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District 2 Staff
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Orinda Field Representative
Gayle Israel
Deputy Chief of Staff
San Ramon &
Danville Field Representative
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Jill Ray
Field Representative;
Moraga & Canyon
Lauri Byers
Scheduler, Field Representative;
Lafayette
Donna Maxwell
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Alamo, Saranap & Parkmead
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District Offices
San Ramon Valley Office
309 Diablo Road
Danville, CA 94526
Hours:
Monday- Friday
8am to 5pm
Phone: (925) 957-8860
FAX: (925) 820-3785
Lamorinda Office
Fire Station #15
3338 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
Hours:
Mondays, 10am to 2pm
Thursdays, 10am-4pm
and by appointment, please call
Phone: (925) 646-6067
FAX: (925) 646-6068
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Public Meeting - Lafayette Fire
Station #16 Closure
 A meeting to discuss the plan to close a Lafayette fire station (Fire Station 16) is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15th, at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mount Diablo Boulevard. Supervisor Andersen will be attending the meeting along with other county and city representatives
The closures of this and three other stations in the county are planned to take effect Tuesday, Jan. 15.
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Christmas Tree Recycling in Your Town
 The following is the tree recycling schedule from your waste hauler. Remove decorations and stands. Place your clean, unflocked tree at the curb on your collection day, according to the schedule:
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Alamo Community Liaison Meetings
*Please note - the January and February meetings will be held on the second Monday's due to federal holidays. Supervisor Andersen looks forward to hosting monthly Alamo Community Liaison meetings in 2013! With the exception of the January and February meeting, all meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month, at the Diablo Road office. Anyone with a vested interest in Alamo is welcome to attend. Meetings start promptly at 8:00 a.m. and last for an hour. Light refreshments are provided, so please RSVP accordingly. To RSVP or for more information contact Donna Maxwell by clicking here, or call (925) 957-8860. In honor of Martin Luther King Day, January's meeting has been scheduled for the 2nd Monday of the month, January 14th; and due to President's Day, February's meeting has been scheduled for February 11th. Hope to see you there!
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Holiday Helpers Warehouse a Big Success
 The holidays are celebrated in a multitude of ways, but some families in our Contra Costa communities are not able to enjoy the time as they struggle to provide "the basics" to survive. Contra Costa County has, for the last fifteen years, helped thousands of families not only survive the holidays, but feel some of that warm and compassion we all hope for.
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County Connection Bus Tracker Debuts
 County Connection has rolled out Bus Tracker, a system that provides real time information about where the bus is and when it will arrive at the bus stop.
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Moraga Rotary Collects and Disposes of 16 Tons of Electronic Waste
Rotary Club of Moraga's e-waste collection project, begun in September 2009, has collected 32,752 pounds electronic waste, more than 16 tons, and has disposed of it according to California law.
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Street Smarts Storybook Poster Contest
Kicks-off this Month
The 9th Annual Street Smarts Storybook Poster Contest calls on elementary school students to illustrate images for a traffic safety storybook that will be distributed in the community. This year's storybook features two children who help gather together other children for an "Around the World" parade.
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Elder Financial Abuse - Protect Yourself
and Your Loved Ones
Elder Financial Abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the Country and in our County. Studies have indicated that only one in 44 cases are ever reported. While there may be many reasons for not reporting, the fact remains that many of our seniors are being exploited financially by others, either known or not known persons.
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Moraga & Lafayette Council Members Depart
Retiring Councilmembers from The City of Lafayette and the Town of Moraga were honored at their respective December council meetings. Supervisor Candace Andersen spoke at the Lafayette City Council meeting on December 10th and presented resolutions from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to Mayor Carol Federighi and Councilmember Carl Anduri upon their retirement from public service.
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Candace with Howard Harpham, & with Karen Mendonca
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On December 12th, Candace attended the Town Council meeting in Moraga, where she recognized and thanked Councilmembers Howard Harpham and Karen Mendonca for their years of service with Board resolutions.
