The Alamo Recreation program is now accepting registration for summer youth and adult recreation classes. Over the past year, the Alamo MAC along with the help of Supervisor Candace Andersen's office and County staff has formed a partnership with the Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA to bring recreation programs to Alamo.  This summer, the Y will be offering Youth Sports (soccer, tee ball, coach pitch softball), Youth camps (Mad Science Camp, Enginereing FUNdamentals Lego camp) Adult Fitness Classes (yoga, beginner strength and balance), and Adult Group Day Trips.  For more information or to register click here or call 925-687-8900.  

Lamorinda Village is a nonprofit membership organization made up of residents from Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Lamorinda Village is like a "concierge service" with one-stop shopping by telephone or on the Village website. It offers its members potential solutions to many needs, including; transportation, computer help, meal preparation, exercise activities, social activities and many other services.

The students compete in any of 25 categories that showcase their skills both within and outside the curriculum.  

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The Moraga Police Officers Association is presenting a fun kids day on Sunday, June 14th at the New Rheem Theatre with a movie showing of Despicable Me 2 on the big screen, and a festival of fun activities (staffed by Moraga Police Officers), including face painting, bounce house, balloon animals, petting zoo, lots of snacks and much more.

The 2013 animated hit movie with character voices by Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove, and Ken Jeong starts at 10:30 am at a special price of only $5.00. The festival will start soon after at 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. Click here to download the official event flyer. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics Northern California.

Principals and school attendants, both past and present, attended the celebration recognizing Alamo Elementary School's 50 years in the community.   

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At their meeting on April 21, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors joined forces with the victim service providers, criminal justice agencies, and concerned citizens throughout Contra Costa County and America to raise awareness of victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Right Week.

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The Iron Horse Trail is a popular place to ride a bike or walk a dog, but our well-trafficked thoroughfare is also a major conduit for utilities, including a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel just a few feet underground. To help residents learn more about the pipeline and others like it across Contra Costa County, the Alamo Improvement Association (AIA) will host a pair of educational forums on June 3 and June 6 to discuss safety requirements, oversight responsibilities and the risks of living near them.

Ever wonder what your Supervisor does at that weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisors Meeting?  Here are some of the board actions from the month of April which impact the residents of District 2:     

Accepted the Relinquishment of Abutter's Rights for a project being developed by Chabad of Contra Costa, Walnut Creek.

Proclaimed April 19-25, 2015 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

Proclaimed April 2015 as "DMV/Donate Life California Month" in Contra Costa County.

Recognized April 7, 2015 as "National Service Recognition Day" in Contra Costa County.

Recognized April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Contra Costa County.

Reappointed Susan Heckly to the District II seat on the Fish & Wildlife Committee, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.

Approved/Authorized the FY 2015-2016 allocations of $2,828,582 in Community Development Block Grant funds; and $2,437,838 in HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds to support the construction of 183 units in four affordable multi-family housing projects located in El Cerrito, North Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek; three Countywide programs that will provide housing services to 70 families; and the rehabilitation of an adult group home in Knightsen.

Heard a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Recommended Budget.

Accepted a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives.

Accepted a report from the Fire Chief on significant incidents that occurred within the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District during the month of March 2015.

Considered a report on the proposed strategies to improve the physical condition of the Housing Authority's public housing units in response to chronic federal funding shortfalls and provide direction to staff as necessary.

Received a presentation for the California Highway Patrol's Start Smart Program and Central County Street Smart program.

Continued the appeals of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a variance for a front yard setback and associated tree permit for construction of a new residence at 200 Sydney Drive, Alamo area to the May 5th Board of Supervisors' Meeting.

Conducted a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Recommended County and Special District Budgets - click here. 

Recognized the new Bay Area Green Businesses for 2015, as recommended by the Health Services Director. (attachment)

Appointed the following individuals to participate in the Three-Day Ambulance Service RFP (Request for Proposals) scoring process to be held in Concord on June 3-5, 2015: Janice Howe and Nuru Neemuchwalla to serve as impartial observers, and Stephen F. Smith to serve as an evaluator.

Approved/Authorized an amendment to a purchase and sale agreement between the County and the City of Lafayette that releases Lafayette from restrictions regarding the proceeds from the sale of property located at 952 Moraga Road, Lafayette (the former Lafayette Library) so that the City of Lafayette can sell the property to the Lafayette School District; and Approved/Authorized a Library Lease and Service Agreement with the City of Lafayette for the new library located at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.

Approved/Authorized a contract with the California Department of Aging for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services.

Approved/Authorized application/acceptance of funding from Community Awareness Emergency Response for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Kits for Children with Disabilities Project.

Approved/Authorized a contract amendment with Environmental Science Associates to provide continued service to complete the environmental impact report for the Saranap Village Mixed-Use Project.

Approved/Authorized a contract amendment with Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services to provide additional home delivered meal services.

Approved/Authorized a contract with John Muir Behavioral Health in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services.

Approved the Notice of Intention to Convey Real Property to the Town of Danville for drainage purposes located between Laurel Drive and Sycamore Valley Road in Danville.

Approved recommendations from the Fish & Wildlife Committee on the allocation of 2015 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant funds for 11 projects - click here

Adopted the County's 2015/16 State Controller's Recommended Budget Schedules for Countywide Funds and Special Districts - click here.  

 District 2 vacancies available on the following committees, boards and commissions:

* In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee - click here

In addition, Supervisor Andersen would like to draw your attention to the following list of countywide advisory bodies that currently have At Large Seats available:

Advisory Council on Aging

Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity

Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board

Contra Costa Commission for Women

CCC Local Planning Advisory Council for Early Care & Education

County Connection Citizen Advisory Committee

Developmental Disabilities Board

East Bay Regional Park District - Advisory Body

Economic Opportunity Council

Homelessness Advisory Board

Managed Care Commission

Workforce Development Board

To apply for any of these seats, click here.

