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Jill Ray
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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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Board of Supervisors Set Goals for 2013
On Tuesday, January 29th, the Board of Supervisors met offsite at the California Theater in Pittsburg for their annual retreat to discuss goals for the year. Key issues discussed were economic and workforce development in the County, including potential improvements along Contra Costa's 75 miles of shoreline and its harbors; the impacts of Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act on the County; and County's budget and economic forecast.
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Street Smarts in the San Ramon Valley
 For the past nine years, first as a Danville Council Member and now as County Supervisor, Candace has been a strong advocate for traffic safety through Street Smarts.
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Constituents of All Ages - Supervisor Andersen Reads to Kids at Lafayette Library
On Monday, January 7, 2013, Supervisor Andersen stopped in at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center to visit some younger readers. The Supervisor expressed how much she values libraries in our communities and invited the children to visit the library often. read more
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Disaster Preparedness
Traveling in Storm Conditions
 Winter weather in and around the San Ramon Valley brings rain, sleet and ice. Preparing your vehicle and home for the wet and windy conditions will reduce risks and provide you piece of mind.
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County Public Works Receives
Transportation Grants
The Transportation Division of the Public Works Department received funding through several grant programs to fund safety improvements as well as improve accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders.
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Winter Drainage Maintenance Tips
The County is asking for your help in managing your community's drainage system this winter. Many problems occur during the winter when debris accumulates in creeks, streams, and ditches.
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Danville Launches 2030 General Plan Webpage
On January 15, 2013 the Town of Danville launched a new website to provide in-depth information, quick links and meeting schedules regarding the draft 2030 General Plan. The site was created to serve as a resource to the public during the General Plan process. The site has been tailored to provide whatever level of detail a resident may need, whether it be a specific answer to a question, a brief overview of the key goals of the Plan, or an examination of the entire 200+ page document. Click here to visit the site.
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Easy Access to Crime Information for Lamorinda Residents
Two online services make it easy for Lamorinda residents to get updated on crime in their area. CrimeReports.com allows users to input an address and a map pops up that displays all the crime in the immediate area, broken down by date, time and type.
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Orinda Volunteer of the Year Awards
Winners of the Orinda Association's Volunteer of the Year and William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Awards were honored at a dinner held at the Orinda Country Club.
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Prescription Medications Disposal
Have You Checked Your Medicine Cabinet Lately? If you're like most people, you have accumulated quite a collection of prescription and over-the-counter medications, many of which are no longer needed or have expired. Disposing of unwanted medications properly will help to protect your family, your community, and your environment.
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Supervisor Andersen Addresses the
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary
Supervisor Andersen attended the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary early morning breakfast in January. The cold early morning was offset by the warmth of the fellowship among the members and the reception she received at Postino Restaurant in downtown Lafayette.
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Orinda Senior Apartment Project
Breaks Ground
After more than a decade of planning, the combined efforts and perseverance of the City of Orinda, Contra Costa County, and Eden Housing culminated in the groundbreaking for the new Orinda Senior Apartments to be built on Irwin Way near the Orinda Community Church.
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San Ramon Residents - Help Police Capture the Crime and the Criminal
 The San Ramon Police Department is unveiling another program in their arsenal of Crime Prevention strategies. The program is called "The Citizen's View." The new crime prevention and investigative tool is a registry of privately owned cameras across the city.
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Lafayette Honors Businessperson of the Year
 Supervisor Andersen joined the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and community in honoring their Businessperson of the Year Colleen McCormick.
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Kit Speaks for You, When You Can't
Speak for Yourself
 On January 7th Supervisor Andersen presented "Vials of Life" to the Rossmoor community at their monthly Emergency Preparedness Organization meeting. A medical emergency can come in the form of an illness or injury and lead to long term health problems or death. Emergency responders who arrive on scene to assist you need accurate medical information to treat you effectively, prevent further injury and sustain life.