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Making Cents of Solar: Learn About Solar Financing Options for Your Home at this Free Workshop in San Ramon Learn all about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and ways to finance solar for your home at this special workshop for residential property owners, Making Cents of Solar, on Thursday, January 10, in San Ramon.
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Supervisor Andersen Presents Sustainability Certificate to Rossmoor's Golden Rain Foundation
 Rossmoor's Golden Rain Foundation was a finalist in the 2012 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards, an annual event honoring businesses, government programs, community groups, non-profits and individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices.
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Board of Supervisors Actions
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisor Meeting? Well, to follow is a short list of items that are regularly agendized:
- Conference with Labor Negotiators
- Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
- Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
- Presentations honoring both individuals and special events
Here are some items that were heard by the Board of Supervisors between 11/1/12 through 12/31/12:
- Approve the MOU between CCC and the Deputy District Attorneys' Association, implementing negotiated wage agreements and other economic terms and conditions of employment.
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Parks Make Life Better
Clean-Up Days in San Ramon
 The City of San Ramon is home to 54 beautiful parks that San Ramon residents are proud of, and that thousands of people enjoy each week. Join our professional park maintenance staff for a clean- up event to assist the City in maintaining neighborhood parks.
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Disaster Preparedness
Heating Hazards
 The winter season brings cold temperatures and the need to heat your home. When using the fireplace consider how the flame and fuel need to be contained.
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Danville Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Kickoff Luncheon
 The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Kickoff Luncheon will feature Dr. Jon Haveman, Chief Economist, Bay Area Council's Economic Institute.
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Thank You San Ramon! Events
The City of San Ramon is inviting residents to attend a series of FREE events in 2013 to say "Thank You!" for making San Ramon a wonderful place to live, work and play. These "Thank You San Ramon!" events will provide residents with a great opportunity to become familiar with City amenities, programs and staff. All of events are free and open to all residents.
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CHP Lieutenant Recognized For 30 Years Of Dedicated Service!
 On December 11, 2012 the Board of Supervisors recognized California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Mike Hagerman, for his 30 years of dedicated service.
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Contra Costa County Needs Volunteers to Help Count the Homeless
Contra Costa County's biennial homeless count, which helps our community assess needs and secure vital state and federal funds, is in search of volunteers.
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Orinda Association Volunteer of the Year Awards
 The Orinda Association's annual Volunteer of the Year and Wm. Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Awards Dinner will be held on Sunday, January27th at the Orinda Country Club.
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Change - Interested in Participating in Government?
Supervisor Andersen is Seeking Volunteers for
County Advisory Boards
Interested and motivated residents are needed to serve on a variety of Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These voluntary boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues.
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Christmas Tree Recycling in Your Town
The following is the tree recycling schedule from your waste hauler. Remove decorations and stands. Place your clean, unflocked tree at the curb on your collection day, according to the schedule: Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo, Danville, Walnut Creek (including unincorporated areas): Week of January 7-11, 2013. Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda (including unincorporated areas): Week of January 14-18, 2013 Last-chance pickups: Week of January 21-25, 2013. Click here for more information.
San Ramon - For all tree recycling options, only clean trees are acceptable (no flocking, tinsel or tree stands).
- Boy Scouts of America Annual Fundraiser Tree Pickup Day is Saturday, January 5, 2013. For a $5 donation, local Boy Scouts will pick up your tree. Click here for more information, or e-mail, or call 925-362-8960.
- Waste Management Yard Trimmings / Green Waste Cart Cut tree into lengths that will easily fit into cart and allow lid to completely close. Place tree pieces into cart anytime after holidays. Click here for more information.
- Special One-Time Tree Pickup Week of January 7, 2013 Set out tree at curb for pickup by a special truck. Cut larger trees into lengths of 6 feet or less. Click here for more information.
Trees with flocking, tinsel or tree stands: call Waste Management at (925) 837-3356 to arrange for collection at an additional pickup fee.
