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Vol. 18, No. 48
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Sheriff’s Delta Station moving by Tony Kukulich
November 30, 2018
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Early next year, the Brentwood Police Department (BPD) will have new neighbors as the Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s Office (CCCSO) is relocating the Delta Patrol Station to Brentwood from its current location on O’Hara Avenue in Oakley. “We’ve heard over the years that the Delta Station may move closer to the sheriff ’s office service territory, and it sounds like that time is now coming soon,” said Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery. The Brentwood City Council unanimously and without much discussion approved the lease agreement for space in the Brentwood police
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is moving its Delta Patrol Station from Oakley to Brentwood in early 2019.
headquarters along with architectural design and construction contracts related to the move during the Nov. 13 coun-
Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The City of Oakley will declare a homeless crisis within its boundaries to ensure that its residents are eligible to receive state aid handed down to the county to address the problem. Contra Costa County officials had asked all 19 incorporated Contra Costa County cities to adopt a formal resolution declaring a homeless crisis in their municipalities to show support for and receive a portion of an estimated $7,196,770. But Oakley’s initial offering declared a countywide homeless crisis without specifically indicating one exists in Oakley – largely because the council felt the city’s estimated 16 homeless residents didn’t constitute a crisis. Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery said in a city staff report that county officials alerted the city that it
cil meeting. “This is an exciting project, a collaboration effort that’s been in the works for
must include strict language in its resolution, which prompted the council to adopt a revised version, which includes the homeless crisis declaration, to ensure that its residents are eligible t o receive any help that materializes. “While the homeless numbers in Oakley are relatively low (16 in the 2017 countywide count), encouraging funding to be spent in nearby communities such as Antioch could provide some services to these individuals,” Montgomery said. “Also, there may be some case management, housing assistance and youth services funds that could be spent in Oakley. To be eligible, the state requires the adoption of a specific resolution.”
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quite some time now,” said Brentwood Police Chief Tom see Sheriff’s page 30A
Jaime Jenett, Contra Costa Continuum of Care planning and policy manager, said the homeless shelter declaration is a required state formality because the allocated funds are for unsheltered people. “If the city doesn’t adopt a crisis resolution, these funds cannot be used to support people (where they live),” she said. “They can be supported in Antioch, they can be supported in other areas adopting the crisis resolution, but the state is very clear about (the declaration requirement).” Oakley’s revised document indicates that the city’s homeless population is significant; that the group’s health and safety are at risk; and that they need assistance to obtain
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Liberty football advances to the NCS championships. Page 21A Calendar.............................31A Classifieds..........................25A Cop Logs.............................29A Health & Beauty...............16A Holiday Happenings ......12A Milestones.........................14A Opinion...............................20A Pets........................................ 8B Sports..................................21A
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