May / June 2024 Outlook Newsletter

the OUTLOOK

The music returns when concerts begin May 26

Getreadyforagreatsummerofmusicas the25th yearoftheSunsetbytheLakeSummerConcertseriesbegins.TheCivicAction Commissionhaschosenafantasticlineupof performersforthisseason,beginningonMay 26withTheGreatSpaceCoaster!Concertsare heldeveryotherSundayfrom6:00–8:00p.m.

Thisyear,familieswillhaveevenmoreto enjoyasnewelementshavebeenaddedto increasethefunandexcitement!These include:

FamilyFunZone—Introducedwithgreat successlastyear,theFamilyFunZoneisreturning.AttheconcertsonJune9,July7, andAugust4,thelittleoneswillbeableto enjoyabouncehouse,facepainting,and morefrom5:00–7:00p.m.

Foodtrucks—Thisyearconcertgoerswill havetheoptiontograbfoodtogofrom thefoodtrucksofTasteoftheWorld. Therewillbetwofoodtrucksanda beer/winetrucktomakedinnereven easier.

Carshow—Motorenthusiastswillbeable tostrollonTrelanyRdduringtheJune23concertastheBayAreaMetropolitanCarClub willhavetheirsignatureautosondisplay. Withtheinclusionofthecarshowand foodtrucks,TrelanyRdwillbeclosedtotraffic duringtheeventforsafety.

It’sgoingtobeanoutstandingsummerof music,food,andfamilyfun.Don’tmissit!

May26

The Great Space Coaster

June9

VanGoat

June23

July21

Dirty Cello

August4

Hot for Teacher

August18

The Uninvited September1 Zebop

May/June 2024

Published by the City of Pleasant Hill, California

Register now for the Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy

Haveyoueverwonderedwhattheprocessisforgettingan ordinancepassedatCityHall?OrhowtheCityputstogether largecapitalimprovementprojectslikethePleasantHill Library?

IfyouwanttolearnmoreabouthowPleasantHillCityGovernmentoperates,signupnowfortheupcomingPleasantHillLocal GovernmentAcademy.

BackafterahiatusduringtheCOVIDpandemic,theLocalGovernmentAcademyisafive-weekprogramaimedateducating participantsonCitydepartmentsandprocesses.Participantswill gatheratvariouslocationsaroundtheCitytomeetmembersofthe City’sExecutiveTeamwhowillofferpresentationsandconductactivitiesspecifictotheirsubjectmatterexpertise.

Building Safety Month

ThePleasantHillBuildingDivisionisparticipating inthe44thAnnualBuildingSafetyMonth campaignthatkicksoffthefirstweekofMay

Thetargetaudienceisresidentsandbusinessownerswantingto learnmoreaboutandbeactiveintheircommunity.Sessionswillrun from6:00–8:00p.m.onThursdayeveningsbeginningonMay30,2024.The finalsessionwillbeheldonJune27, 2024,andparticipantswillbeinvitedto attendtheJuly1,2024meetingofthe PleasantHillCityCouncil,wherethey willbepresentedwithGraduation Certificates.

District Updates

CityCouncilelectioninformation

AlignedwiththeNovember5,2024,GeneralElections,PleasantHillresidentsofVotingDistrictsOne,Two,andFivewillvote foronenewCityCouncilmembertorepresentthemwithineach ofthethreedistricts.Residentsmayonlyvoteforacandidate withintheirdistrict.ViceMayorSueNoackandCouncilmember ZacShesswillcontinuetheirfour-yeartermsonCityCouncil, servinginDistrictsThreeandFour.ResidentslivinginDistricts ThreeandFourwillvotefortheirCouncilmembersin2026,when thecurrentCouncilmembers’termsconclude.

Districtcandidates

BeginningJuly15,2024,membersofthepublicwishingtorun asaCityCouncilcandidateforDistrictsOne,Two,orFivemay makeanappointmenttomeetwiththeCityClerk.Moreinformationregardingthedistrict-basedelectionprocessforcandidates willbeavailableontheCity’swebsiteintheupcomingmonths.

Districtlook-uptool

Tomakeiteasierforresidentstodetermineinwhichofthefivevotingdistrictsthey reside,theCityhascreatedanonlinetool. The“MyDistrictLook-upTool”allowsusers toinputtheiraddressandgetaclickablemap showingtheirdistrict.Tousethetool,goto www.pleasanthillca.org/mydistrict.

Theannualcampaigninvitesourcommunityto engagewiththeBuildingDivisiononacollaborative levelwiththisyear’sthemeof“MissionPossible.”