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Orinda Named the Second Friendliest Town in America by Forbes
Forbes teamed up with Nextdoor.com, a San Francisco-based social network for neighborhoods, to assess 500 small metro areas. They conducted qualitative surveys among Nextdoor's membership in the towns that rated the highest to help finalize the ranking of the top 15. Click here to read the full article.
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Livorna Park Multi-Use Court Refurbishment
The County, working with the landscape architecture firm STANTEC Architecture, Inc, has refurbished the Livorna Park multi-use court in Alamo.
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Town of Danville 4th Annual Recreation Expo
 For those parents wanting to get a head start on planning for the upcoming spring and summer months, the annual Recreation Expo is the best place to find out about all the great programs, classes and events happening in the Town of Danville.
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Supervisor Andersen Presents a State of the County to Moraga Town Council
 Candace attended the Moraga Town Council meeting on January 9, 2013 to present a State of the County update.
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Fire Station Closures Affect All of Us
You may have heard buzz lately about fire station closures and fire districts. Many people don't know that fire services are not provided by the cities or the County, but by separate agencies called "fire districts." Although all fire districts in Contra Costa County have been hit hard by a decline in property taxes and increased employee and pension costs, Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFire) has been impacted the most.
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County Comments on EIR for Magee Ranch/Summerhill Homes Project
Contra Costa County's Planning Department issued a Comment Letter to the Town of Danville on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Magee Ranch-Summerhill Residential Development. Read the comment letter by clicking here. If you have any questions or comments, please see the Town of Danville's webpage about the project by clicking here.
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Board of Supervisors Actions
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisor Meeting?
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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.
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The full text of the articles in this newsletter follow. We have provided a preview of the articles above for easier reading.
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Board of Supervisors Set Goals for 2013
On Tuesday, January 29th, the Board of Supervisors met offsite at the California Theater in Pittsburg for their annual retreat to discuss goals for the year. Key issues discussed were economic and workforce development in the County, including potential improvements along Contra Costa's 75 miles of shoreline and its harbors; the impacts of Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act on the County; and County's budget and economic forecast.
Some of the challenges the Board will be facing this year as it builds it budget include determining appropriate salaries for employees who have taken pay cuts and gone several years without raises; labor negotiations; supporting pension reform options to make our retirement system affordable and sustainable; ensuring adequate budget reserves; increasing repairs and deferred maintenance of County buildings and infrastructure; adequately funding public safety and prisoner realignment; reducing the County hospital's dependency on the General Fund; addressing the County being required to take over more health and human service responsibilities from the State; dealing with matters related to the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies; and providing appropriate fire and emergency medical services. Click here to see County Administrator David Twa's report with specific visions and targets.
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Street Smarts in the San Ramon Valley
For the past nine years, first as a Danville Council Member and now as County Supervisor, Candace has been a strong advocate for traffic safety through Street Smarts. The County, Town of Danville, City of San Ramon, and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District work cooperatively to promote traffic safety education and safe routes to schools for those who walk or bike.
On Wednesday, January 30, Community Leaders joined together as Street Smarts launched its 2013 Program which includes the Storybook Poster contest for elementary school students; the "Be Reel" video contest for middle school students; and the online "It Happens" site for high school students. School assemblies, Bike Rodeos, and Walk/Bike to school competitions involve the youth in our community and help teach and reinforce important traffic safety principles. Click here to learn more about Street Smarts.
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Disaster Preparedness
Traveling in Storm Conditions
Winter weather in and around the San Ramon Valley brings rain, sleet and ice. Preparing your vehicle and home for the wet and windy conditions will reduce risks and provide you piece of mind. - If traveling to the mountains remember emergency items including chains, a small snow shovel, ice scraper, food and water.
- Before traveling check 5-1-1 for road conditions.