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Holiday Helpers Warehouse a Big Success
The holidays are celebrated in a multitude of ways, but some families in our Contra Costa communities are not able to enjoy the time as they struggle to provide "the basics" to survive. Contra Costa County has, for the last fifteen years, helped thousands of families not only survive the holidays, but feel some of that warm and compassion we all hope for. The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) sponsors the Holiday Helpers Warehouse which connects donors in the community with people in need. Donors include service groups, corporations, churches, schools and individuals from all over the county. This program is organized by the Volunteer & Emergency Services unit and families are referred to this program by their social workers within EHSD earlier in the season. This year, Holiday Helpers Warehouse was able to serve almost 400 families with warm clothing, blankets, toys and books for the children, board games, art kits, food gift cards and bags of food - all new and donated by caring people.
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Candace with Jean Muir and Sharon Burke
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The "Warehouse" was open on December 17th & 18th in Pleasant Hill, and on December 20th in Richmond. It was set up in a large conference room and volunteers acted as "shopper elves" to match the donations received with each family's requests and needs on their referral. Families receiving assistance came at their designated time to pick up their goodies, and were surprised at the generosity. Comments such as "Thank you - my child wouldn't have had anything if it weren't for this!" are heard frequently and many heart-felt hugs are exchanged. Supervisor Andersen lent her shopping skills to the event this year and was able to see first-hand the synergy of people in need connecting with people who want to help.
Many thanks go out to all in the community who donated their time, efforts, toys and more to help others in need this holiday season. Special thanks go to the volunteer HHW committee of Jean Muir, Judy Pieralde and Sharon Burke!
For more information, or to volunteer or donate for 2013, please contact Anne Struthers, EHSD at (925) 521-5062.
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County Connection Bus Tracker Debuts
County Connection has rolled out Bus Tracker, a system that provides real time information about where the bus is and when it will arrive at the bus stop.
Bus Tracker has been installed on all County Connection's fixed route buses and the software uses GPS location data to predict arrival times. Buses transmit their location every thirty seconds via the Sprint network enabling Bus Tracker to predict arrival times and make bus location information available to the public on the web. All you need is access to the internet to see where buses are on-route, and to see when the next bus is predicted to arrive at your stop. The map view uses the familiar Google map as a base to show buses progressing along the transit routes. Riders can view the upcoming bus arrival times by selecting any bus stop in the system.
Now that customer service agents can see where buses are and what the predicted arrival time is, even riders without access to the internet will get more accurate information. Prior to being able to use Bus Tracker customer service agents relied on the "scheduled" times. Now they can see if a bus is caught in traffic.
Click here, and then click the Bus Tracker button to get started or to set up a personalized account for arrival alerts.
County Connection operates a fleet of 112 clean diesel and 9 hybrid diesel buses in fixed route service and 63 gas powered vans in door-to-door service. For assistance with Bus Tracker or get information on bus routes from Customer Service staff, please call (925) 676-7500.
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Moraga Rotary Collects and Disposes of 16 Tons of Electronic Waste
Rotary Club of Moraga's e-waste collection project, begun in September 2009, has collected 32,752 pounds of electronic waste disposing of it in compliance with California law. Not only are they keeping harmful electronic waste out of landfills, but they also provide a document shredding service. Held semi-annually at the Moraga Shopping Center courtesy of the Bruzzone family, the seven collection events have collected an average of 2.3 tons. Interestingly, the mix of waste is changing. There aren't as many large screen TV's as in previous years, but more boxes to be shredded now.
On September 8 citizens dropped off their e-waste at the Moraga Shopping Center at the site where the Farmers Market is held on Sundays.Moraga Rotary workers on that day were Chairman Rich Render, Tony Schoemehl, Kevin Reneau, Lad Lynch, Frank May, Cliff and Mary Elena Dochterman, Grant Shoaf, Herb Wehmeyer, & Lou and Debbie Roessler. They were reminded of the old Tennessee Ernie Ford popular song, "16 Tons", and were humming it to help meet this goal. The Moraga Rotary club will be doing another e-waste event next fall. If you have a device you need to recycle before then, click here for a list of places you can go.
