Friday , February 8 , 2024 | What’s Doing in Lafayette?
    
   News From the City Manager’s Corner
   This week’s updates from
   City Manager , Niroop Srivatsahighlight:
   We Want You! Lend Us Your Expertise/Interest
   Quick Recognition of Stroke Symptom Aids Caller
   Community Meeting This Tuesday on Upcoming Road Paving Project
   Poetry for the Ages – Poetry Reading on April 30
   City’s Transportation Project Priorities Now Listed Online
   Curious About Electric Leaf Blowers? We Have Answers!
   We Want You! Lend Us Your Expertise/Interest
   We are currently seeking applicants to fill several volunteer positions on City advisory bodies or as Lafayette representatives to regional agencies . This is a great way to get involved and give back to your community! Consider
   applyingto serve on:
   Citizens Advisory Committee to CCTA
   Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District
   Crime Prevention Commission
   Emergency Preparedness Commission
   General Plan Advisory Committee ( GPAC )
   Planning Commission
   Public Art Committee
   Senior Services Commission
   Transportation & Circulation Commission
   Positions open until filled . For additional information on these volunteer positions visit our website
   lovelafayette . org/volunteersor e - mail
   cityhall@lovelafayette . org
    .   
    
   City Employee’s Recognition of Stroke Symptom Aids Caller
   Speaking of community service , I am so proud to share a story with you: Recently , a long - time city employee , Therese Kain in the Engineering Department , was on a routine phone call with a resident when Therese suspected the caller ( who started having difficulty speaking ) might be having a stroke; Therese was able to determine the caller’s address and called 9 - 1 - 1 . Therese’s quick thinking was critical in getting immediate medical attention to the woman , who called back to our office this week with gratitude and to report that she’s doing ok now .
   Do you know the signs of a stroke? Read about stroke symptoms from the
   American Stroke Associationand multi - lingual stroke information from the
   Stroke Awareness Foundation
    .
    
   Community Meeting This Tuesday on Upcoming Road Paving Project
   As part of the City’s efforts to maintain public streets in good condition , we are preparing to repave a number of streets this summer . The
   2024 Road Paving Projectincludes:
   Acalanes Road from Black Forest Court to the City Limits
   Pine Lane from El Nido Ranch Road to the end of the public right - of - way
   Angelo Court
   Taylor Boulevard ( southbound only ) from Pleasant Hill Road to City Limits
   Pleasant Hill Road ( northbound only ) from Quandt Road to Reliez Valley Road
   Pleasant Hill Road ( southbound only ) from Green Valley Road to Springhill Road
   The City is hosting an informational online meeting on February 13 at 7pm about the project . The meeting will be held on
   ZoomWebinar ID: 886 0017 1450 Passcode:  988415
   To join by phone , dial 669 - 900 - 9128 .
   Attend this meeting to learn about the project design , possible impacts to existing frontage improvements , and street access/traffic flow during construction .   Input and questions from residents on impacted streets are strongly encouraged . If you can’t attend the meeting , see more information on the
   project webpage
    . If you have questions , please email Associate Engineer
   Tim Clark
    .
    
   Poetry for the Ages – A Salon - Style Poetry Reading on April 30
   Join other poetry lovers for an informal gathering to hear local emerging poets read original works and actors read well - loved verse . The doors open at 11am when the Town Hall Theatre lobby transforms into a literary salon and cafe . Join others for casual conversation and complimentary coffee , tea and cookies; brown bag lunches welcome . The one - hour program runs noon to 1pm . Admission is free , but space is limited . Please register by email:
   jrosen@lovelafayette . org
    . All registrants are entered into a raffle to win a gift certificate to a local bookstore!
   Poetry for the Ages is a pilot poetry program offered through a collaboration between the
   City of Lafayette Public Art Committee
    , the Lamorinda Arts Council , the Town Hall Theatre and the California Writers Club .
    
   City’s Transportation Project Priorities Now Listed Online
   Each year , the City of Lafayette Engineering Department oversees the development of several transportation - related projects , programs and studies .   We recently created a
   new webpagethat provides information on:
   Future candidate transportation projects that require a dedicated funding source to initiate
   Current transportation projects under development
   Pending projects that are subject to approval of grant applications
   The future candidate projects represent those unfunded transportation - related efforts that the City Council has indicated they would like to see implemented if and when funding ,  grant program opportunities and sufficient staff time become available .  
    
