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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
October 30th/ Volume 4 Issue 43
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Holly Creek Park & Novarina Park Get Added Care
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Thanks to the volunteers who donated their time and energy this past Saturday to provide some care to both Novarina Park (which had sand installed in its playground) and Holly Creek Park (which got mulch installed in the planter areas).
Part of O akley's charm is the pride our residents take in our little City and it's these type of exception people that make all the difference. To see photos visit flickr.
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Code Enforcement Pilots Program
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 This past Saturday, two neighborhoods consisting of 350 households participated in a new pilot program being led by the Code Enforcement Division. The program will select a specific neighborhood and specific day on which dumpsters will be made available so that folks who pre-registered and live within the neighborhood can dispose of up to 2 cubic yards (about one (1) pickup truck load or a small utility trailer load) of your unwanted household items for FREE.
Items that can be disposed of include cardboard, furniture, tires, mattresses, general waste, metal, wood and yard waste, and small appliances. Check out photos of those who participated this weekend. The program was well received. "This is a program we were testing. We learned a few minor adjustments that can be made for a better experience on our residents' end. Now having one under our belt, we intend to hold an event on a quarterly basis," stated Code Enforcement Manager Troy Edgell.
When we come to your neighborhood, you will be notified via door hangers in advance of the opportunity. In the meantime, Oakley Disposal Service offers two on call free pick up days per year. For more information please click here.
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City Council Meeting Debrief
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At the Tuesday, October 27th Meeting of the City Council/City Council Acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting the Council:
- Heard an update regarding the Contra Costa Community College District presented by Los Medanos College President, Robert Kratochvil
- Adopted a resolution initiating the process by which two new developments located south of Escher Circle and west of Frank Hengel Way would begin paying the police services assessment. This is required of all new developments.
- Adopted an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding abandoned vehicles for the purposes of consistency within the Code. The amendments removed the term "unlicensed" from the code and "... there shall be no limit on the number of nuisance vehicles that may be stored on lots or parcels larger than on acre."
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Military Hero Essay Contest- Still Accepting Entries
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It's not too late to turn in that essay, that tells us about the special veteran in your life. We want to hear about the acts and qualities that have earned your respect and made them role models.
The essay contest is open to all K-12 students that reside in Oakley. There will be one winner in each of the corresponding categories K-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. K-5th grade students are invited to submit a drawing with a caption, while 6th-12th grades are to submit 300-500 typewritten words. To qualify please submit a completed essay and entry form to marquez@ci.oakley.ca.us by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015.
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Middle & High School Students Invited to Oakley's Youth Summit
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Middle and High School Students have you registered for the Oakley Youth Summit?
It's scheduled for Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This is a FREE interactive and exciting event (includes a free lunch too) that will include fun and informative workshops such as Delta CrossFit, How to Get a Job, California Sexting Laws & Consequences, How to Help a Suicidal Friend etc. The keynote speaker will be Mark Duncanson, Executive Director of Creatures of Impulse. Parents you're also welcome and will have your own workshops to choose from. To register click here.
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City of Oakley Sponsoring 2nd Entrepreneur Training for Oakley Businesses
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The City of Oakley's 2014/15 Economic Development Work Plan established the Oakley Entrepreneur Development Program to develop and strengthen Oakley's small business and entrepreneur community. Oakley has over 700 small businesses, and the growth and sustainability of these businesses will lead to future local jobs and future occupation of Oakley's buildings and shopping centers. Nationally, small businesses make up 99% of all companies, yet only 50% survive past five years. The Entrepreneur Training Program is working to provide Oakley businesses with the tools they need to lead to long-term success. Read more...
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City Hall Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm and Fridays from 8am-5pm City Hall is closed the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
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