Concord public meetings in 2025

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee will hear a staff report on potential revenue strategies to fund the city's estimated $24.7 million yearly infrastructure deficit, including $18 million for road maintenance and $6.7 million for parks and facilities. The committee will discuss continued analysis of six options, focusing on changes to the Business License Tax, a Parcel Tax for Police Services, General Obligation Bonds, a Real Estate Transfer Tax linked to Charter City status, and revisions to Benefit Assessment Districts. Staff will recommend next steps for the January 5, 2026 meeting before any measures go to City Council.

• Review and continue analysis of changes to the Business License Tax (BLT) – staff to assess rate adjustments, equity, and revenue projections.
• Evaluation of a Parcel Tax for Police Services – staff to summarize implementing agencies and project revenue.
• Study of General Obligation Bonds – staff to outline structuring options, uses, repayment, and resident cost.
• Assessment of a Real Estate Transfer Tax in conjunction with pursuing Charter City status – focus on buyer‑only application and revenue estimates.
• Review of changes to existing Benefit Assessment Districts – including cost escalators and new district structures.

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee heard a staff report on possible revenue strategies for the city's unfunded infrastructure needs. Members directed staff to return with additional information about a real estate transfer tax and benefit‑assessment districts. The item was continued to the January 5, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Directed staff to provide additional information on a real estate transfer tax and benefit‑assessment districts (item continued to 1/5/2026)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will review a proposed project for the 2026 TDA Grant Cycle application. Members will also receive a report on transit speed improvements for the Monument Corridor.

• Proposed Project for TDA Grant Cycle 2026 Application
• BusAID – Monument Corridor Transit Speed Improvements
• Approval of September 10, 2025, annotated minutes
• Establishment of 2026 meeting schedule

The committee unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 annotated minutes. Members voted to move forward with the Rocketship/Glenbrook sidewalk gap closure project, requesting a $208,000 TDA grant and providing a $52,000 local match. The 2026 quarterly meeting schedule was approved by motion.

• Approved September 10, 2025 annotated minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Rocketship/Glenbrook sidewalk gap closure project, requesting $208,000 TDA grant and $52,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services Committee will consider the IGBO Union of Northern California’s response to the city’s Request for Proposals for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe and its adjacent 3.7‑acre site at 3119 Grant Street. Staff recommends the committee decide whether to request additional zoning and land‑use information, a $500 planning‑consultation deposit, and to coordinate with Public Works on the existing maintenance yard before moving the proposal to the City Council. The proposal includes a $2 million state grant for stabilization work and plans for a new community facilities totaling about 10,000 sq ft.

• Review IGBO Union proposal for Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe redevelopment
• Consider requesting supplemental zoning and land‑use materials and a $500 planning‑consultation deposit
• Coordinate with Public Works regarding the existing maintenance yard on the site
• Potential next step: advance proposal to City Council for exclusive negotiating agreement
• State funding of $2 million allocated for stabilization work

The committee heard a staff presentation and IGBO Union proposal on the Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe RFP. After a Q&A and public comments, the committee instructed staff to continue working with the IGBO Union to refine the proposal and bring a revised version to a future meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Directed staff to continue working with IGBO Union to refine proposal (no vote recorded)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee is discussing potential revenue strategies to address an estimated $24.7 million annual unfunded infrastructure backlog. This meeting focuses on the initial review of Parcel Taxes for police services and General Obligation Bonds.

• Estimated $18 million annual shortfall for road maintenance
• Estimated $6.7 million annual shortfall for parks, medians, and facilities
• Review of Parcel Tax for Police Services
• Review of General Obligation Bonds
• Analysis of Business License Tax changes

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee heard a staff report on possible revenue strategies for the city's unfunded infrastructure needs. Members asked staff to return with additional information about a potential parcel tax and a potential General Obligation Bond. The item was continued to a future meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Directed staff to provide additional information on a potential parcel tax and a potential General Obligation Bond; item continued

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will hold a public comment period and consider several agenda items. It will approve the annotated agenda from the October 15 meeting, receive reports from the ACOA representative and the Center Advisory Board, and review and approve the draft of its annual report to the Advisory Council on Aging. The commission will also discuss speaker options for its 2026 meetings.

• Approval of Annotated Agenda from the Regular Meeting on October 15, 2025
• ACOA Representative Report presented by Marilyn Fowler
• Center Advisory Board Meeting Representative Report presented by Amber Hom
• Review and approve draft of the Commission on Aging’s Annual Report to the Advisory Council on Aging (ACOC)
• Review and discuss speaker options for 2026 Commission on Aging meetings

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑vote majority while the chair abstained. The annual report to the Advisory Council on Aging was unanimously approved. The board selected its top three speakers for 2026 meetings.

