the OUTLOOK
20th Annual
Community Service Day
Thecommunityisinvitedtocomeout andhelpcelebrate20yearsofhelping theirneighborsaspartoftheCityof PleasantHill’sannualCommunity ServiceDay.
In2005,agroupofcitizensledby then-CouncilmemberMichaelHarris embarkedonadayofprovidinghelpto PleasantHillresidents.Sincethattime, theeventhasgrownyearafteryear,and evenduringthepandemic,neighborhoodsbandedtogetherforamassive fooddrivetohelpthoseinneed.
TheCivicActionCommissionisinvitingthecommunitytoshareina celebrationofthisgreatannualevent, nowinits20thyear,aswellasturningout foranotheryearoflendingahand.
AnoversizedversionofthefirstCSDshirtwas signedbyallvolunteers,includingMatthew Huguet,thefirstchildtosignit.
CommunityServiceDayonSaturday
EnjoyatastypancakebreakfastprovidedbytheLionsClubfrom7:30a.m.–9:00 a.m.,thenfrom9:00a.m.–12:00p.m.head toyourprojectsitetohelpout!Projects
PartyintheParkonFriday
JointheCivicActionCommissionfrom 6:00p.m.–8:00p.m.onFriday,September20,2024, atPleasantHillParkforacelebrationoftwo decadesofservice.Grabsomedinnerfromthefood trucksofTasteoftheWorld,meetyourvolunteer teams,pickupyourvolunteert-shirts,playlawn games,andmore!
thisyearincludetheBikeBuildAThon, SandbagFillingStation,gardenhelpat thePleasantHillInstructionalGarden, mulchingatRodgersRanchHeritage Center,andmore.Tofindprojectsand signuptovolunteer,goto www.pleasanthhillca.org/csd.
CommunityFoodDrive
TheCityofPleasantHill,FoodBankof ContraCostaandSolanoCounty,andthe
ContraCostaTransportationAuthority, arepartneringfora‘FilltheBus’eventfor thisyear’sCommunityServiceDay.On FridaySeptember20andSaturdaySeptember21bringfooddonationsto PleasantHillParkwheretheCCTAwill haveabusavailabletofill.
Formoreinformationon projectsandsignupsgoto www.pleasanthhillca.org/csd.
September/October 2024
Published by the City of Pleasant Hill, California
NewsfromtheCity...
City Council election Set for November 5
VotersinPleasantHillwillhavethe chancetoelectcouncilmembersinthe newElectoralDistrictsthisNovember,as theCitycontinuestotransitionfroman At-LargetoaDistrict-Basedsystem.
TheCityofPleasantHillwillparticipateintheGeneralElectionon November5,2024,toelectDistrict-Based CitycouncilmembersinElectoralDistricts 1and5.FollowingthecloseofnominationsonAugust9,District1and5each hadtwoqualifiedcandidates,whileDistrict2onlyhadonequalifiedcandidate. AsaresultofactiontakenbytheCity CouncilatitsAugust19meeting,thesinglecandidateinDistrict2,Andrei Obolenskiy,wasappointedtotheDistrict 2seatasifelected;histermwillbeginin December.
CouncilmembersforDistricts3and4 willbesoughtinthe2026Election,when thetermsofcurrentat-largecouncilmembersconclude.
November5ballotorder
ForresidentsofDistricts1and5,the followingcandidateswillappearonthe Novemberballotinthisorder:
District1:MarshallLewis,BelleLa District5: AmandaSzakats,OliverGreenwood
Write-incandidatedeadline
Whilethenominatingperiodfor candidateinformationtobeincluded inthevotingballothasended,resi -
dentsmaystillregisteraswrite-incandidatesforCityCouncilDistricts1and5 bycontactingtheCityClerkat cityclerk@pleasanthillca.orgor(925) 671-5221.Thewrite-incandidateperiodis September29–October22,2024.
Votingbydistrict
PleasantHillvotersofDistricts1and5 willreceiveballotsthatdisplayCityCouncil candidateswithintheircorrespondingdistrictandwillvoteforcandidatesintheir districtonly.BecausetheDistrict2candidatewasappointed,hewillnotappearon theballot.ResidentsofDistricts3and4 willnotvoteforaCitycouncilmemberin theNovember5,2024GeneralElection; rathertheywillvotein2026.Updates onqualifiedCityCouncilcandidates maybefoundontheCity’swebsite: https://www.pleasanthillca.gov/1607/2024election.AbinderisalsoavailableatCity Hallforthepublictoviewsubmitted materialsofqualifiedcandidates.
Findmydistrict
PleasantHillresidentsmayfindthedistrictinwhichtheyareeligibletorunforCity Counciland/orvoteforacouncilmemberby usingtheCity’s‘MyDistrictLook-upTool’at www.pleasanthillca.org/mydistrict.
