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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
June 10th/ Volume 2 Issue 15
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Measure K Falls Short of Necessary Votes
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Thank you to all the residents who voted this past election. Oakley residents had an opportunity to weigh in regarding Measure K, which required a majority of votes cast be in support for its passage. The votes fell short, at 53.5% yes and 46.5% no. We thank the committee of residents who demonstrated a tremendous love for Oakley and vision, having invested over a year and a half in developing a proposal and an thoughtful campaign. While the existing community library is still inadequate, the City and County library system will continue to make the most our current situation and work around constraints in service to our residents.
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Movie in the Plaza This Saturday
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 Join us this Saturday, June 11th for the next movie in the plaza featuring Inside Out. Come to downtown Oakley, to enjoy a movie under the stars. Admission is FREE and the movie will begin at dark. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase. For more information call 925-625-7041.
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Summer Blaze Day Camp Begins Next Week
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 Summer Blaze Day Camp is back for another fun-filled program with exciting new games, arts and crafts and your favorite water games to beat the heat! This is a "drop-in" program for children ages 6 - 11. Parents have the flexibility of bringing children on the days of their choosing. Pre-registration is not required, however a completed registration form must be on file at camp before a child can attend. Space is limited to the first 100 participants each day and costs $10 per day or you can purchase a pre-paid punch card for five days of camp for $45 at City Hall.
Come prepared to beat the heat with a sack lunch, clothes that can get wet, a towel, sunscreen and water.
This popular camp runs from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Monday-Friday on the following dates: June 13 - 17, June 20 - 24, July 5 - 8 (no camp July 4) and July 11 - 15. For more information, call Cindy at 625-7044 or email: coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us
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Marsh Creek Glenn Park to Receive 1/2 Basketball Court
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Construction on an asphalt half-basketball court located at Marsh Creek Glenn Park is anticipated to begin in late June, with work to be completed by July 15th. The basketball court addition is a result of requests from residents for a ½ basketball court, as well as the associated complaints regarding people putting portable baskets out in the street to play. The court will be located on the east side of the park and can be used for practice, pick-up games, or other recreational activities. Mayor Kevin Romick noted, "This will be a nice addition to the neighborhood park."
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Free Wi-Fi to Be Tested in Two Oakley Parks
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 The Oakley Parks and Landscape Division is looking to install free public Wi-Fi capability in the Creekside and Civic Center parks. The addition of Wi-Fi in the parks will allow people more and better connectivity to keep tabs on their busy lives while enjoying the serenity of the park, participating in activities, or watching their children play. A system is currently being tested and its anticipated availability will be made to park visitors by July 1st. Users will be able to gain Wi-Fi access when they use a wireless device within about 200 feet of a hot spot located in the two park locations.
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Sign and Landscaping to Enliven Main Street and Big Break Road Corner
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 A new two-directional sided sign and landscaping will soon greet people at the northeast corner of Main Street and Big Break Road. The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Oakley and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Mayor Kevin Romick said, "In continuing beautification efforts throughout the community, Big Break is recognized as one of Oakley's jewels you might say - a facility Oakley residents take pride in, so bringing greater attention to the Regional Park for residents and visitors seemed logical."
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The City of Oakley is actively recruiting to fill the following positions:
- Parks and Landscape Laborer I/Code Enforcement Technician - Full time (Deadline to apply is June 24th)
- Facilities Attendant - Part time (Deadline to apply is June 24th)
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Last Day to Vote for Your Preferred Monument Sign is Monday
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A new question is up on Engage in Oakley. Help us select Oakley's Downtown monument sign by voting for your favorite. To chime in, visit our website and click on the Engage in Oakley icon.
Thanks in advance for being a part of the process!
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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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