Pleasant Hill Outlook - July/August 2023

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1 the OUTLOOK July/August 2023 Published by the City of Pleasant Hill, California

Opportunities on City commissions

AnumberofvacanciesonCitycommissionswererecentlyfilled,butthere areafewmorepositionsreadyforthe rightpersontofill!Ifyouarenotfamiliar withthecommissionsorcommitteesand arecurious,checkthemouttoseeifyou orsomeoneyouknowmightbeagood fit!LearnaboutCitycommissionsby attendingameetinginperson,watching onestreaminglive,orreviewavideoofa pastmeetingavailableontheCity’s website.Informationonhowtoobserve orparticipateinameetingisincludedon themeetingagendas,whichcanbefound atwww.pleasanthillca.org/agendas.You canlearnmoreaboutthevacanciesat www.pleasanthillca.org/vacancy.

ArchitecturalReviewCommission

TheArchitecturalReviewCommission reviewssiteplans,architecturalstructuresandsignageprimarilyrelatedto newdevelopmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthavedemonstratedtalentin aestheticsandarchitecturaldesign throughtraining,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnot required.Meetingsareheldonthefirst andthirdThursdayofeachmonthat5:00 p.m.atCityHall. Onevacancy:term throughMay2028.Applicationdeadline hasbeenextendedtoWednesday,July19, 2023(oruntilvacancyisfilled).

CountyConnection AdvisoryCommittee

TheCountyConnectionAdvisory CommitteeadvisestheCentralContra

Pleasant Hill Library turns 1!

Markyourcalendarsandgetready forsomebirthdayfestivitiesaswecelebrateoneyearsincetheGrandOpening ofthePleasantHillLibrary!

Afteryearsofplanningandeffort, onJuly30,2022,thenewPleasant HillLibraryopeneditsdoorstothe public.Thousandsgatheredforthe ribboncuttingandstayedtoenjoy thefestivitiesandachancetotour thestateoftheartnewbuilding.

Now,it’sbeenayearandthe communityisinvitedbackonJuly29, 2023tocelebratethefirstyearofthis

CostaTransitAuthority(CountyConnection)BoardofDirectorsonissuesand policiesrelatingtofixed-routeandparatransitbusservices.TheAdvisory Committeemakesrecommendationson finance,planningdocuments,operations,scheduling,administrationand legislation.Meetingsareheldevery othermonthonthe2nd Tuesdayofeach monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord. Thereisone vacancy(alternateposition);termis throughApril2025.Openuntilfilled.

DiversityCommission

ThisCommissionwasestablishedto advisetheCityCouncilonwaystorecognizeandreaffirmthemissionofthe Council’sresolutiononinclusion,includingbutnotlimitedtomaking recommendationsonappropriatediversity,socialjusticeandequitytraining; proactivelyplanninginclusiveandwelcomingevents;andmakingpolicy recommendationsregardingdiversity andinclusion.Candidatesshouldbecomfortablebeingadvocatesofaninclusive communityandhaveaninterestinor experienceplanningorsupportingdiversityandinclusionactivities. Onevacancy: unfilledtermthroughSeptember2025. Openuntilfilled.

EducationCommission

ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoserveasanadvisorybodyto theCityCouncilandactasaconduit betweentheCityandtheMountDiablo UnifiedSchoolDistrict.Commissioners workasliaisonswithatleastonePleasantHillschoolintheMountDiablo UnifiedSchoolDistrict.Candidatesmust resideineitherValleyVieworPleasant HillMiddleSchoolattendanceareasand neednotbeaCityresident.Meetingsare heldonthe4thThursdayofeachmonth at7:00p.m.atCityHall. Threevacancies: oneunfilledtermthroughApril2026;two four-yeartermsthroughApril2027.Open untilfilled.

PlanningCommission

ThePlanningCommissionprovides recommendationstotheCityCouncilon landuse,zoning,thegeneralplan,and otherpolicyissues.Toqualifyasacandidate,youmustbeacitizenoftheUnited StatesandaresidentofPleasantHillfor atleastoneyearpriortoappointment. Meetingsareheldonthe2ndand4th Tuesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.at CityHall. Onevacancy:unfilledterm throughApril2024.Openuntilfilled.

ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHill websiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalos at(925)671-5283orjdavalos@pleasanthillca.org.

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Join the PHPD for National Night Out August 1

HaveyouheardofNationalNight Out?Incitiesandcommunities acrossthecountry,NationalNight outisanannualeventthatpromotes police-communitypartnershipsand neighborhoodcamaraderietomake ourneighborhoodssafer,better placestolive.Traditionallyheldon thefirstTuesdayeachAugust,these freeeventsoftenfeatureactivities, food,musicanddemonstrations,and arefacilitatedwiththehelpofvolunteers,businessdonations,community organizationsandsupportfromthepublic

Thisyear,the PleasantHillPolice Departmentwillbe hostingNationalNight outontheeveningof Tuesday,August1, 2023atPleasantHill CityHall.From6:00 p.m.–8:00p.m.,come ondownto100Greg-

oryLanetoenjoygoodfoodand goodfun!

Whileweinviteeveryoneto comeoutandjoinus,ifyoudecideto stayhome,weencourageyouto organizeyourownneighborhoodto cometogetherandgettoknow eachotherevenbetter.Thismaybe apotluck,rootbeerfloats,orjust simplycomingtogetherasaneighborhood.

Ifyouwouldliketohostanevent inyourneighborhood,pleaseletus knowaswe’dlove tosendanofficeror twobyyourevent justtochatandget toknoweveryone.

Tohostanevent contactPHPDVolunteerPamMosherat pmosher@pleasant hillpd.org.

Embracing diversity in education

—BriannaShahvar,DiversityCommission Toallofourfamilieswithschool agedchildren(orthoseinthepipeline), theDiversityCommissionwishesyoua wonderfulstarttothe2023-2024 schoolyear!Astheschoolyearbegins, wewanttocelebratethewonderful diversitypresentinourPleasantHill publicschools.Ourcity’schildrenhave anincredibleopportunitytolearnfrom eachotheraspartofbeinginmulticulturalanddiverseschoolsettings.

gorgeousjewelofourcommunity.From 10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.cometothePleasantHillLibrary,2MonticelloAvenueto

jointheparty.Someofthefunactivitiesincludecoffeeanddoughnuts fromRootedCoffee,music,Bay AreaMunchiezFoodTruck, cake,crafts,andkidstrain providedbyPleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict BikeValet.

ThePleasantHillLibrary BirthdayPartyissponsoredby theCityofPleasantHill,PleasantHillLibraryFoundation, andContraCostaCounty Library.

AspartofMt.DiabloUnified,PleasantHillhassixelementaryschools,three middleschoolsandonehighschool.Four offiveelementaryschoolsandallmiddle andhighschoolshavestudentpopulationsthataremajorityminority,meaning thatover50%ofstudentsidentifyasethnicitiesotherthanwhite.Allofour middleschoolsarepluralityHispanic—meaningthatthisisthelargest representedethnicity.Allschoolsalso havesignificantpopulationsofEnglish Learnersandstudentswithdisabilities. Ourschoolsincluderepresentationof manypopulationsthatallowthemtocel-

Heading back to school…SAFELY —AaronEdell,EducationCommission FormanyPleasantHillresidents, Augustmeans“backtoschool”forour communities’childrenandyoungpeople. Withmanyimprovementstothecity’s bikingandpedestrianinfrastructure(see thearticleonpage4),nowisagoodtime topreparehowyourfamilywillgetto schoolsafelyandontime.

ebrateand acknowledgethe differencesbuildingtherichfabric ofourcity.

