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Concord Selects Brookfield Properties as Developer for Base Reuse Project

The Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA), interviewed and designated Brookfield Properties as the preferred master developer for Concord’s Base Reuse Project.

At a special meeting on Aug. 26, the LRA received a present...

Registration Now Open for Fall Fun

Let's get active this fall, Concord! Your City News & Activity Guide is here. Read all about classes, sports leagues, trips and tours, and special events for all ages, plus read the latest news to learn more about what's happening in your community.

Fl...

Council Updates Tobacco Retailer Ordinance

In an effort to curb youth access to dangerous tobacco products, the City Council recently updated its Tobacco Retailer Ordinance. The regulations take effect on Oct. 11, 2023, and will be actively enforced by the Concord Police Department.  

Unde...

Concord to Host Sept. 7 Emergency Preparedness Fair

Are you prepared for an earthquake or other natural disaster? The City of Concord is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Todos Santos Plaza. Stop by to pick up useful information and free giveaways from lo...

Take Our Survey on Rent Stabilization, Just Cause

Are you a property owner or tenant in Concord? The City of Concord has committed to the adoption of Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction ordinances by Dec. 31, 2023, and we're seeking your input through our online survey (available in English an...

Master Developer to be Considered 8/26

The City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority (LRA), is scheduled to consider the selection of a preferred Master Developer for the former Concord Naval Weapons Station at a special meeting on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. at the City of Concord Co...

Final Round of Small Business Reimbursement Grant Announced

The City of Concord, in partnership with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, is launching the second round of a $2 million grant program to help small businesses continue their recovery from the economic strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.&nb...

Apply for the Concord Community Academy

Are you interested in learning about how the City of Concord operates? Apply for the Fall 2023 session of the Concord Community Academy! The Academy offers members of the Concord community the opportunity to participate in discussions and interactive acti...

Concord Jazz Around Town Returns

Concord Jazz Around Town will be returning this year from August 2 to 4. A more than 50-year jazz tradition, live performances and events will be held around Concord. The performance lineup includes:  

• Jinx Jones on Aug. 2 at the Veranda from 6:30...

Report Illegal Fireworks via Concord Connect

With the Fourth of July on the horizon, the Concord Police Department is taking a proactive approach to deter the use of illegal fireworks. Over the next couple weeks, teams of officers will be working special details to focus on areas with high volumes o...

Fourth of July Festivities Planned

Summer is approaching and so are classic summer festivities! The Todos Santos Business Association (TBSA) Arts Foundation is once again sponsoring a day full of activities in downtown Concord.    

The day will start with a 5k fun run, fol...

CERT Training Returns This July

Concord’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting a basic CERT course over three weekends this July at the Concord Police Department, 1350 Galindo Street. The four-hour class series will be held on of July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 f...

City to Host Community Meetings on Homelessness

As part of the information-gathering process for its Homeless Strategic Plan, the City of Concord is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Willow Pass Community Center (2748 E. Olivera Rd.).

The goal of this meeting is to share i...

Shop Concord Gift Card Program Returns

The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are relaunching the popular Shop Concord program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over Memorial Day weekend and into the summer. The Shop Concor...

Budget Study Session Scheduled for May 16

 The Concord City Council will host a budget study session and receive a report about the proposed FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 biennial budget on May 16. 

Members of the public are invited to participate. The full agenda is now available, and...

Recruiting for Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

On May 2, the Concord City Council amended the composition of the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group to include the addition of two representatives. 

Concord is now recruiting for one representative who is a part of, or has experience working w...

Council to Consider Master Developer Selection Process, Draft RFQ

At its meeting on Tuesday, May 9, the Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority, will consider the master developer selection process and draft request for qualifications (RFQ) for Concord's Base Reuse project.

The staff report explaining ...

Celebrating Small Businesses

The City of Concord, along with communities all across the United States and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is celebrating National Small Business Week. This week provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions that small business ow...

38th Annual Concord Mayor's Cup Golf Classic

Calling all golfers! Join Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister for the annual Mayor's Cup golf tournament on Friday, May 19, at Concord's own Diablo Creek Golf Course. Not only is it a fun day out on the course, the event also is a fundraiser...

Concord Introduces Youth Scholarship Program

The City of Concord’s Recreation Services Department has launched a youth scholarship program to provide recreation opportunities for young residents.  

Through the new program, underserved Concord youth can experience traditional summer...

