Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Contra Costa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
Bayview Subdivision Map Extension
The developer of the 144-unit Bayview Subdivision in the Martinez/Vine Hill area is asking for a nearly three-and-a-half-year extension to file its final map, keeping the 78-acre residential project alive.
Mountain View Boulevard Fire Gate Removal
Residents expressed frustration over the unannounced removal of a longstanding neighborhood fire gate in Walnut Creek, citing severe traffic and safety risks.
Cannabis Dispensary Adult-Use Permitting Pathway
A former dispensary owner from El Sobrante urged the board to establish a fair pathway for adult-use cannabis sales to allow closed businesses to reopen and compete equitably.
Stormwater Utility Assessment Rates for FY 2026-2027
Property owners across 18 stormwater utility areas will be assessed fees to fund clean water mandates and stormwater management programs required by environmental regulators.
Tree Permit Appeal at 532 Hemme Avenue
A neighbor appealed a decision allowing the removal of three large, declining Valley Oak trees in Alamo, raising concerns about wildlife habitat, neighborhood aesthetics, and creek runoff. The property owner and arborist maintained the trees pose significant safety hazards due to severe leaning and branch drop, leading the commission to uphold the permit.