- Monitor the National Weather Service for weather
For More information:Local Travel InformationNational Weather ServiceFEMA Flood Readiness information
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Constituents of All Ages - Supervisor Andersen Reads to Kids at Lafayette Library
On Monday, January 7, 2013, Supervisor Andersen stopped in at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center to visit some younger readers. The Supervisor expressed how much she values libraries in our communities and invited the children to visit the library often. She read the storybook "Gulliver Snip" to her young audience; a book written and illustrated by her niece Julia Kay while still in high school. Supervisor Andersen encouraged the children to read, write and draw as they could become published authors someday too. Youth Services Librarian, Ginny Golden, heads up a number of regularly scheduled programs as well as special events at the multiple venues throughout the facility. Click here to visit the library website to view their current offerings of events for all age groups. The interested young audience did not ask a single question about the County budget but rather, how "Oliver Snip" turned his bathtub into a pirate ship! Look for the Supervisor this Summer, she will be reading to children in Lafayette again! return to articles
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Prescription Medications Disposal
Have You Checked Your Medicine Cabinet Lately? If you're like most people, you have accumulated quite a collection of prescription and over-the-counter medications, many of which are no longer needed or have expired. Disposing of unwanted medications properly will help protect your family, your community, and your environment.
- Many children are victims of accidental poisonings due to medications in the home.
- More teens abuse prescription and over-the-counter drugs than any illicit drug except marijuana.
- Recent studies have found traces of medications in water samples from 30 states. Research has linked pharmaceutical pollutants to reproductive defects in fish, and environmental exposure to antibiotics to the development of drug-resistant germs.
Drop-off Instructions
- To ensure privacy, take medications out of their original containers and put them in a sealable plastic bag.
- Please leave liquids in their original container and mark out personal information, and then place the bottle into a sealable plastic bag and deposit into the green drop box at one of the locations listed below.
- Do not, under any circumstances, put anything other than medications into the green container.
- No controlled substances
- No medical sharps
- No batteries
- No household hazardous waste
Secure bins for drug disposal are placed in the lobbies of the following locations and can be dropped off during their regular business hours.
- City of Walnut Creek, City Hall Lobby, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
- Contra Costa County, Sheriff's Field Operations Building, 1980 Muir Road, Martinez
- Contra Costa County Hospital, 2500 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez
- City of Clayton, Police Department, 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton
- City of Martinez, Police Department, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez
- Town of Moraga, Police Department, 329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga
- City of Orinda, Police Department, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda
- Town of Danville, Police Department, 510 La Gonda Drive, Danville
- City of Pleasant Hill, Police Department, 330 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill
- City of San Ramon, Police Department, 2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon
- City of Concord, Police Department, 1350 Galindo Street, Concord
For more information, please click here.
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Winter Drainage Maintenance Tips
The County is asking for your help in managing your community's drainage system this winter. Many problems occur during the winter when debris accumulates in creeks, streams, and ditches. This debris can be swept away by rainstorms and can block downstream drainage facilities causing storm water to overflow into the street and onto private properties that are below street level. Similar problems are encountered in private yards where creeks and ditches flow into pipes under lawns and other improved surfaces.
While we can't stop the rain, it is possible to control, to a degree, the accumulation of debris and sediment in drainage channels and to reduce the potential for flooding. Some of the debris results from the natural processes of decay and erosion. Other debris, such as lawn clippings and brush cuttings, is generated by human activity.
What can you do?
You can help prevent potential flooding by taking the following precautions:
- Throughout each fall, and especially before the first winter rain, check all drainage channels, driveway culverts and other drainage pipes, ditches, and swales on and around your property and remove any debris and sediment that could cause blockages.
- Each fall, check to see that all drainage pipes within or adjacent to your property have unobstructed entrances and exits. Clear any debris and silt to ensure free passage of storm runoff.
- If your property is located in an unincorporated area of the County and you are unsure of your responsibility regarding the maintenance of a particular drainage facility on or near your property, call the County Public Works Department at (925) 313-7000. If your property is located within the city limits, please call the city Public Works or Engineering Department.