PleasantHill schoolshelpstudentslearnandcelebratebeingapartofadiverse communitybyparticipatinginheritagecelebrationssuchaseventsfor BlackHistorymonthandHispanic Heritagemonth.Mostschoolshost multiculturalnightswherefamilies areinvitedtosharetraditionsfrom theirculture.TheDiversityCommissionparticipatedinValleyView MiddleSchool’sfirstMulticultural NightsponsoredbytheirPTA.The eventfeaturedadrummingperformance,potluckandartactivities wherefamiliescouldlearnabout eachother’scommunities.Aswe returntoschool,wehopeyouwillbe involvedinbuildinganinclusivecommunitywherewecelebratethe differencesthatmakePleasantHill richanddiverse.

Ifyourchildrenaregoingtobiketo school,youcanplanyourrouteon GoogleMapsbyinputtingyourschool’s address,yourhomeaddress,andgetting directions.Aniconforabicycleshouldbe available.Usingthebicycledirectionsisa goodideabecauseitwillmakeuseof existingbikelaneswherepossible.Butit isalwayssmarttodoarealitycheck beforesettingoutinthemorningonthe firstdayofschool,especiallysincemany additionaltraffic,bike,andpedestrian improvementswillbemadestartingin theFallof2023.

Ofcourse,wewantourfamiliestobe safewhenbikingaroundPleasantHill. Makesureyourbicyclesarewellmaintained,haveadequatebrakesandtires, andhavegoodlightsandreflectors. Alwayswearahelmet.Arear-viewmirror attachedtothehelmet,glasses,orhandlebarsisimportanttopermitevasive actionwithoutdoingsoblindly.Make sureyourchildrenknowthattheymust obeytherulesoftheroad,whichmeans stoppingatstopsigns,redlights,andsignals.Theyshouldalwaysrideontheright sideoftheroad,stayinsinglefileand yieldtopedestrians.

Formoreinformationonbicycleand pedestriansafetyinandaroundPleasant Hill,visitpleasanthillca.org. Havefun,besafe,andhaveagreat schoolyear.

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2023 Intersection and Crosswalk Improvements Project (various locations)

PHRec in Action!

WE’VEGOTROOMFORIMPROVEMENT!

TheCityCouncilrecentlyapprovedfundingforthe2023IntersectionandCrosswalkImprovementsproject.Thisprojectiscurrentlyin thedesignphaseandwillprovidepedestriansafetyimprovementsat thenineintersectionscurrentlymonitoredinthemorningandearly afternoonduringtheschoolyearbycrossingguardspaidforbythe CityofPleasantHill.

Whenitcomestomakingimprovementstoourparksandfacilities,PleasantHillRec&ParkDistrictdeliversonitscommitments. Fourteenyearsago,votersapprovedanimprovementandfunding plantobuildthenewPleasantHillCommunityCenter,SeniorCenter, TeenCenter,andrenovatePleasantOaksPark.Theresult:allfour facilitieswerecompletedontimeandwithinbudget.Today,these beautifulcommunityfacilitiesservethousandsoflocalseniors, youth,andfamilieseachyear.

Wehaveseveralproperties,however,thatarebeyondroutine maintenanceandneedsimilarimprovementstobecomeusefulcommunityamenities.Thoseincludethe103-year-oldSchoolHouse, WinslowCenter,anda70-year-oldpool.Someofourparksalsoneed newrestroomsandplaygroundequipment.

Thesenewimprovementswillbeabenefittotheentirecommunity,includingschool-basedmembers,andwillprovidesafetyfor pedestriansandbicyclistsonayear-roundbasisthroughtheinstallationofadditionalsignage,newhigh-visibilitycrosswalks,flashing beaconsystems,LEDflashingstopsigns,speedhumps,andtrafficsignal improvements.ThesignalizedintersectionswillreceivedynamicLED no-rightturnsignsandupgradedinfraredpedestriandetection.Ata one-timecostofapproximately$840,000,thesenewimprovementswill becoupledwithfutureSafeRoutestoSchoolprograminitiatives,includingnewsuggestedWalking&BikingMaps,tocontinueaddressing pedestrianandbicyclesafetyaroundthesenineschools.Constructionis anticipatedtobecompletedbeforetheendoftheyear.

Tocontinueourlegacyofdeliveringonour promises,wewanttoknowYOURprioritiesfor futureimprovementstoourparksandfacilities. Pleasetakeour1-minuteonlinesurveybyscanning QRcodeorpickupaprintedsurveyatourfacilities. Thankyou!

Specific improvements at each location are described below

SummerAQUATICSActivities

Keepcoolatthepool!

BoydRd&PattersonBlvd—NewSTOPahead signageandstriping;redLEDflashingSTOPsigns thatareactivatedduringschoolcommutehours; andspeedhumpsattheSTOPlimitlinesaheadof thecrosswalks.

WATERFITNESS

Forarefreshingandeffectivelow-impactworkout, tryourwaterfitnessactivitiesincludingLap Swim,AquaZumba,and/orWaterAerobics.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/248.

PleasantHillRd&ParadiseLn—NewAll-Way STOPwithredLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatare activatedduringschoolcommutehours.

RECREATIONSWIM

Recreationswimnowopen!

Comingsoon!Fall/Winter2023Spotlight

Watchforthelatestissueourprintedrecreationactivityguide, TheSpotlight,comingtomailboxesinlateJuly!Registrationopens August1,2023.Exploreallthewaystoplaythisfallthroughtheendof theyear.TheSpotlightwillbeavailableinprintoronlineat pleasanthillrec.com.

THETEENSCENE

TeenAfterSchoolProgram

Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2023-2024SchoolYear! (Grades6-12).Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2022-2023Rates:$12.50/day|$16/daywithtransportationfromVVMS& PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$62.50/$50.00(Dist.Res.).Visit pleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925)691-5645for updatesandmoreinformation.

PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplicationsfor2023-2024. Enteringgrades6-12

Aspartofthereview andapprovalofthis project,theCityCouncil alsodiscussedfuture fundingoftheCrossing GuardProgram.The Cityhasprovidedcrossingguardservicessince 1995,contributingmore than$1,000,000over thelastdecadealoneto theCrossingGuardProgram.Further,theCityofPleasantHilliscurrentlyoneoftheonly jurisdictionsintheCountythatsolelyfundscrossingguards.Thecost totheCityfortheseserviceshassteadilyincreasedandunfortunately reachedapointthattheCitycannolongeraffordtocontinuefunding theprogram.OnMay15,theCouncilagreedtoallocateoneadditional yearoffundingfortheCrossingGuardProgramthroughtheendof nextyear,the2023/24schoolyear,ataprojectedcostofapproximately$166,000.TheCityhasencouragedtheSchoolDistrictto explorealternativemeanstosustaintheCrossingGuardProgramon itsown.

Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens!TeenCouncil membersplanactivities,classes,eventsandtripsfortheirpeersaswell asvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Application availableatpleasanthillrec.com/322.Deadlineforapplications:August 14,2023.

YouthSportsPrograms

Keepyourkidsactivewithourexcitingyouthsportsprogramsand classesforpreschoolandyouthages.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/242.

Getin theGame. Softball/Soccer/FlagFootball/Bocce

Examplesof themost common proposed improvements.

Fall2023AdultTeamSportsRecreationLeaguesregistrationopensin Augustatpleasanthillrec.com/288.All leaguesareteam-registrationbased. Getyourteamtogethernow!

SummerHours:June5-August6

Mon/Wed/Thurs,1:30-4:00p.m.

Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.

VikingDr&RuthDr—Newhigh-visibilityladder crosswalks;redLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatare activatedduringschoolcommutehours;and speedhumpsattheSTOPlimitlinesaheadofthe crosswalks.

LateSummer:August12-September4

Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.

Holidays: July4,1:00-5:00p.m.

September4,1:00-5:00p.m.

OakParkBlvd&WendellLn—NewAll-WaySTOP withredLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatare activatedduringschoolcommutehoursand speedhumpsattheSTOPlimitlinesaheadofthe crosswalks.

Gladys&HelenRd—Newhigh-visibilityladder crosswalks;redLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatare activatedduringschoolcommutehours;speed humpsattheSTOPlimitlinesaheadofthe crosswalks;andnewADA-compliantcurbramps.

Tinkers&ThinkersInnovationFaire! FREE Saturday,September16,12:00-3:00p.m., PleasantHillPark&SeniorCenter

VikingDr&OdinDr—NewAll-WaySTOPwith redLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatareactivated duringschoolcommutehours;speedhumpsat theSTOPlimitlinesaheadofthecrosswalks;and newhigh-visibilitycrosswalksacrossOdinDr.

VikingDr&MorelloAve—NewAll-WaySTOP; ContraCostaBlvd&EllinwoodDr;cynamic“No RightTurn”signthatisactivatedwhen pedestriansarelocatedinthecrosswalk;early pedestrianreleasesignaltimingstrategy;and newinfraredvideodetectionsystemupgrade withcrosswalkdetection.

WeareexcitedtobringTinkers&Thinkers backtotheparkthisyear!JoinusinPleasantHill ParkoutsidethePHSeniorCenterforanopportunityforalltoengagein“hands-on”science, technology,engineering,arts&mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.).Marvelatthelatestmind-blowing innovationsfromlocalmakers,entrepreneurs, businesses,non-profitsandeducators.For eventupdatesanddetails,pleasevisit phtinkersandthinkers.com.Tinkers&Thinkers isbroughttoyoubythePleasantHillLibrary andPleasantHillRec&ParkDistrict.Thankyou tooureventsponsor,CityofPleasantHill.

MonumentBlvd&BuskirkAve—Dynamic“No RightTurn”signthatisactivatedwhen pedestriansarelocatedinthecrosswalk;early pedestrianreleasesignaltimingstrategy;and newinfraredvideodetectionsystemupgrade withcrosswalkdetection.

GregoryLn&BrandonRd beaconsinadvanceofeachGregoryLane approachtoimproveadvancewarningto

Downtown just keeps getting better and better!

Special Events...

12thAnnualBlues&BrewsFestival

Friday,July14(Pre-Party),6:00-9:00pm Saturday,July15(MainEvent), 3:00-9:00p.m.

PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane GoodTimes&GoodVibesAhead!

TheCityofPleasantHill welcomesMorganTerritory Brewing,anaward-winning microbrewerythatopened itsdoorslastmonthinthe formerSweetTomato’s buildingat40Crescent Drive.

Getreadyfortwodaysofmusicand funforeveryone!Fridaynightisthe family-friendlykick-offpartyfeatur ingafreeKidzone,dancing,andlive music.Saturdayisthemainfestival withaline-upoftalentedmusicians,a hugecraftbrewtastingbeergarden (ticketsrequired)plusfoodandcraft vendors!

yrs),generaladmissionandV.I.P. tastingticketsarenowavailableat www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com. TastingticketsgiveyouaccesstotheSaturdaycraftbeergar denfeaturingunlimitedbeertastingsfromthefinestlocal breweries.Thisyear,V.I.Pticketholderswillenjoyexclusive musicentertainment,afoodvoucher,snacks,exclusive pours,andonehourofearlyaccesstounlimitedtastingfrom allthebreweriesbefore thegeneralpublic.

Rightnextdoortothenew microbrewery,alsoat40CrescentDrive, isRestoreHyperWellness,whichbrings cutting-edgewellnessservicestolocal residents.

Our12thannualBlues &BrewsFestivalisFREE tothepublic.Visit www.bluesandbrewsfest ival.comforupdates, musiclineupandbeer tastingticketsalesorfol lowourBlues&Brews Facebook page@pleasanthillbluesf estival. FREE

Saturday,August12,CheckIn7:30p.m. Moviebeginsatsunset. PleasantHillPark(behindTeenCenter)

Andafewfeet away, at65CrescentDrive,theCity ofPleasantHillwelcomesBatter‘N Icing,aneighborhoodcupcakery andcatererthat justopenedinMay. You candropbyfor asweetmid-day treatorgrabafew boxesforapartyor cateredevent.

Enjoyabeautifulsummer nightwatchingamoviewith familyandfriendsunderthe stars!Watchanewhitmovieon agiantprofessionaloutdoor screeninPleasantHillPark.Concessionsavailable.Thankyouto oureventsponsorsCityofPleasantHillandLauraWucherReal

ordeluge,ContraCostaWaterDistrictpromoteswater efficiencyasawayoflifeandprovidestoolstocustomerstoimplementlong-termwater-wisesolutions.

Aging in Place

Checkoutthethreenewchanges

Increaseyoursavings!Themaximumrebateamount increasedfrom$1,000to$2,000.Therebateamount isstill$1persquarefootofconvertedlawn. Bringyourbackyardtotheparty!Backyardlawns arenowalsoeligiblefortherebate,inadditionto yourfrontyardlawn.

—LornaVanAckeren,CommissiononAging AccordingtoAARP,90%ofpeopleover65wantto remainathome,livingsafelyandindependentlyforas longaspossible.Planningaheadisimportant,yethard, becauseyouneverknowhowyourneedsmightchange. Peoplecansuccessfullyageinplaceiftheytakestepsto planaheadandconsiderwhatresourcesmightbe needed.Itisimportanttoconsiderhomemodifications, accesstohealthcare,socialandphysicalactivities,and transportation.

Getmorehelpdesigningyourlandscapes!Lawnto GardenRebateapplicantscanreceiveafree2-hour designconsultationfortheirfrontyardlawnconversionandanotherfortheirbackyardprojecttoo!

Homemodificationscanmakeyourhomeeasierand safertolivein.Consideraddingarampatthefront door,grabbarsinthetuborshower,ornonskid floors.

Duetosafetyconcerns,youmightwanttogetan emergencyalertsystem.