Themonth-longeducationalcampaign,which raisesawarenessabouttheimportanceofbuilding codesinestablishingandensuringthesafetyofthe builtenvironment,kicksoffonMay1,2024.This year’stheme—“MissionPossible”—encouragesthe communitytogetinvolvedinallaspectsofbuilding safety.Forthethirdyear,theBuildingDivisioniscelebratingbuildingsafetythroughaCityCouncil proclamation,educationalmaterialatCityHall’s frontcounter,andparticipationinthe“OffTheGrid” onMay15and29.

BuildingSafetyMonth2024willexplorehow buildingsafetyisamissionthatisonlypossiblewhen weworktogetherwithourlocalcommunitiesfor positivechange.Theweeklythemesforthisyear’s campaignare:

WeekOne(May1–4):

“UnderstandingtheMission”

WeekTwo(May5—11):

“PreparingaBuildingSafetyPlan”

WeekThree(May12—18):

“LearningfromthePros”

WeekFour(May19—25):

“EngagingYourCommunity”

WeekFive( May26—31):

“CelebratingSuccessinBuildingSafety”

“Buildingsafetyshouldneverbetakenfor granted,”saidChiefBuildingOfficialGeoffSimmons. “Byworkingtogetherandspreadingawarenessof buildingcodesandtheroletheyplayinensuring safetyinthebuiltenvironment,wecanprotectthe spaceswherewelive,work,playandlearn.”

Seemoreinformationindisplayadonpage9.

NewsfromtheCity...

Compost, Garage Sale, and Citywide Cleanup scheduled!

CitywideGarageSale—Saturday,June15

SELLERS

Registertheaddressof yourgaragesalebygoing onlineandentering yourinformationat PleasantHillGarageSale.com. Youmayalsoregister yoursalebyemailing BHazarabedian@RepublicSe rvices.com.

Youmaywishtoadvertise withstreetsigns(notinthe publicrightofway)andadvertiseonlineorinnewspapers.Pleasetakeallsigns downafteryoursale. Donateleftoveritemstolocal thriftstores.Putyourremainingitemsoutonyourservice dayduringtheCitywide Cleanup,June17-21.

BUYERS

Visitthewebsite PleasantHillGarageSale.com onlinetofindparticipating households.

Startearly,butnotbefore thelistedtimes.Experiencedshopperscomeearly tofindthebestbuys. Bringareusablebagwhich willallowyoutocarry heavieritemsmoreeasilyto protectfragileobjects.

CitywideCleanup—June17-21

Duringthisyear’scleanup, RepublicServiceswillpickupyour extratrashandgreenwasteonthe samedayasyourregulargarbage services.Anewstatelaw,SB1383, setsstatewidemethaneemissions reductiontargetstoreduceemissionsofshort-livedclimate pollutants.Keepinggreenwaste

outofthelandfillsreducesmethane gas.Putyourgreenwasteinpaper orBPI-CertifiedCompostablebags, inaseparatepile;itwillbecomposted.

REMINDER:NoE-Waste,hazardouswaste,largeappliances,or itemsmorethan50poundsorlongerthan4feet.

CompostGiveaway—Saturday,June22,9am-1pm

RepublicServiceswillholdtheir annualcompastgiveawayatDiablo ValleyCollegeparkinglot9. Participantsshouldbringtheir ownscoopmaterialsandrigidcontainer.

Residentsmustregisterin advancefora15-minutetimeslot. Aregistrationlinkandinstructionswillbepostedat RepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA.

Intersection Safety Program update

Aprogramdesignedtoincreasesafety aroundPleasantHillSchoolsisinthefinal stages.The2023IntersectionandCrosswalk ImprovementsProjectstartedinthefallwith theawardingoftheconstructioncontractto GradeTech,Inc.inOctober2023.

ConstructionbeganinNovember,but installationwasdelayedatsomelocations duetolongdeliverytimesfromthemanufacturerofthestopsignsystems.Allstopsign systems,speedhumps,andstripingwere installedandoperationalinMarch2024.Flashingbeaconswerescheduledtobeinstalled abovethenewstopsignsbytheendofApril. Thenewimprovementswillbenefitthe entirecommunitybyprovidingyear-round safetyforpedestriansandbicycliststhrough theinstallationofcurbramps,additionalsignage,newhigh-visibilitycrosswalks,flashing beaconsystems,LEDflashingstopsigns,and speedhumps.

