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District 2 Staff
Field Representative;
Orinda
Deputy Chief of Staff
Field Representative;
San Ramon &
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Jill Ray
Field Representative;
Moraga & Canyon
Lauri Byers
Scheduler, Field Representative;
Lafayette
Donna Maxwell
Field Representative;
Alamo, Saranap, Parkmead & Rossmoor
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District Offices
San Ramon Valley Office
309 Diablo Road
Danville, CA 94526
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 957-8860
FAX: (925) 820-3785
Lamorinda Office
Fire Station #15
3338 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
Hours:
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and by appointment, please call
Phone: (925) 646-6067
FAX: (925) 646-6068
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View Pets Available for Adoption Online Before Visiting the County Animal Shelter
Free Adoptions this Weekend!
Adoptions of dogs and cats are FREE for all qualified adopters at the fourth annual Maddie's Pet Adoption Days! The Pet Adoption Days event will be held Saturday, June 1st, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Contra Costa Animal Services Shelters in Martinez and Pinole.
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Alamo Spring Safety Fair Tomorrow
Presented by the California Highway Patrol
 Supervisor Andersen's office will be joining the CHP from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st at Alamo Elementary School for the Alamo Spring Safety Fair. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for fun and information! BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, compliments of Liberty Mutual Insurance, will be served up by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's finest.
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County Website Live Chat
Answers All of Your Questions
 Do You Have a Question About the County? Finding your way around the complex maze of county government with its many departments and divisions can be a difficult task. While the staff in my office is always available to help you, there is an online service to help you get quick answers to questions about the County.
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Summer Concerts Around the District
With band names like Stone Soup, Cheeseballs, Stompy Jones and Mixed Nuts, there is bound to be something to suit all musical tastes at summer concerts here in District 2. Here is a list of the cities that sponsor summer concerts - click on the links below to see the schedule and lineup for a summer concert in a park near you.
Alamo - Livorna Park - click here
Danville - Oak Hill Park - click here
Lafayette - Plaza Park - click here
Moraga - Moraga Commons Park - click here
San Ramon - Central Park - click here
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Interested in Participating in Government?
Supervisor Andersen is Seeking Volunteers for County Advisory Boards
Seeking applicants to the Assessment Appeals Board and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Committee. Click here to find out about these and other advisory body openings.
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Concept for Saranap Village Explored
The Board of Supervisors has authorized a General Plan Amendment Study for the proposed Saranap Village Project, located at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue in unincorporated Walnut Creek. Saranap Village is a proposed mixed use living and shopping community which the Hall Equities Group would like to develop in the current Saranap district.
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Middle School Students Create "Street Smarts" Awareness Videos for Spring Contest
 Supervisor Andersen with Danville Vice Mayor Robert Storer, San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson, SRVUSD Board President Ken Mintz, Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich and first place winners of the Street Smarts Be Reel Video Contest. First Place winners shown above are; Kathy Shi, Hannah Maxwell (actor), Sabrina Sorokorensky, Brianna Lopez, and Olivia Coons. Click here to watch the winning videos.
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Workforce Development Board 2013 Strategic Plan Available for
Review and Comments
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County works with leaders from business, economic development, education, labor, community-based organizations, and public agencies to align resources to enhance the local workforce and support economic vitality in our region. Their strategic Local Workforce Plan for the Program Year 2013 is available for your review and comment.
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Supervisor Andersen Hosts a Table at the Moraga Community Faire
 On Saturday, May 11, Moraga hosted its 7th Annual Community Faire. Supervisor Andersen and staff member Jill Ray enjoyed visiting with the community and providing information about County programs at the Supervisor's booth.
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Alamo Rotary Honors the Alamo MAC
The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) members were pleasantly surprised during the public comment portion of their May meeting when Rotarian Dick Olsen presented to MAC Chair Michael McDonald a plaque that read, "The Rotary Club of Alamo thanks the Alamo MAC for their key role in our landscaping project."
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Supervisor Andersen Continues Brown Bag Lunch Series with Event in San Ramon
 Interested citizens and members of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce are pictured above with San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson, Chamber President Stewart Bambino and Candace at her brown bag lunch event on May 15th.