The County has maintenance responsibility for: (1) drainage pipes within the public road right-of-way which carry water from one side of the street to the other, and; (2) drainage pipes within an easement offered to and accepted by the County for maintenance purposes. All other drainage facilities are the responsibility of the private property owner to maintain.
The County Ordinance Code includes provisions that require a property owner to obtain a permit before doing work that would affect the flow of storm waters or existing drainage patterns.
While debris cleanup is a maintenance activity that does not normally require any special permits, please be aware that if you plan to use mechanical equipment (tractor, backhoe, etc.) to do the clean up, or if you plan in any way to alter an existing drainage channel (alteration could be in the form of a slide repair, a fill, a redirection of a channel, etc.), you may need a permit from the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, in addition to a permit from the County. Again, if in doubt, do not hesitate to call (925) 313-7000.
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County Public Works Receives
Transportation Grants
The Transportation Division of the Public Works Department received funding through several grant programs to fund safety improvements as well as improve accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. The Department appreciates the diligent efforts of staff to prepare successful applications and also thanks the local communities and their elected officials for their letters of support and involvement in strengthening the competitiveness of our applications.
Since the Summer of 2011, a total of 11 County projects were selected for grant awards for a total of $11,047,000. The projects in or adjacent to District 2 are listed below:
Miranda Avenue Sidewalk Improvements - Construct sidewalk on Miranda Avenue at Stone Valley Middle School in Alamo.
- Transportation Development Act (TDA) Program - $88,000 award
- Construction is anticipated in 2014
Camino Tassajara Shoulder Widening Project
Construct standard road shoulders on Camino Tassajara between Highland Road and Windemere Parkway in unincorporated San Ramon.
- Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) - $900,000 award
- Expected to go to construction in 2014
Stone Valley Road Bike Lane Gap Closure
Construct bike lanes on Stone Valley Road from High Eagle Road to Alta Sierra Place in Alamo.
- Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Grant Program through local Measure J - $680,000 award
- Construction anticipated in 2014
The County's Public Works department looks forward to ongoing efforts with the community on these projects as well as future projects to improve safety and the quality of life for our residents. If you have an idea for a project in your area, please contact Mary Halle, Associate Civil Engineer, with the Advanced Planning Section of the Transportation Engineering Division at (925) 313-2327.
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Kit Speaks for You, When You Can't
Speak for Yourself
On January 7 Supervisor Andersen presented "Vials of Life" to the Rossmoor community at their monthly Emergency Preparedness Organization meeting. A medical emergency can come in the form of an illness or injury and lead to long term health problems or death. Emergency responders who arrive on scene to assist you need accurate medical information to treat you effectively, prevent further injury and sustain life. Most people in medical distress are unable to articulate any existing medical conditions, prescription usage or emergency contact information. While response time of emergency personnel is crucial, equally important is the information they have about you to provide the most effective treatment until you are transported to the hospital.
The "Vial of Life" concept has been in existence for decades. It was called the Vial of Life, because people were encouraged to retain their medical information inside a prescription bottle they kept within their refrigerator. The program has since transformed into similar versions, where the packaging and the names may have changed, but the principle remains consistent: Ensuring that emergency medical personnel have access to their patient's medical data, current prescriptions and emergency contact information.
The Vial of Life is offered to Contra Costa County residents, free of charge. This version contains a tri-fold card where individuals can list their current medications, emergency medical information, medical history and emergency contact information. The card is written in both English and Spanish. It is housed within a plastic envelope that has a magnet and a key chain attached to it. Your completed Vial of Life kit should be readily available to responding emergency medical providers. Attaching your magnetized kit to your refrigerator is recommended.
