City Council approves by-district election ordinance
AtitsJuly17,2023meeting,the PleasantHillCityCounciladopted OrdinanceNo.963transitioningthe Cityfromanat-largeelection systemtoaby-districtsystemand adoptingafive-districtelectoral maptobeusedinfutureelections.
TheCitybegantheprocessofmovingtoby-districtelectionsinMarchof thisyear.TheCityreceivedwritten noticetotransitiontoadistrict-based systempursuanttotheCaliforniaVoting RightsAct(CVRA).UndertheCVRA,the Cityhas135daysafterreceivingthewrittennoticetostructureadistrictmap providingcommunitiesofvaryingraces andethnicitiesabetteropportunityfor fairrepresentation,orpotentiallyface litigation.
TheCityCouncilheldseveralhearingstodiscusshowdistrictscouldbe drawn.ACity-hireddemographerprovideddraftmaps,andmembersofthe communitysubmittedseveralmapsas well.Atotalof11maps(featuring five-districtandfour-district-plus-an elected-mayorconfigurations)metthe criteriatobeusedaselectoraldistrict maps.
Afterconsideration,theCityCouncil chosetoadoptMap#5(pictured).With theapprovalofthecouncil,thismapwill takeeffectduringthe2024and2026 electioncycles.In2024,CouncilMembersforDistricts1,2,and5willbe elected,whilein2026CouncilMembers fromDistricts3and4willbe elected.Following2026,allelections willbeby-district.
Map5canbeviewedonline atwww.pleasanthillca.org/districts. Thereisaclickablepdfofthemap,as
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Opportunities on City commissions
Didyouknowthatthereare80positionson19commissions/advisoryboards, filledprimarilybyresidentsdonating theirtimetoourcommunity?Andthe subjectstheydedicatetheirtimetovary frominputonarchitecturaldesign, libraryoperations,landuse,issuesfacing seniorcitizens,trafficconcernsand bringingconcertstotheCity!Istherean areaofinterestthatyouhaveexperience orformaltrainingin,thatyoumightwant toparticipatein?Withsomanypositions, atanygiventimethereisboundtobe changeandvacanciesoccur!
Severalcommissionshavefour-year terms,andthatmaysoundlikealong time,butPleasantHillisfortunateto havemanypeopleasktobeconsidered forreappointmentwhentheirtermis completed!Residentshaveheldpositionsrangingfromoneyeartotherecord ofaformervolunteerstayingonacommissionforover40years!Termsand criteriavarybycommission.
Intrigued?Takealookatthecommissionswithcurrentvacancies,or visittheCity’swebsiteforuptodate vacanciesandonlineapplicationsat www.pleasanthillca.org/vacancy.Currentorexpectedvacanciesinclude:
ArchitecturalReviewCommission
TheArchitecturalReviewCommissionreviewssiteplans,architectural structuresandsignageprimarilyrelated tonewdevelopmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthavedemonstratedtalent inaestheticsandarchitecturaldesign throughtraining,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnot required.Meetingsareheldonthefirst andthirdThursdayofeachmonthat5:00 p.m.atCityHall. Onevacancy:term throughMay2028. Openuntilfilled.
ContraCostaCountyAdvisory CouncilonAging
TheAdvisoryCouncilonAging(ACOA) advisestheCountyAreaAgencyonAging onallmattersrelatedtothedevelopment andadministrationofseniorprograms throughouttheCounty.TheCouncilis composedof40members,appointedby theContraCostaCountyBoardofSupervisorsinpartnershipwithlocalcities.Itis preferablethatcandidatesbearesident ofPleasantHill.TheAdvisoryCouncilon
AgingmeetsthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom9:30a.m.tonoonat500 EllinwoodWay,inPleasantHill.One vacancy:atwo-yeartermthroughSeptember2025. Deadlinetoapply:Wednesday, September20,2023.
EducationCommission
ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoserveasanadvisorybodytothe CityCouncilandactasaconduitbetween theCityandtheMt.DiabloUnified SchoolDistrict.Candidatesmustresidein eitherValleyVieworPleasantHillMiddle Schoolattendanceareasandneednotbe acityresident.Meetingsareheldonthe fourthThursdayofeachmonthat7:00 p.m.atCityHall. Twovacancies:unfilled termsthroughApril2027. Openuntil filled.
TrafficSafetyCommission
TheTrafficSafetyCommissionconductsandanalyzesstudiesoftraffic problems,makesrecommendationson changesinpolicy,holdsmeetingswith residentsandbusinessownerstohear
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trafficrelatedconcerns,andworkswith variousdepartmentsandentitiesto implementrecommendedchanges.CandidateswholiveinPleasantHillandhave experienceinprofessionalengineering, trafficsafety,lawenforcementor relatedvocationalorprofessionalpursuitsthatinvolveatechnicaland practicalunderstandingofvehicular trafficsystemsareinvitedtoapply. MeetingsareheldonthesecondTuesdayofeachmonthat4:00p.m.atCity Hall. Onevacancy:afour-yearterm throughOctober2027. Deadlinetoapply: Wednesday,September20,2023.
ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHillsite atwww.PleasantHillCA.orgorcontactJuanitaDavalosat jdavalos@pleasanthillca.orgor925-671-5283.
Contra Costa County Public Works to begin construction on Grayson Creek Desilt Project
ContraCosta CountyPublic Workswillbegin constructionof theGraysonCreek DesiltProjecton Monday,August 14,2023,through Tuesday,October 31,2023,barring unforeseencircumstances.Workwilloccurbetween8:00a.m.–5:00p.m.,Mondaythrough Friday(excludingholidays),weatherpermitting.Driversshouldexpectdelays nearImhoffDriveandalongPachecoBoulevardandContraCostaBoulevard betweenHighway680andChilpancingoParkwayduringconstruction.
Theworkconsistsofremovingapproximately25,000cubicyardsofsiltinthe GraysonCreekChanneltorestorecreekflowcapacity.Fundingforthisprojectis providedbyFloodControlZone3BFunds.
Formoreinformationvisitwww.contracosta.ca.gov/GraysonCreekDesilt.
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Keep Pleasant Hill beautiful—fill a Bigbelly!
TohelpkeepPleasantHillcleanandlitterfree,theCityofPleasantHill andRepublicServiceshaveinstalledanewstyleoftrashcontainercalled aBigbellyattwohighvolumebusstops—VikingandContraCostaBlvd., andMonumentandBuskirk.
WhatisaBigbelly?
It’salarge,solarpoweredgarbage canthathasanautomatictrashcompactorinside,allowingittoholdfive timesmorewastethanaregulartrash can.WhenaBigbellyisfull,ittransmitsawirelesssignaltoRepublic Services,tellingthemitistimetobe serviced.
Becauseofthedesign,oncewaste goesin,itdoesnotcomeout.Afully enclosedbinmeansnovisiblewaste andnowindblownlitter,eliminatinga foodsourceforpestsandkeeping yourspacesafer.SofeedaBigbelly whenyouseeone!
Downtown Street Tree Replacement Project
OnJune5,2023,theCityCouncil awardedPhaseIoftheDowntown StreetTreeReplacementProject toSandstoneEnvironmental Engineering,Inc.
Theprojectwillprovidestreetscape improvementsalongCrescentDrive
fromCrescentPlazatoContraCosta Boulevard.
Workhasbegunandwillcontinueforthenextfewmonths.The contractorwillbereplacingapproximately35unhealthyBradfordpear treeswithnewdrought-tolerant, non-floweringChinesepistache ‘KeithDavey’trees.Thecontractor willalsoberepairingirrigation, expandingtheexistingtreewells, andinstallingpaversadjacenttothe replacementtreesalongCrescent Drive.
Businesseswillbeopenand accesswillbeprovidedtoallbusinessesduringconstruction.The projectisanticipatedtobecompletedbyfall2023.Residentsare encouragedtodriveslowlythrough theworkzoneandfollowalltraffic controldevices.
PleasecontactOmarAdina, AssistantEngineer, oadina@pleasanthillca.org,for anyprojectrelatedquestions.
New CERT course this fall
TheCERT(CommunityEmergency ResponseTeam)programpreparesvolunteersforthehoursanddays immediatelyfollowinganemergency event.Trainedindividualswillbebetter preparedtosustainthemselves,their families,andtheircommunities.
Coursedatesandtime
Tuesdaynightsfrom6:00–9:30p.m. September12,19,26, October3,10,17,and24.
End-of-courseexercise
October28,2023.
Locationofclasses
TheHopeCenterCovenantChurch 2275MorelloAvenue,PleasantHill
Thelocationfortheend-of-courseexercisewillbeannouncedinclass.
Formoreinformationseeourwebsite atwww.pleasanthillcert.org/training Orregisterforthecourseat www.pleasanthillca.org/forms
EARTHQUAKE REMINDERS
DROP, COVER, and HOLD
Insideahouseorabuilding: DROPtotheground,takeCOVER underasturdytableordeskand HOLDONuntiltheshakingstops. Orcrouchinaninsidecornerof thebuildingandcoveryourface andheadwithyourarms.Avoid glass,windows,tallfurniture, shelving,andoverheadlighting fixtures.Ifinbed,staythereand protectyourheadwithapillow.
Outdoors: moveawayfrombuildingsandutilitywires.
Atthebeach: ifyouseetheocean beginningtorecedefromthe shoreline,gettohigherground immediately.
Driving: slowdownandstopas soonasitissafe.Stayawayfrom buildings,overpasses,oroverheadwires.Stayinsideyourcar.
Ifyouaretrappedunderdebris: coveryourmouthwithaclothand taponanypipesorwallstohelp rescuerslocateyou.
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NewsfromtheCity...
Gregory Gardens sewer renovations
CentralContraCostaSanitary District(CCCSD)hasanupcoming projectinPleasantHilltoconstruct replacementsewerlinesinthe GregoryGardensneighborhood.
Thissewerprojectisbeingdonein separatephases.Theinitialphase includesreplacingapproximately1.2 milesof8”and10”sewersonportionsof ArdithDrive,ElinoraDrive,GladysDrive, NancyLane,BettyLane,andinsome easementsonprivateproperties.The constructionscheduleforthisphaseis August2023toApril2024.
ThisisaCentralContraCostaSanitary District(CCCSD)managedandfunded project.DevaneyEngineering,Inc.is CCCSD’sconstructioncontractor.They willbeinstallingthesereplacement
AceHardwareof PleasantHilljoinsthe PHPerksProgram
Sixty-fivebusinessesarenow participating!GetFREEbonusgift cardsforyourself,friends,orfamily, andprovideaneconomicboostto localbusinesses.BuyaPerkse-gift card(upto$100)andgetasecond 50%“Bonus”e-giftcard.Then, redeemyourcardsatanyoftheparticipatingPleasantHillbusinesses. GetyourPerkscardsandseethelist ofparticipatingbusinessesat PleasantHillPerks.org
sewerlinesusingthe open-cut/trenching method.
Residentsand motoristsshould anticipatesometemporaryinconvenience, delaysorroadwayclosures/detourswhen workisinprogress.
Motoristsare remindedtofollowall postedworkzone trafficcontroland flaggers’instructions. Roadwayswillbe re-openedtotraffic attheendofeachworkdayandon weekends.
Aftercompletingthisinitialphase, CCCSDwillundertakeadditionalsewer lineworkonotherneighborhood streets,includingremainingportionsof ElinoraDriveandGladysDrive;portions ofArdithDrive,MaureenLaneandLucille Lane;HelenRoad,RoseLane,Belva Drive,GloriaDrive,andadditionaleasementareas.Thoseprojectphasesare
currentlyscheduledtobeginconstructionspring2024tofall2024.
Questionsorconcernsaboutthis CCCSDsewerprojectorfutureproject phasesshouldbedirectedtoChris Carpenter,CommunityAffairs Representativeat(925)229-7200or ccarp@centralsan.org.ProjectinformationcanalsobefoundonCCCSD’s websiteatwww.centralsan.org/construction-zones.
Activities for seniors in Pleasant Hill
—DanaSimmons,CommissiononAging Areyoulookingtohavemorefun, makefriendsortrynewexperiences? Ifso,checkoutthePleasantHill SeniorCenterforfolks50andolder.
TheSeniorCenter,operatedby thePleasantHillRecreation&Park District,hassomethingforeveryone —tap,ballroom,andcountryline danceclasses,quiltingclasses,hiking groups,TedTalkspresentations, games,cardgames,puzzlesandexerciseclasses—plusafreelibrary,care managementandgriefsupport,daily mealsfor$3,andtripstolocaland far-awayplaces.Thereisusuallya newly-releasedmovieeachmonth. Don’tseesomethingyoulike?Starta newgrouporteachaclass.
Merchantswishingto participatecancontact Perks@pleasanthillca.org or(925)671-5213.
Thoughyoucanparticipatein someclassesandprogramswithouta membershiptotheSeniorCenter,you cangetaccesstoallthisandmorefor only$20withanannualmembership.
Tojoinorgetmoreinformation,call (925)798-8788,visittheSeniorCenterwebsiteordropby233Gregory Lane.Hopetoseeyouthere!
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Investing in your water infrastructure
ContraCostaWaterDistrictisbusymakingimprovementstoensure reliablewatertodayandtomorrow.
Everytimeyoupayyourwaterbill,youarefundingcriticalinfrastructure projectsthatimprovethereliabilityofyourwaterservice.ToensurethatContraCostaWaterDistrict(CCWD)canmeetcustomerdemandsandprovidesafe andreliablewateraroundtheclock,theDistrictinvestsinimprovementsto treatmentfacilities,intakes,pumps, reservoirs,andthe900milesof pipesthatcarrywatertohomesand businessesinthearea.
Overthesummer,CCWDwrapped upaprojectintheGregoryGardens neighborhoodthatreplacedthree milesofpipeandinstallednewfire hydrants,improvingfiresafetytothe area.Additionally,CCWDisreplacing 1,500feetofpipeintheKikiDr.vicinity thathasahistoryofcostlyanddisruptivebreaks.Todeterminewhich pipes,theDistrictlooksatavarietyof factorsincludingage,material,and historyofleaksandbreaks. Proactivelyreplacingagingpipespreventscostlyemergencyrepairsinthe future.