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Free BART Tickets with Discover & Go Museum Reservations this Summer
Contra Costa County Library and 511 Contra Costa have partnered to provide free BART tickets to Contra Costa County Library cardholders with Discover & Go reservations during the month of August.
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People Who Make a Difference Award
Winner - Kim Gallagher
Kim Gallagher, an active member and former Board President of the San Ramon Valley Community Against Substance Abuse (CASA), is a District 2 recipient of the "People Who Make a Difference award, sponsored by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board of Contra Costa. Under Kim's leadership, CASA placed more emphasis on middle school youth. Shortly after, the first Youth2Youth (Y2Y) middle school conference was held in San Ramon. The Y2Y conference builds leadership skills and a continued commitment to remain drug and alcohol free. Kim was also instrumental in writing and publishing "The Book" an important resource in the San Ramon Valley regarding substance abuse issues.
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Moraga Library has Summer
Activities for Teens
The Moraga Library is looking for enthusiastic and energetic teens to help Contra Costa County Library staff with their Summer Reading Program: Reading is So Delicious. The Library is also holding "Teen Tuesday" activities every week. |
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Danville Youth help The Network of Care
 On May 29 Supervisor Andersen joined Janet Frazier (pictured above with Candace) and Danville youth in packing meal bags for the Network of Care. This organization provides bags of non-perishable foods to community hospitals with pediatric wards. Nurses and social workers hand them out to families with children who have been suddenly hospitalized.
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Next Alamo AOB Meeting June 19th
 The third Alamo Area of Benefit (AOB) Community Forum will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Alamo Elementary School in the multi-purpose room. Members of the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council will be present to help ensure the questions of the community are heard and addressed. For more information, please contact Donna Maxwell at (925) 957-8860 or email her by clicking here.
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Supervisor Andersen Honors Richard Olsen as Moraga Citizen of the Year
 Supervisor Andersen was delighted to present Richard Olsen, 2013 Moraga Citizen of the Year, with a Board of Supervisors' Resolution.
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Canyon Fire Safety Plan Meeting
Supervisor Andersen joined with Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, and the American Red Cross in Canyon on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss creating a fire safe plan for the Canyon community.
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Lafayette's Storyteller Bookstore Owner Recognized at 13th Annual Contra Costa Small Business Awards  Fourteen small-business owners were honored on May 10th at the Contra Costa Council's 13th Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. Honorees were nominated by their local Chamber of Commerce for their achievements in building their businesses and their contributions to the to the community. The Lafayette Chamber's honoree was Linda Higham, owner of The Storyteller Bookstore, an independent bookstore specializing in literature for children and young adults. Higham, pictured here with Candace, is a former teacher and employs other educators and librarians. |
Supervisor Andersen Meets with Moraga Teen Leaders  Supervisor Andersen provides an overview of what a County Supervisor does to the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee. |
May - Board of Supervisors Actions
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisor Meeting? Here are some of the board actions from the month of April which impact the residents of District 2:
Declare April 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Contra Costa County.
Approve/Authorize contract with the following groups for Alamo's Summer Concert Series: Alma Desnuda [Date performing]; Bill Garvin [Date performing]
Recognize the 2013 Youth Hall of Fame honorees of the 20th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration.
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See Pets Available for Adoption Online Before Visiting the County Animal Shelter
Free Adoptions this Weekend!
Adoptions of dogs and cats are FREE for all qualified adopters at the fourth annual Maddie's Pet Adoption Days! The Pet Adoption Days event will be held Saturday, June 1st, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Contra Costa Animal Services Shelters in Martinez and Pinole. It will also take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at many locations throughout the County. A complete list of locations can be found here.
Search for available animals before visiting the shelter on the animal services website by clicking here. If you see one that you like, head in right away for a meet-and-greet to see if you and the pet are a match. Adoption fees vary depending on the individual animal, but typically adopting a male dog from the shelter costs range from $129-224. If applicable, license, rabies vaccination, and/or microchip fees will be required at the time of adoption.