• Approved annotated agenda (5‑0 vote, Chair Marilyn Fowler abstained)
• Unanimously approved the annual report to the Advisory Council on Aging
• Selected top 3 speakers for 2026 meetings: HICAP (Richard), Choice in Aging (Marilyn), Home Match (Marilyn)

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will review a revised draft of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix. Staff will also present a 2026‑2029 Economic Development Action Agenda and a staff resources spreadsheet. The committee will consider feedback on office vacancy and medical office attraction items and plan next steps before a final version is sent to the City Council in December.

• Review and provide feedback on the revised draft of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix (Attachment 1)
• Presentation of the 2026‑2029 Economic Development Action Agenda (Attachment 2)
• Presentation of a Staff Resources spreadsheet detailing annual work hours and tasks (Attachment 3)
• Inclusion of action items addressing Class A office market vacancies and attracting medical office businesses
• Plan to revise the draft for City Council presentation in December for approval

The Housing and Economic Development Committee reviewed the Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix. After receiving public comment from seven members, the committee motioned to bring the complete draft to the full City Council at the December 2 meeting for review and adoption. No other actions were taken.

• Motioned to refer the complete draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix to the City Council for review (no vote tally recorded)

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development & Internal Operations Committee will receive a staff report and give feedback to the City Manager on how to hold the annual State of the City event. Three format options are presented: a City Council meeting, an alternate city‑owned facility, or continuing the Chamber‑hosted paid luncheon. The discussion has no fiscal impact, but the report notes past costs and revenue for the Chamber‑hosted event. The committee may also consider the upcoming SB 707 requirement for remote public comment after July 1 2026.

• Review of past event costs: $11,480 for room and food, $3,291 city audiovisual, $4,000 chamber profit
• Option 1: Hold the State of the City as a City Council meeting, free and broadcast live
• Option 2: Hold the event at an alternate city‑owned facility with recording capability
• Option 3: Maintain the current Chamber‑hosted paid luncheon format
• Upcoming SB 707 law requiring remote public comment for noticed council meetings after July 1 2026

The committee reviewed a report from Community Relations Manager Colleen Awad on the upcoming State of the City event. After discussion, the committee instructed staff to establish an approach for the next State of the City event. No vote tally was recorded.

• Committee instructed staff to develop approach for next State of the City event

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee is seeking feedback on whether to delay an ordinance for housing on public educational agency lands. The body is also discussing a work program to regulate tiny homes and cottages on religious institution sites.

• Proposed delay of Housing Element Objective 4.7 regarding housing on public educational agency land
• Discussion of housing potential at CSUEB Concord Center (4700 Ygnacio Valley Road)
• Review of housing potential at Floyd I. Marchus Counseling and Education Program (2900 Avon Avenue)
• Feedback on a work program for tiny homes/cottage production on religious institution sites (Objective 16.1)
• Evaluation of five options for implementing SB 4 standards for religious institution housing

The Housing & Economic Development Committee decided not to move forward with Housing Element Objective 4.7 for housing on public‑education agency property and Objective 16.1 for tiny homes on religious institution sites. Staff will bring any future proposals on these lands to a City Council study session. The Committee also asked staff to survey SB‑9 projects to gather affordability and occupancy data.

• Directed staff not to proceed with Objective 4.7 (housing on public‑education agency land)
• Directed staff not to proceed with Objective 16.1 (tiny homes on religious institution sites)
• Requested staff to survey SB‑9 projects for affordability and occupant information

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee is discussing revenue strategies to address an estimated $17.4 million annual unfunded infrastructure backlog. This meeting focuses on the initial analysis of a Vacant Commercial Property Tax and a Business License Tax update.

• Analysis of Business License Tax update with potential revenue of $1 million to $12 million annually
• Review of Vacant Commercial Property Tax implementation challenges
• Discussion of $10.7 million annual need for road maintenance
• Discussion of $6.7 million annual need for parks, medians, and facilities

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee heard a staff report on potential revenue strategies for the city's unfunded infrastructure needs. The committee directed staff to provide additional information on modernizing the business license tax and instructed staff to stop analyzing a vacant property tax. The item was continued to a future meeting.