Multitude of Projects Set for Construction this Summer

For years, Concord residents have said roadway repairs are one of their most urgent City priorities. Thanks to funding from Measure V, Concord has dozens of projects in the works, and 14 will be under construction over the summer months. 

Most of ...

Concord Announces Recruitment for Boards and Commissions

At its April 11, meeting, the Concord City Council announced recruitments for openings on several City boards and commissions.   

We are now recruiting for:  

• Commission on Aging – five (5) individuals willing to serve f...

Concord Launches Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program

The City of Concord has officially introduced its pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program to help people save time and money during the design, planning, and permitting process of building an ADU.

Sometimes called “granny units&rdq...

Music & Market Concert Lineup Announced

Concord's beloved Music & Market concert series is returning to Todos Santos Plaza on June 1, and will run weekly each Thursday night through September 28. 

The shows will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and close out at 8 p.m.; and the farmers...

Summer Activity Guide is Here!

Ready to start planning your summer? Start by flipping through the interactive digital version of Concord's City News & Activity Guide. 

Click on a class number to go directly to ConcordReg.org to complete your online registration. Re...

Concord Secures Nearly $8 Million in Transportation Grants

The City of Concord was recently awarded $7.9 million in grant funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to support a massive street lighting and safety improvement project. This is the largest grant allocation to any Bay Area agen...

New Web Page Shares Status of Downtown Improvement Project

The Downtown Corridors Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project is set to begin on Monday, March 13. The project includes various pedestrian and bicycle safety and aesthetic improvements throughout the downtown area.

The project is anticipated to be comp...

Council Allocates $7 Million to Local Nonprofits

At its March 7 meeting, the Concord City Council allocated $7 million in one-time federal funds to 22 local nonprofits serving the Concord community. The funds come from the overall $27 million that Concord received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act...

Concord Announces Recruitment for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Concord City Council announced a recruitment for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to fill two vacancies for the terms ending on February 28, 2027. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 14 at 5 p.m. 

The ro...

Mayor Hoffmeister Delivers State of the City

On Feb. 1, 2023, Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister delivered the annual State of the City address at a luncheon hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. 

During her remarks, Mayor Hoffmeister reflected on how the City has rebounded from th...

Council Votes to Reject Term Sheet

At a continued special meeting this morning, the Concord City Council, sitting as the Local Reuse Authority, rejected the Concord First Partners, LLC (CFP) Term Sheet to develop the former Concord Naval Weapons Station and directed staff to let the Exclus...

Concord Dog Parks to Close for Annual Maintenance

The City of Concord’s two dog parks are scheduled to be closed for annual turf renovation and general maintenance.  

Newhall Dog Park will be closed from Monday, February 6 through Monday, March 13, 2023.  

The City’s Baldwin Dog Park will...

Consideration of Housing Element Update Resumes Jan. 17

The City Council will resume consideration of revisions to Concord's Housing Element Update (HEU) on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m.. 

Following a staff presentation, Councilmember questions, and public comment at the Jan. 10 Council meeting, ...

Point in Time Count Seeks Volunteers for 1/25

Contra Costa Health Services is seeking volunteers to help identify people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 for the 2023 homeless Point in Time Count.

Mandatory volunteer trainings will take place this week (Jan. 9-13) s...

Council Meeting on Base Reuse Term Sheet Continued

Jan. 10 Council Meeting to Consider Housing Element

Concord continues its work to update the City's Housing Element, which contains goals, policies and programs to address the housing needs of all Concord residents from 2023 to 2031. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the City Council will consider comments fro...

Jan. 7 Meeting Moved to Council Chamber

This Saturday’s City Council meeting, where the Council will consider the proposed Term Sheet for the Base Reuse Project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, has a new location: the Concord City Council Chamber located at 1950 Parkside D...

Developer Breaks Ground at Affordable Housing Site

To commemorate the groundbreaking of the Rick Judd Commons Development, previously known as the Galindo Terrace, members of City Council gathered with partners and sponsors from Resources for Community Development (RCD), Contra Costa County, State Departm...

Applications Open for Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group

At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Concord City Council approved the formation of a Working Group for the Homeless Strategic Plan. The Working Group will assist the City as it begins developing its Homeless Strategic Plan in 2023. Applications for this recruitme...

Winter/Spring Activity Guide is Here

The Winter/Spring 2023 City News and Activity Guide is now available! In the City News section, you can catch up on the latest news and developments in the community. These articles discuss Concord’s homeless strategic plan, the Base Reuse project and gen...