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Alamo Spring Safety Fair TomorrowPresented by the California Highway Patrol
Supervisor Andersen's office will be joining the CHP from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st at Alamo Elementary School for the Alamo Spring Safety Fair. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for fun and information! BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, compliments of Liberty Mutual Insurance, will be served up by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's finest. Events will include child card identification & finger printing, child safety seat installations/inspections, safety information booths, grant funded child safety seat give-away to families in need, a children's bicycle safety course, free bicycle safety inspections, fire and police vehicles on display, and safety vendor presentations. Additional participants/sponsors include the American Red Cross, American Medical Response, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department and Danville Bike. Alamo Elementary School is located at 100 Wilson Road, Alamo.
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County Website Live Chat
Answers All of Your Questions
Do You Have a Question About the County? Finding your way around the complex maze of county government with its many departments and divisions can be a difficult task. While the staff in my office is always available to help you, there is an online service to help you get quick answers to questions about the County.
Every page on the County's website, www.cccounty.us has a "LiveChat" icon on the left hand column which users can access to engage in an online chat session with a staff member of the County library.
The questions can be about anything related to County government, such as "Where do I vote?", "Who do I call about a building permit?", "Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?" Looking for a particular phone number? This is the place to go.
The chat feature is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to go to the County homepage and give Chat a try.
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Free BART Tickets with Discover & Go Museum Reservations this Summer
Contra Costa County Library and 511 Contra Costa have partnered to provide free BART tickets to Contra Costa County Library cardholders with Discover & Go reservations during the month of August. BART tickets will be mailed to cardholders' homes via standard 1st Class U.S. Postal Service within four business days of their request. The BART ticket offer is limited to one request per household and the offer is available while supplies last.
The free Discover & Go promotional BART tickets are available to library cardholders who have or make Discover & Go reservations for use in August to go to the following venues:
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Asian Art Museum
- Bedford Gallery
- California Academy of Sciences
- California Historical Society
- California Shakespeare Theater
- Cartoon Art Museum
- Children's Creativity Museum
- Contemporary Jewish Museum
- Habitot Children's Museum
- Museum of the African Diaspora
- Oakland Museum of California
- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
This BART ticket offer is funded by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Half Cent Sales Tax for Transportation Improvements (Measure J) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clear Air.
Since its inception in January 2011, Discover & Go has met Contra Costa County Library's goal of providing access to culture inside and outside of the library by attracting more than 40 Bay Area museum partners and making over 240,000 free cultural visits possible for the Bay Area residents.
511 Contra Costa
is a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program that promotes transportation alternatives to the single occupant vehicle. 511 Contra Costa encourages "green commutes" via the utilization of alternative modes of transportation that improve traffic congestion and improve air quality by maximizing the use of the entire transportation network. For more information click here. Log into your Discover & Go account using your library card number and last name by clicking here.
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Concept for Saranap Village Explored
The Board of Supervisors has authorized a General Plan Amendment Study for the proposed Saranap Village Project, located at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue in unincorporated Walnut Creek. Saranap Village is a proposed mixed use living and shopping community which the Hall Equities Group would like to develop in the current Saranap district.
Authorization for this General Plan Amendment study does not imply support or endorsement for the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. Click here for more information on the project.
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Workforce Development Board 2013 Strategic Plan Available for
Review and Comments
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County works with leaders from business, economic development, education, labor, community-based organizations, and public agencies to align resources to enhance the local workforce and support economic vitality in our region. Their strategic Local Workforce Plan for the Program Year 2013 is available for your review and comment.
The period for public comment will end on June 11, 2013. You may email your comments with the subject title Strategic Local Workforce Plan for the Program Year 2013 by clicking here. Written comments, referencing the section and page number of the original plan can be sent to:
Strategic Local Workforce Plan for the Program Year 2013
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
300 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Click here for a copy of the plan.
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Alamo Rotary Honors the Alamo MAC
The Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) members were pleasantly surprised during the public comment portion of their May meeting when Rotarian Dick Olsen presented to MAC Chair Michael McDonald a plaque that read, "The Rotary Club of Alamo thanks the Alamo MAC for their key role in our landscaping project." Rotarians have taken the lead in making the Stone Valley Road/I680 off ramps in Alamo more attractive with a community-wide project that falls under the Adopt-a-Highway program offered by Caltrans. The Alamo MAC had recommended to Supervisor Andersen that supporting the Rotary's work with a grant from CSA R7-A would be a great use of the funds. Thank you Rotary Club of Alamo!
