Roll Call and Introductions

Dennis Lopez, Mike Nisen, Ron Schmit, and Linda Thuman

Paula Wherity

Present

Late

Approval of Agenda

approved

Motion:

Second:

Nisen

Lopez

Aye:

Lopez, Nisen, Schmit, and Thuman

Late:

Wherity

Passed

Result:

Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this

agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).

Jack - Inquired about any update on the State Route 239 Project, which is there none.

Patty Bristow - Shared that she attended the Vasco Road Corridor Safety Improvement Study

Workshop #2. Roundabouts were suggested at two intersections and she spoke to the Public Works staff

about State Route 239 project. She also provided an update on the work of Local Agency Formation

Commission (LAFCO) on Reclamation Districts and levies, and stated the County should finance the

levies.

Cam - Thanked the CCC Sheriff for having a presence at the Wild Idol's motorcycle night. He is

concerned about the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District helicopters flying too low as it is loud

and disruptive, and requested they fly at least above 500 feet.

Nicole Cuellar-Nelson, District Representative for Senator Christopher Cabaldon - Introduced herself to

the Byron MAC and community.

Mark Whitlock - Added information to Patty's discussion on the levies and mentioned Prop 218, grants,

property tax funds and special assessments to support the maintenance of levies. He also shared

information on the upcoming Bethel Island Health and Safety Fair on October 4, 2025.

Agency Reports

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff - TBD

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - TBD

California Highway Patrol - TBD

Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis - Claire Alaura, District Representative

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff - Lt. Ryan White, Delta Station, provided an activity report

for the previous month. He also provided information and answered questions about the Community

Warning System (CWS), which is the Contra Costa County's official emergency alert system.

Contra Costa Fire Protection District - Claire Alaura, District Representative for Supervisor Diane

Burgis, provided an update on behalf of Michelle Rinehart, Wildfire Mitigation and Grants Coordinator.

California Highway Patrol - No report given.

Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis - Claire Alaura, District Representative, provided an update on

events in District 3, including the announcement that Byron Community Clean-up Day is scheduled for

October 25, 2025. A separate tire recycling event is being planned for a future date.

Consent Items: Items are subject to removal from the Consent Calendar by request of any

Byron MAC member. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with

the Discussion Items.

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MeetingMinutesMay 2025

Attachments:

approved

Motion:

Second:

Nisen

Wherity

Aye:

Lopez, Nisen, Schmit, Thuman, and Wherity

Passed

Result:

Discussion Items

25-3411

CDLP25-02018

Attachments:

recommended

Motion:

Lopez

Second:

Schmit

Aye:

Lopez, Nisen, Schmit, Thuman, and Wherity

Passed

Result:

25-3412

CDLP25-02019 (concurrent CDLP25-02018) ACR

Attachments:

recommended

Motion:

Thuman

Nisen

Second:

Aye:

Lopez, Nisen, Schmit, Thuman, and Wherity

Passed

Result:

Councilmember Comments

Councilmember Wherity announced tickets are available for the Byron Chili Cook-off & BBQ at the

Wild Idol Saloon on October 5, 2025, from 2-5 pm.

Correspondence

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Byron MAC August 2025 Correspondence

Attachments:

received

Future Agenda Items

The Byron MAC requested a General Plan update from Will Nelson, Department of Conservation and

Development. They also want to explore adding a 35 mph speed sign on J-4 with the Public Works

Department.

10.

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 7 pm.

The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 23, 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 Boulevard, 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. 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: Claire Alaura, District Representative, (925) 655-2330.