 The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) offers the "File of Life", free of charge to residents within its boundaries. Their version also includes a multi-fold card prompting residents to list their medications, medical conditions, allergies, medical data and emergency contact information. The card is housed within a magnetized plastic holder, for display on the kitchen refrigerator. The SRVFPD's kit also includes a mini-card File of Life form (for your purse or pocket) and miscellaneous information applicable to residents within their district boundaries. To obtain a File of Life kit, stop by the Administrative Office of SRVFPD, located at 1500 Bollinger Road, San Ramon or call (925) 838-6600.
Supervisor Andersen will maintain a supply of both the Vial of Life and File of Life at her offices, located in Lafayette and Danville. For more information, please contact Donna Maxwell by clicking here or by calling (925) 957-8860.
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Orinda Volunteer of the Year Awards
Winners of the Orinda Association's Volunteer of the Year and William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Awards were honored at a dinner held at the Orinda Country Club.
This year, Kay Aaker was recognized as the Orinda Volunteer of the Year. As a long time Orinda resident and retired grade school teacher, Kay has dedicated herself to serving those around her. She has given her energy and heart to hundreds of terminally ill patients and their families for over 28 years as a volunteer at Hospice of the East Bay. She has tirelessly volunteered at Caring Hands at the John Muir Medical Center, and has clocked many hours with Meals on Wheels.
Receiving the William Penn Mott, Jr. Award was Elizabeth O'Shea. Elizabeth has served on the San Pablo Creek Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society, an organization devoted to creek health and watershed issues in Orinda and nearby communities, for many years. She has shared her expertise on the board of Friends of Orinda Creeks and has worked to improve the quality of our environment as a member of the California Native Plant Society. Elizabeth established the Lost Valley Nursery, where she propagates native plants for Orinda residents to use for creekside remediation projects mandated by the City as well as for others to plant to add diversity to their own gardens.
Supervisor Andersen was on hand to celebrate with the family and friends of the award winners and presented each with a Board of Supervisors' resolution acknowledging their contributions to their community.
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San Ramon Residents - Help Police Capture the Crime and the Criminal
The San Ramon Police Department is unveiling another program in their arsenal of Crime Prevention strategies. The program is called "The Citizen's View." The new crime prevention and investigative tool is a registry of privately owned cameras across the city. The SRPD is encouraging residents and businesses to register their existing security cameras with the program called the Citizen's View. The registry is kept confidential.
Police will not have access to the footage but will be aware that a camera exists when investigating a crime in or around their neighborhood. If a crime occurs in their vicinity or adjoining neighborhoods, the police may, if necessary, contact them and request a copy of their footage for evidence or investigative leads. The residents or business may have unknowingly recorded the crime, possible suspects or an escape route the criminals used.
In recent years, video footage has become imperative as an investigative tool and key to solving crimes. Attempting to contact every resident or business looking for footage is time consuming and not always feasible. The Citizen's View program is a more efficient way to investigate crimes and partner with the community. Instead of canvassing the area looking for cameras, the police department will have access to the registry to expedite the investigative process. Criminals don't like being caught on video and will think twice if they know San Ramon residents and business share their footage with the police.
The process is easy: For more information or to register, click here. Enter the Citizen's View webpage to print the registry form and WARNING sign for your residence or business. When the police receive your form, a police employee will contact you to verify the information. In the future the San Ramon Police Department will only contact you if they feel your camera may have captured a crime or investigative lead. Help keep your community safe.
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Lafayette Honors Businessperson of the Year
Supervisor Andersen joined the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and community in honoring their Businessperson of the Year Colleen McCormick. Despite the challenging economy, Colleen and her husband Tom launched their store Lamorinda Music in 2009. It has expanded from its original 1800 square foot space to 5000 square feet. Private lessons are taught in the ten studios, instruments rented and sold, and of course there is a great deal of sheet music offered. Interestingly, one of the most popular instruments sold and taught in group lessons is the ukulele!