Saveevenmorewithapoolcover

Backyardwatersavingsaren’tlimitedtoconverting yourlawn.Coveringyourpoolwithapoolcoverreduces upto95%ofwaterlosttoevaporationandcansaveupto 8,000gallonsofwaterperyear.Fortunately,theDistrict offersrebatesofupto$50toinstallqualifyingpoolcovers.Getyourstoday!

Ifyouhavetroublegettingaroundconsidera walkerorelectricscooter.Identifylow-cost transportation,anddon’tforgetabouttheSeniorVanServicefortripsaroundPleasantHill,at just$1.50fareeachway.Registerforthevanservicebycalling(925)671-5272orapplyonlineat www.pleasanthillca.org/seniorvanapplication. Toageinplace,alsoconsiderthesocialactivitiesavailableinPleasantHilltosupporthealthyaging.The PleasantHillSeniorCenteroffersavarietyofactivities thatarelistedinthemonthlySeniorSoundsNewsletter. TogetmoreinformationabouttheSeniorCentercall 925-798-8788orvisitwww.phseniorcenter.com.And don’tforgettovisitourbeautifulnewlibrary!You might seeoldfriendsthereorevenmeetnewpeople. Everyonehasadifferentlivingsituationandasyou growolderyourneedswillprobablychange.Toagein place,plannowforyourfuture!

Learnmoreabout theLawntoGarden andPoolCover rebatesat ccwater.com/rebates

AginginPlaceWorkshop

July19—1:00–2:00p.m.

PleasantHillSeniorCenter—233GregoryLane Call(925)798-8788toregisteror formoreinformation

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Taylor Boulevard improvements

Constructionisbeginning ontheTaylorBoulevard ImprovementsProject.The TaylorBoulevardImprovementsProjectwillconstruct anewtrafficsignalatthe intersectionofTaylorBoulevardandCivicDrive,new

Founder of White Pony Express passes away

Dr.CarolWeylandConner,80,apsychologist,teacher,andthemurshida,or spiritualdirector,ofSufismReoriented (sufismreoriented.org)anAmericanspiritualschool foundedin1952byMeherBabathathonorsallspiritualtraditionsandtheessentialunityofalllife,passedaway peacefullyatherhomeinWalnutCreek,CaliforniaonApril 22,2023.

SummerReading2023“FindYourVoice!”

June1–August5,2023

sidewalksonthenorth sideofTaylorBoulevard betweenCivicDriveand RuthDriveandbothsides ofCivicDrive.Whencomplete,theprojectwillprovideacontinuousADAaccessiblepathof travelforresidentstowalkorbikefromLucilleLaneandRuthDrive toValleyViewMiddleSchool,CollegeParkHighSchool,DiabloValleyCollege,CityPoliceDepartment,CommunityCenter,andthe YMCA.

TheCity’scontractor,KerexEngineering,Inc.,hasalreadybeen atworkdoingpreliminaryconstructionactivitiessuchasmobilizing equipment,surveying,andpotholingforutilities.Workthat impactstraffic(demolition,grading,sidewalk,footings,etc.)will nottakeplaceuntilschoolisoutforthesummer,andwillbecompletedbeforethestartofschool.

TheprojectwillbetemporarilysuspendedinthefallastheCity awaitsdeliveryofnecessaryprojectitemssuchastrafficsignal poles.Finalitemsofwork,suchasenergizingthenewtrafficsignal, roadwaymicro-surfacing,andtrafficstripingisexpectedtobe completebytheendofthisyear.

Formoreinformation,contactDeirdreCastillo,P.E.,SeniorCivil Engineeratdcastillo@pleasanthillca.org.

Prepareyourselfandyourfamily

ClasseswillbeheldonSeptember12,19,26,October3,10, 17,24.TheendofcourseexercisewillbeonSaturdaymorning, October28attheHopeCenterCovenantChurch,2275Morello Avenue,PleasantHill.Formoreinformation,seeourwebsiteat www.pleasanthillcert.org/training-details.Registerforthe courseatwww.pleasanthillca.org/forms.

SUMMERTIME FIRESAFETY

PleasantHillisnotina

Dr.Connerisbestknownforthevolunteer-powered non-profitserviceprogramsshecreated,suchasWhite PonyExpress,headquarteredinPleasantHill,whichdeliversfreshsurplusfoodgatheredfromsupermarketsto thosewhoarehungrythroughoutthecounty.Nowinits 10thyear,WhitePonyExpresshasrescuedanddelivered24 millionpoundsofnutritiousfood—morethan20million meals.“Thereisasimplesolutionthatcanendtheproblemsofhungerandmarginalizationforgood—anew paradigm:voluntarysharedabundance,”sheexplained. “Inthismodeloflife,responsibilityforhelpingthefamilyof manisassumedbyeveryone,orinthephrasetheWhite PonyExpressoftenuses,‘Allofustakingcareofallofus’.”

Dr.ConneralsofoundedFollowingFrancis,inspiredby thevaluesofFrancisofAssisiwhichhasstagedcolorfuloutdoor“faires,”musicalplays,andotheractivitiesfornearly 15,000childrenthroughoutthenation,withtheaimofnurturingfeelingsofkindness,courage,andself-worthin children.AccordingtoDr.Conner,“Wehavereacheda pointinuniversalhistorywheremankind,asawhole,can begintorealizethefundamentaltruththatweallshareone life.Humanbrotherhoodisnotsomethingtoaspireto—it isthecentralfactofourexistence.Inthisbeautifulworld weshare,loveknowsall,doesall,andisthemostpowerful forceintheuniverse.”

replace.Removeweedsanddeadgrass,shrubs,andtrees fromtheyards.Reducethedensityofplantsandladder fuels—i.e.,thosefuelsextendingfromthegroundtotree canopies.Replacehazardousvegetationwithless-flammable,irrigatedplantsorotherlow-growinggroundcovers.

Insidethehouse,keepignitionsources,likelightersand matches,outofreachofchildren;installsmokedetectors; don’toverloadwallsockets;andkeepcharged,5lb.fire extinguishersinthekitchenandthegarage.

Ifyoudoexperienceahomefire,getthefamilyoutside quicklyandcall911.Ahomefirecaneasilydoubleforeach minuteitburns.Onceoutside,NEVERgobackinsideforapet orsomethingyouwanttosave.Almosteveryonewho attemptsthisisovercomebytoxicfumesoracridsmokeand becomesavictim.

FindYourVoice:AMiniWriting CampforTeens

MWF,July3-7| 10:30a.m.–12:00p.m.

EastBayVivarium’sTraveling ReptileShowforTeens

Thursday,August24|2:45p.m.

Threewordstoremember: remove,reduce,and

Formoreinformationonwildfiresafety,seeourguideat www.pleasanthillcert.org/wildfires.

Thisyear’sSummerReadingProgram attheContraCostaCountyLibrarywill helpyoudiscoveryourcreativespark. Theprogramwillincludeallkindsofactivitiesandeventstohelpyouexpress yourself.Readersofallagescanvisit ccclib.org/summerforactivitiesandchallengestofeedtheimaginationand explorenewskills.Everycompletedentry iseligibleforonefreebookandachance towinprizes.