Registeringtovote
ResidentsareencouragedtoregistertovoteonlinethroughtheContra CostaCountyElectionsOffice (https://registertovote.ca.gov/).Paper applicationsarealsoavailableatPublic Libraries,PostOffices,andtheCalifornia DepartmentofMotorVehicles(DMV). Thedeadlinetoregistertovoteinthe November5generalelectionisOctober 21,2024.
Electionssecurity
TheCountyElectionsOfficereminds thecommunitythateveryvotecounts, andsecuringtechnologyisoneofthe waystheyprotectvotes.Votingsystem softwareandequipmentisneverconnectedtotheinternet,topreventthe abilitytomanipulateorhackthevoting system.
TheCityofPleasantHillhasfourvoting ballotdropboxesfortheGeneralElection PleasantHillCityHall–100GregoryLane PleasantHillPublicServiceCenter–310CivicDr. PleasantHillLibrary–2MonticelloAve. DiabloValleyCollege–southofParkingLot8
Applicants sought for City Commissions
ParticipatingonaCitycommission canbeaveryrewardingexperience,and manywhoareappointedforafour-year termasktobereappointedagainfor anotherterm.Anewvacancyhas occurredontheCommissiononAging, andavacancyisexpectedontheTraffic SafetyCommission.Applicationswillbe acceptedthroughWednesday,October 2,2024.
CommissononAging
TheCommissiononAgingconsiders allmattersaffectingtheaginginthe community,providesawarenessof resources,andplans,promotes,andparticipatesineventsbenefitingtheaging population.Meetingsareheldonthe2nd
Thursdayofeachmonthat5:00p.m.at CityHall.Commissionersmayalsoparticipateinsubcommitteestoplanevents and/orassistwithlogisticsatevents.One vacancy:unfilledtermthroughApril 2028.
TrafficSafetyCommission
TheTrafficSafetyCommissionconductsandanalyzesstudiesoftraffic problems,makesrecommendationson changesinpolicy,holdsmeetingswith residentsandbusinessownerstohear trafficrelatedconcerns,andworkswith variousdepartmentsandentitiesto implementrecommendedchanges.CandidateswholiveinPleasantHillandhave experienceinprofessionalengineering,
trafficsafety,lawenforcementor relatedvocationalorprofessional pursuitsthatinvolveatechnicaland practicalunderstandingofvehicular trafficsystemsareinvitedtoapply. Meetingsareheldonthe2ndTuesdayofeachmonthat4:00p.m.at CityHall.Onevacancy:four-year termthroughOctober2028.
Foranonlineapplicationor moreinformationvisit www.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancy orcontactJuanitaDavalosat jdavalos@pleasanthillca.org or925-671-5283.
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update
TheCityofPleasantHillPlanning Divisioniscurrentlyworkingona comprehensiveupdatetotheZoning Ordinancetoimplementthegoals, policiesandprogramsoftherecently adopted2040GeneralPlanand 2023-2031HousingElement,aswell astoupdatecurrentordinance provisionsforclarity,orasrequired byStateLaw.
Themodificationsarebothcontent-relatedandfocusedonproviding increasedclarityandreadabilityofthe ordinance(includinglanguagechoice andstreamliningtextwhereappropriate)andreorganizingsectionsfor improvedusability.
StaffwillbringforwarddifferentsectionsoftheZoningOrdinancetothe PlanningCommissionatthreeseparate StudySessions.ThefirstoftheseStudy SessionsoccurredonJune25,2024when thePlanningCommissionreviewedthree
proposedsections oftheZoningOrdinancerelatedto: Enactmentand Applicabilityof theZoningOrdinance Permitand Entitlement Processing Procedures
ZoningRegulationsApplicable toAllZoning Districts
ThesecondStudySessionoccurred onAugust27,2024atwhichthePlanning Commissionreviewedtheremaining threesectionsrelatedto:
ZoningDistrictRegulationsand DevelopmentStandards
ZoningOrdinanceAdministration DefinitionsandLandUse Classifications
Thethirdandfinalstudysessionis anticipatedforOctoberwhenthePlanningCommissionwillreviewa preliminarydraftoftheentireZoning Ordinance.
ApreliminarydraftwillthenbepresentedtotheCityCouncilfortheir consideration.ThepublicisencouragedtoattendtheStudySessionto hearandprovideinputontheproposed updates.
City of Pleasant Hill wins statewide award for innovative business grant program
TheCityofPleasantHillwashonored withanAwardofExcellencefromthe CaliforniaAssociationofLocalEconomicDevelopmentfortheCity’s
groundbreakingTechnicalAssistance BusinessGrantProgram.Theaward acknowledgestheCity’scommitment tosupportinglocalbusinesses,andabil-
itytosuccessfullyexecuteanimpactful businessinitiative.Todate,41merchantsintheCityhavereceivedthe grant.