• Directed staff to return with additional information on business license tax modernization (no vote)
• Instructed staff to cease analysis of vacant property tax (no vote)

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will vote to approve the annotated agenda from its September 17 meeting. It will hear reports from the ACOA representative and the Center Advisory Board. The commission will review its participation in the Senior Center’s Health Expo and discuss planning for the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. A 15‑minute public comment period is also scheduled.

• Approval of Annotated Agenda from the Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025
• ACOA Representative Report by Marilyn Fowler
• Center Advisory Board Meeting Representative Report by Barbie Gary
• Review of Commission participation in the Senior Center’s Health Expo
• Discussion of "Be a Santa to a Senior" (BASTAS) program planning

The Commission approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then approved a motion to provide the senior survey results, along with a cover letter from the Chair, to the Concord City Council with a 5‑0 vote. No new business was taken up and the meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.

• Approved agenda from Sep 17 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding senior survey results to City Council with cover letter (5‑0)

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee will review and provide feedback on a draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix. This plan is intended to replace the city's Economic Vitality Strategy, which was first adopted in 1997. Following this meeting, the final document will be presented to the City Council in October for adoption.

• Review of Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix
• Contract with consulting firm Strategic Economics not to exceed $107,750

The Housing & Economic Development Committee reviewed the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation Matrix and received one public comment. The Committee provided feedback and asked staff to bring the final draft back for review before it is presented to the full City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Provided feedback on draft Economic Development Strategic Plan; requested final draft be returned for City Council review

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging will approve the annotated agenda from its August 20 meeting, hear reports from the ACOA representative and the Center Advisory Board representative, and consider two appointments: a Vice‑Chair to serve until May 31, 2026, and a member to represent the commission on the City’s Center Advisory Board for the same term. The commission will also review updates on its transportation program and participation in the Senior Center’s Health Expo, and announce upcoming Senior Center orientation and a health expo event.

• Approve annotated agenda from the regular meeting on August 20, 2025
• ACOA Representative Report by Marilyn Fowler
• Center Advisory Board Meeting Representative Report by Barbie Gary
• Nominate and approve a Vice‑Chair to serve until May 31, 2026
• Nominate and approve a commission representative for the City’s Center Advisory Board term ending May 31, 2026

The commission approved the meeting agenda minutes, with two members abstaining. Richard Fleming was nominated and approved to serve as Vice‑Chair through May 31, 2026. Amber Hom was nominated and approved as the commission’s representative on the Senior Center Advisory Board for the same term.

• Approved agenda minutes (Amber Hom abstained, Chair Marilyn Fowler abstained)
• Approved Richard Fleming as Vice‑Chair (Marilyn Fowler abstained as Chair)
• Approved Amber Hom as Senior Center Advisory Board representative (Marilyn Fowler abstained as Chair)

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee will hear a report on the 2025 concert season and a discussion of 50th anniversary events. Members will also discuss methods and desired outcomes for community outreach. The agenda includes correspondence, announcements, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Pavilion 2025 concert season (report by Aaron Hawkins)
• Discussion of 50th anniversary events and activities (report by Aaron Hawkins)
• Discussion of methods and desired outcomes for community outreach
• Correspondence and announcements
• Determine date for the next Committee meeting

The committee heard a report on the 2025 concert season and the 50th‑anniversary pop‑up museum. Members discussed outreach methods and confirmed the next regular meeting date of January 26 2025. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken at this meeting.

Zoning Administrator

The Concord Zoning Administrator will consider adopting an order to approve a tentative parcel map for a two-lot subdivision at 5140 Olive Drive. The project is exempt from environmental review under state law.

• Consideration of Tentative Parcel Map for 5140 Olive Drive subdivision
• Project Planner: Ben Ulrey
• Contact: (925) 671-3058 or [email protected]

The Zoning Administrator reviewed Zoning Administrator Order No. 25-06 for a two‑lot subdivision on an approximately 0.99‑acre parcel at 5140 Olive Drive. The order was approved with no modifications. No other matters were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Zoning Administrator Order No. 25-06 for two‑lot subdivision at 5140 Olive Drive

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing three potential projects to recommend for the TDA 3 Grant Cycle 2026. The body will also receive reports on pavement maintenance and bike lane enhancements. An overview of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to Transit Plan is scheduled.