TolearnaboutCCWD’splannedandcurrentinfrastructureprojects,visitour websiteatccwater.com/projects.
PHCF enhances DEI through community grants
ThePleasantHillCommunityFoundation(PHCF)hastakenasignificant steptowardsfosteringdiversity,equity,andinclusion(DEI)amongtheyouth ofPleasantHillbyprovidinggrantstoallitselementaryschools.Thesegrants enableschoollibrariestoacquirebooksonDEItopics,demonstratingthe Foundation’scommitmenttopromotingacultureofunderstandingand inclusivityfromanearlyage.Thedecisiontoextendsimilargrantstoallelementaryschoolscameafteragrantrequestfromaproactiveschoollibrarian, affirmingthefoundation’sdedicationtoequitableopportunitiesforall students.
ThePHCFnowwelcomesgrantapplicationstwiceayear,inOctoberand April.Interestededucational,recreational,andculturalorganizationscanfind theapplicationformonthePHCFwebsite.
TheworkofthePHCFisthoroughlydetailedonitswebsiteat www.PHCommunityFoundation.org.
Individualspassionateabout enhancingthequalityoflifeinPleasant Hillandcontributingtothecommunity’sprogressmaybeinterestedin joiningtheBoardofDirectors.
EmailtheFoundationat info@PHCommunityFoundation.org.
Help fight cancer at Relay For Life of Diablo Valley®
CancelOutCancer!
Moreandmore,cancerisbecomingcurableandpreventable—thankstoresearch fundedingreatpartbydonationsmadeto RelayForLifeeventsaroundtheworld.Here intheDiabloValley,the2023Relaywillbe heldonSaturday,September30from12 noonto7:00p.m.atPleasantHillPark,147 GregoryLane,PleasantHill.
SponsoredbytheAmericanCancerSociety,theRelayisnotaraceorrun.Instead, peopleofallagesandabilitiesproceed alongthedesignated“track”walkingorina wheelchair.Theygoattheirownspeedfor aslongastheywishtoshowsupportforthe eradicationofcancer.
Manyfamilies,friends,andworkgroups formteams,raisemoneyinadvance,and taketurnsrelay-styletokeepsomeoneon thetrackduringtheentireRelay.
RelayForLifeofDiabloValleyattendanceisfree,althoughthereareplentyof opportunitiestodonatedollarsinexchange forfunactivitiesandfood.Highlightsatthe eventinclude:
CELEBRATE—Cancersurvivors,patients, andtheircaregiversarehonoredduring theclosingobservanceat6:00pm.
REMEMBER—TheRelayendswiththe solemnLuminariaceremony,offering participantsaprofoundwaytopaytributetothosestruckbycancer,especially thosenolongerwithus.
FIGHTBACK—ThroughouttheRelay, participantsmakepersonalpledgesto getcancerscreenings,stopsmoking,eat healthier,andtakeothercancerpreventionmeasures.
TheDiabloValleyRelayrepresentsPleasantHill,Concord,WalnutCreek,Clayton, Martinez,Lafayette,Orinda,Moraga,San Ramon,Danville,Dublin,Pleasantonand Livermore.
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Formoreinformationgoto www.relayforlife.org/diablovalleyca.
Withthestartoftheschoolyear,theCityisembarkingon anewprojectdesignedtohelpimprovethesafetyfor pedestriansandcyclistsnearthenineschoolsitesin PleasantHill.Wewanttoprovideanupdateonthe2023 Intersection&CrosswalkImprovementsProject.
AtitsMay15,2023meeting,thePleasantHillCityCouncil approvedfundingforthe2023Intersection&Crosswalk ImprovementsProject.Theworkbeingdonewillprovide improvementsatthenineintersectionscurrentlymonitoredin themorningandearlyafternoonduringtheschoolyearbythe City-providedschoolcrossingguards.
Additionally,theintersectionofVikingDriveandMorello Avenuewillreceiveimprovementsintendedtosafeguard pedestriansandcyclistsusingtheintersection.Designofthe projectiscomplete,withconstructiongettingstartedthisfall withanexpectedcompletionbytheendoftheyear.
Thesenewimprovementswillbeabenefittotheentire community,includingstudentsandparents,andwillprovide safetyforpedestriansandbicyclistsonayear-roundbasis throughtheinstallationofcurbramps,additionalsignage,new high-visibilitycrosswalks,flashingbeaconsystems,LEDflashing stopsigns,speedhumps,andtrafficsignalenhancements.The
signalizedintersectionswillreceivedynamicLEDno-rightturn signsandupgradedinfraredpedestriandetection.
ChecktheprojectwebsiteatPleasantHillCA.org/ saferintersectionsforanupdatedprojectschedule.Inthe meantime,travelsafeandremembertogiveyourself extratimeiftravelingnearourschoolsatbelltimes.