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Supervisor Andersen Continues Brown Bag Lunch Series with Event in San Ramon
Interested citizens and members of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce are pictured above with San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson, Chamber President Stewart Bambino and Candace at her brown bag lunch event on May 15th. She hosted a similar event in partnership with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce in April. It has been a great opportunity to update residents on County issues and answer questions in an informal setting. If you have a group or organization you would like Supervisor Andersen to address, please contact her scheduler Lauri Byers by clicking here, or calling (925) 957-8860.
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Moraga Library has Summer
Activities for Teens
The Moraga Library is looking for enthusiastic and energetic teens to help Contra Costa County Library staff with their Summer Reading Program: Reading is So Delicious. The Library is also holding "Teen Tuesday" activities every week. Volunteers will help spruce up the library, help with programs, track supplies and prizes, explain the Summer Reading program to participants of all ages, and assist with record keeping. Teens must be able to explain the Summer Reading Program to children and adults, be dependable and responsible, and must be entering 9th grade or above in the fall. Volunteering at the library is a great way for young adults to spend a few of their summer hours, interacting with readers of all ages and contributing to their community library.
Volunteers will be assigned to one to two 2-hour shifts per week from June 8- August 17. All interested volunteers must fill out an application available at the library and attend a mandatory thirty-minute orientation. Please call the Moraga Library at 376-6852 to sign up for an orientation time. For more information please contact Andrea Freyler at Moraga Library (925) 376-6852 ext. 201 or click here
to email.
"Teen Tuesdays" will be from 2:30pm to 4:00pm every week through August 13th, beginning with a Pizza Taste-Off on June 11th.
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Danville Youth help The Network of Care On May 29 Supervisor Andersen joined Janet Frazier (pictured above with Candace) and Danville youth in packing meal bags for the Network of Care. This organization provides bags of non-perishable foods to community hospitals with pediatric wards. Nurses and social workers hand them out to families with children who have been suddenly hospitalized.
The Network of Care was started after Janet and Assemblyman Jim Frazier's two daughters were in a tragic car accident December 16, 2000. Stephanie lost her life and Lindsey was hospitalized in critical condition. A kind nurse shared her own lunch with Janet, when she recognized that Janet had not eaten for over 36 hours as she did not want to leave Lindsey's side to go get food. Janet, Jim, and Lindsey wanted to help others in similar situations and founded The Network of Care. Their gift of food provides strength, support, and comfort to families going through challenging circumstances. More information about this non-profit group can be found by clicking here.
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Canyon Fire Safety Plan Meeting
Supervisor Andersen joined with Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, and the American Red Cross in Canyon on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss creating a fire safe plan for the Canyon community. Candace is an advocate for community members becoming CERT trained because in the event of a natural disaster, community members are going to need to rely on each other for at least 48 hours following an event as emergency responders will likely be unavailable. Much discussion regarding community emergency training, clearing a defensible space around dwellings as well as evacuations routes were discussed. The smart-phone app Pulse Point, which was developed by San Ramon Valley Fire, can be downloaded for free that will allow you to receive emergency updates from Moraga-Orinda FPD and Contra Costa FPD. In addition, everyone is encouraged to sign up to receive Contra Costa County Community Warning Messages via text message and/or email by clicking here. Thank you to Jonathan Goodwin for organizing such a wonderful 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. 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 Residents)
- County Service Area P-5 Citizens Advisory Committee (Roundhill Residents)
- Alamo Municipal Advisory Council - Youth Representative
- Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's Fire Advisory Commissioner, Alternate Seat
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 clicking here.
Contra Costa County's Integrated Pe st Management (IPM) Advisory Committee is seeking one member of the public to replace the public member alternate on the Committee. The current term for this seat ends December 31, 2013. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of integrated pest management and interest in and commitment to improvement of IPM practices in Contra Costa County. Applicants must live or work in Contra Costa County. Application deadline is June 3, 2013. For more information about the committee click here. Download an application by clicking here.
Supervisor Andersen has an appointment to the Assessment Appeals Board that is coming up for renewal. The Appeals Board is the Board of Equalization for Contra Costa County, with the powers to equalize the valuation of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of taxation, and Review, equalize and adjust penal and escaped assessments on the roll.
The Assessment Appeals Board is made up of five members, one from each Supervisorial District.
