Council to Consider Budget Amendments

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On Tuesday, June 23 at its regular meeting, the Concord City Council will consider adoption of the adjustments to the FY 1...

Council to Hear Proposed Budget Amendments

You are receiving this message because you have previously subscribed to updates on the City of Concord’s budget. 

On Tuesday, June 9 at its regular meeting, the Concord City Council will receive a report about proposed amendments to the...

Mid-Year Budget Review 2/25

The City Council is set to receive a mid-year budget review at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25. In addition to looking at the City’s current-year financial situation, staff will present information about Concord’s long-rang...

New Online Tools & Survey

The City of Concord recently launched new online tools to help explain Concord’s budget challenges and allow people to explore the City’s budget through an interactive web feature.

The City also released a community survey and is seeking feedback on how re...

Concord Cannabis License First-Come First-Serve process FAQs

Good afternoon,

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the First-Come First-Serve Cannabis License Procedures has been posted to the City of Concord Cannabis Regulations project webpage.

Additional FAQs may be posted in the coming days. Please be a...

First-Come First-Serve Procedures and Revised City Cannabis License Application

First-Come First-Serve Procedures and Revised City Cannabis License Application

The following license types will be available on a first-come first-served basis starting June 25, 2020 (when the ordinance goes into effect):

• Manufacturing (up to 5 licenses, 2...

Current Concord City Council Agenda

The July 14, 2020, City Council Meeting Agenda Packet has been posted.

County Delays Reopening Timeline

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that it will postpone its COVID-19 reopening timeline.

Prior to this announcement, CCHS had planned to allow bars, personal services not involving close contact with the face, indoor dining, gyms and fitness cente...

Reopening Dates Announced

Contra Costa Health Services has released additional information about when various activities and businesses are expected to get the green light to reopen. In a chart titled "Contra Costa County’s Road Ahead for Our Community," the he...

Updated Health Order Loosens Restrictions

Contra Costa County residents may again enjoy outdoor swimming pools, outdoor seating at restaurants and dog parks under an updated health order. The order, effective at 5 p.m. on June 5, also allows for outdoor religious services of up to 100 people, ind...

Retail Stores & Suppliers to Reopen

Thanks to progress made in containing the spread of COVID-19, Contra Costa County will relax restrictions in its shelter-in-place order to allow retail stores and their suppliers to reopen.

On May 19 at 6 a.m., retail stores in Contra Costa County may offe...

Listos CA Offers Multilingual Tip Sheets

Health Order Still in Effect

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that its May 4 Health Order extending the shelter-in-place order remains in effect. While the order eased restrictions on activities such as construction projects, real estate transactions, and outdoor businesses...

Stay-Home Order Extended to May 31

Seven Bay Area public health departments, including Contra Costa Health Services, have extended the existing shelter-in-place orders through May 31.

The new orders ease restrictions on construction projects, real estate transactions, outdoor businesses, an...

New Resources for Local Businesses

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its historic economic disruption, the City of Concord has implemented a variety of new programs and resources to help sustain and support local businesses. As the risks of COVID-19 heightened in March, Concord was among the ...

Newsletter Highlights Response Efforts

As we continue to shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we want to take a moment to thank you for abiding by the rules put forth by our health officials. Please continue to stay home as much as possible, only leaving for groceries, essential wo...

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 ...

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...

Concord City Council Takes Steps to Protect the Vulnerable

Concord, Calif. (March 26, 2020) – The Concord City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to enact a temporary moratorium on evictions and rent increases, for both residential and commercial properties, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Concord Promotes Local Restaurants Open for Take-Out and Delivery through Shelter-in-Place

Concord, CA (March 24, 2020) - The City of Concord, Concord Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Concord have partnered together to provide a list of open Concord restaurants providing take-out and delivery services to the community during the Shelter-in-Place ...

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...

Mayor McGallian’s Letter to the Community

March 17, 2020

Dear Concord Community,

I write you as your Mayor and on behalf of the full Concord City Council. During these unsettling times, we must come together and do what’s best for our community as a whole. We understand that some of you m...

Residents Ordered to Shelter in Place

Contra Costa County, in collaboration with five other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley, has issued a shelter-in-place order to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and remain in effect through April 7, 2020.

The order defines essential activi...