1. VikingDr&MorelloAve
NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashing STOPsignsthatareactivatedduringschool drop-offand pick-uptimes orwhenactivatedbya pedestrian.
2. VikingDr&OdinDr
NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashing STOPsignsthatareactivatedduringschool drop-offandpickuptimesorwhenactivatedbyapedestrian.
Speedhumps attheSTOP limitlines aheadofthe crosswalks.
Newhigh-visibilitycrosswalksacross OdinDr.
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Newhigh-visibilityladdercrosswalks. RedLEDflashingSTOP signsthatareactivated duringschooldrop-off andpick-uptimesor whenactivatedbyapedestrian.
Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlinesahead ofthecrosswalks.
4. ContraCostaBlvd&EllinwoodDr
Dynamic“NoRightTurn”signthatisactivatedwhen pedestriansarelocatedinthecrosswalk. Earlypedestrianreleasesignaltiming strategy.
Newinfraredvideodetectionsystemupgradewithcrosswalk detection.
7.BoydRd&PattersonBlvd
NewSTOPaheadsignageandstriping. RedLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatareactivatedduring schooldrop-offand pick-uptimesorwhen activatedbyapedestrian.
Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlinesahead ofthecrosswalks. NewADA-compliant curbramps.
8. MonumentBlvd&BuskirkAve Dynamic“NoRightTurn”signthatisactivatedwhen pedestriansarelocatedinthecrosswalk. Earlypedestrianrelease signaltimingstrategy. Newinfraredvideodetectionsystemupgrade withcrosswalkdetection.
9. PleasantHillRd&ParadiseLn
Newflashingbeaconsin advanceofeachGregoryLaneapproachto improveadvancewarningtovehicles.
Newhigh-visibilityladdercrosswalks. RedLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatareactivatedduring schooldrop-offandpick-uptimesorwhenactivated byapedestrian.
Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlines aheadofthecrosswalks.
NewADA-compliant curbramps.
NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashingSTOPsigns thatareactivated duringschool drop-offand pick-uptimesor whenactivated byapedestrian.
10. OakParkBlvd&WendellLn
NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashingSTOPsigns thatareactivatedduringschooldrop-offandpick-up timesorwhenactivatedbyapedestrian.
Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlines aheadofthecrosswalks.
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3. VikingDr&RuthDr
5. GregoryLn&BrandonRd
6. GladysDr&HelenRd
NewsfromRec&Park...
PHRec in Action!
Fall/Winter2023recreation guidenowavailable Browse PHRec&ParkDistrict’srecreation activityguide, TheSpotlight, to exploreallthewaystoplaythis fallthroughtheendoftheyear! TheSpotlightisnowavailablein printatPHRec&Parkfacilities anddigitallyontheDistrictwebsite. Fall/Winteractivityregistrationisnowopenat pleasanthillrec.com.
THETEENSCENE
TeenAfterSchoolProgram
Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2023-2024SchoolYear!
(Grades6-12).Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2022-2023Rates:$12.50/day|$16/daywithtransportationfrom VVMS&PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$62.50/$50.00(Dist. Res.).Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat (925)691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplicationsfor 2023-2024.
Enteringgrades6-12.Aleadershipandcommunityservice opportunityforteens!TeenCouncilmembersplanactivities, classes,eventsandtripsfortheirpeersaswellasvolunteerat localcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Application availableatpleasanthillrec.com/322.
AfterSchoolfun!
PHRec&Parkoffersawide varietyofenrichmentandfitnessafterschoolactivitiesfor yourchildtosocializewith peers,learnnewskills,keep activeandHAVEFUN!Visit pleasanthillrec.comtoexplore thepossibilitieslikedance, musicandS.T.E.A.M.classes foryouthordriver’sed(15yrs &up),babysittingtraining classesandaNEWEsportsclub forteens(12-17yrs)andyouth (6-11yrs).Keepallkidsactive withawidevarietyofsports programsincludingbasketball clinics,JapanKarateDo,flagfootball,gymnastics,soccer,tennis,andvolleyball.Somanywaystoplay!
NFLYouthFlagFootballLeague. (GradesK-2,3-5&6-8) Hut!Hut!Hike!JoinPHRec&Park’spopularrecreationYouth FlagFootballleaguesponsoredbytheNationalFootball League.Weeknightpracticesarenotpredetermined,coaches willcoordinatewithfamiliesafterregistrationcloses.Games areonSaturdays.SeasonbeginsSept30for6games.Register atpleasanthillrec.com/247bySeptember8,2023.
ANDFORADULTS...
