To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Recognizing the contributions of John Steere on the occasion of his retirement from Contra Costa County.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recognizing the contributions of John Steere for the Contra Costa County Watershed Program on the occasion of his retirement from Contra Costa County.
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF
Recognizing the contributions of John Steere on the occasion of his retirement from Contra Costa County.
WHEREAS, in November 2013, John Steere started his career with the Public Works Department as a Watershed Management Planning Specialist in the Flood Control Division; and
WHEREAS, John received commendation for his participation in the C.3 and Redevelopment site control process; and
WHEREAS, John received a Leadership in Sustainability Award from Sustainable Contra Costa in 2019; and
WHEREAS, John was part of a team that received the California State Association of Counties' 2019 Challenge Merit Award for establishment of a Coordinated Outreach Re-Engagement (CORE) Creeks team working with homeless providing trash bags and social services; and
WHEREAS, John was part of a team consisting of County staff, The Watershed Project, and Urban Tilth, which received a $925,000 Coastal Conservancy grant for the North Richmond Watershed Connections Project and assisted with the implementation of the project; and
WHEREAS, John was part of a team that included The Watershed Project, Urban Tilth, and Contra Costa County staff, which received the Outstanding Contra Costa Watershed Project Award for the North Richmond Watershed Connections project at the 2023 Contra Costa County Creek and Watershed Symposium; and
WHEREAS, John assisted the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) in conducting its water resources assessment for Bay Point and helped direct the development of an urban greening and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) concept plan for Ambrose Center Park in Bay Point, which helped the CCRCD receive a $3 million Department of Water Resources - Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management grant in 2023; and
WHEREAS, John served as chair of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program’s Development Committee, which includes municipal representatives from around the County; and
WHEREAS, John served as chair of the Bay Area Municipal Stormwater Collaboration Development Committee from 2022-2025; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that John Steere be recognized for his 11 years 7 months of service to Contra Costa County, for the work performed by him during his career, and to wish him the best in his retirement.