The Rotary Club of Moraga is a local service club within Rotary International that meets most Tuesdays at noon at St. Mary's College. For information, please call President Frank May at 925-376-8195.
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Street Smarts Storybook Poster Contest
Kicks-off this Month
The 9th Annual Street Smarts Storybook Poster Contest calls on elementary school students to illustrate images for a traffic safety storybook that will be distributed in the community. This year's storybook features two children who help gather together other children for an "Around the World" parade.
Held each January, students may enter the contest with drawings on 11"x17" paper using crayon, colored pencil, markers, paint or other media. Students are provided with basic guidelines and a description of each of the six pages in the storybook. The rest is up to the students' creativity.
Students may submit up to two illustrations per contest and have up to four weeks to complete their drawing. The contest begins on January 7 and ends on February 4.
Entry forms and guidelines will be available at each public elementary school's administrative offices in the San Ramon Valley; Danville, San Ramon and Dougherty Station Libraries; and the Danville, Oak Hill Park, San Ramon and Dougherty Station Community Centers
Street Smarts is a youth safety campaign in the San Ramon Valley. For more information or to view storybooks from previous years, click here.
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Elder Financial Abuse - Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Elder Financial Abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the Country and in our County. Studies have indicated that only one in 44 cases are ever reported. While there may be many reasons for not reporting, the fact remains that many of our seniors are being exploited financially by others, either known or not known persons. The January 2013 issue of Consumer Reports put the spotlight on this issue and how serious it is to our aging population. Contra Costa County is addressing this issue. The CASE Program has been operating in the County for several years now. CASE stands for Communities Against Senior Exploitation. This program provides useful information to seniors on ways in which they can protect themselves from financial scams. CASE director, Shirley Krohn, works with senior centers, assisted living facilities, faith based organizations and many others to provide education and prevention tools for seniors to be their own advocates to protect their assets from perpetrators of these crimes. If you are interested in arranging a CASE presentation, please click here. Read the Consumer Reports article by clicking here .
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Making Cents of Solar: Learn About Solar Financing Options for Your Home at this Free Workshop in San Ramon
Learn all about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and ways to finance solar for your home at this special workshop for residential property owners, Making Cents of Solar, on Thursday, January 10, in San Ramon.
Following a brief overview of solar PV systems, the workshop will offer a panel presentation of lenders discussing solar project financing options, rebates, and tax incentives. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and time to network and meet representatives of solar companies and financial institutions.
The free event is being hosted by the Contra Costa Economic Partnership and the Diablo Innovation Alliance in partnership with Sustainable Contra Costa and Sustainable San Ramon.
You do need to RSVP to attend. Click here to register online. Download the Financing Workshop flyer here. For questions, click here to email Kevin Schichter.
Take a look at the helpful Guide to Financing Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems brochure. You can download a PDF copy here, and additional copies will be available at the workshop.
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Supervisor Andersen Presents Sustainability Certificate to Rossmoor's Golden Rain Foundation
Rossmoor's Golden Rain Foundation was a finalist in the 2012 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards, an annual event honoring businesses, government programs, community groups, non-profits and individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. | |
Candace presents the certificate to President Don Liddle
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Rossmoor, a nationally recognized and award-winning retirement community of 9,000 residents, employs a wide variety of sustainable practices:- Homeowners and residents are encouraged to retrofit homes to improve energy efficiency, including improvements to insulation, windows, and heating systems.
- Rossmoor provides an extensive recycling program that includes items such as cardboard, green waste, and appliances.
- A prescription pill disposal service and hazardous waste collection are available to residents.
- Turf landscaping areas are being reduced, drought-resistant plant material is used whenever possible, outdated irrigation systems are updated, and all irrigation controllers have been replaced with Smart Controllers.
- Rossmoor has developed a transfer station onsite with 15 roll-off bins. In March 2011, Rossmoor started source separating recyclables with the assistance of Valley Waste Management. They currently have an 87 - 92 percent diversion rate, one of the highest in the state.