Theprogramisastrategiceffortto boosteconomicactivityintheCityby enhancingthetechnicalcapabilitiesand competitivenessofCitybusinesses. Retailstores,restaurants,andpersonal carebusinesseswithastorefrontin PleasantHillareeligibletoreceiveupto $7,500.
Grantfundscanbeusedfor:
Websitedesignandimprovements
Socialmediastrategyandcontent creation
Graphicdesign
Photography
Videoproduction
Formoredetailsaboutthe program,includingguidelines andtheapplicationform,visit www.pleasanthillca.org/PHTechGrant.
Local Government Academy Program reboots post-COVID
TheCityofPleasantHillinMayandJuneheldtheirfirstLocalGovernmentAcademy (LGA)post-COVID,allowingresidentstogetanoverviewofCitygovernmentandhowit functions.Eighteenresidentsattendedthefive-weekprogram.
TheLGAwasrevitalizedpost-pandemic,asoneoftheobjectivesto“provideandpromotecommunityevents,”laidoutbytheCityCouncilinitsMarch2024GoalSetting Meeting.
ParticipantsintheLGAattendedtwo-hourmeetingsacrossfiveweeks,wherethey learnedabouttheCityofPleasantHillandhowitoperates,metwithCityStaffandCity councilmembers,andvisitedsitesincludingthePleasantHillLibrary,PoliceDepartment, PublicServiceCenter,andcurrentconstructionprojects.
Join the Pleasant Hill Bike Family Festival
OnSunday,September8,2024,from10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.theCityof PleasantHillinvitesyoutothefirstBikeFamilyFestival(BFF)!Thisevent, hostedbytheBayAreaBikeProject(BABP)andsponsoredbymany localvendors,willbeatthePleasantHillPublicLibraryandissuretobefun forthewholefamily.
Thisfamily-friendlyFREEeventisacollaborationwithallofthePleasant HillElementaryschools,theCity,PleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict,and anumberoftrustedvendorsandpartnerstofeatureeverythingthecommunityneedstogetkidsandbikesreadytoride!
Whetheryourchilddoesn’tyetride(visittheLearntoRideStation)or hasbeenridingtheirwholelife,thiseventisforeveryone.Youcanexpect safetyeducationwithourHelmetChecks,SafeRoutestoSchoolStations, BicycleChecksAndFlatTireClinic.
Forthelittleones,checkoutthee-cargodemobikestationsandconsider awholenewworldofcommuting.Havefunwiththethreeobstaclecourses, demobikes,foodtrucks,raffle,musicandmore!
HavingrecentlypassedthefirstBikeandPedestrianMasterPlaninPleasantHill,thisfestivalcelebratesourfutureasacommunityprioritizingsafe routestoschoolandactivetransportation.
ComeoutSeptember8,andgetreadytoroll!Formoreinformation,go totheBayAreaBikeProjectwebsitewww.bayareabikeproject.org/bff.
NewsfromtheCity...
PHPD theft suppression operations help combat retail theft
ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartment’s (PHPD)TheftSuppressionTeam(TST)isacollaborativeeffortofpoliceofficers,detectives, andlosspreventionstafffromlocalretailbusinessestoaddressthechronicissueoftheft. “Weknoweveryoneoutthereisfrustrated thesedayswhenitcomestoretailtheft,”said DetectiveSergeantChrisAnderson.“These theftsuppressionoperationsarejustpartof howwe’retryingtoaddressthatissue.”
TheTSTprogrambenefitstheCityby strengtheningrelationshipsbetweenthepolice andretailestablishmentswhoarestrugglingto keepupwiththeincreaseinshopliftingand othercrimes.InmanycasesduringTSToperations,offenderswhoarearrestedfor theftoffensesarefoundtohaveoutstandingwarrantsand/orarechargedwithadditionalcrimes,suchasfirearmsordrugpossession. PHPDhasheldsixtheftsuppressionoperations throughoutthepastyearandtheagencyiscommittedtodoingsoasoftenastimeandstaffing allow.
ThemostrecentTSTeventattheCrossroads ShoppingCenterinJuly2024netted11arrestsand resultedintherecoveryofapproximately$2,000in stolenmerchandise.SinceAugust2023,theTheft SuppressionTeam’soperationshaveledtoabout 50arrestsandtheretrievalofmorethan$25,000 worthofstolenitems.
K9 Bodie: A Life of Service to Pleasant Hill PD and the City of Pleasant Hill
ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentsufferedalossonJuly6,2024,whenlongtime K9Bodiepassedawayfollowingamedicalemergency.
PleasantHillPoliceK9BodiewasbornintheNetherlandsonJanuary30,2017.A DutchShepherdandBelgianMalinoismix,K9Bodiewashand-selectedasapuppy andbroughttotheUnitedStateswherehewastrainedtoworkwithlawenforcementandwaseventuallybroughttothePleasantHillPoliceDepartment.