AdultSportsLeagues. Rallyyour friends,familyand/orco-workers, makeateamandregisterforone ofouroutstandingrecreational sportsleaguesincludingBasketball (5v5)&(3v3),Bocce,FlagFootball,Soccer(5v5)andSoftball.For leaguedetails,visit www.pleasanthillrec.com/288For questionscall(925)682-0896or emailvdavis@pleasanthillrec.com.
AdultDrop-inSportsthisFall!
BasketballOpenGym:Fridays,5:30-7:30pm,$7per person(cashonly)
BadmintonOpenGym:Fridays,7:30-9:30pm,$7per person(cashonly),PHMiddleSchoolGym,1Santa BarbaraRd,PleasantHill
CornholeBagToss:Tuesdays,6:30-9:00pm,$7per person(cashonly),WinslowCenter(upstairs):2590 PleasantHillRd(cornerofPHRdandTaylor)
AdultWaterFitness. JoinapopularWaterAerobicsclass forsomesplashyfunthisfall!Keepfitwithlapswim.Register atpleasanthillrec.com/260
TravelWithPHRec&Park. PHRec&ParkTravelServices offerspecialdaytripsandexcursionsforadults.Meetnew friendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthernCaliforniain thecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts.Visit www.pleasanthillrec.com/351orcallTravelDeskat(925) 798-8747.
Tinkers&ThinkersInnovationFaire! FREE Saturday,September16,12:00-3:00p.m., PleasantHillPark&SeniorCenter ThePleasantHillLibraryand PleasantHillRecreation&Park Districtareteaminguponceagain tohostthisaward-winning S.T.E.A.M.-tasticevent!Build hands-onS.T.E.A.M.projects,interactwitheducationaldisplaysand exhibits,andmarvelatthelatest mind-blowinginnovationsfrom localmakers,entrepreneurs,businesses,non-profits,andeducators. Freeforallages.Reserveyourfree take-homemakerboxinadvanceto pickupattheeventwhilesupplies last(limit4perfamily).Visit www.phtinkersandthinkers.com formoreinformation,makerbox reservationsandupdates.
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Community Special Events...
PopUpParkPlayDates. (FREE)!Popinandplaywith PHRec&Parkstaffthisfallfor organizedoutdoorgamesand activities.Freetothepublic. Visitpleasanthillrec.com/35 fordates,times,andpark locations.Allageswelcome.
InclusiveRecreation Dances. PHRec&Park,in partnershipwithCityofConcord,CityofMartinez&CityofWalnutCreek,hosts recreationaldancesspecificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults (18years+).Call(925)
798-8788beforeeventto checkeventstatus.Dates areasfollows:September 8attheMartinezSenior Center,October27atthe PleasantHillSeniorCenter (costumesencouraged) andNovember17atthe WalnutCreekHeather Farms.Admission:$8/person(caregiversfree).
PumpkinSplash. Sunday,October8,1:00-2:30pm, PHAquaticPark:147GregoryLane.Don’tmissthis spooktacularfunforallages!JumpintoPHAquatic Park’sfloatingpumpkinpatchandpickyourfavorite pumpkinforHalloween.Onceyoupickyourpumpkin, giveitasillyfaceatourpumpkindecoratingstation! $20/$16(Dist.Res.)forpumpkinwristband(spectators andadulthelpersfree)
HauntedTrailofPHPark. FREEFriday,October 27,6:00-8:00pminPleasantHillPark.Spine-tingling sightsandsoundsawaityouontheHauntedTrailin PleasantHillPark!ThisHalloween-themedstrollisa frightfullyfunpark-in-the-darkadventurethatyouand yourfamilywillnotsoonforget.Allageswelcome.
Costumesstronglyencouraged.Nottooscary!HalloweenFans&LocalBusinesses:Ifyouwouldliketo createaHalloweendisplaytohavealongthetrail, pleasecallLizHarrison,EventCoordinatorat(925) 771-7623oratlharrison@pleasanthillrec.com.
Formoreeventinformation, visitpleasanthillrec.com/35
Chamber of Commerce golf outing
ThePleasantHillChamberofCommerceis excitedtoannouncethe3rd AnnualGolfTournamentonOctober9,2023,atthebeautifulRossmoor GolfCourse.Guestswillenjoylunch,dinner,and cocktailreceptionwithrafflesandaliveauction.Registrationbeginsat11:00a.m.andShotgunisat12:00 p.m.Lunchwillbeservedat11:00a.m.,cocktailsreception4:30 p.m.,dinner5:30p.m.
Tofindoutmoreaboutthemultiplesponsorshipopportunities available,ortoregisterafoursome,singleplayerordinnerreception-onlyguestticket,gotowww.pleasanthillchamber.com,call (925)687-0700,oremailinfo@pleasanthillchamber.com.
Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club turns 75 years old
Seventy-fiveyearsago,backin1948,afew friendsgatheredinaPleasantHilllivingroomto “talkgardening.”Theycontinuedtomeetregularly,andthuswasbornthePleasantHillGarden StudyClub.