• TDA 3 Grant project options: West Concord Crossing Improvements, Rocketship/Glenbrook Sidewalk Gap Closure, or Newhall Parkway Trail Connection
• Residential Pavement Maintenance Phase F Project (Project Nos. 2611 & 2624)
• HSIP Cycle 11 – Bike Lane Enhancements
• Update on Pine Hollow/Ayers Roads
• Brown Act presentation by City Attorney’s Office

The committee approved the corrected April 30, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then voted to support the Rocketship/Glenbrook Sidewalk Gap Closure project, with all members in favor and none opposed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Supported Rocketship/Glenbrook Sidewalk Gap Closure project (all in favor, none opposed)

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Commission is holding a special meeting that includes a tour of city parks. The session also includes annual training on the Ralph M. Brown Act.

• Annual Commissioner Training on the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Concord Park Tour led by Parks Maintenance Division Manager Kit P. Jory, Sr.

The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission met on September 10, 2025 at Willow Pass Community Center. Commissioners received Ralph M. Brown Act training and toured several city parks. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging approved the annotated agenda from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Melvin Lee, seconded by Gabriele Orbell, and passed with four affirmative votes while Richard Fleming and Chair Marilyn Fowler abstained. No other items were formally decided; the nomination for Vice‑Chair was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved annotated agenda from June 18, 2025 (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Vice‑Chair nomination tabled until next meeting

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee will consider potential revenue strategies to address the City's unfunded infrastructure needs, which are estimated at $17.4 million annually. The meeting will focus on identifying new, sustainable revenue sources and evaluating policy pathways for future City Council consideration.

• Consideration of revenue strategies for unfunded infrastructure needs
• Review of potential funding mechanisms from consultant Steve Toler
• Discussion on vacant commercial parcel tax
• Review of business license tax update options
• Consideration of user tax on app-based services

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee heard a staff report on potential revenue strategies to address unfunded infrastructure needs. Members provided feedback and directed staff to return with additional information on the strategies discussed. The item was continued to a future meeting pending that information. No vote was taken.

• Directed staff to provide additional information on potential revenue strategies; item continued to a future meeting (no vote)

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development & Internal Operations Committee heard a presentation on adding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations to the city’s investment policy. After discussion and 34 public comments, the committee voted in a split decision not to refer the item to the full City Council for further consideration. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Did not refer ESG investment policy review to City Council (split decision)

Youth & Education

The Youth & Education Committee considered applicants for three positions on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Incumbents Michael Miller and John Pamer were considered without interview, and Thomas Premo was interviewed. The committee recommended appointing Michael Miller, John Pamer, and Thomas Premo to four‑year terms ending June 30, 2029. The City Council will consider the recommendation at its August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended appointment of Michael Miller, John Pamer, and Thomas Premo to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission

Housing & Economic Development

The Infrastructure and Franchise Committee reviewed a request from Barcelon Associates to convert the existing fountain at Plaza Tower (2020 Grant Street) into a landscaped feature. After a presentation and one resident comment, the committee recommended that the full City Council consider approving the conversion. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommended presenting fountain conversion to City Council

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services Committee interviewed applicants for three commissions. It recommended five appointees to the Commission on Aging, three to the Community Services Commission, and two to the Health Care District Grant Committee, all with terms ending June 30, 2029. The City Council will consider these recommendations at its August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended Richard Fleming, Amber Hom, Tijuk Fung Kurniadi, Melvin Lee, and Marilyn Fowler to the Commission on Aging
• Recommended Maria Bagley, Stephen Sticka, and Isabel Lara to the Community Services Commission
• Recommended Michael Handlin and Evangaline Ward to the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the annotated agenda from the April 16 meeting by a three‑vote majority, with Chair Marilyn Fowler abstaining. The FY 2025‑2026 Commission on Aging Work Plan was approved by a three‑vote majority, with the Chair abstaining. Marilyn Fowler was reappointed as the city’s representative to the Area Council on Aging for the term Oct. 1 2025 to Sep. 30 2027, with a unanimous four‑vote approval.

• Approved annotated agenda from April 16 meeting (3‑vote, Chair abstained)
• Approved Commission on Aging Work Plan FY 2025‑2026 (3‑vote, Chair abstained)
• Reappointed Marilyn Fowler as ACOA representative (4‑vote, unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission approved the creation of an ad‑hoc committee to review and interview candidates for the two open Youth Commissioner seats. Commissioners Kandi Lancaster and Michael Miller were appointed to lead the committee. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Formed ad‑hoc committee to interview Youth Commissioner applicants; appointed Commissioners Lancaster and Miller to lead it

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing & Economic Development Committee heard a request from Barcelon Associates to replace the existing fountain at Plaza Tower (2020 Grant St.) with a landscaped feature. Members expressed general support but asked for additional information before deciding. The item was deferred to a future meeting; no vote or approval was recorded.

