THE TOWN OF
DISCOVERY BAY Live Where You Play
2020-2021
Official Town of Discovery Bay Guide For more information (925) 634-1131 www.todb.ca.gov
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About Discovery Bay.............................................................. 3 Town Board of Directors / Accessibility ............................... 4 Town / Area Directory / Education....................................... 5 Water Tips for Home and Nutrition ..................................... 6 Town Parks & Facilities........................................................... 7 Monitor Your Water Usage with Eye on Water Program.... 8
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Community Events 2020-2021 Events are subject to cancellation or change due to COVID-19. Confirm details with event organizers/hosts. Kustom & Klassics Car Show, Sponsored by Discovery Bay Community Foundation.... June Food Truck Round-Up, Sponsored by Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce................ July 4th of July Parade, Sponsored by Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce...................... July Summer Jam Concert in the Park, Sponsored by the Town of Discovery Bay & Discovery Bay Lions...................................July Big Cat Poker Run, Sponsored by the Discovery Bay Lions ..................................... August Classic Motorcycle & Hot Rod Car Show, Sponsored by Discovery Bay Lions Club ........................................................... September Summer Jam Concert in the Park, Sponsored by the Town of Discovery Bay & Discovery Bay Lions ...................... September Discovery Bay Parade of Lights, Sponsored by the Delta Sun Times & Discovery Bay Lions ................................. December Holiday Boat Parade, Sponsored by the Discovery Bay Yacht Club ..................... December Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce State of the Town Event (D.B. Country Club) .......................................................................................January 2021 Discovery Bay Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt (Community Center) .........................April 2021 Discovery Bay Community Foundation Triathlon................................................April 2021 Food Truck Round-Up, Sponsored by Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce...May - July 2021
Welcome to Discovery Bay! The ‘Live Where You Play’ Community!
The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District provides water, wastewater, parks, landscaping and recreation services. The Town of Discovery Bay Board has five members who are elected by community residents. District Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. Residents are encouraged to attend these meetings in order to stay informed about the issues and opportunities facing the Town of Discovery Bay. Discovery Bay’s Community Center provides many amenities including tennis, a BBQ area, dog park and activities for all ages. The Town boasts award-winning schools and is home to a full-service, deep-water yacht harbor with a chandlery, marina and shops. There are two shopping centers in Town and a variety of commercial and retail outlets that include many dining opportunities.
Facts At A Glance Population........................................................................................15,622 Number of Households................................................................. 6,161 Median Household Size..........................................................................3 Median Household Income...................................................$116,844
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Established in the early 1970’s, Discovery Bay has evolved into a thriving year-round home for over 15,000 residents who enjoy small-town living against the backdrop of over 1,200 miles of Delta waterway. Water sports abound here including boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Boaters can navigate from Discovery Bay to San Francisco Bay, giving residents water access to just about anywhere from their own backyard.
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Town of Discovery Bay Board of Directors
Bill Pease President
Bryon Gutow Vice President
Kevin Graves Director
Robert Leete Director
Bill Mayer Director
The Board of Directors, composed of five members, is the legislative body of the Town. The Board makes all policy determinations through enactment of ordinances and resolutions. The position of the Board President rotates on a yearly basis each January. The Boardmembers are:
Boardmembers Term Expires Bill Pease...................................December 2020 Bryon Gutow.............................December 2022 Kevin Graves..............................December 2022 Robert Leete..............................December 2022 Bill Mayer..................................December 2020 The Board of Directors meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Discovery Bay Community Center, located at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. To provide input, express concerns or to receive the Town of Discovery Bay Meeting Agendas by email, please email ymonarrez@todb.ca.gov.
TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY - ACCESSIBLE 24/7 The Town of Discovery Bay wants to make sure you have the information you need at your finger tips. Please visit our Town of Discovery Bay website at todb.ca.gov. You’ll find it easier to find meeting minutes and agendas, links with information on water restrictions, as well as upcoming events occurring at the Community Center.
