August 2016
August offers two special opportunities to interact with the
people who make Walnut Creek Work. On Tuesday, August 2, come to Civic Park
between 4 and 7 p.m. to meet the Walnut Creek Police Department as part of
“National Night Out.” Look for K-9 demonstrations, the Bomb Team, police
vehicles and more.
Then on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to noon, come enjoy
the “City Showcase,” a free, fun open house at City Hall and the Lesher Center
for the Arts. Look for big trucks, backstage tours, police vehicles and the
chance to be in a Walnut Creek TV commercial. I’ll be at one of the “passport
stations” – be sure to say hello!
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
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Express permits for commercial projects
The Development Services Team now offers an Express Permitting Service for qualified commercial projects. The by-appointment-only service brings the applicant and all reviewing parties together at one time, with the goal of making it possible for eligible projects to receive their permit that day. For details, visit walnut-creek.org/express.
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Sportsplex II, skilled nursing facility, approved for Shadelands
The Planning Commission
unanimously approved Sportsplex Phase II, an indoor sports training facility at
the Shadelands business park that will include gymnastics, a swim academy,
soccer, Taekwondo, baseball and volleyball, as well as a café or restaurant.
This second phase is in addition to the existing Ultimate Fieldhouse basketball
facility, which opened in December 2015. At the same meeting, the Commission approved an
adjacent 59-bed skilled nursing facility designed specifically for acute
short-term care for conditions such as joint replacement surgery, acute illness
recovery and severe fracture care. These projects were made possible by zoning
changes the City made last year that expanded the kinds of businesses that could settle in the Shadelands.
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CERT Class registration open
Registration for the Fall Community Emergency Response Team training is under way. CERT members are trained to work together to safely respond to the needs of their neighborhoods following a disaster, and to serve as the eyes and ears for the City’s Emergency Operations Center and first responders. Learn more about CERT – including how to sign up for training – at walnut-creek.org/cert.
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Clean energy company on City Council August 2 agenda
On Tuesday, August 2,
representatives from clean energy provider MCE will be giving the City Council
an update on their outreach activities in anticipation of the September launch
of MCE in Walnut Creek. The Council voted earlier this year to join MCE, which
provides a minimum of 50 percent clean energy, compared to 30 percent for
PG&E. All Walnut Creek homes and businesses will be automatically enrolled
in MCE unless they choose to opt out and remain with PG&E. The Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will
be televised on Walnut Creek TV. For
more on MCE, click here.
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The Budget Story is on its way!
“Walnut Creek Works: The 2016-18 Budget Story” is hot off the presses and should be arriving in homes later this week as an insert to the Fall Nutshell newsletter. The goal of this special report is to tell the story of how we use public funds to achieve public goals, from programs and services to streets and community buildings. For a sneak preview, click here.
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  Join us at the City Showcase open house! Drop by any time between 9 a.m. and noon, Saturday, August 13. Click here to learn more.
Community build for mural
Community
members from toddlers to seniors are invited to drop in to the Ceramics Studio
in Civic Park on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 to help create
ceramic tiles for wall murals for the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Come by any time
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Call 925-943-5846.
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Movies & Music at Civic Park
Head for Civic Park on Friday, August 19 for live music, followed by a screening of "Aladdin." Music begins at 7 p.m., and the movie will start at sunset. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner, but please let pets at home!
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Crystal Wagner takes over the Bedford
The Bedford has commissioned
internationally renowned artist Crystal Wagner to create "Flux," a large-scale,
immersive piece that uses the entire gallery. Her colorful, mind-blowing
installations are built from ordinary materials that appear to grow organically within the
gallery. Check out the cool video of the artwork installation by clicking here. On view through August 28 at
the Bedford Gallery.
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