Clayton City Council - From the Desk of Kim Trupiano 6-1-25

City Council Correspondence: The excerpts below have been sourced from the Diablo Gazette to share with the Clayton Watch Community. You can access the article in the Diablo Gazette's website by following this link: https://www.diablogazette.com/2025/06/diablo-gazette-june-25/

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Clayton Has a Host of Events This Summer

We’ve officially kicked off our 18th season of Concerts in the Grove. Coming in June are The Cheeseballs on June 14 and The Bell Brothers on June 28. Grab a blanket, some friends, and come dance the night away under the stars. Check out the full concert lineup here at: claytonca. gov/our-city/annual-events/ concerts-in-the-grove/. 

Our amazing sponsors who make this series possible year in and year out, including Republic Services, CEMEX, Conco, PG&E, Diamond Terrace, Ponderosa Homes, Tim McGallian State Farm Insurance, Travis Credit Union and many others. Please recognize and thank them. See a complete list of all of our sponsors on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CityofClaytonCA/.

 Also, a special thank you to our City staff, Stephanie Cabrera-Brown, Janessa Torres, Jennifer Giantvalley, Skyler Aitken and our incredible maintenance team for their hard work behind the scenes. 

Clayton’s Fourth of July Celebration and Parade 

The City’s beloved 52nd Fourth of July Parade is going to be a spectacular celebration of community spirit. 

Our theme is “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future” and is dedicated to the women of Clayton who have kept this parade going for decades. 

We are excited to announce our Grand Marshals this year: 

Jan Rubiales, the original spark behind our 4th of July parade; Gloria Utley, who for 26 years carried the torch and kept the parade going; Sandy Johnson, who has kept the tradition going for more than 10 years. 

We are thrilled to welcome back local Claytonian and incredibly talented Mechele Fong to sing the National Anthem and former Mayor, Carl wolf (CW) will Emcee. Our parade chair is Sarah Brinkman of the Clayton Valley Dance Academy. 

If you would like to participate in the parade this year, please visit us at https://claytonca.gov/our-city/ annual-events/4th-of-july-parade/. The deadline to register is June 29. No registration is necessary for the Kiddie Parade. 

Before the parade, enjoy pancakes. The Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise Rotary is hosting the Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Endeavor Hall. Cost is $10 for adults / $7 for kids 12 and under. Parade volunteers are still needed before, during and after the parade.

 If you are interested in helping out, please email Sarah Brinkman at 5678.sbrinkman@gmail.com or contact me directly at 925.673.7324 to learn more. 

Classic Car Shows 

Every other Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on June 18, July 2, July16, and July 30, classic cars will gather in the parking lot right next to the Clayton Historical Museum. DJ Jeff Brown will be spinning the sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s. 

Make a night of it and enjoy a dinner at one of our many fantastic options. Plus, coffee, sweets and ice cream are available at Cup O’ Jo and Sip N’ Sweet. 

Get Involved and Make a Difference: 

The City is currently filling open seats on several local and regional commissions including the Trails & Landscaping Committee, Planning Commission, County Office on Aging, Contra Costa Transportation Authority/Community Advisory Board. 

Find out more about each opening and how to apply at: https://claytonca.gov/city-clerk (click on Maddy’s Act). 

Finally, mark your calendars to attend the next City Council meeting on June 17. This month, we will be approving the new Chief of Police contract and finalizing the City’s first two-year budget – and your voice matters. 

Clayton is where community shines. Whether you are dancing in The Grove, cheering at the parade, cruising through classic cars or grabbing a bite in town, Clayton is prepared to excite your summertime. Remember, we are stronger together!