In2020,K9BodiejoinedthePleasantHillPoliceDepartment,andwaspartnered withthen-OfficerAndrewKuhn,whoservedashishandler.AsanewK9team,K9 BodieandCorporalKuhnwereenrolledinasix-weekpoliceK9academytogether, undergoing240hoursoftraininganddevelopment.“Bodiewastrainedintracking/trailing/wind-scents,buildingsearchesandoutdoorareasearches,”explains CorporalKuhn.“CommonworkforBodiewasclearingtheinsideofabuildingthat hadbeenburglarized,searchingforsuspectswhofledandconductingarticle searches.Bodiewasalsotrainedinapprehension.”
K9BodieservedtheCityofPleasantHillforover fouryears,respondingtocallsforserviceandpatrollingthecommunity.Duringthattime,helivedwith CorporalKuhnandhisfamily,givinghimaloving homelifewhenhewasnotonpatrol.Helivedwith theKuhnsuptohispassing.
ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentmournshis passingwithappreciationforhislifeandhisservice, andthanksthecommunityofPleasantHillfortheir supportoftheK9programoverthesemanyyears.
Managing medicare expenses in retirement
—DanaSimmons,CommissiononAging Understandinghealthcarecosts isessentialtocreatingyour financiallysecureretirement.
Ifyou’recurrentlyreceiving Medicare,orifit’sinyourfuture, joinusforafreeworkshopsponsoredbythePleasantHill CommissiononAgingandpresented byMichaelMacDonaldFinancial ManagementonSeptember18, 2024,from10:00a.m.–11:30a.m.
PleasantHillCityHall CouncilChambers
100GregoryLane
Didyouknowthattherearefour partstoMedicareandlotsofchoices forsupplementalhealthinsurance? Makinggoodhealthcoveragedecisionscanbeoverwhelming.Atthis freecommunityworkshop,we’ll helpyoulearnhowtonavigatethe complexhealthinsurancelandscape asyouage.
We’llcoverhowto:
ManageMedicaretimelines
Decideifyouneedsupplemental healthinsurance
Createastrategytoadjustyour healthplansovertimetomeet yourchangingneeds
Ifyou’rereadytotakechargeof yourhealthcarecostsinretirement, joinusattheworkshop.Registerat www.PleasantHillCA.org/COAEvents! Pleasespreadthewordandinvite yourfriends.
Fall/Winter Recreation
Guide now available
BrowsePHRec&ParkDistrict’srecreationactivityguide,The Spotlight,toexplorealltheways toplaythisfallthroughtheendof theyear!TheSpotlightisnowavailableinprintatPHRec&Parkfacilitiesanddigitallyonthe Districtwebsite.Fall/Winteractivityregistrationisnow openatpleasanthillrec.com.
AfterSchoolFun!
PHRec&Parkoffersawidevarietyofenrichmentandfitness afterschoolactivitiesforyourchildtosocializewithpeers, learnnewskills,keepactiveandHAVEFUN!Visit pleasanthillrec.comtoexplorethepossibilitieslikedance, musicandS.T.E.A.M. classesforyouthor driver’sed(15yrs& up),babysittingtrainingclassesandaNEW E-sportsclubforteens (12-17yrs)andyouth (6-11yrs).
Keepallkidsactive withawidevarietyof sportsprograms includingbasketball clinics,skateboarding, ultimatefrisbee,gymnastics,soccer,tennis, andvolleyball.So manywaystoplay!
NFLYouthFlagFootballLeague
(GradesK-2,3-5&6-8).JoinPHRec&Park’spopularrecreation YouthFlagFootballleaguesponsoredbytheNationalFootball League.Weeknightpracticesarenotpredetermined,coaches willcoordinatewithfamiliesafterregistrationcloses.Games areonSaturdays.SeasonbeginsSept28.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/247bySeptember6,2024.
StartTrainingNow!
TheTurkeyTrotTrailRunisSaturday,November16, 9:00a.m.(sharp).Rainorshine.BrionesRegionalPark, BearCreekEntrance,Lafayette. Moredetailsonlineatpleasanthillrec.com.
ForYouthSports,AdultSports,AdultEnrichmentand Senioractivityinformation,visitpleasanthillrec.com toviewthemostup-to-dateinformation.
TheTeenScene
TeenAfterschoolProgram
Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2023-2024SchoolYear! (Grades6-12)Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2022-2023rates:$12.50/day|$16/daywithtransportation fromVVMS&PHMS
AnnualMembershipfee:$62.50/$50.00(Districtresident) Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925) 691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowaccepting applicationsfor2024-2025(Enteringgrades6-12) Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens! Teencouncilmembersplanactivities,classes,eventsand tripsfortheirpeers,aswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunity eventsthroughouttheyear.Applicationsavailableat pleasanthillrec.com/246.
ForAdults
AdultSportsleagues
Rallyyourfriends,family and/orco-workers,make ateamandregisterfor oneofouroutstanding recreationalsports leaguesincludingBasketball(5v5)&(3v3),Bocce, FlagFootball,Soccer(5v 5)andSoftball.Forleague details,visitwww.pleasanthillrec.com/288.Forquestions call(925)682-0896oremailvdavis@pleasanthillrec.com
AdultDrop-inSportsthisfall!