Oneoftheirfirstprojectswastohelpplant treesinthenewly-developed“Poet’sCorners” subdivision.
In1986,theclubactivelyparticipatedinthe celebrationoftheCity’s25thAnniversaryandthe35thAnniversaryof thePleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict.
Theannualplantsalebeganmodestlyin1970withafewcardtables andplantspottedintincans.Thesale,alwaysonthedaybefore Mother’sDay,isnowtheclub’ssignaturepublicevent.Aportionofthe plantsaleproceedsaredonatedtoareagarden-relatednonprofit groupsorprojects.
Currentlywithabout130members,theclubmeetsmonthly(except inJuly)at7:00p.m.onthefirstTuesdayatthePleasantHillCommunity Center,320CivicDrive.Thepubliciswelcometoattend.
Eachmeetinghasafeaturedspeakertalking,andoftenshowing slides,aboutsubjectsthatinterestgardeners.Topicsincludedrought tolerantplants,herbsandvegetables,propagation,landscapingideas, sustainablepractices,pestmanagement,pollinators,andmore.Membersalsogoonperiodictripsandtourstospecialtygardens,nurseries, farmsandotherdestinationsofinterest.
Gotowww.phgsc.comtolearnmoreabouttheclub,findoutwhat thenextmeeting’sspeakertopicwillbe,andsignuptojoin,ifmembershipinthisdynamicgroupsoundsappealing.
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NewsfromRec&Park... Diablo Valley College Drama presents the Rock ‘N’ Roll comedy “All Shook Up” October20–November5,2023Get Ticketsat(925)969-2358or www.dvcdrama.net
Fromthecommunity...
PleasantHillmonumentsignreusedandrepurposedatPHIG
WhentheCityofPleasantHill upgradedcitymonumentsignsin2016, thePleasantHillInstructionalGarden (PHIG)askedtorepurposeoneforsignageinthegardentomarkthe reconfiguredentrancetothegarden afterthePleasantOaksParkrenovation in2014-2015.Itwouldmaketheentry clearerforvisitors.
Thesignhaddeterioratedovertime. PartneringwithMt.DiabloHighSchool’s ACMEAcademy,teacherMarcoCastro taskedhisComputerIntegratedManufacturing(CIM)studentstorefurbishthe signandusingalaserengraver,theycre-
atedthewords“InstructionalGarden”to hangunderneaththeoriginalsign.
Thesignwasdisplayedatthewest entrytothegardenduringthe2017Earth DayeventatPHIG,butwasremovedby PleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict. AfteritwasrecoveredbyPHIGvolunteers,itwaitedsixyearstoagainbe restored,repainted,installedanddisplayedbyEagleScoutWillBareshtohelp PHIGreconnectthePleasantHillcommunityanditssupportforPHIG.
Thesignisnowagaindisplayedinthe garden,thistimeattheeastsideofthe gardennexttothecompostingsystem,
Reducing single-use foodware items
Doyouhaveakitchendrawerfullof unusedplasticorcompostableutensils, straws,andpackagesofcondimentsthat camewithyourtake-outfoodorders?
StatelawAB1276nowrequiresallretail foodfacilitiesandfooddeliveryplatformstoprovidesingle-usefoodware itemsuponrequestonly.Thislawwas establishedtohelpreducetheamountof wastegeneratedbysingle-useitemsand toencourageconsumerstochoose reusables.
Whataresingle-usefoodware accessories?
Utensils(forks,knives,spoons andsporks)
Chopsticks
Condimentcupsandpackets(relishes,spices,sauces,confections,seasoning,ketchup,mustard,soysauce, salsa,salt,pepper,sugar,sugarsubstitutes
Straws
Stirrers,splashsticksand cocktailsticks
Whataretheservicerequirements?
Dine-in/take-outorders. Single-use foodwareaccessoriesandcondimentswillonlybeprovidedtocustomersuponrequestoratself-serve stations.Theseitemsmustnotbe bundledorpackagedinawaythat preventscustomersfromtakingonly whattheyneed
Onlinedeliveryorders. Foodfacilities whichuseathird-partydeliveryplatformshallcustomizetheirmenuwith alistofsingle-useaccessories/condimentsthatcustomerscanrequest withtheirorder Drive-thruorders. Onlysingle-use itemsthatarenecessarytoeatorhelp preventspillageoftheready-to-eat foodatadrive-thrumaybeoffered REMEMBER...all“compostable”and “biodegradable”plasticfoodwareitems mustgointhelandfillcart.
Choosereusables!
TheStateofCalifornia(AB619)allows consumerstobringtheirownclean,reusablefoodandbeveragecontainersfor takeoutordersandleftovers.Following allsanitaryguidelines,reusablecontainerscanbefilledbyfoodfacilitystaffor theconsumer.
