Weekly Update - February 10, 2023

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County Clerk-Recorder's Office hosting "Destination Weddings" at Martinez Cobra Museum on Valentine's Day

The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder’s Office will be hosting a “Destination Weddings” event at the Martinez Cobra Museum on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Sixteen marriage ceremonies will be performed at the museum by Clerk staff between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Couples may have up to 20 guests to witness their ceremony.


The Martinez Cobra Museum is a hidden gem. The Cobra Experience is a non-profit museum committed to the promotion, conservation, education, and preservation of the cars produced by Shelby American, offering one-of-a-kind exhibits.


Because of the event’s popularity, only a few appointments for this Destination Weddings event are available, so couples who are interested should call and book their wedding immediately.


A marriage license must be obtained before a ceremony can be performed. Couples must purchase a license before their ceremony appointment at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office in Martinez. The fee for a public marriage license is $86, while a confidential license is $90. The civil marriage ceremony fee is $60.



For information about marriage license and ceremony services, click on the link below or call the office at 925-335-7900 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Clerk Recorder Destination Weddings

FEMA Storm Disaster Assistance for Residents and Businesses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance (IA) for residents of Contra Costa County.  

 

The disaster designation is: 

California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

DR-4683-CA

 

Residents who have sustained property and business damage from the 12/31/22 – 1/30/23 series of Winter storms can seek assistance directly from FEMA. Residents should apply online by clicking the button below or calling 1-800- 621-3362. Applying does not guarantee that assistance will be awarded. Note: FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.

 

Once you have registered, there will be information on the next steps and available programs. The website has many languages to choose from if English is not your primary language.


FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are facilities and mobile offices set up after a disaster. DRCs are open to all disaster survivors. 


To apply in person, the Alameda County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today and is close to many Contra Costa impacted residents. DRCs are generic so any applicant from any jurisdiction can visit and get the same level of support and get info/questions answered regarding the FEMA registration process, SBA support, mitigation info, etc.  


Details for the Alameda County/Dublin DRC: 


Opening: Friday, 2/10/23

Times: 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. daily

Duration: 2 weeks

Location: 4825 Gleason Dr., Dublin, CA 94568 (Alameda County Public Works)


If you have additional questions, click on the button below to view the FEMA information flyer.

 

Note: If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance.

Apply for FEMA Assistance
FEMA Q&A Flyer

Alamo Residents Invited to Join Sheriff Livingston and Supervisor Andersen for a Safety Town Hall

Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County

Youth Hall of Fame

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards. These awards are presented annually to outstanding Contra Costa County residents between the ages of 12 and 18.

 

The students will be recognized at the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street in Martinez. Community members can also join the event live on Contra Costa Television channels and the County’s website.

 

Nominations must be received or postmarked by February 17, 2023. For more information and the application form or to email the form to nominate youth in our community, click the button below.

Youth Hall of Fame Nomination Form

County Debuts Powerful Tools Showing How it

Supports Community MembersCounty Debuts Data Dashboard Showing How and Where it

Helps Community Members

Data can be a powerful storyteller. In Contra Costa County, an exciting new set of data tools paint a rich picture of our support and engagement with the community we serve.


The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) has launched two new complementary public-facing data products: the Benefits Program Geographic Information System (GIS) Map and the EHSD Interactive Program Data Dashboard.


The EHSD Benefits Program GIS Map provides enhanced insights into how we serve our community through key benefit programs – across the county and by individual districts.


The Interactive Program Data Dashboard is a leading-edge platform with easy-to-understand visualizations of our program activity. EHSD.org visitors can view and explore the monthly data in three ways: trend lines, mouse-over pop-ups, and bar graph color density to reflect volume.


Users interested in seeing the history and the trends also have the option of downloading the raw data behind the dashboards into an Excel spreadsheet in order to create custom analyses.


Our community members, community-based organizations, researchers, students, elected officials and policy makers – or anyone who is just curious - may find this data useful to include in reports to various audiences, view trends and the effects of external factors such as COVID, and understand the impact of economic and policy changes.


You can access the Benefits Program GIS Maps and Interactive Program Data Dashboard by clicking on the link below.

EHSD Program Data Dashboard

Commuting Options and Transportation Incentives

from 511 Contra Costa

  • E-Scooters: Emission-Free Fun
  • Commute Assistance at Work
  • Guaranteed Ride Home: Put Your Mind at Ease
  • Winter Walk Challenge – Join Today!


February Options & Incentives

Contra Costa Health Opens Online Survey About

Emergency Ambulance Service

Contra Costa Health (CCH) seeks public participation in an online survey this month to help gather opinion and experience related to emergency ambulance service in the county.

 

Data collected will help CCH evaluate the current state of Contra Costa’s emergency medical services in advance of writing and issuing a request for proposals for a new emergency ambulance services contract in a large section of the county.