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing and Economic Development Committee reviewed a draft Existing Conditions Report and SWOT analysis presented by Strategic Economics and Greensfelder Commercial Real Estate. The Committee requested several revisions and new research topics to be incorporated into the next draft of the report, including changes to guiding principles, additional data on housing cost burden, and exploration of opportunity zones. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Requested change of the word “tastes” to “trends” in Principle #4 of the Draft Guiding Principles
• Requested research on using Opportunity Zones to spur economic investment
• Requested revision of the Housing Cost Burden chart to show the extremely cost‑burdened population
• Requested addition of “Visit Concord” as a strength in the SWOT analysis
• Requested addition of East Bay Small Business Development Center and Monument Impact’s Emerging Business Support Program as strengths in the SWOT analysis
• Requested research and relationship building with Concord venture‑capital‑backed companies and exploration of e‑sports opportunities
• Requested exploration of the role of K‑12 education in attracting businesses and residents
• Requested incorporation of feedback from the Industrial Association of Contra Costa County

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator adopted Zoning Order No. 25-05ZA without modifications. The order approves a parcel map for a two‑lot subdivision on a 1.78‑acre site at 1187 Meadow Lane. The site is designated Medium Density Residential (RM) in the General Plan. No public comments were received.

• Approved Zoning Order No. 25-05ZA for two‑lot subdivision at 1187 Meadow Lane

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The Policy Development & Internal Operations Committee expressed support for the proposed updates to the City’s Investment Policy and recommended that the policy be revised as presented by staff. The Committee also directed that discussion on adding socially‑responsible investment criteria continue at a later meeting. No vote tally was recorded.

• Supported proposed updates to the Investment Policy and recommended revision as presented by staff
• Directed continued discussion on socially‑responsible investment criteria at a future meeting

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the annotated agenda from the April 16 meeting, with a 3‑vote approval and Chair Marilyn Fowler abstaining. The FY 2025‑2026 Commission on Aging Work Plan was approved by a 3‑vote majority, also with the Chair abstaining. Marilyn Fowler was reappointed as the City of Concord’s representative to the Area Council on Aging for a two‑year term starting Oct. 1 2025, approved by a unanimous 4‑vote vote.

• Approved annotated agenda (3‑vote, Chair abstained)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 work plan (3‑vote, Chair abstained)
• Reappointed Marilyn Fowler as ACOA representative (4‑vote, unanimous)

Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee

The committee heard reports on the 2025 concert season and the pavilion’s 50th anniversary events. No actions or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussion and a reminder about the June 11 Boards & Commissions dinner. The next regular meeting was set for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Garden Conference Room.

Community Services Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the annotated agenda from the March 19, 2025 special meeting. It also approved the FY 2025‑26 Cannabis Community Benefit Fund funding recommendations to be sent to the city council on June 24, 2025. Additionally, the commission approved the FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations for council consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved annotated agenda from March 19, 2025 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Cannabis Community Benefit Fund funding recommendations (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Policy Development & Internal Operations

The committee discussed the Hillcrest Community Garden project. Chair Carlyn S. Obringer and Councilmember Nakaura recommended directing staff to work on an agreement with the Oakland Urban Farming Project to develop a community garden at Hillcrest Park. Parks Manager Kit Jory agreed to bring the recommendation to the City Council for consideration on June 24, 2025.

• Recommended directing staff to work on an agreement with OUFP for Hillcrest Community Garden (no vote recorded)

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing & Economic Development Committee reviewed public comments on a work program to develop regulations for tiny homes and cottages on religious institution properties. The committee expressed support for creating those regulations, asked staff to map eligible sites, and endorsed allowing development on parcels owned but not occupied by religious institutions, among other recommendations. No vote tally was recorded.

• Supported developing regulations and standards for tiny homes/cottages on religious institution sites
• Requested staff provide a map of eligible sites with zoning information
• Supported allowing development on parcels owned but not occupied by religious institutions and on multiple parcels owned by the same institution
• Directed that unit size and target population decisions be left to housing providers
• Allowed duplexes, triplexes, and apartments in addition to tiny homes and cottages on permanent foundations
• Updated Objective Design Standards to include tiny homes and cottages for both SB 4 and non‑SB 4 projects
• Required a minor use permit for non‑SB 4 projects
• Called for additional CEQA information and community‑engagement notices to religious site owners

Measure V Oversight Committee

The Measure V Oversight Committee approved the March 10, 2025 minutes with three votes in favor and one abstention. The committee also passed a motion authorizing the Chair to work with staff to complete and finalize the committee’s recommendations and memorandum. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Authorized Chair to work with staff on recommendations (4 ayes)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee approved the December 11 2024 annotated minutes unanimously. It adopted a 2025 meeting schedule with four primary meetings in June, September and December, plus placeholders for additional sessions. Michael Maestas was elected Chair and Martin Steinpress elected Vice‑Chair, both by unanimous vote.