Foranswerstoallyourtrash,recycling andorganicsquestions,goto RepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA
alongwithaneducationalpanelcase, withmanythankstoEagleScoutWill Bareshandhistroop212.Thesignis viewedbyvolunteersandvisitorsatthe gardenregularly,andbycommunity members,schoolstaffandstudents daily.Takealookandseeforyourself whatcanbedoneusingsomeinitiative! Joinourhard-workingvolunteersat PHIGforPleasantHill’sCommunityServiceDayonSaturday,September23from 9:00–12:00p.m.
Tax-Aide program looking for new volunteers
AARPTax-Aideislookingforvolunteerstobecomemembersofa teamprovidingfreetaxpreparation serviceinContraCostaCounty.They needindividualswithdiversebackgroundsandexperiences.Whileprior taxpreparationexperienceisbeneficial,itisnotarequirement.The programprovidescomprehensive trainingandongoingsupportto ensureallvolunteersfeelconfident andcapableintheirroles.
VolunteerpositionsincludeTax Counselors,whoaretrainedby Tax-AideandcertifiedbytheIRSand ClientFacilitators,whoschedule appointmentsandassistclientsat taxsites.
Tolearnmoreandapplyonline bymid-November2023,visit www.aarpfoun dation.org/taxaidev olunteerorcall(925)726-3199for additionalinformation.Orientation SessionswillbeheldinDecember 2023andCertificationClassesstartin January2024.TaxpreparationserviceisfromFebruarythroughApril 15,2024.
TheTax-AideprogramisadministeredbytheAARPFoundationin cooperationwiththeInternalRevenueService,theCaliforniaFranchise TaxBoard,andContraCostaCounty. VolunteersdonotneedtobeAARP members.
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CityMeetings...
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
September
WHENWHATWHERE
Tue5 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed6 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu7 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission (publichearing) LargeCommunityRoom
Mon11 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue12 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers
Thu14 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu14 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Mon18 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilchambers
Thu19 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu21 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue26 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers
Thu28 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu28 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
October
Wed4 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom Tue10 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers
Thu12 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu12 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom Mon16 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Thu17 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu19 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue24 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers
Thu26 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu26 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson,aswellasonteleconferenceviatheZoomapp. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotopleasanthillca.organdclickon“WatchMeetings”icon. Sign
ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
100GregoryLane
PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270
CITYOFFICIALS
Mayor TimFlaherty
Councilmembers
SueNoack MattRinn
ZacSchess AllenVinson
CityTreasurer
AndrewKalinowski
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.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.
TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCommunityRelationsManager’s Officeat(925)671-5229.
Editor/WriterGeoffGillette, CommunityRelationsManager/PIO Design/miscphotosDonaghuGraphicDesigns CoverphotoAllenVinson
COVER:PleasantHillCityHall
ImportantPhoneNumbers
Police/FireEmergency911
Police(Business)(925)288-4600
Fire(Business)(925)941-3300
PublicServicesCenter(925)671-4646
ChamberofCommerce(925)687-0700
Recreation&Parks(925)682-0896
Trashandrecycling(925)685-4711
PG&E(800)743-5000
SeniorCenter(925)798-8788
SeniorVanService(925)671-5272
Library(925)646-6434
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WHENWHATWHERE Mon2 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers Tue3 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
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What’s happening at Stay Pleasant Hill…
Didyouknow?
StayPleasantHillisaDestinationMarketingOrganizationthatpromotestheCity’s sevenhotels,aswellasotherbusinesses thatbenefitfromvisitorsandlocalsalike. Thereare700hotelroomsinPleasantHill? Visitorsbringinaveryvaluableeconomic elementintoPleasantHillthathelpsourlocalbusinesseswhenourvisitorseat,shop, andstayinPleasantHill!
StayPleasantHillhasanextensiveevent calendaronourwebsitethathighlightseventsinPleasantHillandsurroundingareas.Ifyouarelookingfor somethingdo,orwanttohighlightan eventyouareholding,pleasecheckout www.staypleasanthill.com/events.
What’snew?
StayPleasantHillisexcitedtoannounce thatwewillbelaunchingafreemobile-exclusivedigitalpassinmid-Augustthatallows visitorsandlocalstocheckinatareabusinessestoredeemdiscounts,earnprizes,and exploreallthatPleasantHillhastooffer.This passwillbeakeycomponentofallStayPleasantHillmarketingcampaignsmovingforward andwewantyourbusinesstobeapartofit! PleasecontactStayPleasantHilltolearnhow tohighlightyourbusiness,orcheckoutour websitesoontosignuptoenjoythepassand winsomegreatprizes!
Forinformation,contactTrishSnowden, CEO,StayPleasantHillat(925)804-0978 orinfo@staypleasanthill.com
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