Concord Declares State of Emergency

Concord City Manager Valerie Barone today declared a local state of emergency in response to the public health crisis resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The City also opened its emergency operations center (EOC) at the lowest activation l...

Candidate Nomination Papers Available By Appointment

Nomination papers for seats on the Concord City Council in Districts 2 and 4 will be available by appointment starting Monday, July 13.

Because the City of Concord has declared a local state of emergency due to COVID-19 and is closed to the public, candida...

July 15 Meeting to Address Police Policies

How to Provide Public Comment

Join Us for a Virtual Parade

While we can’t all be together this Independence Day, we hope you’ll consider celebrating with us as we enjoy a virtual neighbor parade and local music beginning at 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 4. You can watch on Concord TV (Comcast 28,...

Fireworks are Illegal

Don’t let fireworks ruin this Independence Day! On July 1, the Concord Police Department along with other local law enforcement agencies, joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to remind everyone that fireworks of any kind are N...

County Delays Reopening Timeline

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that it will postpone its COVID-19 reopening timeline.

Prior to this announcement, CCHS had planned to allow bars, personal services not involving close contact with the face, indoor dining, gyms and fitness cente...

Fuel Reduction Project Reduces Fire Danger

The City of Concord and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District have announced a fuel reduction project on the northeast side of the City in the area bordered by Lincoln Drive and Bailey Road. The program is designed to improve wildfire safety for re...

Chief Responds to "8 Can't Wait"

Concord Helps Restaurants, Businesses to Expand Outdoor Spaces

Concord Makes it Easier for Restaurants, Businesses to Expand Outdoor Spaces 

City ordinance eases restrictions on local businesses 

Concord, Calif. (June 12, 2020) -- The Concord City Council on Tuesday...

Police Chief Bustillos' Message to the Community

In response to several questions that the City has received regarding the Concord Police Department’s policing tactics, Chief Mark Bustillos issued this letter to the community on June 5, 2020.

Updated Health Order Loosens Restrictions

Contra Costa County residents may again enjoy outdoor swimming pools, outdoor seating at restaurants and dog parks under an updated health order. The order, effective at 5 p.m. on June 5, also allows for outdoor religious services of up to 100 people, ind...

Eviction Moratorium Extended to July 28

UPDATED - JUNE 3, 2020

The City of Concord’s urgency ordinance and eviction moratorium has been extended through July 28, 2020. 

On March 25, 2020, the Concord City Council adopted an urgency ordinance that places a temporary freeze on ev...

Smoking Prohibited in Multiunit Housing

Earlier this year, the Concord City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in and around multiunit and attached housing units. This restriction applies to both interior and exterior areas (patios, balconies, decks or porches) of renta...

Road Closures Adjacent to Todos Santos Plaza

The Concord Police Department is aware of a planned protest this afternoon, June 6, in Todos Santos Plaza. They have taken measures to ensure everyone’s safety.  

The streets immediately adjacent to the plaza will be shut down to vehicle...

Retail Stores & Suppliers to Reopen

Thanks to progress made in containing the spread of COVID-19, Contra Costa County will relax restrictions in its shelter-in-place order to allow retail stores and their suppliers to reopen.

On May 19 at 6 a.m., retail stores in Contra Costa County may offe...

Listos CA Offers Multilingual Tip Sheets

Health Order Still in Effect

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that its May 4 Health Order extending the shelter-in-place order remains in effect. While the order eased restrictions on activities such as construction projects, real estate transactions, and outdoor businesses...

Be Counted, Concord!

The Census helps California get the national resources and representation we need. Please help our state by ensuring that you and all members of your household are counted. Complete the 2020 Census online at 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020

The Census...

Stay-Home Order Extended to May 31

Seven Bay Area public health departments, including Contra Costa Health Services, have extended the existing shelter-in-place orders through May 31.

The new orders ease restrictions on construction projects, real estate transactions, outdoor businesses, an...

New Resources for Local Businesses

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its historic economic disruption, the City of Concord has implemented a variety of new programs and resources to help sustain and support local businesses. As the risks of COVID-19 heightened in March, Concord was among the ...

Newsletter Highlights Response Efforts

As we continue to shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we want to take a moment to thank you for abiding by the rules put forth by our health officials. Please continue to stay home as much as possible, only leaving for groceries, essential wo...

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 ...

Community Rating System Reduces Flood Insurance Cost

For owners of properties in a flood zone, the cost of flood insurance premiums can be staggering, so what can the City of Concord do to help?

