Pleasant Hill, California Development News

Civic Action Commission Addresses Summer Concert Series, Volunteer Needs, and Upcoming Events

The Civic Action Commission met on July 1st, 2026. The meeting began with a motion to correct the commissioner list, removing Jenny Ching and adding Ted Welch [cite: 4-5, 22-23]. Ted Welch introduced himself, expressing his enthusiasm for Pleasant Hill and his interest in contributing to the commission due to his marketing background [cite: 39-62]. Public comment was opened and then closed with no speakers [cite: 66-78]. The minutes from the June 3rd meeting were approved [cite: 81-90]. The commission then discussed the ongoing summer concert series, with positive feedback on attendance and weather [cite: 112-120]. The family fun zone has been successful, and volunteer numbers are increasing, with a notable contribution from College Park students [cite: 125-132, 155-159]. Concerns were raised about crowding around the animal van, Kona Ice, and food trucks, although it was not deemed a significant issue [cite: 139-146]. Volunteer coordination for upcoming concerts was discussed, including assigning shifts and utilizing extra volunteers for booth exposure [cite: 164-184]. A discussion ensued regarding the need for additional hands for cleanup and various tasks during the concerts [cite: 200-218]. Equipment for the "Back 40" popup, specifically a red 10x10 popup and a brown/tan tarp, was discussed [cite: 229-273]. The commission confirmed they would be set with backboarding for the "Back 40" event [cite: 292]. Item D, a volunteer signup sheet, was reviewed, detailing setup, road closure, information table, fun zone management, and cleanup shifts, with a discussion on ensuring adequate coverage and training for new volunteers like Ted Welch [cite: 327-418]. Updates were given on service committee meetings, noting that one committee had not met [cite: 453]. The Community Service Day committee update was postponed due to the absence of a key member, with a follow-up planned due to the event's proximity [cite: 455-469]. The annual plan (Item 9) was tabled to the next month to allow for better planning after the summer concert series [cite: 471-488]. A discussion about the Outlook article included determining its deadline (August 1st), confirming it would cover community service day and potentially play up the summer concerts and sponsors [cite: 490-593]. The National Night Out invitation from the Pleasant Hill Police Department was presented, inviting the commission to table at the event on Tuesday, August 4th, from 6 to 8 PM [cite: 621-631]. The commission tentatively agreed to have a table, discussing potential activities like distributing coloring pages and cookies [cite: 636-717]. They confirmed the city would provide a tent, table, tablecloth, and two chairs [cite: 719-726]. A request was made for bottled water for volunteers at the next concert due to hot weather [cite: 747-761]. Ted Welch expressed satisfaction with the meeting and cooperation [cite: 765-769]. Follow-up items from staff included information on youth t-shirts (minimum order of 18, $17.95 each) and adjustments to food truck placement for the farmers market [cite: 793-815]. The need for additional t-shirts for children assisting was discussed, with a suggestion to perhaps make a single custom shirt [cite: 820-833]. The date for Community Service Day was confirmed as the 19th, and park reservation was noted as secured [cite: 834-847]. Major events for the commission were identified as the concert series, service day, and "Light Up the Night" [cite: 855-859]. The meeting concluded efficiently [cite: 868-872].