Moreinformationcanbefound ontheprojectwebsiteat www.pleasanthillca.org/saferintersections.

cityofPleasantHillseeksapplicantsforcommissions

Participatingonacommissionthat influencesandshapesthecommunity canberewardingandcanprovideyou withanopportunitytomeetotherresidentsaswell.Vacanciesarecreatedwhen atermexpires,orsomeoneneedsto resignfromtheirtermsearly.Incumbents areeligibletoapplyforreappointment. Vacancieshaveoccurredorareexpected onthefollowingcommissions.

ArchitecturalReviewCommisson

TheArchitecturalReviewCommission reviewssiteplans,architecturalstruc-

turesandsignageprimarilyrelatedtonew developmentinPleasantHill.Candidates musthavedemonstratedtalentinaestheticsandarchitecturaldesignthrough training,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnotrequired. Meetingsareheldonthefirstandthird Thursdayofeachmonthat5:00p.m.at CityHall. Therearethreevacancieswith four-yeartermsthroughMay2029.ApplicationdeadlineisThursday,May9,2024.

MeasureKOversightCommittee

PleasantHillvotersapprovedMeasureKattheNovember8,2016election, allowingforahalf-centsalestaxrate increasethatbeganonApril1,2017.The Measurerequiresthatanoversightcommitteereviewexpenditureofthefunds collectedfromtheTransactionsandUse Tax.Thecommitteegenerallyjustmeets twoorthreetimesperyear. Thereisone vacancyforaresidentwhoisactiveinthe community:afour-yearterm,June2025

throughMay2028.Applicationdeadlineis Friday,May10,2024.

CountyConnection AdvisoryCommittee

TheprimarypurposeoftheCounty ConnectionAdvisoryCommitteeisto advisetheCountyConnectionBoardof Directorsonissuesandpoliciesrelatedto fixed-routeandparatransitbusservices.Meetingsareheldeveryother monthonthesecondTuesdayofeach monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord. Onevacancy (alternate);unfilledtermthroughApril 2025.Openuntilfilled.Learnmoreat www.PleasantHillCA.org/CountyConnection.

Foranapplicationormoreinformation, visittheCityofPleasantHillwebsiteat www.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancy orcontactJuanitaDavalosat jdavalos@pleasanthillca.org or(925)671-5283.

NewsfromtheCity...

Celebrating Juneteenth...Freedom Day

TheCityofPleasantHillstrivestofosteracommunitythatchampions inclusionandcultivatesasenseof belongingforallitsresidents.Aspartof theseongoingefforts,weproudlyrecognizeMayasAsianPacificAmerican HeritageMonthandJuneasPride Month.Bothoftheserichanddiverse cultureshavemadesignificantcontributionstoAmerica’shistory,andwe encourageallPleasantHilllocalstocelebrateandhonorthesecommunities,not onlyduringMayandJunebutthroughouttheyear.

Juneteenthisanotherpivotal momentinournation’shistory,also knownasFreedomDayorEmancipation

Day.Itcommemoratesthedayin1865 whenagroupofenslavedpeopleinTexas learnedoftheirfreedom,twoandahalf yearsaftertheCivilWar’send.Asmuchas Juneteenthrepresentsfreedom,italso representshowemancipationwastragicallydelayedforthousandsofenslaved people.

Forthesecondconsecutiveyear,our Citywillobservethissignificantoccasion withacommemorativeevent,andallare invitedtojoininthecelebration!The Juneteentheventisscheduledfor Wednesday,June19,aroundthelake atPleasantHillCityHallfrom 5:00–9:00p.m.Similartolastyear’sfestivities,theeventwillfeaturefood

WestAfricanHighlifeBand,Junteenth2023.

trucks—thankstoapartnershipwithOff theGrid,liveentertainment,games,and engagingactivitiesfortheentirefamily. Ifyouwishtoparticipate,sponsor,orcontributetotheevent, contactCityClerkLyoneConnerat lconner@pleasanthillca.org.Thiseventis sponsoredandorganizedbythePleasant HillDiversityCommission.

Be a part of Neighborhood Watch

TheNeighborhoodWatchProgramhasbeenoperatingsincethe1970s andthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentislookingtoincreaseparticipation.

NeighborhoodWatchisaprogramdesignedforneighborstogettoknoweachother andlookoutforoneanother.Overtheyears,theprogramhasgrownfroman“extraeyes andears”approachtocrimepreventiontoamuchmoreproactive,community-oriented endeavorprovidingauniqueinfrastructurethatbringstogetherlocalofficials,law enforcement,andcitizensfortheprotectionoftheircommunities.