BasketballOpenGym*:Fridays,5:30-7:30p.m., $7perperson(cashonly)
BadmintonOpenGym*:Fridays,7:30-9:30p.m., $7perperson(cashonly)
*PHMiddleSchoolGym,1SantaBarbaraRd,PleasantHill CornholeBagToss:Tuesdays,6:30-9:00p.m., $7perperson(cashonly)
WinslowCenter(upstairs):2590PleasantHillRd(cornerofPH RdandTaylor)
AdultWaterFitness
JoinapopularWaterAerobicsclassforsomesplashyfun thisfall!Keepfitwithlapswim.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com.
TravelwithPHRec&Park
PHRec&ParkTravelServicesofferspecialdaytripsand excursionsforadults.Meetnewfriendsandhavefunas youexploreNorthernCaliforniainthecompanyoffellow travelenthusiasts.Visitwww.pleasanthillrec.comorcall TravelDeskat(925)798-8747.
Rec&ParkCommunitySpecialEvents
InclusiveRecreationDances
PHRec&Park,inpartnershipwithCityofConcord,CityofMartinez&City ofWalnutCreek,hostsrecreationaldancesspecificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults(18years+).Call(925)798-8788beforeeventto checkeventstatus.Datesareasfollows:September13attheMartinezSenior Center,October11inConcord,andNovember15attheWalnutCreekHeather Farms.Parkadmission:$8/person(caregiversfree).
Tinkers&ThinkersinnovationFaire!FREE!
Saturday,September14|12:00–3:00p.m.
PleasantHillSeniorCenter, 233GregoryLane
ThePleasantHillLibraryandPleasantHill Recreation&ParkDistrictareteaming uponceagaintohostthisaward-winning S.T.E.A.M.-tasticevent!Buildhands-on S.T.E.A.M.projects,interactwitheducationaldisplaysandexhibits,and marvelatthelatestmind-blowing innovationsfromlocalmakers,entrepreneurs,businesses,non-profits,and educators.Freeforallages.Visit www.phtinkersandthinkers.comfor moreinformationandupdates.
PumpkinSplash
Saturday,October13|1:00–2:30p.m.
PHAquaticPark,147GregoryLane Don’tmissthisspooktacular funforallages!Jumpinto PHAquaticPark’sfloating pumpkinpatchandpick yourfavoritepumpkinfor Halloween.Onceyoupick yourpumpkin,giveitasilly faceatourpumpkindecoratingstation!$20/$16(Dist. Res.)forpumpkinwristband(spectatorsandadult helpersfree).
HauntedTrailofPHParkFREE!
Friday,October25|6:00–8:00p.m.,PleasantHillPark Spine-tinglingsightsandsoundsawaityouontheHauntedTrailinPleasant HillPark!ThisHalloween-themedstrollisafrightfullyfunpark-in-the-dark adventurethatyouandyourfamilywillnotsoonforget.Allageswelcome. Costumesstronglyencouraged.Nottooscary!HalloweenFans&Local Businesses:IfyouwouldliketocreateaHalloweendisplaytohavealong thetrail,pleasecallLizHarrison,EventCoordinatorat(925)771-7623orat lharrison@pleasanthillrec.com.
HolidayBoutique&CraftsFairFREE!
Saturday,November16|9:00a.m.–2:00p.m. PleasantHillSeniorCenter,233GregoryLane Getanearlystartonyourholidayshopping!VisitourHolidayBoutiqueand choosefromahugeselectionofhandmadeitems.Over50craftvendors! ProceedsbenefitthePHSCCareManagementProgram.Applicationsfor vendorsavailableatwww.pleasanthillrec.com(usuallysoldoutbyOct.)
Education Commission’s Strategic Plan looks to the future
—AaronEdell–EducationCommission
TheCityofPleasantHill’sEducation Commissionispleasedtoannouncethatat ourJune27meeting,thecommission votedtoapproveourbrand-newStrategic Planforthe2024-2029period.
Ourrevisedvisionstatesthatwearecommittedtosupportingschoolsandservingthe PleasantHillcommunitytobuildalastinglegacy ofeducationalinnovationandciviccollaborationthatensureseverystudent’ssuccessfor generationstocome.Wedothatbyservingas ambassadorsbetweentheCityCouncilandthe schoolcommunity.Ourfocusistoengageand connectthecommunityineducation-related activitiesthatvalueequity,inclusion,and safety,andtocelebrategoodthingsthatare happeningintheschoolcommunity.