• Approved Dec 11 2024 annotated minutes (all in favor)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule: four primary meetings (June, September, December) with placeholders (all in favor)
• Elected Michael Maestas as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Martin Steinpress as Vice‑Chair (all in favor)

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee expressed support for complying with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transit‑Oriented Communities policy. It directed staff to pursue targeted zoning changes in the Downtown TOC area, to have a member meet with MTC commissioners on inclusionary zoning, to use the BART‑owned Monument Site for affordable‑housing compliance, and to accept a parking‑management grant for a demand‑management study.

• Directed staff to pursue targeted zoning changes to increase minimum residential density in the Downtown TOC Area, limited to Downtown Mixed Use parcels
• Directed Member Laura Hoffmeister to meet with MTC Commissioners to discuss Concord's inclusionary zoning policy
• Directed staff to pursue compliance with the TOC policy on public land for affordable housing using the BART‑owned Monument Site
• Directed staff to accept the parking management TOC grant and develop a Transportation Demand Management policy

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging approved the annotated agenda from the March 25, 2025 special meeting with a 2‑vote majority, the Chair abstaining. The planned presentation by Senthil Chidambaran was postponed to the June 18, 2025 meeting. Barbie Gary agreed to look into providing blank city‑logo note cards for future thank‑you notes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved annotated agenda from March 25, 2025 meeting (2 votes, Chair abstaining)
• Postponed Senthil Chidambaran presentation to June 18, 2025 meeting
• Agreed to explore providing blank city‑logo note cards for thank‑you notes

Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District (CPHHCD) Grant Committee

The committee approved the annotated agenda from the May 2, 2024 special meeting. It then approved the FY 2025‑26 funding recommendations, allocating $530,000 to 36 agencies and programs. The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved annotated agenda from May 2, 2024 special meeting (Yes‑5, No‑0, Absent‑2)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 funding recommendations totaling $530,000 (Yes‑5, No‑0, Absent‑2)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (Yes‑5, No‑0, Absent‑2)

Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services

The Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Community Services Committee held interviews for two positions on the Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee. Incumbents Cedric Cheng and Lance LeDrew were recommended to serve four‑year terms ending February 28 2029. Carlos Montalvo did not interview because he was recommended for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Held interviews for two Concord Pavilion Community Outreach Committee positions
• Recommended incumbents Cedric Cheng and Lance LeDrew for four-year terms ending Feb 28 2029
• Carlos Montalvo not interviewed; assigned to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Infrastructure & Franchise

The Infrastructure & Franchise Committee interviewed applicants for three positions on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. It recommended Martin Steinpress, Jency James, and Carlos Montalvo for four‑year terms ending February 28, 2029. Angela Salinas did not interview. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Recommended Martin Steinpress, Jency James, and Carlos Montalvo for four-year terms on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Noted Angela Salinas did not interview

Housing & Economic Development

The Housing & Economic Development Committee interviewed applicants for two design professional positions on the Design Review Board. The committee recommended Jill Finn and Darren Kelly for four‑year terms ending February 28 2029. Public comment included support for Jill Finn. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommended Jill Finn for Design Review Board (4‑yr term ending Feb 28 2029)
• Recommended Darren Kelly for Design Review Board (4‑yr term ending Feb 28 2029)

Commission on Aging

The Concord Commission on Aging approved the annotated agenda from the February meeting. It adopted an updated work plan, removing the DMV Ombudsman position and objectives 4.5 and 4.6. The commission also approved a schedule of future speakers for upcoming meetings. A transportation grant was reported as approved by CCTA and will be presented to the City Council.

• Approved annotated agenda from Feb. 19 meeting (3‑0 vote, Chair abstained)
• Approved revised Commission on Aging Work Plan with removals of DMV Ombudsman and objectives 4.5, 4.6
• Approved future speaker schedule: Senthil Chidambaram (Apr 16), Sherry Nadworny (May 21), and potential June speakers