CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
1025 ESCOBAR STREET  
MARTINEZ, CA 94553  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, February 11, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, Bethel Island, CA 94511  
Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council  
1.  
Roll Call and Introductions  
Pam Allen, Belinda Bittner, Bob Brunham, Phil Kammerer, and  
Mark Whitlock  
Present  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Agenda  
A motion was made by Bittner, seconded by Allen, that the agenda be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Motion:  
Bittner  
Second:  
Allen  
Aye:  
Allen, Bittner, Brunham, Kammerer, and Whitlock  
Passed  
Result:  
4.  
Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda  
(speakers are limited to three minutes).  
Lori Castillo - Commented on drainage issues on Stone Road and her attempts to work with the county  
to resolve her issues.  
Laura - Commented on drainage and flooding issues on Taylor Road.  
5.  
Council Member Comments  
Chair Whitlock - Commented on the Contra Costa Bethel Island Area of Benefit (AOB) list to educate  
the public on its purpose.  
Vice-Chair Allen - Recognized Lt. Jacquez on her promotion to Captain and thank her for her service to  
Bethel Island.  
6.  
Agency Reports  
a.  
Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff  
Contra Costa Fire Protection District  
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis  
Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff - No Report.  
Contra Costa Fire Protection District - No Report.  
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis - Stephen Griswold introduced Anna Cleese as the  
newest District Rep. in Supervisor Burgis' Office.  
7.  
Consent Items  
25-456  
MeetingMinutes_14-Jan-2025  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Brunham, seconded by Kammerer, that this Discussion Item  
was approved.. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Motion:  
Brunham  
Second:  
Kammerer  
Aye:  
Allen, Bittner, Brunham, Kammerer, and Whitlock  
Passed  
Result:  
8.  
Discussion Items  
a.  
25-454  
Agency Comment Request packet_CDLP24-02027 (1)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Brunham, seconded by Allen, that this Discussion Item was  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Motion:  
Brunham  
Second:  
Allen  
Aye:  
Allen, Bittner, Brunham, and Kammerer  
Recused:  
Result:  
Whitlock  
Passed  
b.  
25-455  
CDRZ25-03278_CDLP25-02003 - Agency Comment Packet  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Allen, seconded by Kammerer, that this Discussion Item was  
tabled. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Motion:  
Allen  
Second:  
Kammerer  
Aye:  
Allen, Bittner, Brunham, Kammerer, and Whitlock  
Passed  
Result:  
c.  
DISCUSS and RECOMMEND the placement on no dumping signs on Bethel Island to  
Contra Costa Public Works.  
A motion was made by Kammerer, seconded by Brunham, that Piper Road, Bethel  
Island Road (past gateway), Taylor Road, and End of Gateway and Corner of Stone  
Road be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Motion:  
Kammerer  
Second:  
Brunham  
Aye:  
Allen, Bittner, Brunham, Kammerer, and Whitlock  
Passed  
Result:  
d.  
DISCUSS Increasing Participation at Monthly MAC Meetings  
Several residents commented on the need for more action from the MAC, increased presentations,  
and sharing information about the MAC meetings more widely.  
9.  
Committee Reports  
a.  
Code Enforcement  
Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce  
Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District  
Bethel Island Post Office  
Park Committee  
San Joaquin Yacht Club  
Scout Hall  
Heart Safe Communities Program  
Emergency Preparedness Committee  
Code Enforcement - No Report.  
Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce - No Report.  
Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District - No Report.  
Bethel Island Post Office - No Report.  
Park Committee- No Report.  
San Joaquin Yacht Club - Vice-Chair Allen shared that opening day will be on April 12th.  
Scout Hall - Chair Whitlock shared that doors were replaced and that the Contra Costa Animal  
Services.  
Heart Safe Communities Program - Chair Whitlock all AEDs are good.  
Emergency Preparedness Committee - Chair Whitlock shared update on CWS and the calls for  
service on Bethel Island.  
10.  
Correspondence/Announcements  
All Correspondence was received.  
11. Future Agenda Items  
Discussion to look at the potential expenditure of mitigation funds for the purchase of Christmas  
wreath.  
12.  
Adjourn  
Meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM  
The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 11, 2025.  
The Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend  
the Committee meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any  
disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by  
the County to a majority of members of the Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are  
available for public inspection at 3361 Walnut Blvd, Suite 140, Brentwood, CA 94513, during normal  
business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible online at  
www.contracosta.ca.gov. If the Zoom connection malfunctions for any reason, the meeting may be  
paused while a fix is attempted. If the connection is not reestablished, the committee will continue the  
meeting in person without remote access. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on  
agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time.  
For Additional Information Contact: Stephen Griswold, Deputy Chief of Staff, (925) 655-2330.