Recently,we’vecollaboratedwithschools oninclusivityandanti-biascommunityconversations,helpedorganizeandevangelizethe UnityWalk,andhelpedtodistributetheBlack FamiliesCoalitionletter.WehavealsovolunteeredtohelpstaffboothsateventsintheCity, suchastheArt,Wine&Musicfestival,and NationalNightOut.Wecollaboratedwiththe TrafficSafetyCommission,Cityengineers,and communitymembersonthenewcrosswalk intersectionimprovements,andthe2024City BicycleandPedestrianMasterPlan.
Wehelpeddriveschoolsupplydonations throughourwebsiteandconnectedschools withCityvolunteersforCommunityServiceDay. Andmostrecently,wehelpedtheCitydisplayall ofourCollegeParkHighSchoolgraduatenames ontheCityLEDbillboard.
OurnewStrategicPlanisevenmoreambitiousthanthepreviousone,andhasus engagingmorewithMt.DiabloUnifiedSchool District,andfacilitatingmorecommunication betweenschoolparentandfacultygroups, schoolprincipals,andtheCity.Wewantto co-hostforumsforschoolboardcandidates, continueworkingwithotherCitycommissions, andthebroadercommunity.Weplanonengagingyouwithmoreeventsandoutreach—but weneedtohearfromyouaswell.Ourmeetings areopentothepublic,andwewelcomepublic commentatourmeetings.Cometoourmeetingsandhelpusfulfilourmissionofhelpingall youngpeopleinPleasantHill.
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m., Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m. Frifrom9a.m.to5p.m.and Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.
2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES
SuperU—LibraryShow
Tuesday,September10|6:30a.m.
Lookout!Dreastumbledintoa Blast-a-Ramamachinethatzappedher withsupervibes!JoinDreaandher accomplice,QuackerstheEmupuppet,to discoveryourownsuperpowersandgo onatop-secretmission.
UnicornParty
Tuesday,September17|6:30p.m.
Youarecordiallyinvitedtocelebrate theUnicorn!Comeandindulgeinbubbles,cottoncandy,whimsicalcrafts, games,andofcoursebelovedUnicorns. Pleasecomedressedupinglitterand sparkles.Seeyouthere.
WildThingsAnimalShow
Tuesday,September24|6:30p.m.
ComevisityourPleasantHillLibrary andexperiencethe“ZootoYou!”Select rehabilitatedwildanimalspresentedby ConservationAmbassadors,whosegoal istohelpchildrenbetterunderstandand appreciatethenaturalworldaround them.Free,noregistration,allagesand abilitieswelcome.
NewsfromtheLibrary...
NorCalBats
Tuesday,October1|6:30p.m. Join NorCalBats tolearn aboutthese amazing flyingmammalsand meetsome ofourlocal bats.
Thisisafamilyfriendlyprogramthat combinesshowinglivebatsandaneducationalpresentationabouttheimportance ofthesecritters.
It’sYogaKids
Tuesday,October8|6:30p.m.
Growyourconfidence,flexibility, focusandbalanceateveryage.Certified instructorsteachfun,evidence-based, physicalandmentalhealthsuccessskills tofeelhealthierandhappier.Joinusat thePleasantHillLibraryforacalmand stress-freehourofyoga.
HalloweenBash
Tuesday,October15|6:30p.m.
Putonyourdancingshoes!You’re invitedtoourHalloweenbashfeaturinga liveDJ,costumecontest,andafewother spookyandsweetsurprises!
FamilyMovieNight
Tuesday,October29|6:00p.m.
Familiesareinvitedtoenjoysome popcornandcraftsaswewatchHotel Transylvania[PG]together.
FORTEENS
MiniMasterpieces: CanvasArtforTeens
Monday,September9|2:45 p.m.
Joinusrightafterschoolforan hourofpainting.Pickoutamini-canvasandgetcreative.Noreservations required.Limitedtoteens(6th grade+)asspacepermits.
WildThingsAnimalShow Tuesday,September24| 2:45p.m.
WildThingsConservationAmbassadorswillbevisitingthelibraryafter schoolforafuninteractiveanimal talkjustforteens!Noreservations required.Limitedtoteens(6th grade+)asspacepermits.
Jack-O-Lantern‘Drawing’ October1-30|PrizeDrawing onOctober31at3:00p.m.
TeensareinvitedallduringOctobertocreateacolorful/unique Jack-o-Lanternandenteradrawing towinspecialHalloweenthemed prizes!Tweensandteens,6th to12th grade,canpickupdrawing/entry paperinthelibraryeverydayafter school.
HalloweenKeychains
Monday,October21|2:45p.m.
DropintotheMakerSpaceand pickoutaHalloweenthemed keychaintopersonalize;spookyor cute,it’suptoyou!Noreservations required.Limitedtoteens,6th to12th grade,assupplieslast.
FORADULTSandSENIORS
IFoundMyFamilyattheLibrary:Genealogy Resources
Monday,September9|6:30p.m.