PleasantHillPoliceDepartmentvolunteer,PamMosher,isworkingtogetallinformationcurrentonestablishedgroups,establishnewNeighborhoodWatchGroups,and schedulemeetingsasrequested.

ForthoseinterestedinparticipatinginaNeighborhoodWatchGroup, callandleaveamessageat(925)288-4684oremailnwatch@pleasanthillpd.org .

Protecting yourself: Safety, security, and scams workshop

—DanaSimmons,CommissiononAging Agingtodayistough.Itfeelslike threatsarearoundeverycorner.Areyou concernedforyoursafety?Worried aboutscams?

Joinusforapresentationbythe PleasantHillPoliceDepartment,and learnhowto:

Improvepersonalsafetyandhome security.

Avoidscamsandfraud.

Fileapolicereportifyou’vebeenthe victimofacrime.

InformationaboutProjectLifesaver,a searchandrescueprogram,willalsobe shared.

Ifyou’rereadytobeproactiveabout yoursafety,joinusforthisinformative presentation.Bringyourcourageanda senseofhumor.Seniorsaretough— together,we’vegotthis!

Thursday,May23 10:30a.m.to12:00p.m.

PleasantHillCityHall LargeCommunityRoom 100GregoryLane

Pre-registeronlineat: www.PleasantHillCA.gov/COAEvents or callJuanitaDavalosat(925)671-5283if youdonothaveanemailaddressand needassistancewithregistration.

Make it a winning summer!

PHRec&Parksummercamps bringoutthebestinallcampers. Fromclassiccampstospecialty camps,theseprogramsinspire camperstoplaytheirhardest, makepersonalachievements,broadentheirhorizons,forgenewfriends,andthriveinacamp communityofrespectandkindness.Camperswin theultimategoldprize:lifelongmemoriesofsummerfun!Registeratpleasanthillrec.com/165for summercampstoday.

Browseour2024Spring/Summerissueofour recreationguide, TheSpotlight onlineat pleasanthillrec.com,tofindfunnewwaystoplay thissummer.Thiscombinationissuefeatures bothaPHRec&ParkDistrict’sSummerCamp GuideandtheregularSpring/SummerSpotlight issuewithclasses,workshops,andspecial events.Onlineregistrationisnowopenat pleasanthillrec.com.

TheTeenScene

TeenAfterSchoolProgramOpenHouse2024-2025

Wednesday,May16|5:30-6:30p.m.

PleasantHillTeenCenter,147GregoryLane Meetstaff,completeregistrationpaperwork,andseeour TeenCenter.Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2024-2025 SchoolYear!Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontact TeenCenterat(925)691-5645forupdates.

TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12)

Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2024-2024rates:$12.50/day|$17/daywithtransportation fromVVMS&PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$60/$50 (Dist.Res.)

PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowaccepting applicationsfor2024-2025(Enteringgrades6-12)

Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityfor teens!TeenCouncilmembersplanactivities,classes, eventsandtripsfortheirpeersaswellasvolunteerat localcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Application availableatpleasanthillrec.com/322.

TeenOnlineDriver’sEducationnowavailable (15yrs&up)

ReceiveDMV-approvedCertificateofCompletion.Two onlinecourseoptionsavailable.Oneisself-directedand oneiswithaliveinstructor.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/311 forLiveInstructorclasses.Signupatsafetydriversed.com foraself-directedonlinecourse.

BabysittingWorkshop(10–16years)

Wednesday,June12|10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.|SeniorCenter.Learnnewskillstobeatrustedandresponsible babysitter!$144/$124(Dist.Res.)Registerat pleasanthillrec.com.

KidsinAction

YouthEnrichmentClasses

Lookingforsomethingfunforyourchildtodoafterschool?PHRec& Parkenrichmentclassesareagreatwaytoexperiencesomething new,learnlifelongskills,andmakegoodfriends!Tennis,anyone?Try JapanKarateDoorregisterforanEastBayGymnasticsClass.Besure tocheckoutoursummercampspecialtycampsthatkickoffinJune. Registerhere:pleasanthillrec.com/505.

NEW!MonoprintManiaArtWorkshop(6-9yrs)

Saturday,July13|10:00a.m.–12:00p.m.|SeniorCenter Youngartistexplorerstoexperimentwithcolors,patterns,textures andmaterialstocreateunique“printedpaintings.”$43.75/$35(Dist. Res.)Registeratpleasanthillrec.com.

YouthSportsPrograms

Keepyourkidsactiveandplaying outdoorswithourexcitingyouth sportsprogramsandclassesforpreschoolandyouthages.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/242.

MayisWaterSafetyMonth!

