00:02:40
Ronnie Mills, representing Supervisor Gioia’s Office, provided a county update highlighting progress on
the new countywide Noise Ordinance, which will restrict outdoor amplified sound and construction
noise. The ordinance aims to limit outdoor sound after 10 PM on weekends and 8 PM on weekdays. The
update also included information about the final Community Impact Town Hall, scheduled for Thursday,
where residents can share priorities for allocating $1 million in local funding.
P.2. Sheriff’s Office Bay Station Update, Lt. Fitzgerald
P.3. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Update, Michelle Rinehart
00:07:02
Contra Costa County Fire representatives discussed local fire safety efforts and emphasized the
importance of residents registering for emergency alert systems. A resident raised concerns regarding a
fire-prone property on Mifflin Road that has experienced multiple fires caused by unhoused individuals.
The Fire Department suggested a letter-writing campaign to the property owner and coordination with
the Building Department to mitigate the hazard. Additional discussion covered vegetation management
challenges and the need for inter-agency coordination to address overgrowth and improve defensible
space in fire-prone areas.
P.4. California Highway Patrol (tentative)
P.5 San Pablo Dam Road Safety Improvements, Contra Costa County Traffic Engineering
00:42:42
Fernando Valdez from the County’s Traffic Engineering Division provided an update on San Pablo Dam
Road safety improvements, including recent sidewalk and pavement rehabilitation projects. Plans for a
proposed road diet and pedestrian crosswalk installations were reviewed, along with traffic signal
criteria and funding challenges. Council members discussed potential pedestrian crossings near La
Cheim School and traffic calming measures to enhance safety.
P.6 Center for Elders' Independence-West County PACE Healthcare Center, Uche Uwahemu
01:12:01
Representatives from the Center for Elders’ Independence introduced the new West County PACE
Healthcare Center, which now serves over 1,500 participants. The program provides comprehensive
medical and in-home services to help older adults maintain independence. The capitated health care
system ensures participants receive full coverage for care, regardless of location. Eligibility criteria
include being 55 or older and close to nursing home-eligible status. Council members discussed
community outreach and encouraged residents to share information about the program. CEI offered to
send assessment teams for home visits upon request.
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
DI.1 - (Update) Countywide Noise Ordinance