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Livorna Park Multi-Use Court Refurbishment
The County, working with the landscape architecture firm STANTEC Architecture, Inc, has refurbished the Livorna Park multi-use court in Alamo. The existing multi-use court retained its use of basketball and, by striping the court, now includes other sports including pickle ball and small court tennis.
Court improvements also included repairing the fence surrounding the court, installation of a new tennis net and tightening mechanism, installation of a new court surface, repairing drainage surrounding the court, adding striping for multiple sport uses, and providing new benches and a trash receptacle. This project was completed in January 2013.
The Alamo Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) was involved in the review of various striping options and recommended proceeding with this project.
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Orinda Senior Apartment Project
Breaks Ground
After more than a decade of planning, the combined efforts and perseverance of the City of Orinda, Contra Costa County, and Eden Housing culminated in the groundbreaking for the new Orinda Senior Apartments to be built on Irwin Way near the Orinda Community Church. This facility will provide 67 beautiful apartment homes for lower income Orinda senior citizens, providing supportive services programs to help enhance the quality of their lives allowing them to "age in place", living independently with dignity for as long as possible. Mayor Amy Worth thanked the representatives of Federal, State, County, and local government for their work in bringing the project to fruition.
For more information on the project or about Eden Housing, click here.
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Town of Danville 4th Annual Recreation Expo
For those parents wanting to get a head start on planning for the upcoming spring and summer months, the annual Recreation Expo is the best place to find out about all the great programs, classes and events happening in the Town of Danville.
Held each year at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, the Expo is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. At the Rec Expo, parents can meet summer day camp and aquatics staff, a variety of specialty class instructors, and get any program questions answered in person. As an additional incentive, parents who sign up for any programs listed in the Spring Activity Guide and the Summer Camps Brochure at the Expo will receive 10% off all classes and camps. Learn all about the many amazing opportunities for youth and adults alike at this great annual event.For more information contact the Danville Community Center at 925.314.3400 or visit their website by clicking here.
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Fire Station Closures Affect All of Us
You may have heard buzz lately about fire station closures and fire districts. Many people don't know that fire services are not provided by most cities or the County, but by separate agencies called "fire districts." Although all fire districts in Contra Costa County have been hit hard by a decline in property taxes and increased employee and pension costs, Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ConFire) has been impacted the most. The County Board of Supervisors, which serves as the ConFire Board of Directors, voted last month to close four stations as a cost saving measure. The stations closed are: Station #4 - 700 Hawthorne Drive, Walnut Creek; Station #12 - 1240 Shell Avenue, Martinez; Station #16 - 4007 Los Arabis Avenue, Lafayette; and a partial closure of Station #11 - 6500 Center Avenue, Clayton.
These closures impact all of our fire districts because of agreements to support each other through "Automatic" and "Mutual" aid. We are looking at both short term and more importantly long term solutions to make ConFire sustainable. These include continuing to control expenses, reducing pension obligations and employee expenses, and finding more cost efficient ways to respond to medical emergencies, which make up more than 80% of all ConFire calls. We hope to expand our use of volunteer/reserve firefighters, seek greater cost recoveries, and apply for additional grants. We are examining the efficiency of where all of our fire stations are located. For example, rather than eventually reopening Lafayette Station 16 in its current location, we are exploring with MOFD the possibility of a joint firehouse on the Orinda/Lafayette border to better serve both fire districts.
My Supervisorial District 2 has three fire districts covering it: San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, and Contra Costa Fire Protection District. For the most part, the history of each fire district began with volunteers assembling and training themselves to protect what was mostly rural and farming land dating back as far as 1912. The current fire protection districts are an outgrowth of this.