AQUATICS

Signupforswimsummerlessonsnow! Getwater-safebeforedivingintosummerfun!Group&privatelessons,weekdayandweekendsessionsfor 6-months-tots-adults.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/236

PublicSwimatPHAquaticParkopensonMemorialDay Weekend

OpeningdayisSaturday,May25,1:00-5:00p.m.

SummerSpecial

Springhours: May25-June7;Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m. Summerhours: June8-August4;Mon/Wed/Thurs, 1:30-4:00p.m.;Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00pm

Foradditionalinformation,visitpleasanthillrec.com/155

PlayforAll

AddBalanceinyourlife(18yearsandup)

TryaTai-Chi/Balanceclassthismonthorenrollinoneofthemany otherPHRecfitnessclassesincludingWake&Move,Weight& Strength,Yoga&Movement,Meditation&Mindfulness,Nia-Music, Movement&Magic,Pilates,Fencingandmore!Registerat pleasanthillrec.com.

DanceIntoSummer(18yearsandup)

Dancingisnotjustforthe“stars!”Dancingisforeveryoneandafun waytoexercise,meetpeople,andenjoymusic!Registerforoneofour upcomingdanceclassesincludingBallroomDance(FoxTrot,ChaCha Cha,Swing,Rumba,Waltz,Tango,MamboandNiteClub2-Step),Line Dance,Bollywood&BellyDanceFusionandBellyDanceI&II.New! AdultTapBasics&Intermediateclassesnowavailable.Allclasses18 yrs&up.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/338.

PHRec&Parkspecialeventsbring thecommunitytogethertoplay, connect,andenjoylocalfun experiences.Thankyoutoourannual eventsponsors,CityofPleasantHill andLauraWucherRealEstatefor theirsupportandcommitmentto communityfun.Foreventupdates, visitpleasanthillrec.com/35orfollow us@pleasanthillrec

AlohaFamilyLuau

Friday,May17|5:00–7:00p.m.

PHSeniorCenter:ChateauRoom Gatheryourkeiki(littlechildren,1–10yrs) forafamilynightofIslandfun!Getinto thealohaspiritbywearingyourfavorite beachattireandflipflops.Dancethe hulaandtakehomeanalohacraft. Kid-friendlydinneranddessertare included.$16/$14(Dist.Res.)perperson. Aloha!

InclusiveRecreationDances

Friday,June7|7:00–9:00p.m.

PHSeniorCenter

PleasantHillRec&ParkDistrict,inpartnershipwiththecitiesofConcord, Martinez,andWalnutCreek,hosts dancesspecificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults(18yrs+). Admission:$8cash(caregiversfree).Visit pleasanthillrec.com/449for2024Dance Schedule.

SunsetCinemaMoviesinthePark (FREE)

Saturday,June8&Saturday,August10 Moviebeginsatsunrise.

Getreadyforfun-filledfamilymovie nightsunderthestars!Watchanewhit movieonagiantprofessionalscreenin PleasantHillPark.Bringlowlawnchairs orblanketstostaycozy.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/35forfeaturedfilm closertoeventdate.Freetoall.

Friday,July19(Pre-Party),6:00-9:00p.m.;Saturday,July20(MainEvent),3:00-9:00p.m. PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane

JOINUSFORTHEULTIMATECELEBRATIONOFCOMMUNITYANDSUMMER!

PleasantHillBlues&Brews2024FestivalkicksoffFridayeveningwithacasual communitypre-partyfeaturingaliveband,dancing,singlepourbeverages,food andfun.Saturday,themainfestivalwillfeaturealineupoftalentedmusicians, dancing,ahugecraftbrewtastingtent(ticketsrequired)plusfoodtrucks,communityboothsandcraftvendors!TheKidsZonehasbeenmovedtoSaturdaythis year.Markyourcalendarandinviteyourfriendstoexperiencethebestsummer partyoftheseason.Cheers!

Forcraftbrewenthusiasts(21+yrs),V.I.P.andgeneraladmissionticketsarenow availableatwww.bluesandbrewsfestival.comforentrytothecraftbeertentat newlowerpricesthisyear.Allticketholderswillenjoyunlimitedcraftbeertastingsfromthefinestlocalbreweriesfrom3:00-8:00p.m.Forthosewhowanta moreelevatedcraftbeertastingexperience,VIPticketsincludeexclusiveaccess totheseparateVIPBeerGardenfeaturingshadedseating,asilentdisco,photo booth,outdoorgames,snacksandmore.

