Canyon Road and recently completed drainage improvements on Clark Road. Efforts are underway to
secure garbage rate relief for residents affected by service disruptions. Preparations for wildfire season
continue, including a grant application to fund a shaded fuel break near Tilden Park. The office is also
reviewing ongoing concerns around the Sheriff’s Office cooperation with ICE, with further policy
clarification anticipated.
P.2. Sheriff’s Office Bay Station Update, Lt. Fitzgerald
00:02:31
Lieutenant Brian Fitzgerald from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on law
enforcement activity, reporting 717 calls for service and 54 incident reports. He highlighted issues such
as vehicle and residential burglaries, vandalism, and a recent case involving an assault weapon. He
encouraged public participation in the upcoming Citizens Academy; a six-week educational program
offered by the Sheriff’s Office.
P.3. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Update, Michelle Rinehart
00:20:11
Michelle Reinhart provided updates on local fire mitigation efforts, including LRA hazard maps, goat
grazing, and community chipping days. She noted that a $950,000 grant application was submitted for a
shaded fuel break project in East Richmond Heights. She also discussed the importance of community
engagement and referenced SB 131, a state bill to streamline CEQA for fire mitigation projects.
P.4. California Highway Patrol (tentative)
P.5 Scheduled Fees Presentation, Contra Costa County Environmental Health
00:27:48
Nicole Soto from Contra Costa Environmental Health presented on the Farmers Market Program,
describing various permit types for vendors, including agricultural and non-agricultural permits, and
Temporary Food Facilities (TFFs). She shared that a new fee schedule was approved by the Board of
Supervisors and highlighted an ongoing partnership with Contra Costa Health Plan to provide health
education at local markets.
P.6 West County Wastewater Sewer Lateral Compliance, Judy Chen
00:36:50
Judy Chen explained West County Wastewater’s sewer lateral compliance program, which ensures
property owners maintain and repair private sewer laterals to protect public health and the environment.
The agency offers up to $4,500 in incentives for repairs in high-infiltration areas, with possible
expanded rebates for low-income homeowners. The council and public posed questions about eligibility
and program administration.
5.
Discussion Items: DI. Development plan applications, variance reports, building
modification requests, appeals etc., received in the previous month from the Contra Costa
County Conservation and Development Department and Notices of Public Hearing
01:05:35
Council members and attendees discussed a range of topics. Concerns were raised about the Sheriff’s
cooperation with ICE, with suggestions to write a letter supporting stronger local protections and
