information and resource tables.
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People Who Make A Difference Awards | |
April 28th, Clean Slate Day | |
The CASA Tutor Program Needs Your Help | |
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Tutor Program, which supports Contra Costa Children in foster care, is in great need of additional volunteers. | |
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 ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us.
Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews. For further information about the ACEEO, please contact Antoine Wilson at antoine.wilson@riskm.cccounty.us or (925) 335-1455. See past agendas or find out more about the Council by clicking on the button below.
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Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) Board of Trustees is seeking individuals with a sound business background, experience in pension fund investment or administration, or in equity investments or banking, to serve on the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of Trustees. To be considered, candidates must be County residents, must not be Retirement System members or retirees, and may not market any investment, consulting, or related service to the Contra Costa County Retirement Board or any other 1937 Act Retirement Board.
Regular meetings of the Retirement Board are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. and sometimes extending into the afternoon. There may also be additional meetings on special topics that arise from time to time.
Further information about the Retirement Board can be obtained by calling CCCERA CEO Gail Strohl at (925) 521-3960 or by visiting their website www.cccera.org.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board- https://cchealth.org/aod/board/
District 2 Seat Term is expiring. To advise the Board of Supervisors in collaboration with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, providing input and recommendations as they pertain to alcohol and other drugs prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
Measure X Community Advisory Body - Measure X Information
An individual who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives is needed 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. Please contact our office at (925) 655-2300 if you are interested in applying.
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.”
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