Visit our website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to request customer service. www.todb.ca.gov
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
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Check out the latest Recreational Activities and Programs in the Discovery Bay Activity Guide! There’s fun for all ages! www.todb.ca.gov
Town/Area Directory Important Phone Numbers Emergencies....................................................................................................911 Police Non-Emergency............................................................... (925) 646-2441 Discovery Bay is served by the following First Responders: California Highway Patrol
Contra Costa County Sheriff Department
Town of Discovery Bay Services Town of Discovery Bay District Office................................................... (925) 634-1131 Community Center and Park Reservations........................................... (925) 392-4575 Veolia Water & After Hours..................................................................... (925) 634-8818 Water & Wastewater Manager................................................................ (925) 634-1131 Water & Sewer Emergencies................................................................... (925) 634-8818
Contra Costa County Services Building and Code Enforcement (Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development)........... (925) 674-7200 Contra Costa County Animal Control..................................................... (925) 608-8400 Contra Costa Health Services.................................................................. (925) 646-5502 Contra Costa County Non-Emergency Community Information............................211 Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce................................................... (925) 240-4144 Discovery Bay Marina Harbor Master.................................................... (925) 634-5928 East Contra Costa Fire Protection District - Business Non-Emergency.....(925) 634-3400 Reclamation District 800......................................................................... (925) 634-2351 U.S. Post Office (Byron)............................................................................ (925) 634-2600 U.S. Post Office (Discovery Bay).............................................................. (925) 634-1164
Utilities AT&T Customer Service..........................................................................(800) 310-2355 Comcast Cable Services..........................................................................(800) 391-3000 Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery ............................................................. (925) 634-3099 PG&E Customer Service..........................................................................(800) 743-5000
Transportation Tri Delta Transit...................................................................................... (925) 754-3695 BART.........................................................................................................(925) 676-2278
Byron Union School District Elementary Schools (K-5th Grade) Discovery Bay Elementary 1700 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay.... (925) 809-7540 Timber Point Elementary 40 Newbury Lane, Discovery Bay............... (925) 809-7550 Middle School (6-8th Grade) Excelsior Middle School 14301 Byron Hwy., Byron.............................. (925) 809-7530 High School Liberty High School 850 2nd St., Brentwood........................................ (925) 634-3521 School Districts Byron Union School District 14401 Byron Hwy., Byron ...................... (925) 809-7500 Liberty Union School District 20 Oak St., Brentwood.......................... (925) 634-2166 Private Elementary School (K-5th Grade) All God’s Children Christian School 1900 Willow Lake Road, D.B....... (925) 513-8006
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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
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TOWWAT N I NER F ORTMAT I PS I O N
Please do your part by reducing the amount of salt that leaves your home. In 2014, The Town of Discovery Bay District Board of Directors voted in Ordinance 24, which bans any installation of “salt-based” water softeners. The Ordinance reads that no person shall install or in any manner assist in the installation of a residential or non-residential self-regenerating or “automatic” water softening appliance that discharges into the District sewer system. The use of non-brine discharging water softening devices such as membrane or carbon systems are not prohibited by the District. A residential water system is not required. However, if your automatic water softener is due for replacement, consider swapping it out with an environmentally friendly alternative such as a: • Water Filtration Membrane System • Reverse Osmosis System • Carbon Filtration System The type of water system you choose for your home or business can impact the environment as much as the quality of the water that comes from the tap. State water officials are asking sanitary districts throughout the state to reduce the amount of salt they release back into the waterways and ground through their wastewater systems. If you’re not sure if you have a salt-based water softener and want to make sure your system is in compliance, please visit the Town website www.todb.ca.gov to review Ordinance 24.
Water Nutrition Basics Water helps your body: • Keep your temperature normal • Lubricate and cushion joints • Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues • Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements Your body needs more water when you are: • In hot climates • More physically active • Running a fever • Having diarrhea or vomiting If you think you are not getting enough water, these tips may help: • Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work of running errands. • Freeze some freezer safe water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long. • Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. • Choose water when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories. • Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water. This can help improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do. More Information
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater http://water.epa.gov/safewater
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Community Center Rentals Community Center - 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd.
The Town of Discovery Bay offers various rental options for your next gathering. Located at 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., the Community Center has multiple rooms and an outdoor BBQ area. Consider the Community Center for your next business meeting or family get-together. Art Room
BBQ Area
Park Rental Facilities
1. Cornell Park 505 Discovery Bay Blvd. 2. Ravenswood Park Cullen Dr. & Newbury Ln. 3. Regatta Park Porthole Dr. & Sailboat Dr. 4. Roberta Fuss Tot Lot Clipper Dr. & Newport Dr. 5. Slifer Park Newport Dr. & Worthing Way 6. Community Center 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd.
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Dog Park
Swimming Pool
Pickle Ball
Grass Area
Restrooms
Horseshoes
Tennis
Shade Structure
Picnic Tables
Softball
Soccer Field
Water Feature
Ravenswood Park
Bocce Ball
Basketball
Playground
Cornell Park
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Multi-Purpose Room
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For rental fees, or information , or to request a tour, please contact the Town of Discovery Bay Community Center at 925-392-4575.
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