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June 2018
The strength and creativity of our community's younger generation will be on full display on Wednesday, June 27, when the City's Youth Leadership Commission hosts a regional Youth Conference.
"Energize, engage and empower" is the theme of the event that will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Teens can find out about job and volunteer opportunities, register to vote, be inspired by the keynote speaker and our youth panel discussion, and enjoy performances by local bands and dance groups.
If you have teenagers in your home, encourage them to check out the event. Find out more at the Youth Conference website.
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
 City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 19: Budget and Marijuana Regulations on the agenda
Join us at City Hall on Tuesday, June 19, at 6:00 p.m., with several important items on the agenda.
The City Council will consider adoption of an operating and capital budget to cover the two fiscal years that begin on July 1. As always, public input is welcome.
A balanced budget proposal was presented to the City Council on May 15, and we made some adjustments based upon Council direction at that time. Formal adoption of the budget is expected at the conclusion of the June 19 hearing.
Also on the June 19 agenda will be updated information regarding proposed marijuana regulations in the City. The Council will consider regulation of personal cultivation of marijuana on residential
property, and the prohibition of cannabis operations in the City with certain
exceptions. The exceptions would allow for up to two medical cannabis
delivery service businesses located in areas away from schools, youth centers
and day care centers. The Council will also consider the selection
process for those businesses, and next steps, including implementing the regulations and determining associated fees.
The meeting agenda and supporting documents will be available on our public meeting agendas webpage on Friday, June 15.
More capacity created at Broadway parking garage
With parking demand high downtown, particularly around the lunch and dinner hours, the City has taken steps to pilot a new program at the Broadway garage that will add capacity of 80 additional vehicles. It's not quite a full valet experience, but it's known as attendant assistant parking: if the garage is full, an attendant will direct you to an aisle where you can park, leave your keys, and when you return your car will have been moved to an open spot. The easiest way to understand how it works is to see it in action; you can watch our attendant assisted parking video online.
Community and survey on fair housing issues
The City of Walnut Creek, in conjunction with the County and local housing authorities, are working together on a regional fair housing assessment. The assessment will help us understand and address housing issues, including discrimination, segregation, access to transit and schools, and healthy neighborhoods. You're invited to share your thoughts at a community meeting to be held in the Concord City Council Chambers on Monday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m. You can get more details and RSVP here. If you can't attend in person, share your thoughts in the online fair housing survey.
 Open your home to host teens from our partner city, Kita City
The City’s Center for Community Arts is excited to
host teens from our partner city, Kita City, Japan, for our second annual Teen
Studio Program, from August 6 - August 10. Local teens are invited
to join the cultural exchange in one of two tracks: photography or studio art.
We are also looking for host families to host Kita City students; if you are interested, please find out more at the teen summer studio program website. Participation fees are waived for students whose families also host a Kita City student.
 Walnut Creek Police Department annual awards ceremony
 May 21st was a special day for our City and Police Department with the Department's annual awards ceremony taking place at the Lesher Center. Friends, family and colleagues paid tribute to new hires, promotions and more. At left, Officer Marc Gonzales receives the Officer of the Year award from Chief Tom Chaplin, and Captains Steve Gorski and Jay Hill. Find out more about the Department, including how you can keep up to date on public safety issues via social media, by visiting the Police Department website.
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 Disney's Freaky Friday on stage at the Lesher Center through June 30
When an overworked mother and her
teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things
right again before Mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the
celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt,
comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending
a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one
another's struggles. Get tickets and information online.
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 Theater Thursday, June 15, at Civic Park Community Center Assembly Hall
The
Vagabond Players will perform the "The Boys Next Door," a play by Tom Griffin
about four men, with various mental disabilities, who live in a group home
together under the care of their social worker. The play provides a humorous
commentary on the men's lives, taking a surprising turn when an unexpected
guest comes to visit. The play is also marked by the compassion and
understanding with which it peers into the world of its protagonists.
$5 tickets will be available for purchase at the front desk or at the door, and a wine reception will follow the performance.
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Summer Sounds on the Lesher Center Plaza
Mark your calendar for June 21, June 28, July 12 and July 26, as the popular Summer Sounds concert series returns for its third season of free concerts. Visit the Lesher Center website for more information.
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