   Curious About Electric Leaf Blowers? We Have Answers!
   The City of Lafayette has passed a new law prohibiting the use of gas - powered leaf blowers , starting on July 1 . However many of your neighbors have already made the switch to electric! One of the ( many ) reasons for the growing popularity of electric leaf blowers is that they are much , much quieter . Another is that they don’t pollute , making them safe for people and animals to be around . And lastly , they can be better for your garden because most electric leaf blowers offer lower settings , which allows you to be gentle around your plants , and to retain a greater amount of the healthy topsoil and soil moisture .
   To help you make the switch to an electric leaf blower , Lafayette residents can try a hand - blower , or a more powerful backpack blower ( the very same model that is used by City Staff around the Community Center! ) through our free lending program . Visit
   www . lovelafayette . org/leaf - blowersto learn more . Additionally , several local hardware and landscaping equipment stores sell electric leaf blowers and are happy to discuss different models with you!
    
   City Meetings & Events
   City Council Meeting on Monday Night
   The Lafayette City Council meeting starts at 7p . m . and includes:
   Presentation on the March Primary Election from the County Clerk - Recorder - Registrar
   Presentation by the Youth Commission on their annual goals and accomplishments
   Presentation by the Transportation and Circulation Commission ( Trans - Circ ) on their annual goals and accomplishments
   Read the
   agendafor staff reports as well as full details about the meeting , including how to participate .
   Othertop meetings this week include:
   Youth Commission Meeting
    – February 12 at 6pm
   Design Review Commission
    – February 12 at 7pm
   2024 Road Paving Project Community Meeting
    – February 13 at 7pm ( noted above )
   Parks , Trails & Recreation Commission– February 14 at 7pm
   Land Acknowledgement Task Force– February 16 at 11am
   To view all upcoming public meetings and their locations , please visit our 
   calendar
    . You can also
   sign upfor meeting notices to come straight to your email inbox .
    
   Other Community News & Events
   Welcome to Carol Varney , New Executive Director of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
   The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation ( LLLCF ) is pleased to welcome Carol Varney as the new Executive Director of the Foundation .  Carol assumed the role a few weeks ago and will manage day - to - day operations . Carol will work in partnership with the Foundation board and staff , the Library Manager , Friends of the LLLC , and the City of Lafayette to ensure the library continues to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of its patrons . Learn more about Carol on the
   Foundation’s website
    .
    
   More Poetry Opportunities!
   The Lamorinda Arts Council invites poets to apply to read their work at
   Art Embraces Poetryon Sat . Feb . 24 and April 6 at Town Hall Theatre ( 3535 School St . in downtown Lafayette ) . Each poet has 10 minutes ( about 1200 words ) to read plus a short Q&A . Apply online at
   https://lamorindaarts . org/apply - as - a - writer - for - art - embraces - words/
    . This free program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Lafayette . Questions? Email
   literary@LamorindaArts . orgor call 925 - 359 - 9940 .
   Meanwhile , BART is hosting a
   Teen Poetry Contest
    . This will be BART’s first writing contest for youth ( ages 13 to 19 ) , following last year’s short story 
   contest
    for adults . Theme: “The Bay is Home” ( i . e . poems related to and inspired by the Bay Area ) . Deadline is March 8 , 2024 , or sooner based on number of applications . Learn more at 
   bart . gov/bartlines
    .
    
   Share Your Fond Memories of the Park Theater
   The Park Theater Trust and the Lafayette Historical Society are working together to restore and reopen the Park Theater and have received a grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette to make a video about the theater’s history! If you have memories or stories about the Park Theater , especially in its early years in the 1940s and 1950s , or photographs , please contact the Lafayette Historical Society
   lafayette . history@comcast . net
    . For information about The Park Theater renovation project please visit
   https://parktheatertrust . org
    
   International Film Showcase Presents
   Driving Madeline
   Back by popular demand , the International Film Showcase will screen
   Driving Madelinefor a third week at the Orinda Theatre! Additionally , screenings of
   The Teachers ' Lounge
   will open this Friday ,  February 9 at the Orinda Theatre as well . Tickets and showtimes for both films can be found on the Orinda Theatre website , and more information is available on the IFS website at
   www . internationalshowcase . org
    .  
    
   Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events
   Chamber members and non - members are welcome to attend February networking and educational events including:
   Lafayette Business Women at Mighty Market
    , Feb . 21 , 8:45 to 10am
   Maximize Your Membership , Feb . 22 , 5 to 6:30pm at the Lafayette Library
   “Coffee” with Lafayette Mayor Gina Dawson
    , Feb . 23 , 8am via Zoom
   Business Seminar: Financial Literacy & Planning
    , Feb . 23 , 9am to noon at the Lafayette Library
   View the Chamber and Community calendar at
   https://lafayettechamber . org/community - calendar
    .
    
   See Photos from the Business Person of the Year Dinner
   The Chamber hosted a lovely
   Business Person of the Year Dinner and State of the City Addresslast week at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa . Congratulations again to Hollie Lucas - Alcalay , owner of
   Hollie ' s Homegrownon receiving this honor! You can
   view photos from the eventby Craig Isaacs , BlueGoo Photography . ( Note – you are welcome to download the photos , however no one may resell or use any of the photos in advertisements without prior approval .  When posting to social media , please give credit ( tag )
   boththe
   Lafayette Chamberand
   @bluegoophotoson Instagram or @craigi on other platforms . )
    
   Resources for Small Business Owners
   Are you an East Bay small business in need of capital to start or grow your business? The East Bay Small Business Development Center ( SBDC ) is hosting a workshop series starting this month to assist businesses with financing/raising capital . Topics include bank financing for non - startups , equity financing - angel and venture capital investment , and more . Visit the
   East Bay SBDC websiteto learn more!
   Apply Now for the Small Business Jumpstart Grant: The Warriors and TriNet are partnering to provide five ( 5 ) local small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area a one - time ,
   $10 , 000 grant
    . These grants will offer business owners the resources necessary for their business to grow . Application deadline is February 13 .
    
   The Matt Pack at Town Hall Theater on Wednesday
   A romantic evening of music featuring songs from Frank Sinatra , Tony Bennett , Dean Martin , and others on February 14 at 7pm . Get your tickets at: 
   www . townhalltheatre . com/the - matt - pack
    
   Sweet Thursday Author Series: Author Bianca Bosker on Thursday
   Join the Friends of the Lafayette Library on Thursday , February 15 at 7pm at the Lafayette Library to hear author Bianca Bosker discuss her book ,
   Get the Picture
    . This is a free event , but registration is required at
   www . tinyurl . com/sweet - Feb2024
    . The doors will be open at 6:30 pm for coffee and treats . This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Library .
    
   Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count
   Join millions of people worldwide February 16 to 19 for the 
   Great Backyard Bird Count
   ! Report your observations from a computer or download an app to your phone . If you are new to the Great Backyard Bird Count , download the free
   Merlin Bird ID appto participate . Experienced birders who have participated before can download the
   eBird appfor reporting . Step outside this weekend to observe , count and enjoy birds and report your findings until midnight Feb . 21 .
    
   Campolindo Jazz Band Hosting Dinner Dance Fundraiser
   The Campolindo High School Music Boosters Club invites you to a Roaring 20s Jazz Dinner Dance on March 2 at St . Perpetua’s in Lafayette . Tickets to the fundraiser are available at
   https://campomusic . org/
    
   Library Bookmark Art Contest
   The County’s annual Free Comic Book Days Bookmark Art Contest is now open . Use your creativity to design a bookmark to showcase your superpower and it might be chosen to be printed! All ages welcome .   Deadline is Feb . 29 . Ask for a submission form at the Lafayette library , or go to
   ccclib . org/free - comics
    .
    
   Winter Walk Challenge
   511 Contra Costa’s
   Winter Walk Challengewill get you outside and on the move . Sign up and receive a new challenge each Monday through March . Then , complete fun and easy walk challenges to earn entries in weekly drawings for a $20 Amazon gift card . While you are at it , you can also sign - up for the 
   Sustainable Movement Challengefrom Sustainable Contra Costa and have the chance to win more prizes!
    