Hoffmeister Selected as Concord's Mayor

At the Dec. 6 Concord City Council meeting, outgoing Mayor Dominic Aliano turned over the gavel to Vice Mayor Laura Hoffmeister after she was selected by fellow councilmembers as the City’s mayor for 2023. 

Councilmember Edi Birsan was selected to...

ARPA Recommendations Meeting Postponed

Due to a family emergency, the ARPA Ad Hoc Committee has postponed making its nonprofit award recommendations. The item, which had been scheduled for the Dec. 13 Council meeting, will be rescheduled to a future Council meeting, anticipated to occur in Jan...

Council to Consider Working Group for Strategic Plan

On Dec. 13, the Concord City Council will consider the formation of a Working Group that will assist the City as it begins developing its Homeless Strategic Plan in 2023. Concord's Housing and Economic Development (HED) Committee is recommending ...

California Recycling Law Requires Annual Route Reviews

California law SB 1383 requires local jurisdictions to monitor contamination and proper sorting of waste by performing annual route audits. Beginning this week, an inspector from Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) may be in your neighborhood performing &...

Council to Consider Term Sheet for Base Reuse Project

UPDATED Nov. 30, 2022: The Term Sheet and accompanying staff report are now available for public review.

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Developer Concord First Partners and Local Reuse Authority (LRA) staff are scheduled to host two community meetings in December to dis...

Housing & Economic Development Committee Meeting Nov. 29

UPDATE: The item regarding consideration of affordable housing funding to Eden Housing has been delayed due to staff illness. The amended agenda, which was posted on Nov. 28, can be found here: https://cityofconcord.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11292...

Statement on Nov. 16 Construction Fire

Statement from City Manager Valerie Barone regarding the Nov. 16, 2022 Construction Fire

On Nov. 16, 2022 at about 10:30 a.m., a construction crew contracted by the City of Concord to conduct repaving work on Grant and East streets hit a 4-inch gas line ca...

Help Identify Projects to Reduce Hazard Damage

Concord is in the process of updating its local hazard mitigation plan to reduce loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. 

Help us identify projects that can reduce damage from future hazards by taking our quick survey. It ...

City Ordinance Aims to Reduce Plastic Waste

During their Oct. 25 meeting, the Concord City Council voted to introduce an ordinance requiring retail food operations to only offer disposable foodware accessories (utensils & condiments) upon customer request, in compliance with the state law AB 12...

Small Business Reimbursement Grant Announced

The City of Concord, in partnership with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, is launching a $2 million grant program to help small businesses continue their recovery from the economic strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Utilizing $2 million of the...

Working Group to Help with Homeless Strategic Plan

On Thursday, October 13, the Council Committee on Housing and Economic Development (HED) will be discussing the formation of a working group to assist with the creation and oversight of the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan.

A resident survey conduc...

Council to Consider Federal Funding Allocations

At its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Concord City Council will consider how to allocate $19 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  

In April, the Council received a full report detailing the results ...

UPDATED: Concord Offers Cooling Center

***UPDATED Sept. 6, 2022*** This article has been updated to reflect the cooling center times and locations for Sept. 7-9. 

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As the California heat wave continues, the City of Concord will continue to offer a place for people to c...

Feb. 23 Meeting Highlights Federal Funding

The City of Concord is seeking community input for how the City can best utilize $19 million of one-time federal recovery funding.

The federal government is providing stimulus money to help communities recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cit...

Concord Launches Zonehaven for Emergencies

Draft Plans Updated, Redistricting Continues

The City of Concord will continue its redistricting process at a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will review draft plans (maps), which are available for review on the City's Redistricting web page.

During ...

City Seeks Applicants for Design Review Board

At its Feb. 1, 2022 meeting, the Concord City Council announced an opening on Concord's Design Review Board, and the City is now seeking a design professional to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending Feb. 28, 2025. 

The Design Review Board...

Updated: Housing Element Planning Continues

City Seeks Community Health Fund Board Member

At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Concord City Council sitting as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District announced a recruitment for an opening on the John Muir Community Health Fund Board (CHF). The City is seeking a representative to the Board for the...

Concord Continues Redistricting Process

The City of Concord will continue its redistricting process at a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will review draft plans (maps), which are available for review on the City's Redistricting web page.

During t...

Organics Recycling Law Takes Effect

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) and the City of Concord continue to partner on the implementation of Senate Bill 1383, Short-lived climate pollutants. SB 1383 went into effect on January 1, 2022, and makes it mandatory for every city in California to ...