To be eligible for these positions, a person must meet the following qualifications:
1) Be knowledgeable in the area of property appraisal and taxation
2) Have a minimum of five years professional experience in California as one of the following:
- Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant
- Licensed Real Estate Broker
- Attorney
- Property Appraiser accredited by a national professional organization
3) Five-years of experience in California as an appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization. Certification shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board
A nominee must not have been an employee of an Assessor's Office for at least three years prior to appointment.
Assessment Appeals Board members serve staggered three year terms beginning the first Monday in September. Members may continue to serve as long as sixty days after their term's expiration date on matters on which the Board of Supervisors commenced hearing prior to the expiration of the member's term. They meet as need at 651 Pine Street, Room 105, Martinez CA. To fill out an application, click here.
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Board of Supervisors Actions
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisor Meeting? Here are some of the board actions from the month of May which impact the residents of District 2:
Proclaim May 2013 as "Community Action Month in Contra Costa County."
Establish a Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee of the Board of Supervisors to monitor equal employment opportunities with the County, finding that the 1973 Consent Decree, entered in the case of Croskrey v. County of Contra Costa, is no longer necessary for this purpose and the $30,000-50,000 currently paid to a law firm to monitor the County should be discontinued.
Approve Right-of-Way Landscaping for a project by Shapell Industries, San Ramon (Dougherty Valley).
Approve/Authorize the Assignment of Easement over San Ramon Creek, from Contra Costa County to Danville.
Approve/Authorize implementation of Service Reduction and Fire Station Closure Plan pursuant to approval of the FY 13/14 Recommended Special District Budget by Fire BOD on 4/23/13.
People Who Make a Difference Awards, acknowledging individuals that have significantly contributed towards reducing substance abuse in CCC communities, including Kim Gallagher and Sarah Rumfelt from District 2.
Recognize the week of May 19-25, 2013, as "Emergency Medical Services Week."
Proclaim May 2013 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County.
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Recommended Budget actions for the County's $2.6 billion budget. The entire County budget can be viewed by clicking clicking here.
Authorize the addition and deletion of certain positions in affected departments.
Authorize the deletion of certain positions in the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
Receive EMS staff report on the impact of Fire Station closures on distribution of CSA EM-1 (Measure H) funding of Fire Agencies; Recommendation to modify the funding formula to support Fire First Medical Response throughout the EMS System.
Approve/Authorize contract with Prime Time Entertainment, Inc., for 2013 Summer Concert Series in Alamo.
Transfer $259,000 from Park Dedication Trust Fund to PWD to landscape County-owned property located along the Iron Horse Corridor.
Approve/Authorize a letter to MTC on Draft Plan Bay Area, a sustainable communities plan that relies on long-range forecasts of land use and transportation needs and revenues. Click here to read the letter.
Quarterly report of Post-Retirement Health Benefits Trust Agreement Advisory Body.
Recognize Julia R. Bueren for being one of the National Top Ten Public Works leaders, as recommended by the American Public Works Association.
Proclaim May 20 - 26, 2013 as "Be Kind To Animals Week" in Contra Costa County.
Approve 13/14 AB109 Public Safety Realignment budget for criminal justice programs.
Report regarding the use of mobile technology to expedite building services and the implementation of the ePERMITS Center, which allows the public to apply for and obtain certain building and planning permits on line. The ePERMIT site can be visited by clicking here.
Name the new Behavioral Health Sober Living Transitional Housing the Gayle B. Uilkema House in memory of late Contra Costa County District II Supervisor.
Abolish positions; lay-off employees; and temporarily close two part-day, part year Head Start programs effective June 28, 2013 and re-establish the positions effective September 16, 2013 in the Employment and Human Services Department.
Report from the County Auditor-Controller on the Tax Losses Reserve ("Teeter")Fund, as requested by the BOS on May 7, 2013.
Recognize May 2013 as Senior Volunteer Month to honor Aging and Adult Services volunteers.
Appoint Lauren Rettagliata to the District II Family Member Seat of the CCC Mental Health Commission as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
Authorize a GPA Study to consider changes to the Land Use Element and Transportation/Circulation Element for the proposed Saranap Village Project, located at the intersection of Boulevard Way and Saranap Avenue, Walnut Creek.
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