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Greetings! The summer (and the heat) are here and in
full swing. I hope families are finding ways
of enjoying these longer days together while also staying cool. I encourage residents to get out and take
advantage of the many recreational amenities available here in beautiful
Alameda County.
I applaud communities throughout Alameda County for the overwhelming
response to calls for conservation during the drought emergency. On January 17, Governor Jerry Brown issued an
executive order proclaiming a State of Emergency due to severe drought
conditions. In May, the State of
California issued a statewide mandatory 25% conservation standard for urban
water use. Starting in June, depending
on reductions in water use already achieved since 2014, each water
supplier/utility was assigned a conservation standard or goal for 2015 to
assist in meeting the 25% statewide goal.
Water users throughout Alameda County met and exceeded this goal:
Conservation Standard/Actual
Savings
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Alameda County Water District
16% / 36%
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East Bay Municipal Utilities District
16% / 31%
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California Water Service Co.-Livermore*
24% / 49%
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City of Hayward
8% / 31%
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City of Livermore Division of Water*
20% / 41%
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City of Pleasanton*
24% / 48%
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Dublin San Ramon Service District*
12% / 43%
Thank you to everyone for the outstanding effort to conserve this
precious resource. I urge you to
continue to use water wisely. Check in
with your water utility on conservation programs and practices for your service
area.
Tri-Valley Water Suppliers
EBMUD
ACWD
City of Hayward
Water suppliers have been invited to attend the 9/18/15 Board of
Supervisors Transportation & Planning Committee meeting to report on “The
State of Water Supply in Alameda County”.
The meeting is scheduled for 12:30pm in the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors Chambers, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland.
It
is my great privilege to serve you. As
always, please feel free to contact me regarding any County-related issues,
comments or questions you may have. You
may reach me at 510-272-6691 or email me at district1@acgov.org.
I am honored to represent you and I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Scott
Haggerty
Ever wonder what your Supervisor does during the
weekly Tuesday Board of Supervisors Meeting? Here are some of the board
actions from the last quarter which impact the residents of District 1:
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On July 21, the Board of Supervisors approved
$41,476 to Abode Services for supportive services at Bridgeway Apartments for
homeless individuals and families.
- On July 21, Supervisor Haggerty introduced a
proclamation celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. On July 26, 1990 the ADA was signed into law and established
a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of
discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- On July 28 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution urging all residents and businesses to do their part in conserving water. The resolution directs all County employees to take conservation measures and instructs the County’s General Services and Public Works agencies to establish water usage baselines for County operations, develop conservation plans, and report on progress. Click here for more on the County’s efforts and for tips to conserve.
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On July 28, the Alameda County Library discarding policy was approved by the Board of Supervisors. Books that are no longer in circulation will first be offered to the Jail Library, then to the Alameda County Library Foundation. Additional books will be given to Discovery Books to be sold and the proceeds will come back to the Library system for programs. Damaged and unwanted books will be offered to the branch libraries for book art projects.
- On July 28 the Board of Supervisors approved an
additional 21 hours per week at the Dublin Library.
I-580 Express Lanes Opening Through the Tri-Valley Fall 2015 –
FasTrak Required!
Get your FasTrak Toll
Tag Now!
Carpoolers
ride toll-free with FasTrak Flex
Beginning late 2015, drivers on I-580 between Livermore and
Dublin will have a new and improved commute choice. The I-580 Express Lanes are
specially designated lanes in the Tri-Valley corridor that are toll-free for
carpools, vanpools, motorcycles, buses and eligible clean-air vehicles as long
as they carry a FasTrak® Flex toll tag set to 2 or 3+. Solo drivers
can choose to access the lanes for reliable travel times by paying a toll using
a FasTrak or FasTrak Flex toll tag. Express lanes increase the efficiency
of our transportation system for commuters, transit and freight by taking
advantage of existing capacity to reduce congestion and improve air
quality. A FasTrak or FasTrak Flex toll tag is required for all express
lane users. Get yours today online or
at Costco, Safeway or Walgreens stores throughout the Tri-Valley.
Click here to learn more or call 510-208-7499
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WHAT IS IT?
One the first orders of business for the Alameda
County Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) (CCA) program is to conduct a
technical study to determine important elements needed to effectively implement
this new program county-wide. While the
main goal of establishing a CCA is to offer future non-fossil fuel energy
options to all users within Alameda County, the process to develop the CCA
program is expected to take approximately 18 months. For those interested in that process, regular
updates will be provided in this and future District 1 e-newsletters.
The Steering Committee met on June 18 to discuss a
draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire a CCA Technical Study Consultant and
to obtain public comment. In response to
committee and public comments the following revisions will be made to the RFP:
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Potential greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reductions in different power scenarios will consider supply options with and without Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
- A detailed analysis of CCA
labor/employment considerations with an emphasis on the quantity and
quality of jobs in this sector
- Incorporate assumptions
within the power scenarios of differing levels of local renewable
development, as well as analysis of distributed vs. large, centralized
utility-scaled facilities
- Evaluate risks and impacts
associated with certain policy changes; less than full city and County
participation; and the GHG impact of available renewable and carbon-free
resources;
- Additional analysis of
potential for energy efficiency and demand reduction within Alameda
County.
- Include
clear targets for GHG reduction and amounts of new renewable energy year
over year, with all new renewables generated in-state
Stakeholders expressed a strong desire for the technical study to
evaluate the potential for new and local construction of wind, solar and other
renewable facilities. A local build-out study will require more time and
cost. Depending on the results of the
technical study, a future phase 2 evaluation may be considered. The revised RFP
was unanimously passed by the committee at its July 29 meeting.
For more information on the Community Choice Aggregation, visit the
County’s CCA website.
The Bay Area Rapid
Transit system, also known as BART, will be experiencing a few closures in the
upcoming month. BART is a convenient method public transportation system for travelers
in the Bay Area.
Over Labor Day
weekend (September 5-7), there will be no BART service between Oakland to San
Francisco. The reason for the shutdown is to repair a critical section of the
track near the Transbay Tube.
As a result of the
upcoming shutdown, BART will be offering a lifeline bus service between 19th
Street in Oakland and the Temporary Transbay Terminal in San Francisco but are
limited to those who have no other options. The buses will take customers from
the 19th Street Station in Oakland to the Transbay Terminal, a two-block walk from
the Embarcadero station, or from there to the East Bay. Passengers should be
wary that the bus will cause 1 to 2 hour delays for some customers. There will
also be shuttle buses from the West Oakland Station (which will be closed) to
the 19th Street Station available to West Oakland residents only. The shuttles
will pick up and drop off during BART’s operating hours.
During these
shutdowns, train service in the East Bay, West Bay and Peninsula will be more
frequent than during a typical weekend. BART’s Transit Information Center will
operate with special hours. Riders with questions can call (510) 465-2278. The
phone center will be open from 6:00 AM-9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. In
addition, extra staff will be available at the 19th Street Station, Embarcadero,
and the Temporary Transbay Terminal to assist passengers.
For more information on BART closures: http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2015
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As temperatures begin to fall and the summer comes to a close, the month of August signifies the start of the new school year, and is also designated National Immunization
Awareness Month (NIAM) by the Center for Disease Control. National Immunization
Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization
across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect
their health by being vaccinated against infectious diseases.
For
more information visit the Center for Disease Control’s website.
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7/28/15— Boldly Me is more than just a non-profit organization;
it is a culmination of the dreams and hopes of its founder Alanna Powell of
Fremont. Mrs. Powell has used her personal experience to help others and
inspire those who “suffer from physical differences to learn to cope, heal and
transcend their differences.”
Since the age of two, Alanna
Powell has suffered from Alopecia Aereata and Universalis, a condition
resulting in rapid hair loss. Her parents, with the very best intentions, were
understandably quite protective and encouraged Alanna to wear a wig in the
presence of company. Despite all of her setbacks along the way, at age 22,
Alanna decided to take a leap forward and pursue a college degree and a career
in electrical engineering.
In 2009, Alanna founded Boldy
Me, an organization making strides toward improving the psychological health
and self-esteem of both children and adults suffering from physical
differences. Boldly Me offers classes in self-esteem & communication,
leadership development, physical well-being and financial stability, mentorship
opportunities, recreational activities and retreats that encourage our
communities to relax and enjoy their lives despite their disability. . .
Read the
complete story here.
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On the first weekend in August (August 1-2), Supervisor Haggerty’s office
co-sponsored and staffed a successful bike valet with the Bay Area Quality
Management District, Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Bike East Bay at the
Fremont Festival of the Arts. The bike valet provided an easy, hassle-free
service to the Festival’s 300,000 visitors. Despite the change of location from
last year, the Haggerty team checked in over 150 bikes, skateboards and
scooters – a monumental growth from prior years and a big hit amongst festival
goers!
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