Areyouateenwholikestoexpress yourselfwithwords?Doyouwantspace towrite,beinspired,andsharewith otherteenwriters?Doyouwanttofind yourvoice?JoinlocalpoetandEnglish teacherKrissyKludtforathree-session miniwritingcampthissummer.Through playfulandcreativeprompts,we’llwrite ourownpoetry,havespacetoaskquestionsaboutwriting,andcomeawaywith abetterunderstandingofwhoweareas writers.

MasterGardeners:Seasonal VegetableGardening

Monday,July10|6:30p.m.

Joinusforapresentationthatwill offerskillsandtipsthatwillsaveyoutime andeffortingettingthegroundreadyfor aproductiveseason,howtoprotectand maintainyourbedsin-season,andwhat todoattheendofthesummerseason.

EastBayVivariumwillbevisitingthe libraryafterschoolforafuninteractive animaltalkjustforteens!Registrationis notrequired;spaceislimitedtoteens12 andolder!

SewingStudioBasics

ThursdaysinJuly|1:00–3:00p.m. Learntosewinthelibrary makerspace!Inthisintroductory workshop,tweensandteenswilllearnthe basicsofhowtouseasewingmachineand createasimpleprojecttotakehome!No experiencenecessary,fortweensand teens9yrsto18yrs,registrationisrequired. *NodatesforAugust,asoursewing machineswillbegettingserviced.

For Kids/Families!

BubbleShowwithBubbleSam

Tuesday,July11|6:30p.m.

SeasonalVegetableGardening:a UCMasterGardenertalk

Monday,July10|6:30p.m.

Joinusforapresentationthatwill offerskillsandtipsthatwillsaveyoutime andeffortingettingthegroundreadyfor aproductiveseason,howtoprotectand maintainyourbedsin-season,andwhat todoattheendofthesummerseason.

Drop-inShop

EveryMonday startinginMay|6–8p.m.

Callingalladulttinkersandmakers! Try outthetoolsandtechinthelibrary’s makerspace.Meetthemachinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringaproject, orjustyourcuriosity.Noregistration. Adultsonly.Signedsafetywaiver required.

TheMindfulBrush:ArtLecture andPaintingWorkshop

Saturday,June17|

10:30a.m.–12:00p.m.

ArtistPaulineTsuiwillpresenta slideshowonexploringfindingpositive energythroughtheessentialelementsof Chinesepaintingandcalligraphy.This workshopisforbeginnerlevelparticipants.Registrationrequired.

Introductionto NeedleFeltingforTeens

Tuesday,July18|1:00p.m.

JoinLilyandAdelinafromCharitable Crochetandlearnhowtocraftyourown needlefeltedcreations!Forteens,12+, registrationrequired.

GoBrezerkeleywithBubble Sam—TheBubbleLadyfromBerkeley!Noregistrationrequired.All agesandabilitieswelcome.

AnimalsoftheWorld PresentedbyConservation Ambassadors

Tuesday,July25|6:30p.m.

Meetanimalambassadorsfrom 5differentcontinentsandheartheir extraordinarypersonalstories!No registrationrequired.Allagesand abilitieswelcome.

DJLanceRockPresents ReadingisAwesome

SafeguardingAssetsand IdentityfromScams andIdentityTheft

Monday,August14|11:00a.m.

JoinContraCostaSeniorLegalServicesforaninformativepresentationon recognizingscams,protectingyouridentityanddata,andhowtoavoididentity theft.

Tuesday,August1|6:30p.m. JoinDJLanceRock(fromNick Jr.’sshowYoGabbaGabba!)and friendsashe readsfromhis newbooksand hasaudience memberssinging,dancing, andgrooving! Noregistration required.All agesandabilitieswelcome.

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mountainousforest,but wehaveenoughopen spacethatsummer wildfiresareahazard.
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PHRec in Action! WE’VEGOTROOMFORIMPROVEMENT!

Whenitcomestomakingimprovementstoourparksandfacilities,PleasantHillRec&ParkDistrictdeliversonitscommitments. Fourteenyearsago,votersapprovedanimprovementandfunding plantobuildthenewPleasantHillCommunityCenter,SeniorCenter, TeenCenter,andrenovatePleasantOaksPark.Theresult:allfour facilitieswerecompletedontimeandwithinbudget.Today,these beautifulcommunityfacilitiesservethousandsoflocalseniors, youth,andfamilieseachyear.

Wehaveseveralproperties,however,thatarebeyondroutine maintenanceandneedsimilarimprovementstobecomeusefulcommunityamenities.Thoseincludethe103-year-oldSchoolHouse, WinslowCenter,anda70-year-oldpool.Someofourparksalsoneed newrestroomsandplaygroundequipment.

Tocontinueourlegacyofdeliveringonour promises,wewanttoknowYOURprioritiesfor futureimprovementstoourparksandfacilities. Pleasetakeour1-minuteonlinesurveybyscanning QRcodeorpickupaprintedsurveyatourfacilities. Thankyou!

Comingsoon!Fall/Winter2023Spotlight

Watchforthelatestissueourprintedrecreationactivityguide, TheSpotlight,comingtomailboxesinlateJuly!Registrationopens August1,2023.Exploreallthewaystoplaythisfallthroughtheendof theyear.TheSpotlightwillbeavailableinprintoronlineat pleasanthillrec.com.

THETEENSCENE

TeenAfterSchoolProgram

Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2023-2024SchoolYear! (Grades6-12).Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2022-2023Rates:$12.50/day|$16/daywithtransportationfromVVMS& PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$62.50/$50.00(Dist.Res.).Visit pleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925)691-5645for updatesandmoreinformation.

PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplicationsfor2023-2024. Enteringgrades6-12

Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens!TeenCouncil membersplanactivities,classes,eventsandtripsfortheirpeersaswell asvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Application availableatpleasanthillrec.com/322.Deadlineforapplications:August 14,2023.

YouthSportsPrograms

Keepyourkidsactivewithourexcitingyouthsportsprogramsand classesforpreschoolandyouthages.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/242.

Getin theGame. Softball/Soccer/FlagFootball/Bocce

Fall2023AdultTeamSportsRecreationLeaguesregistrationopensin Augustatpleasanthillrec.com/288.All leaguesareteam-registrationbased. Getyourteamtogethernow!

SummerAQUATICSActivities

Keepcoolatthepool!

WATERFITNESS

Forarefreshingandeffectivelow-impactworkout, tryourwaterfitnessactivitiesincludingLap Swim,AquaZumba,and/orWaterAerobics.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/248.

RECREATIONSWIM

Recreationswimnowopen!

SummerHours:June5-August6

Mon/Wed/Thurs,1:30-4:00p.m.

Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.

LateSummer:August12-September4

Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.

Holidays: July4,1:00-5:00p.m.

September4,1:00-5:00p.m.

Tinkers&ThinkersInnovationFaire! FREE Saturday,September16,12:00-3:00p.m., PleasantHillPark&SeniorCenter

WeareexcitedtobringTinkers&Thinkers backtotheparkthisyear!JoinusinPleasantHill ParkoutsidethePHSeniorCenterforanopportunityforalltoengagein“hands-on”science, technology,engineering,arts&mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.).Marvelatthelatestmind-blowing innovationsfromlocalmakers,entrepreneurs, businesses,non-profitsandeducators.For eventupdatesanddetails,pleasevisit phtinkersandthinkers.com.Tinkers&Thinkers isbroughttoyoubythePleasantHillLibrary andPleasantHillRec&ParkDistrict.Thankyou tooureventsponsor,CityofPleasantHill.