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) was formed in 1980 after the consolidation by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the Danville Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Fire Protection District. The new District served the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo and San Ramon - a 70 square mile area. With the reorganization of these two districts, five locally elected directors governed the newly formed District. In 1991, LAFCO completed the annexation of all territories of the Tassajara Fire Protection District and transferred them to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, which included Tassajara Valley and the southern boundary of Morgan Territory. The major revenue sources of the District are property taxes (93%), ambulance service fees, and interest income. Total income for the year ending June 30, 2012 was $52,936,340. The District employs approximately 191 personnel.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) was formed on July 1, 1997 as an independent special district. MOFD was created through the consolidation of the Moraga Fire Protection District and the Orinda Fire Protection District, to provide more efficient fire protection and emergency medical services. The MOFD provides fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services in the City of Orinda, the Town of Moraga, some unincorporated county areas adjacent to the municipalities, and the community of Canyon. The MOFD covers an area of roughly 47 square miles and serves a population of approximately 38,000 people. The major revenue sources of the District are property taxes, ambulance service fees, and a new cost recovery program to recoup some vehicle accident costs. Total budgeted income for the fiscal year 2012-13 is $17,781,231. The District employs approximately 71 personnel.
ConFire was originally formed by the merger, in 1964 of the Central Fire Protection District (Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill) and the Mt. Diablo Fire Protection District (Concord, West Pittsburg, Clayton, and Pacheco). In the years since, many other fire districts have been annexed into ConFire to create the current district. Mountain View (unincorporated Martinez), Martinez, Lafayette, Bay Point, Island, Briones, Riverview, San Pablo, Oakley, and Pinole Fire Districts have all become a part of ConFire. The District serves more than 600,000 residents across a 304 square mile coverage area, operates 30 fire stations, and responds to approximately 45,000 incidents annually. Total projected revenue for the fiscal year 2012-13 is $102,313,737. The District employs approximately 298 personnel.
We often talk about being prepared for disasters, but it's important to be prepared for emergencies in our own homes. Please ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in your house and routinely checked. Have fire extinguishers on hand and know how to use them. Consider the installation of a residential sprinkler system. Create defensible space around your home and property in the event of a brush fire, and attend citizen CPR/CERT classes and training.
For more information about the fire station closures, please see the ConFire website by clicking here, or contact my office with any questions: email us or call (925) 957-8860.
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Supervisor Andersen Addresses the
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary
Supervisor Andersen attended the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary early morning breakfast in January. The cold early morning was offset by the warmth of the fellowship among the members and the reception she received at Postino Restaurant in downtown Lafayette. In her presentation to the members, Candace described the role of a County Supervisor and the many services that the County provides to its residents. She went on to a few of the serious issues currently drawing the attention of the Supervisors, including the financial situation of the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, public safety realignment (how to use the monies coming from the State to the County as a result of the State's mandating the County oversee a greater number of parolees/prisoners), disaster preparedness, the complexity of Delta water issues, and the County's current financial situation with regard to employee and benefit costs.
To learn more about the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, visit their website by clicking here.
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Easy Access to Crime Information for Lamorinda Residents
Two online services make it easy for Lamorinda residents to get updated on crime in their area. CrimeReports.com allows users to input an address and a map pops up that displays all the crime in the immediate area, broken down by date, time and type. With the click of a mouse, it's easy to zoom in and out, to see crimes in Lafayette, Orinda, or surrounding areas. CrimeReports.com requires no sign-up to look up addresses, but you can join for free to receive crime alerts if requested. Moraga does not subscribe to CrimeReports.com, but Moraga police have chosen Nixle for emergency messaging. Nixle Connect connects public safety agencies to their residents via text, web, and email so residents can be informed of important notifications. The idea started with a major road closure that led to a substantial traffic back-up. Moraga Chief Robert Priebe called it "a cost-effective solution" when it was introduced; there's no charge to the police department for the service. Nixle sends those that register notices on road closures, law enforcement activity, and emergency alerts. To sign up for Nixle, click here or simply send a text message to 888777, and enter the appropriate information.
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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 through 1/31/13:
2013 Reorganization of the Board of Supervisors.
 Swearing in of the District II Supervisor by the Honorable Barry Goode, Presiding Judge of the CCC Superior Court and the election of Supervisor Federal Glover to be the 2013 Board Chair.