PleasantHillBlues&BrewsFestivalisFREEtothepublic.Visit www.bluesandbrewsfestival.comforupdates,musiclineupandbeer tastingticketsalesorfollowourBlues&BrewsFacebook page@pleasanthillbluesfestivalorInstagram@phbluesandbrews.

A fun safer summer for the community

—ShahienShahkarEducationCommission Assummerapproachesandwithaspringinourstep,thePleasantHillEducation Commissionisthrilledtosharetwofantasticpiecesofnewswithyouall! First,thelong-awaitedPedestrianSafetyProjectisnearingcompletion,markinga significantmilestoneinPleasantHill’sjourneytowardssaferroadwaysthatintersectwithourPleasantHillschools.

ThePedestrianSafetyProjectisn’tjustaboutpaintedlinesandnewsigns—it’s atestamenttothepowerofunityandcollectiveactiontoprovideincreased safetyfortheentirePleasantHillcommunityandsaferoutdooradventuresnear theschools.Theladdercrosswalks,illuminatedstopsigns,andtrafficcalming measureswillbeineffect24hoursaday,yearround.Thiswillallowforsafereveningwalks,summertripstotheparksnexttoschools,andduringschoolhours fortransitionswithstudentsandmulti-generationalfamiliesalike.

Secondly,tocontinuethefocusonoutdooradventures,theupcomingFirecracker5KRunisjustaroundthecorner.Thisgreatlyanticipatedcommunity eventissettolightupJuly4thwithlaughter,camaraderie,exercise,andawhole lotoffun!AportionoftheproceedsfromthiseventwillbenefitPleasantHill schools.Ifyouwouldlikeyourregistrationfeestobenefitaspecificschool,then pleasenametheschoolinyourregistrationpaperwork.

PleasantHillEducationCommisionthanksyouforsupportingourcommunity andschoolsbyjoiningusforoutdooradventures!

OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m., Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m.

Frifrom9a.m.to5p.m.and Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.

2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill

FORALLAGES

SummerReading

“Read,Renew,Repeat” June1–August3

Thisyear’sSummerReadingProgram attheContraCostaCountyLibraryisall aboutconservationandself-improvement.‘Read,Renew,Repeat’asa restorativemethodofself-improvement andself-care.Readersofallagescanvisit ccclib.org/summerforactivitiesandchallengestofeedtheimaginationand explorenewskills.Everycompleted entryiseligibleforonefreebookanda chancetowinprizes.

FORKIDSandFAMILIES

FridayDanceParty

Friday,May3|11:00-11:30a.m.

Joinusforalittlereadingandalotof dancing!Bestsuitedforchildrenages2-5 withacaregiver.Allagesandabilities welcome.

Craft,ChalkArt&Chill

Tuesday,May28&June11|6:30p.m.

Joinusforamelloweveningofcrafts, chalkart,bubbles,andgentlesounds. We’llprovidethecraftsupplies;yousupplythecreativity.Allagesandabilities welcome.

ScienceShowwith MikeMeneghetti

Tuesday,May14|6:30p.m.

Soundwaves!Opticalillusions!Chemicalreactions!Electricityandmore sciencefunforfamilieswithelementary school-agedchildren.Joinusforlive experimentsthatrequireaudienceparticipationandstayforatake-home S.T.E.M.craft.Noregistrationrequired.

ChickenLipsMusic

Tuesday,May21|6:30p.m.

JointhemusicalduoChickenLipsfor ahigh-energyexplosionofmusic,dancing,andlaughter.Costumesareoptional butfeelfreetodressassillyasyouwant to.Allageswelcome.Noregistration required.

TheBuzzonBeeswithMt.

DiabloBeekeepersAssociation

Tuesday,June4|6:30p.m.

Learnfactsabouttheseamazing pollinatorsfromtheexpertsatMt. DiabloBeekeepersassociationinan interactivepresentationthatwillinclude anup-closelookatanobservationhive andotherinterestingbeehiveartifacts. Bestsuitedforages6andup.Noregistrationisrequired.

SummerReading ExplorationStations

Tuesday,June18|11a.m.–1p.m. Joinusforanexcitingandeducationalextravaganza!Withspecialanimal guestsfromEastBayRegionalPark, LindsayWildlifeFoundation,andthe Try-ItTruckfromtheBayAreaDiscovery Museum,agoodtimeispracticallyguaranteed!

FORTEENS

MiniMasterpieces: CanvasArtforTeens

Monday,May13|2:45p.m.

Joinusrightafterschoolforan hourofpainting.Pickoutamini-canvasandgetcreative.Limitedto tweensandteens(6thto12thgrade) asroompermits,noregistration needed

HennaforTeens

Tuesday,June11|1:00p.m.