Special Events...

12thAnnualBlues&BrewsFestival Friday,July14(Pre-Party),6:00-9:00pm Saturday,July15(MainEvent), 3:00-9:00p.m. PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane GoodTimes&GoodVibesAhead! Getreadyfortwodaysofmusicand funforeveryone!Fridaynightisthe family-friendlykick-offpartyfeaturingafreeKidzone,dancing,andlive music.Saturdayisthemainfestival withaline-upoftalentedmusicians,a hugecraftbrewtastingbeergarden (ticketsrequired)plusfoodandcraft vendors!

Forcraftbrewenthusiasts(21+ yrs),generaladmissionandV.I.P. tastingticketsarenowavailableat www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com. TastingticketsgiveyouaccesstotheSaturdaycraftbeergardenfeaturingunlimitedbeertastingsfromthefinestlocal breweries.Thisyear,V.I.Pticketholderswillenjoyexclusive musicentertainment,afoodvoucher,snacks,exclusive pours,andonehourofearlyaccesstounlimitedtastingfrom allthebreweriesbefore thegeneralpublic. Our12thannualBlues &BrewsFestivalisFREE tothepublic.Visit www.bluesandbrewsfest ival.comforupdates, musiclineupandbeer tastingticketsalesorfollowourBlues&Brews Facebook page@pleasanthillbluesf estival.

SunsetCinemaMovieinthePark FREE Saturday,August12,CheckIn7:30p.m. Moviebeginsatsunset. PleasantHillPark(behindTeenCenter)

Enjoyabeautifulsummer nightwatchingamoviewith familyandfriendsunderthe stars!Watchanewhitmovieon agiantprofessionaloutdoor screeninPleasantHillPark.Concessionsavailable.Thankyouto oureventsponsorsCityofPleasantHillandLauraWucherReal Estate.

Rebatestohelp yousavewateroutdoors

Contra Costa Water District’s Lawn to Garden rebate now covers backyards!

ContraCostaWaterDistrictnowoffersmoreincentivesaspartofitsLawntoGardenRebateProgram, whichhelpscustomersreplacetheirwaterthirstylawns withwaterefficientlandscapes.Regardlessofdrought ordeluge,ContraCostaWaterDistrictpromoteswater efficiencyasawayoflifeandprovidestoolstocustomerstoimplementlong-termwater-wisesolutions.

Checkoutthethreenewchanges

Increaseyoursavings!Themaximumrebateamount increasedfrom$1,000to$2,000.Therebateamount isstill$1persquarefootofconvertedlawn.

Bringyourbackyardtotheparty!Backyardlawns arenowalsoeligiblefortherebate,inadditionto yourfrontyardlawn.

Getmorehelpdesigningyourlandscapes!Lawnto GardenRebateapplicantscanreceiveafree2-hour designconsultationfortheirfrontyardlawnconversionandanotherfortheirbackyardprojecttoo!

Saveevenmorewithapoolcover

Backyardwatersavingsaren’tlimitedtoconverting yourlawn.Coveringyourpoolwithapoolcoverreduces upto95%ofwaterlosttoevaporationandcansaveupto 8,000gallonsofwaterperyear.Fortunately,theDistrict offersrebatesofupto$50toinstallqualifyingpoolcovers.Getyourstoday!

Learnmoreabout theLawntoGarden andPoolCover rebatesat ccwater.com/rebates

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NewsfromtheCity...

Opportunities on City commissions

NewbusinessesopeninPleasantHill!

NewsfromtheCity...

CityMeetings...

Join the PHPD for National Night Out August 1

Batter‘NIcing

NeighborhoodCupcakeryandCustom

Bakery

65CrescentDrive,SuiteB

925-332-7212

www.batternicing.com

KoreanSoulChicken&BBQ

FriedChickenandFavoriteKorean Dishes

46GolfClubRoad

925-349-4600

AnumberofvacanciesonCitycommissionswererecentlyfilled,butthere areafewmorepositionsreadyforthe rightpersontofill!Ifyouarenotfamiliar withthecommissionsorcommitteesand arecurious,checkthemouttoseeifyou orsomeoneyouknowmightbeagood fit!LearnaboutCitycommissionsby attendingameetinginperson,watching onestreaminglive,orreviewavideoofa pastmeetingavailableontheCity’s website.Informationonhowtoobserve orparticipateinameetingisincludedon themeetingagendas,whichcanbefound atwww.pleasanthillca.org/agendas.You canlearnmoreaboutthevacanciesat www.pleasanthillca.org/vacancy.

LiffeyNetworkSolutions,Inc.

ArchitecturalReviewCommission

Wheneveryoucan,shoplocallyanduseservicesprovidedbybusinesseslocatedinPleasantHill.BusinessesgeneratesalesandbusinesstaxrevenuethathelpsfundimportantCityservices,suchaslibraries, roadmaintenance,medianlandscaping,andpublicsafety.Localmerchantsalsocontributetoourcommunity’squalityoflifebyprovidingfood,services,andjobopportunitiesforresidents.

EducationCommission

MorganTerritoryBrewing AwardWinningCraftBeers

40CrescentDrive,SuiteA

www.morganterritorybrewing.com

Noni’sPetBoutique&Grooming

PremierDogSpaServices–New Ownership!

CostaTransitAuthority(CountyConnection)BoardofDirectorsonissuesand policiesrelatingtofixed-routeandparatransitbusservices.TheAdvisory Committeemakesrecommendationson finance,planningdocuments,operations,scheduling,administrationand legislation.Meetingsareheldevery othermonthonthe2nd Tuesdayofeach monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord. Thereisone vacancy(alternateposition);termis throughApril2025.Openuntilfilled.

1945ContraCostaBlvd.

DiversityCommission

925-687-1156

PerianoJewelers

JewelryRepairandCustomJewelry

2255MorelloAvenue,Suite260

925-370-9425

www.peiranojewelers.com

RestoreHyperWellness

CuttingEdgeWellnessServices

40CrescentDrive,SuiteA

925-276-9334

InformationSystemsOutsourcing,NetworkMonitoring,andLAN/WANdesign Consultations

1610OakParkBlvd.,Suite206

925-280-6727

www.LiffeyNet.com

Getyour50%Bonus

PleasantHillPERK$cards beforefundsrunout!

visit PleasantHillPerks.org

TheArchitecturalReviewCommission reviewssiteplans,architecturalstructuresandsignageprimarilyrelatedto newdevelopmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthavedemonstratedtalentin aestheticsandarchitecturaldesign throughtraining,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnot required.Meetingsareheldonthefirst andthirdThursdayofeachmonthat5:00 p.m.atCityHall. Onevacancy:term throughMay2028.Applicationdeadline hasbeenextendedtoWednesday,July19, 2023(oruntilvacancyisfilled).

CountyConnection AdvisoryCommittee

TheCountyConnectionAdvisory CommitteeadvisestheCentralContra

Don’tforgettotakeadvantage oftheCity’spopularPleasantHill Perksprogramthatgivesresidents biglocaldiscountswhileproviding aneconomicboosttoourlocalbusinesses.Perkscardscanberedeemed atanyofthebusinesseslistedonthe website.