Approve recommendations for BOS appointments to local, regional and statewide committees, boards, and commissions for 2013.
Approve/Authorize contract w/Area West Environmental Inc. for work associated with the technical studies for the Camino Tassajara Shoulder Widening, Danville.
Adopt Canyon Lakes GHAD Resolution removing "Interim" from title of GHAD Manager and Clerk; acknowledging change in law firm of GHAD Attorney and confirming appointment of GHAD Attorney.
Reappoint Paul Eykamp and Stewart Proctor; Appoint Gregory Wiener to the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Advisory Committee, recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Approve/Authorize facilities use agreement with Accalanes USD for the use of Los Lomas High School Theater by the Arts and Culture Commission of CCC for the Poetry Out Loud competition, February 9, 2013.
Approve the Conflict of Interest Code for the Acalanes UHSD as amended.
Report from EHSD on foster services for youth between 18 and 21.
Declare the month of January as "National Blood Donor Month."
Presentation: 2012 Arts Awards sponsored by the Arts and Culture Commission of CCC.
Consider the appointment of Steven Grolnic-McClurg as Mental Health Director in CCC.
Adopt the FY 2013/14 Recommended Budget development schedule.
Approve the 2012/13 Public Safety Realignment budget for criminal justice programs and adopt related actions.
Adjourn in memory of long-time Town of Danville staff member Mary Frances (Micky) Smith.
Accept completion of warranty period for the Right-of-Way Landscaping and release of cash deposit for faithful performance, San Ramon-Dougherty Valley.
Approve Right-of-Way Landscaping for project by Windemere BLC Land Company, LLC, San Ramon-Dougherty Valley.
Accept completion of improvements for Road Acceptance for project by Shapell Industries of Northern California, San Ramon-Dougherty Valley.
Accept completion of warranty period for Right-of-Way Landscaping and release of cash deposit for faithful performance, for subdivision, San Ramon-Dougherty Valley.
Recognize Kay Aaker as the Orinda Volunteer of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Recognize Elizabeth O'Shea as the Orinda William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award Winner for 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Honor the Chinese American Cooperation Council on the event of their 10th Anniversary, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Honor retiring Contra Costa County Superior Court Commissioner Joel H. Golub for his devoted 19 years of service to the citizens of Contra Costa.
Appoint Barbara Cappa to the First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Reappoint David Barclay, Edward Best, David Bowlby, Anne Struthers, Janet Miller Evans, Michael McDonald, Steve Mick to the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Appoint William E. Nelson, Cesare Ciatti, David Dolter, and Karen McPherson to the County Service Area P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Reappoint Gordon Ball, John Jones, Michael Marchi, David Taylor, and Robert Besse to the County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Approve/Authorize a contract with Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley, Inc. to provide alcohol and drug abuse prevention services.
Declare January as "Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month."
Oral report from the County Administrator on CCC's proposal to operate a Health Care Benefit Exchange Call Center.
Year-end reports on CCC's 2012 Federal and State legislative programs; the 2013 Federal and State Legislative Platforms; provide further direction to staff regarding legislative advocacy efforts.
Contra Costa County 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration and Humanitarian of the Year Awards Ceremony.
Approve/Authorize Temporary Soil Testing and Surveys Permit for biological and archeological surveys for the Camino Tassajara Shoulder Widening, San Ramon.
Recognize Colleen McCormick as the Lafayette 2013 Business Person of the Year, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Appoint John Speakman and David Schweppe to the Emergency Medical Care Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Appoint Anne Struthers to the County Service Area P-2B Citizens Advisory Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Approve/Authorize a contract with Alta Planning + Design to study Olympic Boulevard corridor for the purpose of developing improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
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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:
- 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 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 an application and more information on serving on an advisory body, please click here.
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