September 22, 2026
City Council
DATE: September 22, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Subject: Proclamation Honoring the Outstanding Leadership and Service of Concilio de la Comunidad at Contra Costa
College
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Concilio de La Comunidad at Contra Costa College was
founded in Fall 2024, emerging from a La Raza Studies
Intro to Psychology class project that celebrated lowrider pedagogy, culture, and community engagement, sparking
a movement of student-driven leadership and unity.
They provide consistent, high-quality programming in
civic and community engagement for Contra Costa
College students, collaborating with community
organizations and events such as the Cinco de Mayo
Festival, Fiestas Patrias Parade, Richmond SOL
Community Events, Reimagine Richmond Immigration
Forums, and United Latino Voices of Contra Costa
County Platicas Comunitarias, as well as donating food
and clothing supplies to local day laborers and the food bank.
Concilio de La Comunidad has demonstrated
extraordinary student leadership, positive impact, and
AGENDA
REPORT
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dedicated service to undocumented, mixed status, and
immigrant youth, students, and families of Richmond,
WCCUSD, and Contra Costa College, notably advocating
during board meetings to preserve the Undocumented
Students Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION to formally honor, recognize and commend the Concilio de La Comunidad at Contra Costa
College for their lasting multigenerational impact by
building community and a sense of belonging that
nurtures student leaders and scholar activists,
strengthening the fabric of Contra Costa County, the City of Richmond, and beyond through community service,
empowerment, and transformation - Councilmember
Claudia Jimenez (510-620-6565).
DISCUSSION:
Concilio de La Comunidad at Contra Costa College was founded in Fall 2024, emerging from a La Raza Studies Intro to Psychology class project that celebrated lowrider pedagogy, culture, and community engagement, sparking a movement of student-driven leadership and unity.
Concilio de La Comunidad empowers students through leadership development, community and civic engagement, and cultural identity, inspiring awareness and active involvement in local and global social justice issues that uplift the Raza community and foster a spirit of giving back.
The organization plans and organizes club activities centered on cultura, tradición y comunidad, that brings a nurturing sense of belonging and pride among students. The organization supports early college engagement by partnering with the West County K16 Counselor Coalition, welcoming elementary, middle, and high school students and parents from Richmond and WCCUSD onto the Contra Costa College campus for student-led, culturally responsive tours, presentations, and panels. It has also revived an annual community event from the 1970s highlighting lowrider culture, now serving as the organization’s signature annual fundraising event, reconnecting and re-engaging the community with Contra Costa College.
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By providing consistent, high-quality programming in civic and community engagement for Contra Costa College students, collaborating with community organizations and events such as the Cinco de Mayo Festival, Fiestas Patrias Parade, Richmond SOL Community Events, Reimagine Richmond Immigration Forums, and United Latino Voices of Contra Costa County Platicas Comunitarias, as well as donating food and clothing supplies to local day laborers and the food bank.
Furthermore, Concilio de La Comunidad has demonstrated extraordinary student leadership, positive impact, and dedicated service to undocumented, mixed status, and immigrant youth, students, and families of Richmond, WCCUSD, and Contra Costa College, notably advocating during board meetings to preserve the Undocumented Students Program
Students from Concilio de La Comunidad have already presented at professional conferences, including the 4CD Ethnic Studies Summit, the upcoming Skyline College RIDE Lowrider Conference, and the California Community Colleges COLEGAS Annual Statewide Conference, showcasing their commitment to academic excellence and community advocacy.
This proclamation, formally honors, recognizes and commends the Concilio de La Comunidad at Contra Costa College for their lasting multigenerational impact by building community and a sense of belonging that nurtures student leaders and scholar activists, strengthening the fabric of Contra Costa County, the City of Richmond, and beyond through community service, empowerment, and transformation.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation