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The City of Oakley's Weekly e-Newsletter
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Newest Issue of The Oak Leaf Newsletter is Out
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 The newest issue of The Oak Leaf, the official newsletter of the City of Oakley is out! You should have received a copy in your mailboxes this past weekend.
To access The Oak Leaf online, click here or pick up a copy at City Hall.
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At the Tuesday, January 10th Meeting of the City Council/City Council Acting as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting the Council:
- Welcomed Justin Vargas, a Vintage Parkway Elementary School student, to lead the pledge of allegiance
- Received an update regarding the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee from appointee, Michael Dupray
- Approved the City of Oakley's Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Growth Management Program compliance checklist for allocation of Fiscal Year 2015/16 and 2016/17 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement Funds. CCTA requires that the City Council certify the checklist which details how the requirements of the Measure J have been complied with in order to be eligible to receive our allocation of Measure J funding.
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The Oakley Police Department would like to warn all patrons of Diamond Hills Athletic Club of a recent rise in auto burglaries in the parking lot at this location. Most burglaries have occurred at night and have targeted vehicles with purses or items of value left in plain view. Vehicles were accessed by breaking windows near the items seen inside of the vehicle. Oakley Police would like to urge all patrons to do the following:
- Roll up your windows and lock your vehicle doors
- If equipped, activate vehicle alarm system
- Remove all items of value from the vehicle
- Take purses/laptops/wallets/cell phones and secure them in a locker if available
- Report any suspicious vehicles or persons to Oakley PD (925-625-8060)
- Be aware and report parked occupied vehicle or suspicious subjects in the area
- At night, park in well-lit areas
The Police Department is diligently working to combat this problem and increase presence in the area. Anyone with any information regarding these cases to call 925-625-8060.
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Entrepreneurs Equipping Themselves for Success!
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 The latest Entrepreneur Training Program has started. The first two classes of the 11-week series were held this past week and were taught by business expert Jeffrey G. Hall. Several existing business owners and prospective businesses will learn about sustainable business growth, business branding, marketing and much more! This program is important to the residents of Oakley because it will encourage long term business growth and give our business owners the tools to succeed in Oakley.
The classes are being held at City Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 23rd. The current class is mix of existing businesses as well as start-up ventures.
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Welcome Our Newest Police Officer
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 Welcome Michael Palmer as the newest Police Officer to join our Team. Officer Palmer served in the United States Coast Guard shortly after high school and elected to pursue his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification. With nearly 10 years of law enforcement experience working for Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and most recently the Alameda Police Department, Officer Palmer is very well prepared to serve us here in Oakley. As a Freedom High School alum, Officer Palmer knows the community well and is excited to serve Oakley!
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Oakley Looking for Restaurant Tenant For Space Downtown
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The City is looking for a restaurant tenant for a City-owned building located at 3070 Main St. in Downtown Oakley. Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano is closing its doors on February 15, 2017, and the City is looking for another restaurant tenant to lease the 5,000 sq. ft. building. At the January 10, 2017 City Council meeting, the Council tentatively approved a deal with another Italian restaurant, but wanted to also invite other parties that may be interested in the space. Please contact Dwayne Dalman, Economic Development Manager, for more information. He can be reached at (925) 625-7006 or at dalman@ci.oakley.us Please submit a letter of interest by January 18th.
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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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