Concord Continues Redistricting Process

The City of Concord will continue its redistricting process at a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will receive an update about how the process is going, receive public input, and provide initial direction to the dem...

Aliano Selected as Concord's New Mayor

At the Dec. 7 Concord City Council meeting, outgoing Mayor Tim McGallian turned over the gavel to Vice Mayor Dominic Aliano after he was selected by fellow councilmembers as the City’s mayor for 2022. Councilmember Laura Hoffmeister was selected to serve ...

Shop Concord Launches Local Gift Card Initiative for the Holidays

The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are relaunching the highly successful Shop Concord program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally this holiday season. The Shop Concord program will s...

City Kicks Off Redistricting Process

**ARTICLE UPDATED WITH LINKS TO NOV. 15 AND NOV. 17 WORKSHOPS**

The City of Concord will officially kick off its redistricting process at a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., when the City Council will receive a presentation about how the process...

Apply Now to Serve on Local Committee

At its October 26 meeting, the Concord City Council announced two openings on Concord's Measure V Oversight Committee and one opening for the City’s representative to the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee (CCCTA)...

Council Selects Master Developer for Base Reuse Project

The Concord City Council sitting as the Local Reuse Authority  approved the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Concord First Partners, LLC, making them the new master developer for Concord’s Base Reuse Project.  

In a unanimous vote jus...

Committee Meeting to Discuss County Redistricting

The Policy Development & Internal Operations (PD&IO) committee of the Concord City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. to discuss Contra Costa County’s redistricting efforts, which includes ...

Council to Consider Base Reuse Agreement

At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Concord City Council/Local Reuse Authority will consider the Concord First Partners, LLC exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) for the base reuse project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. 

The sta...

Stay-Home Order Lifted, Purple Tier Resumes

The California Department of Public Health lifted the regional stay-at-home order, effective Jan. 25, and resumed using the color-coded tier system, placing Contra Costa back in the purple tier. 

As a result, Contra Costa Health Services announced...

Prepare for Winter Storm

A wet winter storm is on the way to the Bay Area, with rain expected on eight out of the next 10 days, beginning on January 24. 

If you need sandbags, please stop by our Public Works Corp Yard located at 1455 Gasoline Alley. The do-it-yourself bag...

Tools to Keep You Informed

The City of Concord is committed to keeping its residents, businesses and visitors safe and informed, especially when it comes to communicating about emergencies.

The City has a number of communications vehicles through which City staff and the Concord Pol...

Concord Urges Residents to Use Parks Responsibly

As springtime temperatures begin to rise and people are eager to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, Concord officials are reminding residents to follow local health orders requiring social distancing of at least six feet.

All City parks remain closed for ...

Details about Eviction Moratorium

The Concord City Council on March 25 took an important step to protect residential and commercial tenants who may experience economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Council voted unanimously to adopt an urgency ordinance imposing a temp...

Chief Swanger Retires

After a 36-year career in law enforcement and nine years as Chief of Police for the City of Concord, Chief Guy Swanger officially retired on April 2, 2020. His colleagues and the community bid him farewell as he begins the next chapter of his life, which ...

Stay Home Order Extended to May 3

Health officials in Contra Costa County and six other Bay Area communities have officially extended the current stay-at-home order through May 3, 2020 in an effort to  preserve critical hospital capacity across the region.

The previous order was s...

Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The City of Concord understands that the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order may present financial challenges for local businesses. To help mitigate these challenges, the City has created the COVID-19 Business Resources page, which highlights a variety of res...

Text-to-911 Available Sept. 16

Beginning on September 16, the Concord Police Department’s emergency dispatchers will be able to receive text messages on 911. Callers who are unable to make a traditional voice call can now use their cell phone to send emergency text messages to 911, whi...

City Recruiting Candidates for Measure Q Oversight Committee

At its November 5 meeting, the Concord City Council announced the recruitment of three positions on the City’s Measure Q Oversight Committee to serve four-year terms ending December 31, 2023. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 3, 2020, at 5:...

Veterans Day Ceremony and 7th Annual Softball Tournament

This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the County Veterans Services Office, in partnership with the City of Concord, will be hosting its 7th Annual Veterans Day Invitational Softball Tournament at Willow Pass Park (2748 E. Olivera Road at Salvio Street)....

Community Meetings Announced

Concord residents and members of the business community are invited to participate in one of three scheduled Community Conversations to learn about what the City has done to address its immediate budget challenges and what can be done to maintain the loca...