- Rossmoor News, a weekly newspaper solely dedicated to the Rossmoor community, presents extensive coverage of environmental sustainability, including a monthly column written by a Contra Costa Solid Waste representative.
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Board of Supervisors Actions
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisor Meeting? Well, to follow is a short list of items that are regularly agendized:
- Conference with Labor Negotiators
- Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
- Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
- Presentations honoring both individuals and special events
Here are some items that were heard by the Board of Supervisors between 11/1/12 through 12/31/12:
- Approve the MOU between CCC and the Deputy District Attorneys' Association, implementing negotiated wage agreements and other economic terms and conditions of employment.
- Approve the MOU between CCC and the Defenders' Association, implementing negotiated wage agreements and other economic terms and conditions of employment.
- Adopt the proposed 2013 meeting schedule for the CCC BOS, Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Fire Protection District BOD, and Health Department workshops, as well as fixing the dates for the specified events planned for the year.
- Approve/Authorize payment from CSA R-7A, payable to the Alamo Chamber of Commerce for the maintenance of holiday lights at Andrew H. Young Park, Alamo.
- Proclaim 11/7/12 'Contra Costa County Shelter-in-Place Education'.
- Recognize the launch of the 2012 "Contra Costa County Cares" Million Dollar Holiday Food Fight.
- Approve/Authorize a contract amendment with CA Department of Aging to provide Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services.
- Approve/Authorize a contract with STAND! For Families Free of Violence to provide parenting training for participants involved with the criminal justice system.
- Approve FY 12/13 Dougherty Valley Maintenance CSA M-29 budget, San Ramon.
- Declare the month of November "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" as recommended by Supervisors Andersen.
- Honor the men and women of CCC who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces.
- Approve/Authorize an agreement with the City of Walnut Creek Lesher Center for the Arts to provide a venue for the 2013 Summer Reading Festival.
- Designate the Walnut Creek Courthouse as the County Seat for purposes of infraction traffic citations, as requested by the Presiding Judge.
- Approve/Authorize MOU between CCC and the Town of Danville for the use of the Danville Veterans Memorial Building to provide an office for staff of the Veterans Service Department in which to see clients.
- Approve/Authorize the Director of Conservation and Development to permit the owners of a townhouse that is subject to the requirements of the Camino Tassajara Affordable Housing Program and located in the Willow at Alamo Creek Development, Danville, to temporarily rent out their townhouse, under the terms of the deed restrictions applicable to their property.
- Approve/Authorize the Fire Chief implement Service Reduction and Fire Station Closure Plan due to the failure of the District's parcel tax ballot measure.
- Accept semi-annual report from the County's Small Business Enterprise program, reflecting the level of participation in CCC contracting opportunities for registered Small Business Enterprise firms in accordance with CCC policies.
- Adopt changes to compensation and benefits for CCC Fire Protection District unrepresented fire safety management employees.
- Approve/Authorize Master Cooperative Agreement between Contra Costa Transportation Authority and CCC to allow project funding through the Measure J Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities Program.
- Accept completion of improvements for Road Acceptance, for project by Shapell Homes, Danville.
- Honor Walnut Creek Councilmembers Kish Rajan and Gary Skrel on their retirement from the Walnut Creek City Council.
- Honor the Caldecott Fourth Bore Medallion Design Competition Winners, Daniell McCann, Penelope Watson, and Chaya Tong, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
- Recognize Lafayette Mayor Carol Federighi and Lafayette City Councilmember Carl Anduri upon their retirement, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
- Recognize Moraga Town Councilmember Karen Mendonca and Howard Harpham upon their retirement, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
- Authorize development of ordinances to prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic bags and polystyrene containers; Report to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee on an as-needed basis for guidance on the process of their development, Countywide.
- Approve/Authorize required legal documents to provide in HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Community Development Block Grant for the Orinda Senior Apartment project.
- Report from the County Administrator on the process for the appointment of a new Clerk-Recorder and provide staff direction as to what actions the BOS wishes to take in this regard.