Learnaboutthegenealogyresourcesavailable fromthelibraryandhowtofindyourancestorsusing yourhomecomputer.Professionalgenealogist MelanieProctorwillprovideinformationaboutthe resourcesavailableonsite,remotelyfromhome,andat otherlibraries.Noregistrationrequired.
IdentifyingandPreventingElderAbuse
Monday,October7|6:00p.m.
JoinContraCostaSeniorLegalServicesforaninformativepresentationonidentifyingsignsofElder Abuse,suchas:physical,psychological,emotional,and financial.Learntopreventabusefromhappeningto yourlovedones.Noregistrationrequired.
Drop-in-Shop
EveryMonday|6:00-8:00p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers!Tryoutthetools andtechinthelibrary’smakerspace.Meetthe machinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringaproject,orjustyourcuriosity.Noregistration.Adultsonly. Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-in-Knitting
EveryTuesday|6:00-8:00p.m.
JoinanenthusiasticgroupofknittersTuesdayeveningsintheMakerSpace.Youcandropinanytime.Any skilllevelorabilityiswelcome,thoughthegroupis socialandnotinstructional.Pleasebringyourownprojectsandsupplies.Noregistrationrequired.
BookClub
1st Monday,2nd Friday|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwobookclubsfor adultspermonthinourMakerSpace.Toseewhattitles they’rereadingnext,pleasevisitccclib.org.
Your water rates at work
ContraCostaWaterDistrict(CCWD)isn’tjustawaterprovider—it’salifelinemakingsurelocalcommunitieshaveclean, high-qualitywater24/7.Thisreliableservicesupportsourdailylives, localbusinesses,andpublichealth.
Reliablewatersystem
CCWD’swatersystemincludespipelines,treatmentplants,storagetanks,anddistributionnetworks.Theseareallcarefully maintainedtoensureyoualwayshavewater,nomatterwhatchallengesarise.
Replacingoldpipelines
Tokeepwaterflowingsmoothly,CCWDregularlyreplacesold pipelines.Overtime,thesepipescanwearoutandcauseleaksor breaks.Byupdatingthem,CCWDmakessureyoualwayshave high-qualitywaterwithoutinterruptions.
Biginfrastructureupgrades
CCWDalsoupgradesmajorpartsofthewatersystem,liketreatmentplantsandtheContraCostaCanal.CCWDusesadvanced technologiestokeepwatercleanandsafe,meetingcurrentstandardsandpreparingforfutureissues.Investinginthe90-year-old canalensuresitwillcontinuetodeliverwaterreliablyforyearsto come.
Usingnewtechnology
CCWDusesthelatesttechnologiesandmonitoringsystems. Thesesystemshelptrackwaterqualityandflowratesinreal-time,so anyissuescanbefixedquickly.Thismakessureyoualwayshavesafe andreliablewater.
Valueofservice
CCWD’sserviceshowsastrongcommitmenttoourcommunity’s well-being,economicstability,andenvironmentalcare.Thesevital investments,fundedthroughyourwaterrates,solvecurrentproblemswhileensuringreliablewatertodayandtomorrow.
Interestedtoseeyourwaterratesatwork?
Visitccwater.com/1070/
Jointhe Chamber’sexciting events this fall!
ThePleasantHillChamberofCommerceinvitesyoutoaseriesof vibrantnetworkingeventsthisfall,perfectforprofessionalsand communitymemberslookingtoconnectandcollaborate.
September30:Golftournamentandmonthlymixerat Rossmoor
KickoffthefallseasonwithaswingatourannualGolfTournamentat Rossmoor!Whetheryou’reaseasonedprooracasualplayer,enjoya dayonthegreensfollowedbyaneveningofdinneranddrinks.Thisis afantasticopportunitytominglewithfellowgolfersandchamber membersinarelaxedandsocialatmosphere.
October10:MixeratWiseGirl
JoinusatWiseGirlforaneveningofnetworkingandcamaraderie. Thismixerisagreatchancetomeetlocalprofessionals,exchange ideas,andbuildvaluableconnectionsinawelcomingsetting.Don’t missoutonthisopportunitytoexpandyournetworkinafunand engagingenvironment.
FormoredetailsandtoRSVP,visitPleasantHillChamber.com.
We’re flippin’ lids!
SB1383requireslocaljurisdictionstomonitorcontaminationandpropersortingoforganicsandrecyclingby performingannualrouteaudits.RepublicServicesemployeesmaybeinyourneighborhoodthroughouttheyear performing“lid-flips”andlookingintoall3ofyour carts—landfill,recycling,andorganics.
Wearelookingforpropersortingofmaterialsineach cartandmayleaveaneducational“OOPSTag”ifsomething shouldhavegoneintoadifferentcart.
Afewthingstoknow
Nobagsareopened
Nocontentsaretakenoremptied
Nocontentsaretouched
Educationaltagsareattachedtocart(s)
Therearenofinesorpenalties
Asmallnumberofstreetswillberandomlyselectedfor lid-flipaudits
Thankyoutotheresidentswhosecartshavealready beenaudited.Wefoundyoudidagreatjobsortingthe
PleasantHillLibrary,PleasantHillCommunityFoundation, PleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict,NCUHerbSociety, ContraCostaSucculentGardenClubandmore.