Lamorinda Village is a nonprofit membership organization made up of residents from Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Lamorinda Village is like a "concierge service" with one-stop shopping by telephone or on the Village website. It offers its members potential solutions to many needs, including; transportation, computer help, meal preparation, exercise activities, social activities and many other services. Lafayette resident Carol Singer is shown above visiting one of the informational service providers at the April 6, Lamorinda Village Launch Event.  A growing community of seniors were invited to join with service-providers, community leaders and volunteers to celebrate this much needed grass roots community-based organization.  For more information about the Lamorinda Village call (925) 253-2300 or click here to learn more.

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The students compete in any of 25 categories that showcase their skills both within and outside the curriculum. Project judging is done by professional business people with extensive expertise in the various categories.

The program is coordinated by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and sponsored, in part, by Chevron. The purpose of the program is to create collaboration among students, educators and the business community in the San Ramon Valley, to promote educational excellence and to prepare students for the business world of the 21st century. To learn more about the award program click here.

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According to the 2013 American Community Survey, over 62,000 Bay Area residents use a bicycle as their primary means of getting to work every day. On Bike to Work Day, we expect tens of thousands of people to bike to work in the Bay Area - with many being first-time bike commuters.

Registration is free, quick and easy. You don't need to register, but the only way to win prizes is to pledge to ride. By registering you will be making a pledge to Bike to Work, allowing the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition to better calculate participation. When you register, you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize. Only Bay Area Residents (residents of any of the Bay Area's 9 official government counties) will be qualified to win a prize. Click here to learn more.   

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Principals and school attendants, both past and present, attended the celebration recognizing Alamo Elementary School's 50 years in the community. The student band and choir, along with faculty, serenaded the guests with music and laughter as stories were told of the schools development over the years.  

While the community of Alamo itself has changed significantly over the years, Alamo Elementary, much larger then it was back in 1965, remains largely the same. A beautiful school built on a hilltop, made up of 350 students, where they value relationships along with the school's curriculum. It is evident from the sense of community amongst those in attendance, that once you attend or work at Alamo Elementary, you are forever a part of the school's family. Congratulations to Alamo Elementary School on their 50th birthday.

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To learn more about CHP Drive Smart Programs, click here. Listed below are future Start Smart classes and Age Well Drive Smart classes. 

Start Smart - all classes from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the CHP Contra Costa Office (5001 Blum Road, Martinez, CA) 

May 4, May 5, May 7, June 15, June 16, July 6, July 7, August 3, August 4, September 14, September 15, October 5, October 6, November 2, November 3, December 7, December 8 

Age Well Drive Smart

04/29 - San Ramon Senior Center, San Ramon, CA from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
05/29 - Rossmoor Senior Community Hall, Rossmoor, CA from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

05/05 - John Muir Medical Center, Brentwood, CA from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

**Additional Class Dates Anticipated**

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At their meeting on April 21, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors joined forces with the victim service providers, criminal justice agencies, and concerned citizens throughout Contra Costa County and America to raise awareness of victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Right Week.

The National Campaign for Victims' Rights led to President Ronald Reagan's reforms on behalf of crime victims, his declaration of the first National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and victims' rights legislation and victim services. National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2015 offers an opportunity to renew and strengthen partnerships and teamwork and to collaborate with community organizations to mobilize their experience, skills, resources and stakeholders.  

The Iron Horse Trail is a popular place to ride a bike or walk a dog, but our well-trafficked thoroughfare is also a major conduit for utilities, including a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel just a few feet underground. To help residents learn more about the pipeline and others like it across Contra Costa County, the Alamo Improvement Association (AIA) will host a pair of educational forums on June 3 and June 6 to discuss safety requirements, oversight responsibilities and the risks of living near them.

The meetings, organized with assistance from the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Program, will include speakers from the national not-for-profit Pipeline Safety Trust, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Kinder Morgan, the energy company operating the pipeline under the Iron Horse Corridor. Topics will include an overview of the regulatory framework, including maintenance and inspection requirements, common causes of incidents, community resources for finding information and communicating with regulatory agencies, and strategies for reducing risk. Michael Kent, the county's Hazardous Materials Ombudsman, will facilitate a question-and-answer panel for attendees at both forums.

The meetings are part of a greater public education campaign funded by a $50,000 grant obtained by the AIA from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The grant also funded first-responder training for handling hazardous liquid pipeline emergencies, held at the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District in March, and a "Call 811 Before You Dig!" community information campaign for Alamo and surrounding communities.

Underground utility lines run throughout Contra Costa. The southern part of the county is bisected by the Iron Horse Trail, portions of which include water and sewer pipes, electric and telecommunication lines, flood control channels and the petroleum pipeline. Because of the abundance of underground utilities it is important for all residents to know about lines in their area, and for anyone who digs to have training and precise information about their location. Many longtime residents became aware of the issue in 2004, when a crew digging a trench for a new water line beside the Broadway Extension in Walnut Creek, near Las Lomas High School, hit the Kinder Morgan pipeline. The explosion killed five workers and seriously injured four others. That tragedy underscored the need to prioritize pipeline and underground utility safety in the San Ramon Valley and throughout Contra Costa County. The AIA encourages everyone to attend a community meeting in June to learn more.

The first forum is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Boulevard in Alamo. The second forum, featuring the same agenda and speakers as the first, is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6 in the Contra Costa County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, in the Board of Supervisors chamber. For more information about the AIA or the technical assistance grant from the Department of Transportation, click here.

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