 

The survey, conducted by consultant Fitch & Associates, includes questions about the responsiveness and quality of county emergency medical services, both for residents who have used them and who have not. The survey only takes a few minutes and does not ask for names or other personal identifiers.

 

Click the link below for the survey.

EMS On-Line Survey

San Ramon Valley Education Foundation

Celebrate Innovation in Education

Supervisor Andersen attended the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) Celebrate Innovation in Education event on Wednesday, February 8th at the Round Hill Country Club. San Ramon Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Malloy presented the State of the District. In the photo to the left, she is standing with former District Trustee Paul Gardner and his wife Marilyn.


All proceeds from the event will benefit SRVEF's Major Gifts and Endowment Fund for long-term innovative educational programs.

Learn More About SRVEF

Contra Costa County Medicine Disposal Program

Do you have expired or unwanted medicines? Click the button below to learn about the Contra Costa County Medicine Disposal Program. It has many local collection locations and even a mail-in option.

Contra Costa MED-Project

Lafayette Business Person of the Year

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Person of the Year Event on Friday, February 3rd. Pictured at left, Supervisor Andersen staff member Cameron Collins presents a County resolution to Tom Stack, the honored Business Person of the Year.


Tom has been a positive, creative, passionate, energetic, and dynamic Lafayette community member for over 20 years. He has long supported small businesses and has been an advocate for open space. Tom is a Charter Member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s Green Committee, Sustainable Lafayette, and an active member of the “Try Lafayette First” campaign which encourages residents to support local businesses.

Election Equipment Testing To Ensure Accuracy

Public Test of Vote by Mail Counting Equipment on February 10, 2023

The March 7, 2023 Special Election for the Orinda Union School District Single Ballot Measure Z is underway. Ballots have been mailed and the elections office is ready to receive voted ballots sent by mail or dropped in drop boxes. The Contra Costa County Elections Division will perform the county’s official logic and accuracy testing on central ballot counting and processing equipment at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Elections Office, located at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez and the public is invited to observe.


Logic and accuracy testing is a standard pre-election procedure. The test will confirm that all central count equipment is in working order and functioning properly. A set of test ballots will be run through each scanner to ensure they are properly programmed and operating as expected.



If you would like to observe this process, contact the elections office at 925-335-7800. On the day of testing, visitors will be asked to check in at the Elections lobby on the first floor. 

Learn About the ByeBye Mattress Program

Californians have easy access to no-cost mattress recycling and disposal options because of the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.


  • Find their nearest location to drop it off at no cost for recycling.
  • Learn about the mattress retailer’s obligation to offer to take back an old mattress at no added cost when a new one is delivered.
  • See if you live in an area where the waste collector offers free collection of a bulky item and if that waste collector recycles with the ByeBye Mattress program.

 

You've got options, learn more by clicking on the flyer above.

Contra Costa County Fire Seeks Applicants for

Advisory Fire Commission

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals to serve as an At Large Alternate member of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s (CCCFPD) Advisory Fire Commission. The Commission is responsible for confirming cost of abatement reports; conducting weed abatement appeal hearings; approving surplus equipment declarations; reviewing CCCFPD operations and budget reports; and advising the Fire Chief on District service matters. The Commission also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the community and may be asked to perform other duties by the Board of Directors. Applicants must reside or work within the boundaries of the Fire District to be considered for appointment.


Regular meetings of the Advisory Fire Commission are held on the second Monday of even-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. in Concord. The appointment will be to complete the current term of office that will expire on June 30, 2024. Commissioners are not compensated.



Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 655-2000 or by visiting the County webpage at www.contracosta.ca.gov. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez, CA 94553, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, March 13, 2023.


Further information about the Advisory Fire Commission can be obtained by contacting Latonia Ellingberg at lelli@cccfpd.org or (925) 941-3300 x1200 or:

Visit the Website by clicking here

Community Advisory Board Looking for Members

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment was established by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Executive Committee in December 2012 to provide input on community needs and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County's Reentry Strategic Plan. The Community Advisory Board includes anyone interested in public safety issues and members with expertise in:

  • domestic violence prevention
  • workforce development
  • behavioral health issues
  • post-release reentry services
  • adult education within a correctional setting
  • services for reentering women
  • criminal and drug court
  • crime survivors
  • law and policy related to issues of the formerly incarcerated 


CAB meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID but will return in-person beginning in March.


Applications are on the CAB website - click the button below.


APPLY NOW as applications are continuously reviewed. Refer your questions to CAB's Outreach & Community Engagement Subcommittee: (925) 335-6440 or email by clicking the button below.

CAB Website
Email Questions About CAB

Alamo Police Advisory Board Looking for Members

Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B/APSAC)

To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.


You must reside in the P2B area of Alamo to serve on this committee.


1 Alternate Seat

Closing Date: Open Until Filled


To find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body and to apply online click the button below.

More Information and Apply Online