- Direct CC Health Services-Emergency Medical Services, to conduct an EMS System re-evaluation and report findings and recommendations to the BOS.
- Consider authorizing the CCC Fire Protection District to charge emergency response fees to recover actual costs for responding to incidents caused or contributed to by specified negligent or criminal actions.
- Accept completion of landscape improvements and improvements for road acceptance for project by Shapell Homes, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley).
- Recognize CCC Library's 100th Birthday Celebration and Proclaiming 2013 the "Year of the Library."
- Recognize CCC Library as the 2012 Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal.
- Recognize Lieutenant Michael Hagerman for 30 years of service to the CHP, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
- Reappoint Carolyn Thiessen to the Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District BOD, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
- Approve/Authorize interagency agreement with Walnut Creek School District to pay CCC to provide residential and school-based day treatment and mental health services.
- Approve/Authorize interagency agreement with Lafayette SD and Orinda Union Elementary to pay CCC to provide case management and outpatient mental health services.
- Approve/Authorize interagency agreement with SRVUSD to pay CCC to provide outpatient day treatment and mental health services.
- Authorize letter to Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, expressing the need for local jurisdiction consultation during planning discussions to reform school siting policy.
- Approve/Authorize results of the 11/6/12 General Election for the CCC Fire Protection District Measure Q and Superior Court Judge appointments.
- Approve/Authorize DCD review/comment, on the Draft EIR for the Magee Ranch residential subdivision, adjacent to Diablo Road, Danville.
- Modify the composition of the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council by adding one Youth Representative seat, with a term length of one year and an initial expiration date of December 31, 2013 and increase the term length of all current seats to four-year terms with an initial expiration date of December 31, 2016.
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Parks Make Life Better
Clean-Up Days in San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is home to 54 beautiful parks that San Ramon residents are proud of, and that thousands of people enjoy each week. Join our professional park maintenance staff for a clean- up event to assist the City in maintaining neighborhood parks. Tasks may include planting, pruning, applying mulch, replacing sand box materials, painting and general clean up. The event is open to all ages however, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves and will need to register in advance. Please contact Bonnie Mertz at bmertz@sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 973-2608. Upcoming clean-up days will be Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Alcosta Senior and Community Center; and Saturday, April 27th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Forest Home Farms Historic Park.
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Disaster Preparedness
Heating Hazards
The winter season brings cold temperatures and the need to heat your home. When using the fireplace consider how the flame and fuel need to be contained.
- Keep fireplace fires small.
- Always use a screen to prevent sparks from entering the room.
- Never burn trash, paper, decorations or Holiday trees in the fireplace.
- Discard ashes into a closed metal container located away from the house.
- Keep all fixed and portable space heaters at least 3-feet away from all fuels.
For More information:American Red Cross Emergency PlanNFPA - keyword: heating hazard Also, please click here to visit the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Spare the Air website to find resources to help you determine when not to burn wood, manufactured fire logs, pellets, or any other solid fuels in your fireplace, wood stove, or outdoor fire pit.
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Danville Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Kickoff Luncheon
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Kickoff Luncheon will feature Dr. Jon Haveman, Chief Economist, Bay Area Council's Economic Institute. He will be speaking on, "How Will the Bay Area Economy Do In 2013? And How Will It Affect YOUR Business?" The luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 18th at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Drive. Meet your fellow business & community leaders and the 2013 Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Click here for more information.
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Thank You San Ramon! Events
The City of San Ramon is inviting residents to attend a series of FREE events in 2013 to say "Thank You!" for making San Ramon a wonderful place to live, work and play. These "Thank You San Ramon!" events will provide residents with a great opportunity to become familiar with City amenities, programs and staff. All of events are free and open to all residents.
FREE FITNESS WEEK - January 7-12 Start the New Year off right by trying a new fitness class for FREE! Have you ever wondered what Zumba is like or if Yoga or Pilates would be right for you? This is your chance to try the class before committing to an entire session. During the week of January 7, 2013, select City of San Ramon fitness classes are open for you to enjoy, free of charge. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For complete class descriptions please visit click here or see the Winter/Spring 2013 Recreation Guide.