CelebratefallattheRodgersRanchAnnualHarvestFestival, October5,2024from10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.Comeenjoythis freefallfestivalprovidingvaluableinformationaboutlocal communityorganizationsalongwithfungamesand activitiesforthewholefamily.
propermaterialsin eachcart.Wealso appreciatedthose whowereupearly andcameoutto askquestionsand justsaygoodmorning.It’sagreatwaytostarttheday.
Afewsortingsuggestionsbasedontheseaudits DONOTBAGrecyclables.Ifyoucollectyourrecyclinginbags, pleaseemptythecontentsintoyourRECYCLEcartandplace thebaginyourGARBAGEcart.
PAPERPLATES,NAPKINS,andPAPERTOWELSgointothe ORGANICScart,nottherecyclebin.
Ifusingbagsforfoodoryardwaste,THEYMUSTBEPAPERor BPI-CERTIFIEDCOMPOSTABLE—NOPLASTIC.
PETWASTEgoesintheGARBAGEcart,regardlessofwhattype ofbagit’sin.
CallCustomerServiceat(925)685-4711toscheduleapickupof extrarecyclingorgreenwasteorbulkyitems.
Diablo Vista Water – open position
TheDiabloVistaCountyWaterSystemwasformedin1950to provideuntreatedcanalwaterforirrigationto475homesinthe areaboundedroughlybyOakParkBoulevard,theContraCosta canal,BoydRoadandPattersonBoulevard,knownlocallyas “Poet’sCorner.”In1963,theDiabloVistaCountyWaterDistrict mergedwiththenewlyincorporatedCityofPleasantHill,and changeditsnametoDiabloVistaWaterSystem(“DVWS”).TheCity ofPleasantHilladministerstheaffairsofDVWS,withtheadviceand recommendationsoftheDVWSAdvisoryBoard.Thethree-person AdvisoryBoardisappointedbytheCityCouncil.DVWSpersonnel areindependentcontractorsandnotemployeesoftheCity.The systemtypicallyoperatesfromApriltoNovember.
DVWScurrentlyhasanopenpositionforstaffwhowouldbe responsibleforassistingtheChiefEngineerinthemaintenanceand operationofthesystem.Thepositioninvolvesmaintenanceofthe pumphouse,investigatingfieldproblemsandprovidingfeedback forimprovementstothesystem.Thepositionmayincludeoccasionaleveningandweekendcall-outsforemergencysystem shutdownsand/orzoneisolations.Thesystemcanbeoperated remotelyformainpumpoperations.
Knowledgeofconstructionandmaintenanceofwaterrelated publicworksprojectsisdesirable.ResidencewithintheDiabloVista WaterSystemDistrictispreferred,butnotrequired.
Forfurtherinformation regardingtheposition, includingcompensation, contactDVWSat(925)383-2233.
CityMeetings...
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
September
WHENWHATWHERE
Tue3 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed4 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu5 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Mon9 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue10 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu12 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu12 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue17 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu19 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue24 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu26 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu26 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
October
Tue22 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu24 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu24 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
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
Help fight cancer at Relay For Life of Diablo Valley® September28,2024,12p.m.to8p.m.
PleasantHillPark
Cancerisbecomingcurableandpreventable— thankstoresearchfundedin greatpartbydonations madetoRelayForLife eventsaroundtheworld.
HereintheDiabloValley, the2024RelaywillbeonSaturday,Sept.28,2024,from12:00p.m.–8:00p.m. atPleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane.Attendanceisfree.
SponsoredbytheAmericanCancerSociety, theRelayallowspeopleofallagesandabilities toproceedalongthedesignated“track”,walkingorinawheelchairtoshowtheirsupportfor endingcancer.
TheDiabloValleyRelayrepresentsPleasant Hill,Concord,WalnutCreek,Clayton,Martinez, Lafayette,Orinda,Moraga,SanRamon, Danville,Dublin,PleasantonandLivermore.
Formoreinformationgoto http://relayforlife.org/diablovalleyca.
Pleasant Hill Perks was a success, thanks to you!
ThePleasantHillPerkse-giftcardprogramthatgavelocalbusinessesaneconomicboostandencouragedPleasantHillresidents andvisitorstoexplorelocalbusinesses,hassuccessfullyconcluded.A totalof6,709e-giftCardsrangingfrom$5to$100werepurchased, resultingin$476,891 infused intoourlocaleconomyatthe71participatingbusinesses.
WhilenewPerkscardscannolongerbepurchased,existingPerks cardsalreadypurchasedcanstillberedeemedatanyoftheparticipatingbusinesseslistedat PleasantHillPerks.org