KickoffSummerwithafun afternoonHennaclassfortweens andteens(6thto12thgrade)with localartistRachel-AnnePalacios. EachteenwillalsoreceiveaprofessionalhennabyRachel-Anne! Registrationisrequired.

FORADULTSandSENIORS

EverydayMentalHealth

Monday,May20|6:30p.m.

JoinPsychotherapistClare Shieldsforaninformaldiscussion andQ&Aontherolementalhealth playsinoureverydaylives.She’ll sharewithyouherguidingprinciples andtechniquesformaintaininga healthybalanceandhelpyougain awarenessandtakethenecessary stepstowardimprovingself-care.

MasterGardener:Succulents

Monday,June10|6:30p.m.

Joinusforanamazinglearning experiencepresentedbytheUCMasterGardenersofContraCosta County.Thisdiscussionwillfocuson thecareandgrowthofsucculents. Bringyourquestions,concerns,and notepadtolearnfromsomeofContraCostaCounty’sbestgardeners.

Off the Grid has returned!

Wednesdaynightsgotalittlemore exciting(andtasty)inAprilasOffthe GridreturnedwithsomeoftheBay Area’sfavoritefoodtrucks.Every WednesdaynightuntilOctober,from 5:00p.m.to9:00p.m.,theCityHall lawnwillbetransformedintoaspace withfoodtrucksandlivemusic.

PleasantHillresidentsandfamiliescanenjoyavarietyoffoodsby bringingablanketandeatingpicnic styleontheCityHalllawn,enjoyingthe foodontheprovidedchairsandtables, ortakingfoodtograb-and-go.

FOOD BANK 55+

Pleasant Hill resident pickup

ThePleasantHillSeniorCenter nowservesasaFoodBankdistributionsiteforseniors,55yearsandolder andlivinginPleasantHill,whomeet incomeguidelines(onlyoneseniorper household).ProofofageandresidenceinPleasantHillarerequired(ID andproofofaddress,ex.autilitybill).

Registeredparticipantsinthisprogramcanpickuptheirgrocerieson thefirstandthirdThursdayofthe monthbetween9a.m.and10a.m. Formoredetailsortosignupfor thisprogramstopbythePleasantHill SeniorCenterFrontDeskMonday throughFridaybetween9a.m.and 3p.m.orcall(925)798-8788.

Our Community is #MadeWithCCWD

ThroughoutPleasantHillandCentral ContraCostaCounty,thetypicalhouseholduses230gallonsofwaterdaily.But werarelypausetoconsiderthejourney ofwaterfromitssourcetoourtap,orthe significanteffortittakestomakethis journeypossible.

ContraCostaWaterDistrictiscommittedtoprovidinghigh-qualitywater aroundtheclock.It’sanecessarycommunityresource,supportingourhealth, ourbusinesses,andoursafety.Witha networkofpipes,pumps,andreservoirs undertheircare,CCWD’steamworksdiligentlytotreatanddeliverwater,keep infrastructureintopshape,andmeetthe community’sneeds.Alltheseefforts

comeatacostofabout$3perdayfor eachhousehold.Thatbillcoversmore thanjustthewatercomingoutofthe tap;CCWDisalsoinvestinginimprovementsinthesystemandthe professionalswhoensureourwateris reliabletodayandtomorrow.

Lookingahead,CCWDisproactively upgradingandadoptinginnovativestrategiestoprepareforfuturewaterneeds. Thefundsfromourwaterbillsarecrucial fortheseimprovements,helpingensure asustainableandreliablewatersupply forcominggenerations.

Aswegoaboutourdailyroutines, doingthelaundryorenjoyingalocalrestaurant,thewaterweuseisatestament

Rotary St. Patrick fundraiser strikes gold!

—FayeDonaghu,PleasantHillRotary

ThePleasantHillRotaryClubwants tosincerelythankeveryonewhocame togethertoputonandsupportthe annualfundraiser—St.Patrick’sDinner andAuction.This24thannualevent, heldMarch16atBackFortyTexasBBQ, wasafabulouspartyfrombeginningto endandextremelysuccessful.