   Fair Housing Plan to Assess Fair Housing Choice Community Needs Assessment Survey
   The California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD ) is in the process of updating California’s fair housing plan , also known as the Analysis of Impediments ( AI ) to fair housing choice ( background information included below ) . Part of the fair housing plan is to provide a Community Needs Assessment survey . The survey helps HCD identify the states housing , community development and supportive service’s needs . Additionally , it helps determine where HCD should spend resource allocations , and the program activities and supportive services communities need the most . The survey is available through April 1 , 2024 .  
   Click here to take HCD’s Community Needs Assessment Survey
    .
    
   Reminders & Miscellaneous
   Safety Reminder from East Bay Regional Park District:Strong storm systems have brought hazardous winds and rain to the Bay Area this month . Even after the storms subside , please exercise caution in parks and on trails . Be mindful of potential hazards , including highly saturated/muddy ground , mudslides , and downed trees and branches . If you are visiting a Regional Park , you can check their
   Alerts and Closures webpagebefore heading out .
    
   Green Awards Nominations Accepted Through February: 
   Help us shine a spotlight on the sustainable actions of individuals and groups that are working to make Lafayette a greener place to work , live and shop! You still have time to nominate a neighbor , colleague , organization , youth group , or local business for the
   Lafayette Green Awardssince the deadline has been extended to February 29 .
    
   Register for Spring Recreation Classes:Check out the
   Lafayette Recreation Guidefor information about
   After - School Programs|
   Adult Health and Fitness|
   Senior Services|
   Youth Sports| and so much more!
    
   Drivers Wanted!The Lamorinda Spirit Van provides rides to Lamorinda older adults age 60+ and persons with disabilities to destinations in Lafayette , Moraga , Orinda , Concord , Martinez , Pleasant Hill , and Walnut Creek .  For more information , visit our
   website
    .
    
   Yes , Rain Can Increase the Risk of Mice:For tips about how to discourage mice on your property , read this
   brochure from Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District
    .
    
   Apply to Serve on the Grand Jury:The Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for
   Civil Grand Jury Servicefor the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 term . For more
   information or to apply , visit
   https://www . cc - courts . orgor email
   gjury@contracosta . courts . ca . gov
    . Applications due by March 24 , 2024 .
    
   Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Development Projects:Want to know the planning applications that the City’s Planning Department is processing? You can visit the
   Planning Applications Receivedpage for the latest application information . Curious about construction taking place around town? Information on major developments that are underway can be found on the 
   Major Development Projects 
   website .
    
   Sign up to receive City notifications:Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at
   bit . ly/LafayetteNotifications
    . Also , find out how to follow us on social media at
   https://www . lovelafayette . org/connect
    
   Cultural Observations and Celebrations
   Celebrate our diversity by learning more about these upcoming cultural observations and celebrations:    
   Black History Month ( City Council Proclamation ) – Check out some of the
   suggested readingfrom Contra Costa Library , and see
   510 Familiesfor a list of events specifically for kids and families .
   10       
   Lunar New Year
   11        Super Bowl –
   Go 49ers!
   14       
   Valentine ' s Day
   17       
   Mardi GrasBegins ( Christian )
   19       
   Presidents’ Day– C
   ity Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday
   20       
   World Day of Social Justice
              
   Photo for the Week
   We extend a warm welcome to Carol Varney as the new Executive Director of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation . When you see her at the library or around town , be sure to say hello!
    
   Quote for the Week
   Never be limited by other people ' s limited imaginations .
    - Dr . Mae Jemison__________________
    
   The Weekly Roundup is prepared for the Lafayette Community , City Council and Staff . If you have thoughts about this week’s Roundup , a contribution for a future edition or a photo to be considered for the “Photo of the Week” , please email the City of Lafayette ' s
   Communications Analyst/Public Information Officer , Suzanne Iarla
    .
    
   You can help keep your Lamorinda friends and neighbors informed about what’s going on in Lafayette by encouraging them to sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup .
    
   Subscribe to the Weekly Roundup and learn more about Lafayette’s publications and social media sites
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