Since 2007, the City has participated in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is part of the National Flood In...

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...

Concord City Council Declines to Extend Agreement with Lennar

Concord, Calif. (March 25, 2020) -- The Concord City Council on Tuesday met via video conference to discuss its response to a letter it received in January from Lennar Concord, LLC, the master developer of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.

Lennar p...

Concord Announces New Police Chief

Concord City Manager Valerie Barone announced that she has hired Mark Bustillos to serve as the City’s next Chief of Police. Bustillos, who will be sworn in on Monday, April 6, will replace retiring Chief Guy Swanger.  

The community is ...

Local Restaurants Open for Take-Out and Delivery

Concord, CA (March 24, 2020) - The City of Concord, Concord Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Concord have partnered together to provide a list of open Concord restaurants providing take-out and delivery services to the community during the Shelter-in-Place ...

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...

Mayor McGallian’s Letter to the Community

March 17, 2020

Dear Concord Community,

I write you as your Mayor and on behalf of the full Concord City Council. During these unsettling times, we must come together and do what’s best for our community as a whole. We understand that some of you m...

Residents Ordered to Shelter in Place

Contra Costa County, in collaboration with five other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley, has issued a shelter-in-place order to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and remain in effect through April 7, 2020.

The order defines essential activi...

Concord Declares State of Emergency

Concord City Manager Valerie Barone today declared a local state of emergency in response to the public health crisis resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The City also opened its emergency operations center (EOC) at the lowest activation l...

Response to COVID-19

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on March 10 declared a state of emergency for the County in an effort to address the potential spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

During its meeting, the supervisors emphasized that “everyone play...

2020 Census

Get counted! Starting March 12, households will begin receiving their 2020 Census invitation. The 2020 Census is your chance to participate in the once-a-decade count. The results will determine how much funding local communities receive for key public se...

New BART Schedule

On February 10, 2020, BART released a new train schedule which improves service to Concord riders. BART has been rolling out the new 775 Fleet of the Future trains and anticipates providing 10 car lengths for all Transbay train runs in the coming months. ...

Monitoring News of COVID-19

The City of Concord is aware of and monitoring the news regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its possible transmission in Northern California.  City officials are following the guidance of the Contra Costa County Health Services Department.

Ac...

Mid-Year Budget Review 2/25

The City Council is set to receive a mid-year budget review at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25. In addition to looking at the City’s current-year financial situation, staff will present information about Concord’s long-rang...

State of the City

On January 29, Mayor Tim McGallian delivered the State of the City address at the 35^th annual Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. 

Mayor McGallian highlighted the City’s recent accomplishments, d...

New Online Tools & Survey

The City of Concord recently launched new online tools to help explain Concord’s budget challenges and allow people to explore the City’s budget through an interactive web feature.

The City also released a community survey and is seeking feedback on how re...

Welcome to Permit Pal- New Online Tools for the Permit Center

Every Monday through Friday, the Permit Center at Concord’s City Hall is visited by dozens of residents and business people who are at various stages of residential or commercial building projects. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make changes to you...

Preparing for the Unexpected

Extreme weather events such as earthquakes, wildfires and heat waves can strike without warning, so it is important to remain cautious and prepared at all times.

The City of Concord encourages residents to be proactive and create a family emergency prepare...

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...

Sunday, Dec. 15: Concord's Official Tree-Lighting

This Sunday, Dec. 15, join the City of Concord in welcoming the holiday season in Todos Santos Plaza with a number of traditional festivities including an official tree-lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Mayor’s sing-along and a special visit from ...

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)....

Holiday Serving Opportunity

Share the holiday spirit with the City of Concord and take part in the 2019 Be A Santa to a Senior service program. Together, the local Home Instead Senior Care office, the Concord Commission on Aging and the Concord Senior Center are collaborating with r...

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...

Census 2020 Outreach and Assistance Grant Applications

Contra Costa County is now accepting applications for the Census 2020 Outreach and Assistance Grants through a Request for Proposals (RFP). This grant opportunity is available to tax-exempt organizations, schools and public agencies that encourage partici...

Chief Responds to "8 Can't Wait"

Concord Police Chief Mark Bustillos released this letter to the community on June 16, 2020 in response to questions about the national "8 Can't Wait" campaign related to police use-of-force policies.