Free Senior Drop-in Day (55+) - Thursday & Friday, February 7-8
Adults 55+ are invited to enjoy two free days of drop-in activities at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center. For class times and descriptions please click here or see the Winter/Spring 2013 Recreation Guide.
Astronomy Night - Friday, February 15, 6:30pm
See the moons of Jupiter, star clusters, spiral galaxies and gaseous nebulae. Join the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for a free tour of the night sky with their incredible telescopes. Perfect for the entire family! Wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. Weather permitting. At Old Ranch Park, 1000 Vista Monte Drive.
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CHP Lieutenant Recognized For 30 Years Of Dedicated Service!
On December 11, 2012 the Board of Supervisors recognized California Highway Patrol Lieutenant Mike Hagerman, for his 30 years of dedicated service. During that time, Lt. Hagerman served as a Patrolman, Emergency Medical Services Instructor, Field Training Officer, Gang Task Force Liaison, American Red Cross Instructor and Narcotic Task Force Supervisor. Lt. Hagerman played an important administrative role in the CHP efforts to reach out to the Contra Costa community by lending his leadership to the Community Response Teams, Senior Volunteer Programs, Contra Costa CHP Retirees group, and a multitude of public affairs, informational and education events. He was also instrumental in coordinating DUI enforcement and worked tirelessly to promote traffic safety, paying special attention to school zone education and enforcement. Lt. Mike Hagerman's official last day was December 28, 2012. Happy retirement Lt. Hagerman!
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Contra Costa County Needs Volunteers to Help Count the Homeless
Contra Costa County's biennial homeless count, which helps our community assess needs and secure vital state and federal funds, is in search of volunteers. A new web-based form makes it easy for people to sign up for the count. On January 30, hundreds of volunteers will meet at 6 a.m. for a 30-minute orientation before fanning out across the county in cars to tally homeless persons.
Volunteers are needed from East, West and Central County, and must be at least 18 years old. They are required to attend a one-hour training session one week before the count.
More than 7,000 homeless persons, many of whom are children, rely on services provided by the Homeless Program of Contra Costa Health Services and other community-based organizations. The point-in-time count gives service providers baseline data to better understand the scope of homelessness so more effective responses can be developed to meet the existing needs.
To volunteer click here, or email by clicking here, or call 925-313-6124. Or click here for the flyer.
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Orinda Association Volunteer of the Year Awards The Orinda Association's annual Volunteer of the Year and Wm. Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Awards Dinner will be held on Sunday, January27th at the Orinda Country Club.
This year's Volunteer of the Year is Kay Aaker for her work with Hospice of the East Bay for the last 28 years as well as her efforts with Meals on Wheels, Caring Hands at John Muir Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
Elizabeth O'Shea will be honored with the William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award for her long standing efforts devoted to creek health and watershed issues in Orinda and nearby communities and, as a member of the California Native Plant Society, her work to keep her community free of invasive plant species.
For more information regarding the event, please visit the Orinda Association's website by clicking here.
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Interested in Participating in Government?
Supervisor Andersen is Seeking Volunteers for
County Advisory Boards
Interested and motivated residents are needed to serve on a variety of Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These voluntary boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues. They provide a key communication link between the community and county government.
District 2 includes:
Canyon, Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Parkmead, Rossmoor, San Ramon, Saranap, and Walnut Creek (west of Main Street).
Applications are currently being accepted from residents of District 2 for seats on the following boards:
- Alcohol & Other Drugs Advisory Board
- Economic Opportunity Council
- Mental Health Commission
- County Service Area P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee (Alamo Resident)
- County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents)
- Alamo Municipal Advisory Council - Youth Representative
In addition, there are many of At Large Seats available on a variety of advisory bodies. To find out what is available and to fill out an application, visit Contra Costa County on the web by using the links below.
For more information about each board go to the advisory body page of the Contra Costa County website by clicking here.
For an application and more information on serving on an advisory body, please click here.
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