Thebetternews?Allrevenue,over $50K,willbereturnedtothecommunitythroughgrants,scholarships,and sponsorships.Tohelpsomeofour deservingkidsmoveonwiththeireducation,theclubdonatesahalfdozen scholarshipstowardtheircollegeexperience.Toenhancethequalityoflifein PleasantHillforallfamilies,theyspon-

InthespiritofRotaryandcommunitysupport,the RotaryClubofConcordsentatablefulloftheir members…andobviouslyenjoyedthemselves!

sortheSunsetbytheLakeSummer Concerts,4thofJulyactivities,theArt, Wine&MusicandBlues&Brewsfesti-

toCCWD’scommitmenttoqualityand reliability.Thiseffortensuresthatwe neverhavetoworryaboutourwater supply.CCWDinvitesyoutoreflectonthe essentialrolewaterplaysinyourlifeat ccwater.com/MadeWithCCWD.

vals,theStarQuestYouthTalent Show,CommunityServiceDay...andso muchmore!

Theclubthankseverypersonand businesswhoattended,purchased prizes,donatedtotheauctions,or sponsoredtheeventandcontributed totheamazingsuccessofthisevening. TheyareespeciallygratefultotheleadershipofPresidentMichaelMoore,the incredibleSt.Pat’scommittee,andall oftheRotaryClubmembers.

BesuretojointheRotaryClubnext yearforthisone-of-a-kindpartyand fundraiser!Ifyouareinterestedin learningmoreabouttheRotaryClubof PleasantHill,contactAllenVinsonat allenvil951@me.com.

Explore your town from the seat of a bike!

Lookingforfreesummertimeactivities,funforthe wholefamily?Checkout511ContraCosta’s SummerBikeChallenge.JunethroughAugustriders ofallageswillexploretheirhometownsontwo wheels.Simplybiketoeachdestinationandcross offthesquaresasyougo.Pickupfreeprizeson selectdates,takeweeklyBonusChallenges,and entertheiPadGrandPrizeDrawingjustbysigning up.Readytoroll?Visit511cc.org/sbctoget started..PickupyourfreeSBCgamecardatthe llibrary,CityHall,andCommunityCenters.

CityMeetings...

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

May

WHENWHATWHERE

Wed1 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Thu2 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Mon6 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers

Tue7 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Thu9 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom

Thu9 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom

Tue14 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers

Thu16 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Mon20 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers

Tue21 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom

Thu23 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Thu23 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom

Tue28 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers

June

WHENWHATWHERE

Mon3 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers

Tue4 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Wed5 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Thu6 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Tue11 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers

Thu13 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu13 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom

Mon17 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers

Tue18 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom

Thu20 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Tue25 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers

Thu27 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom

Thu27 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom

Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotopleasanthillca.organdclickon“WatchMeetings”icon. Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.

CITYOFPLEASANTHILL

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

www.pleasanthillca.org

CITYOFFICIALS

Mayor MattRinn

Vice-Mayor SueNoack

Councilmembers

TimFlaherty ZacShess 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.

the OUTLOOK

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

CityofPleasantHill 100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 pleasanthillca.org

POSTALCUSTOMER

Projects needed for Community Service Day

TheCivicActionCommissionisalreadyat workplanningforthisyear’s 20th AnnualCommunityServiceDay. Thisyear’seventwilltake placeonSaturday,September21,2024.Partof theprocessofgettingreadyforthisamazing communityeventisinorganizingprojectsforthe volunteerstoundertake.

Inpreviousyears,theCity hashadprojectsinvolving refurbishingdonatedbicycles, schoolandparkcleanups, communityfooddrives,and creekcleanups.Ifyouhavea projectyouwouldliketooffer forthisyear’sserviceday,fill outtheonlineformfoundat www.pleasanthill.gov/csd.

New CERT graduates, New CERT course!

Congratulationstothefirstgraduatingclassof 2024!TwelvePleasantHillresidentscompletedthe CERTcourseinFebruary.Theylearnedtoprepare theirfamiliesandhomestobetterwithstandearthquakes,flooding,windstorms,andfires.Their trainingcontinueswithotherCERTmembersduringareameetingsandexercisesasCERT volunteersremainreadytoassisttheirneighborhoodswhendisasterstrikes.

Becomepartoftheteam!Thenextcourse beginsinSeptember.

DATES: September10,17,24;October1,8,15,22

CERTGraduationExercise:Saturday,October26

LOCATION: St.AndrewsPresbyterianChurch, 1601MaryDrive,PleasantHill

TIME: 6:00p.m.–9:00p.m.

Formoreinformation,seetheCERTwebsiteat www.pleasanthillcert.org/training-details.

Youmayregisterforthecourseat www.pleasanthillca.org/forms.aspx?FID=69.Or usetheQRCodetoregister.Pleaseregisterasearly aspossible.

Questions?ContactJimBonato at(925)938-5433