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Annual Rock the Chalk Art Show Tomorrow!
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Calling all artists! The 2nd annual Rock the Chalk art show is tomorrow, Saturday April 22 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street in Oakley.
Registration is FREE and ages 6+ are eligible. Participants will be assigned a 3 x 4 foot space by organizers at check-in. Artwork will be located outside, on the concrete dance floor near the amphitheater. Participants will receive a set of chalk and may bring their own chalk as well, but it must be non-toxic and washable. No stenciling is permitted.
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City Council Meeting Debrief
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On Tuesday, April 18th the City Council and City Staff met for the annual Strategic Planning Meeting. To begin, Mayor Higgins welcomed all attendees and accepted public comments. This was followed by a quick introductory activity that allowed for some reflection and an overview of Oakley then and now. Oakley's come a long way since Incorporation, however, population continues to grow and progress continues. We are on track to soon be the 8th largest city in the County. Having incorporated in 1999, the analogy was made that Oakley is in its adolescence. Having a much more modest budget then surrounding cities requires the most prudent and strategic use of all funds.
After the tone was set, each Department/Division manager provided reports on the current status of their Department/Division including Staffing levels, highlighted strategic goals, and spoke to the future. While many of the Departments/Divisions spoke to their lean operations and the tipping points requiring new staff, those comments were substantiated by comparisons citing the California State Controller's Report. For example, Oakley's General fund is $17 million, compared to Brentwood and Antioch's budgets that are well over $50 million. The larger budgets are also reflected in the staffing levels and wages. Oakley's ratio to residents is 1 to 451, compared to Brentwood's 1 to 140 and Antioch's 1 to 214.
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 With the extra wet winter of 2016/17 the crop of weeds growing in Oakley is especially lush and tall.
The City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department is continuing its annual cleanup of storm water basins, channels and other sites with the return of our contract herder and his happy goats.
The first site visited was the Stirrup Drive basin where they arrived over the previous weekend. One adjacent resident who lives nearby to the basin said he is really pleased with the job the goats have done and was happy to see them arrive again this spring. See more...
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Passport to Science 2017 Recap
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 Oakley's Annual Science Week wrapped up this past Saturday after eight days of exciting Science-related activities and workshops! This popular program would not be possible without the support of our partners who host and facilitate programs including the East Bay Regional Park District, Delta Science Center, Friends of Marsh Creek, Ironhouse Sanitary District, the Oakley Youth Advisory Council, and our newest partnership with the Freedom High School STEM Academy.
More than 1200 people attended to see live reptiles and raptors. Participants learned how to build a kite, make ice cream and bottle rockets, and how to write code to make video games. Participants learned about our community's waterways including Marsh Creek and the Delta. They learned about water conservation, water treatment, and the hazards of pollution.
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This past Saturday, You, Me, We Oakley! held their second Citizenship Drive of the year. Over 38 residents were assisted and set on their way towards naturalization. The next Citizenship Drive is scheduled for June 17, however registration is already full. Individuals wishing to volunteer at future drives are asked to complete the following survey: https://goo.gl/forms/r8NfckQ602SIv5kq1.
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 City of Oakley has begun recruiting for Summer Recreation staff-both Recreation Aide and Recreation Leader positions to carry its summer programs including Summer Blaze and community events.
For more information regarding these positions and other employment opportunities, please visit the City of Oakley's Human Resources page.
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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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Beth Baldwin joins the Oakley team with an administrative background and plenty of experience in marketing, branding, and case management. Originally from Wyoming, Baldwin arrived to California in pursuit of higher education and graduated from the University of California, Davis where she majored in Psychology. Beth is excited to bring her extensive communication skills to serve the Oakley community as our Code Enforcement Technician. As a local, Beth enjoys spending time on the Delta with her family or cheering her husband on at the Placerville Speedway.
Oakley gained a new Police Officer! Daniel Buck has more than a decade of experience in law enforcement. Buck first served as a Police Aide with the Contra Costa Community College District before enrolling in the Police Academy. After completing the Police Academy, Buck was a Deputy with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office where he performed security functions and also worked in detention at the County jail. He later went on to serve nearly 10 years with the Pittsburg Police Department before joining Team Oakley. Buck's previous specialty assignments include the Street Crimes Unit, K-9 handler and Field Training Officer. He has broad experience including proactive policing, narcotics & violent crimes related search warrants and surveillance operations.