Pleasant

Hill

Library turns 1!

Markyourcalendarsandgetready forsomebirthdayfestivitiesaswecelebrateoneyearsincetheGrandOpening ofthePleasantHillLibrary!

Afteryearsofplanningandeffort, onJuly30,2022,thenewPleasant HillLibraryopeneditsdoorstothe public.Thousandsgatheredforthe ribboncuttingandstayedtoenjoy thefestivitiesandachancetotour thestateoftheartnewbuilding.

Now,it’sbeenayearandthe communityisinvitedbackonJuly29, 2023tocelebratethefirstyearofthis

Merchantswishingto participatecancontact Perks@pleasanthillca.orgor (925)671-5213.

www.nonispetboutiqueand grooming.com

PicassosatPlay

InnovativeArt&DesignClassesfor Children

1941OakParkBlvd.,Suite70

415-323-3871

www.picassosatplay.com

ThisCommissionwasestablishedto advisetheCityCouncilonwaystorecognizeandreaffirmthemissionofthe Council’sresolutiononinclusion,includingbutnotlimitedtomaking recommendationsonappropriatediversity,socialjusticeandequitytraining; proactivelyplanninginclusiveandwelcomingevents;andmakingpolicy recommendationsregardingdiversity andinclusion.Candidatesshouldbecomfortablebeingadvocatesofaninclusive communityandhaveaninterestinor experienceplanningorsupportingdiversityandinclusionactivities. Onevacancy: unfilledtermthroughSeptember2025. Openuntilfilled.

www.restore.com

SaviourHomeCareServices

ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoserveasanadvisorybodyto theCityCouncilandactasaconduit betweentheCityandtheMountDiablo UnifiedSchoolDistrict.Commissioners workasliaisonswithatleastonePleasantHillschoolintheMountDiablo UnifiedSchoolDistrict.Candidatesmust resideineitherValleyVieworPleasant HillMiddleSchoolattendanceareasand neednotbeaCityresident.Meetingsare heldonthe4thThursdayofeachmonth at7:00p.m.atCityHall. Threevacancies: oneunfilledtermthroughApril2026;two four-yeartermsthroughApril2027.Open untilfilled.

PlanningCommission

CareforSeniorsandIndividuals

withSpecialNeeds

3478BuskirkAvenue,Suite1000

888-788-7104

www.saviourhomecare.com

Composting 101: What can go in the green bin?

Residentialcustomershavebeenusing theirgreencartsforyardwasteformany years,butwhatelseshoulditbeusedfor?

SenateBill1383isastatewideeffortto reduceemissionsofshort-livedpollutants byreducingorganicswastedisposalin landfillsby75%by2025.Currently,over halfofthematerialinlandfillsisorganic waste.

ThePlanningCommissionprovides recommendationstotheCityCouncilon landuse,zoning,thegeneralplan,and otherpolicyissues.Toqualifyasacandidate,youmustbeacitizenoftheUnited StatesandaresidentofPleasantHillfor atleastoneyearpriortoappointment. Meetingsareheldonthe2ndand4th Tuesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.at CityHall. Onevacancy:unfilledterm throughApril2024.Openuntilfilled.

Notethatcompostableplasticssuchascoldcupsand corn-basedutensilsdonotbreak downcompletelyinourcompost processnoraretheyrecyclable. Theyshouldgoinyourgarbage cart.

ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHill websiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalos at(925)671-5283orjdavalos@pleasanthillca.org.

Inadditiontoleaves,grass,brushand flowertrimmings,itemsfromyourkitchen andfoodpreparationmustbediverted fromyourtrashcartandintoyourgreen organicscart,suchas:

Foodscraps(raworcooked)

gorgeousjewelofourcommunity.From 10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.cometothePleasantHillLibrary,2MonticelloAvenueto

Fruitandvegetabletrimmings

Breads,grains,pastas

Meatandseafood(includingbones);

Tomakeiteasytogetyour foodscrapstoyourgreencart,use afoodwastepail.Tokeepitclean youcanlineitwithnewspaper,a paperbag,oraBPA-Certified Compostablebag(theonlykindof compostableplasticwecan accept).CallRepublicServicescustomerservice(925)685-4711to requestafreepail.

Foranswerstoallyourtrash,recycling,andorganicsquestions,goto RepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA.

jointheparty.Someofthefunactivitiesincludecoffeeanddoughnuts fromRootedCoffee,music,Bay AreaMunchiezFoodTruck, cake,crafts,andkidstrain providedbyPleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict BikeValet.

ThePleasantHillLibrary BirthdayPartyissponsoredby theCityofPleasantHill,PleasantHillLibraryFoundation, andContraCostaCounty Library.

MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.

oryLanetoenjoygoodfoodand goodfun!

WHENWHATWHERE

Mon3 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilChambers

Tue4 4:00pmTrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Whileweinviteeveryoneto comeoutandjoinus,ifyoudecideto stayhome,weencourageyouto organizeyourownneighborhoodto cometogetherandgettoknow eachotherevenbetter.Thismaybe apotluck,rootbeerfloats,orjust simplycomingtogetherasaneighborhood.

Thu6 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommission (publichearing) LargeCommunityRoom

CITYOFPLEASANTHILL

100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270

CITYOFFICIALS

Mayor TimFlaherty

Councilmembers

Tue11 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers

HaveyouheardofNationalNight Out?Incitiesandcommunities acrossthecountry,NationalNight outisanannualeventthatpromotes police-communitypartnershipsand neighborhoodcamaraderietomake ourneighborhoodssafer,better placestolive.Traditionallyheldon thefirstTuesdayeachAugust,these freeeventsoftenfeatureactivities, food,musicanddemonstrations,and arefacilitatedwiththehelpofvolunteers,businessdonations,community organizationsandsupportfromthepublic

Wed12 6:30pmCivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Thu13 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)*PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu13 5:00pmCommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom

Ifyouwouldliketohostanevent inyourneighborhood,pleaseletus knowaswe’dlove tosendanofficeror twobyyourevent justtochatandget toknoweveryone.

SueNoack MattRinn

ZacSchess AllenVinson

CityTreasurer

AndrewKalinowski

Mon17 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilchambers

Thu18 6:30pmDiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom

Thu20 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Tue25 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers

Thisyear,the PleasantHillPolice Departmentwillbe hostingNationalNight outontheeveningof Tuesday,August1, 2023atPleasantHill CityHall.From6:00 p.m.–8:00p.m.,come ondownto100Greg-

Tohostanevent contactPHPDVolunteerPamMosherat pmosher@pleasant hillpd.org.

Thu27 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)*PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu27 7:00pmEducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Embracing diversity in education

Heading back to school…SAFELY —AaronEdell,EducationCommission FormanyPleasantHillresidents, Augustmeans“backtoschool”forour communities’childrenandyoungpeople. Withmanyimprovementstothecity’s bikingandpedestrianinfrastructure(see thearticleonpage4),nowisagoodtime topreparehowyourfamilywillgetto schoolsafelyandontime.

CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 on1stand3rdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”

CITYHALLHOURS

Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m; Thurs,8:30a.m.—6:00p.m.; Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.

the OUTLOOK

WHENWHATWHERE

Tue1 4:00pmTrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Wed2 6:30pmCivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

ebrateand acknowledgethe differencesbuildingtherichfabric ofourcity.

Ifyourchildrenaregoingtobiketo school,youcanplanyourrouteon GoogleMapsbyinputtingyourschool’s address,yourhomeaddress,andgetting directions.Aniconforabicycleshouldbe available.Usingthebicycledirectionsisa goodideabecauseitwillmakeuseof existingbikelaneswherepossible.Butit isalwayssmarttodoarealitycheck beforesettingoutinthemorningonthe firstdayofschool,especiallysincemany additionaltraffic,bike,andpedestrian improvementswillbemadestartingin theFallof2023.

Thu3 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Mon7 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilChambers

Tue8 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers

Thu10 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu10 5:00pmCommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom

—BriannaShahvar,DiversityCommission Toallofourfamilieswithschool agedchildren(orthoseinthepipeline), theDiversityCommissionwishesyoua wonderfulstarttothe2023-2024 schoolyear!Astheschoolyearbegins, wewanttocelebratethewonderful diversitypresentinourPleasantHill publicschools.Ourcity’schildrenhave anincredibleopportunitytolearnfrom eachotheraspartofbeinginmulticulturalanddiverseschoolsettings.

TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCummityRelationManager’s Officeat925-671-5229.

Thu15 6:30pmDiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom

Thu17 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Mon21 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilChambers

Tue22 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers

Thu24 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom

AspartofMt.DiabloUnified,PleasantHillhassixelementaryschools,three middleschoolsandonehighschool.Four offiveelementaryschoolsandallmiddle andhighschoolshavestudentpopulationsthataremajorityminority,meaning thatover50%ofstudentsidentifyasethnicitiesotherthanwhite.Allofour middleschoolsarepluralityHispanic—meaningthatthisisthelargest representedethnicity.Allschoolsalso havesignificantpopulationsofEnglish Learnersandstudentswithdisabilities. Ourschoolsincluderepresentationof manypopulationsthatallowthemtocel-

Thu24 7:00pmEducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

*Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson,aswellasonteleconferenceviatheZoomapp. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotopleasanthillca.organdclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.

Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.

PleasantHill schoolshelpstudentslearnandcelebratebeingapartofadiverse communitybyparticipatinginheritagecelebrationssuchaseventsfor BlackHistorymonthandHispanic Heritagemonth.Mostschoolshost multiculturalnightswherefamilies areinvitedtosharetraditionsfrom theirculture.TheDiversityCommissionparticipatedinValleyView MiddleSchool’sfirstMulticultural NightsponsoredbytheirPTA.The eventfeaturedadrummingperformance,potluckandartactivities wherefamiliescouldlearnabout eachother’scommunities.Aswe returntoschool,wehopeyouwillbe involvedinbuildinganinclusivecommunitywherewecelebratethe differencesthatmakePleasantHill richanddiverse.

Editor/WriterGeoffGillette, CommunityRelationsManager/PIO

Design/miscphotosDonaghuGraphicDesigns CoverphotoAllenVinson

COVER:PleasantHillCityHall

ImportantPhoneNumbers

Police/FireEmergency911

Police(Business)925-288-4600

Fire(Business)925-941-3300

PublicServicesCenter925-671-4646

Ofcourse,wewantourfamiliestobe safewhenbikingaroundPleasantHill. Makesureyourbicyclesarewellmaintained,haveadequatebrakesandtires, andhavegoodlightsandreflectors. Alwayswearahelmet.Arear-viewmirror attachedtothehelmet,glasses,orhandlebarsisimportanttopermitevasive actionwithoutdoingsoblindly.Make sureyourchildrenknowthattheymust obeytherulesoftheroad,whichmeans stoppingatstopsigns,redlights,andsignals.Theyshouldalwaysrideontheright sideoftheroad,stayinsinglefileand yieldtopedestrians.

ChamberofCommerce925-687-0700

Recreation&Parks925-682-0896

Trashandrecycling925-685-4711

Formoreinformationonbicycleand pedestriansafetyinandaroundPleasant Hill,visitpleasanthillca.org.

PG&E800-743-5000

SeniorCenter925-798-8788

Havefun,besafe,andhaveagreat schoolyear.

SeniorVanService925-671-5272

Library925-646-6434

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Projects needed for Community Service Day

Haveanideaforacommunityservice project?Nowisthetimeforprojectleads tosignupforthe2023PleasantHillCommunityServiceDay.Since2005,eachyear PleasantHillresidentscometogetherto volunteeronprojectsspreadthroughout theCity.Thisyear,CommunityService Dayisscheduledfor9:00a.m.–12:00p.m. onSeptember23,2023.Someofthe projectshaveincluded:

NeighborhoodCleanups

PaintingPleasantHillparkbuildings

Rebuildinganddonating usedbicycles

Foodcollections

Ifyouhaveanideaforaproject,youcan signupontheCity’swebsiteat www.pleasanthillca.org/csd.

StartinginAugust,theCitywillhave signupsforvolunteers.Thesignuplinkwill beonthesamewebsite,andwillalsobe sharedviatheCity’sBi-WeeklyUpdate,as wellassocialmedia.Signyourprojectup now!

Fireworks not allowed in Contra Costa County

Aswearealreadyintofireseason hereinContraCostaCounty,thePleasantHillcommunityisremindedthat fireworksofanykindarenotallowed. Thisincludestheso-called‘Safeand Sane’fireworks,whichareitemssuchas sparklers,smokebombs,andthelike.

Fireworksofnearlyeverytypecan createenoughheatorsparkstostarta fire,andwhenconditionsareasdryas theyarethatcanleadtodisastrous effects.

Additionally,theunsafeusageof fireworkscanpresentadangerof harmtousersandthosearoundthem. Eachyear,thousandsofpeopleare hospitalizedbecauseofimproperand unsafeuseoffireworks.

Ratherthantaketheriskofpersonalinjuryorsettingfiretoa neighborhood,thecommunityis encouragedtoattendandenjoythe annualfireworksshowputonbythe 4th ofJulyCommission.Theshowis stagedforsafetyandmonitoredto makesureallprotocolsarefollowed. Weaskeveryonetopleaserefrain fromtheuseoffireworksforthe safetyofthecommunity.

12 POSTALCUSTOMER PRSRTSTD U.S.POSTAGE PAID CONCORD,CA PERMITNO.21 ********ECRWSS******** CityofPleasantHill 100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 pleasanthillca.org the OUTLOOK 4thofJulyfestivities1 Citycommissionopenings2 PHlibraryturnsoneyearold!2 NationalNightOut3 Diversityineducation3 Headingbacktoschoolsafely3 IntersectionandCrosswalkImprovements4 Downtownkeepsgettingbetter!5 Aginginplace5 TaylorBlvdimprovements6 RememberingDr.CarolWeylandConner6 NewsfromCERT6 NewsfromtheLibrary7 NewsfromRec&Park8,9 Rebatesforsavingoutdoorwater9 NewbusinessesinPleasantHill10 PleasantHillPERK$returns10 Recycling:whatcangointhegreenbin10 Citymeetings11 SummerConcertsbytheLake12 Insidethisissue

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