Outlook Newsletter September/October 2023

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

wellasalinktoaGooglemapthatallows viewerstozoominandout.

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

We need you!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

7.BoydRd&PattersonBlvd

Newhigh-visibilityladdercrosswalks. RedLEDflashingSTOP signsthatareactivated duringschooldrop-off andpick-uptimesor whenactivatedbyapedestrian.

Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlinesahead ofthecrosswalks.

4. ContraCostaBlvd&EllinwoodDr

Dynamic“NoRightTurn”signthatisactivatedwhen pedestriansarelocatedinthecrosswalk. Earlypedestrianreleasesignaltiming strategy.

Newinfraredvideodetectionsystemupgradewithcrosswalk detection.

Newflashingbeaconsin advanceofeachGregoryLaneapproachto improveadvancewarningtovehicles.

Newhigh-visibilityladdercrosswalks. RedLEDflashingSTOPsignsthatareactivatedduring schooldrop-offandpick-uptimesorwhenactivated byapedestrian.

Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlines aheadofthecrosswalks.

NewADA-compliant curbramps.

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

NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashingSTOPsigns thatareactivated duringschool drop-offand pick-uptimesor whenactivated byapedestrian.

10. OakParkBlvd&WendellLn

NewAll-WaySTOPwithredLEDflashingSTOPsigns thatareactivatedduringschooldrop-offandpick-up timesorwhenactivatedbyapedestrian.

Speedhumpsatthe STOPlimitlines aheadofthecrosswalks.

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.

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.

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.

CityMeetings...

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

September

Tue5 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommission

Wed6 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommission

Thu7 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission (publichearing)

Mon11 7:00p.m.CityCouncil

Tue12 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers

Thu14 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu14 5:00p.m.CommissiononAging

Mon18 7:00p.m.CityCouncil

Thu19 6:30p.m.DiversityCommission

Thu21 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Tue26 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers

Thu28 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu28 7:00p.m.EducationCommission

October

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

CITYOFFICIALS

Mayor TimFlaherty

Councilmembers

SueNoack MattRinn

Zac Shess 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/Writer GeoffGillette, CommunityRelationsManager/PIO Design/miscphotosDonaghuGraphicDesigns Coverphoto AllenVinson

COVER:PleasantHillCityHall

Thu19 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Tue24 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission(publichearing)CityCouncilChambers

Thu26 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator(publichearing)PublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu26 7:00p.m.EducationCommission LargeCommunityRoom

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

ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.

ImportantPhoneNumbers

Police/FireEmergency 911

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

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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